Chapter Chatter

Like the saying, GO WEST YOUNG MAN, GO WEST is exactly what I am doing along with Skip, Ernie, Ray and Lisa. It will be more like “North by Northwest” to be exact.

As clouds abound and the wind is at our six we anticipate starting this adventure on July 1 looking for a window of good weather. Our goal is to get us from Sequim to Fairbanks Alaska.

The first part of the trip will take us to Abbotsford to check into Canada and up the Alcan Highway to Northway Alaska to reenter the US.

Fairbanks will be our hub as we adventure out to various and glorious locations in the huge state of Alaska. A full and complete trip debriefing is scheduled as the presentation at the August 31, 2019 gathering and Burger Bash.

What will be the legacy for EAA Chapter 430?

Interesting question. Over the years, we have been very involved with Young Eagles, flying over 3200 youths. As a Chapter, we have promoted and supported students through our college scholarship program. These programs have costs, which to date have been replenished in dribs and drabs. Our recent “Pave the Way to the Future” program, which is still in development, has had a good response from the initial announcement last month. Dedicating Pavers are one form of putting money in a scholarship or building fund, but not the only way.

Our vision, based on the responses of the membership survey, is for the chapter to own its own dedicated space for general gatherings, educational meetings and aviation-related activities for both youth as well as adults.

As a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity, we are in a position to accept funds from you, our members. Have you considered donating your RMD (required minimum distribution) and in return receive a tax deduction? For those of you who are in a positon of not wanting to pay taxes on your RMD, designating EAA Chapter 430 as the recipient will not only eliminate your need to pay taxes on this amount, but more importantly add needed income of this chapter and its programs.