EAA Chapter 430 Membership Meeting Minutes

• Chapter Secretary Ray Ballantyne opened the meeting with the Pledge Allegiance
• Introduction of Guests: John Sundits and Grant Mills. There were 25 members present, including new member Steve Wagner.
• Minutes: Are posted on the web site, and an email with a link is sent to members. Citing difficulties getting the link to work, several people wanted a direct email of the newsletter.
• Comments:
• Ray talked about attending the Chapter Leadership training with Dave Miller in Oshkosh, WI. They both spoke of being surprised at the resources available for the chapters, and the enthusiasm of the staff. Ray mentioned the VMC and IMC programs and had a general discussion that suggested there was interest in starting a VMC club.
• Scholarship: Dave Miller said that he was conducting a 50/50 raffle for the scholarship fund this morning. A buck a ticket or 6 for $5.00.
• Young Eagle Announcements: Lee Runion spoke for John Meyers, and said the first Young Eagle event will be May 19 at Sequim Valley. Lee asked for a show of hands for those planning to fly and those planning to be ground crew. Volunteers please let John know of your commitment.
• Programs: Lee Runion also asked how many would be interested in a tour of the Coast Guard Station at Port Angeles. With the large response, Lee said he would pursue a weekday visit.
• Project Reports: (members open forum) Dave Miller reported that the RV-14 that he and Bill Benedict are building is starting to look like an airplane, and the panel will be powered soon. Wade Kincade talked about his Sonex project that is significantly complete. Because of health issues, he would like to sell the project.
• Old Business: Ray announced there have been no flyouts planned for 2018. He said that doesn’t stop members from creating their own trips.
• EAA430 road sign – Ken Brown talked to Andy Sallee about the installation and Andy said he would like to see what is planned, and would like it installed near the memorial rock in the parking area. Additional conversation ensued about plaques on the rock.
• New Business: The board investigated options for a meeting place in case Hangar #10 becomes unavailable. The following meeting locations may be available: the terminal building at Pt Angeles Fairchild Intl, the Sequim PUD is available on weekdays only, and Ken Brown reported that chapter member Mark Cheney at Blue Ribbon Farms (WN29) has tentatively offered his hangar as a meeting place. There was a show of hands that indicated our meeting place should be on an airport near Sequim.

Break for coffee & cookies &donuts

• Raffle: The raffle sold $85 in tickets. The winner, Dave Stalnecht, donated his half back to the club, so a total of $85 was added to the scholarship fund. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Social Meeting and Presentation:

Lee Runion introduced Sandy Boudron who presented an informative presentation on health emergencies including heart attack, stroke, and choking. She gave demonstrations of CPR and how to use an AED defibrilizer.

The meeting concluded at 12:15 p.m.

• Next General meeting will be May 26, 2018 1000