EAA Chapter 430 Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: June 30, 2018 Location: W28 # 10 10:11 a.m.

• Chapter President Mike Radford opened the meeting with the Pledge Allegiance
• Introduction of Guests: None
• Treasurer Report: Treasurer report and budget information is located in the MEMBERS ONLY section of the eaa430.org web site.
• Chapter General Meeting Minutes: Are available on the web site, and are included in the newsletter. There were no changes or corrections to the minutes. Motion made, seconded, & voice approved as published.
• Membership: Bob Hicks reported we now have 97 paid members. There are still members who have not yet paid.
• Young Eagles: John Meyers thanked all the volunteers and pilots who were present at the Port Angeles YE event last month. Our next event is on August 4th at Sequim Valley 0900-1400
• Chapter Merchandise is available from John Meyers.
• Project Reports: (members open forum)

Harry Cook: reported as of June 11, 2018 the Piper Pacer is no longer a project but is now a flying airplane. After over 20 years as a project, phase one (get it back in the air) is complete. The initial flight was an engine break in as specified by Lycoming for about 2 hours. Additional tweaks and rigging are on the list to improve rudder and trim functions. Red Hausler is selling his Kitfox. Contact him for additional information.

Donna Sommer is selling a Smith Miniplane project. Contact Donna for details. Mel Rubin is selling his remaining general aviation items. See the list on the web site or contact Mel directly.

• Old Business: Reminder of the upcoming VMC club. Announcement will be forthcoming.
• Diamond Point airport appreciation day August 11, 2018 1000-1500. ($5/pp) If you are flying in please be there by 0900. Details at 2WA1.org or 2WA1.com.
• EAA430 sign – Jim Rosenburgh talked to Andy Sallee about the installation and Andy said he would like to see the design and would like it installed near the memorial rock in the parking area. Jim also is donating a 3.5’x6’ fiberglass sheet. This needs sanding and a coat of white paint before proceeding to a design yet to be determined. A request for graphic designs or ideas welcomed.
• Donna Sommer The chapter acknowledged Donna as a winner of the 2018 Chapter Major Achievement Award. Donna will be attending Oshkosh on July 28 to receive her award. She will be accompanied by Trent’s daughter Kathy Sommer Huggins..
• Bill Benedict (Clallam County Sheriff) spoke to the membership requesting they vote for him in the upcoming election.
• New Business:
• None - Break for coffee, cookies & donuts
• Raffle: The winner was Brendan Carmody. A total of $46.00 was added to the scholarship fund. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Social Meeting and Presentation: No Formal Presentation:

Open discussion on flying safety.

Mike Radford suggested an app for your cell phone to listen to Live ATC. Available for all cellphones and located at the www.liveatc.net on your computer. App name “LiveATC”. Mike also suggested reading aviation magazines for new ideas and to stay fresh.

John Cuny raised concerns about acrobatic operations over the three airports (Blue Ribbon, Rakes Glen and Sequim Valley). He reminded the group that there is a designated “area” for this activity. John mentioned to be aware of the Kenmore Air flying direct routes from Victoria to Lake Union. They are not flying very high 1000-1500’ so keep your eyes outside and look for traffic.

Captain Chrystal Stout shared information concerning current balloon activity at Sequim Valley. Normal start time of 0700 launch with completion by 0900. It is also possible to see tethered activity near the windsock / tetrahedron. Side note: Balloons have the right-of-way over fixed winged aircraft.

ANNOUNCEMENT: On June 6, 2018 EAA, Balloon Federation of America Announce Joint Effort. See the pdf on the eaa430.org web home page. The meeting concluded and the burgers were served.

• Next BOD meeting will be July 20, 2018 0900 Mariner’s Café Sequim
• Next General meeting will be July 28, 2018 1000 Respectfully submitted, Ken Brown for Ray Ballantyne, Secretary EAA430 (somewhere under a wing camping in Idaho) Note: General Membership meeting minutes are now included in the monthly Newsletter. Minutes of the monthly Board meeting are also available to chapter members via login at the Members only page of the chapter website: http://www.eaa430.org If you are a chapter member and do not yet have a login to the Members page, you can register with your email address to create a login at the website.