Chapter Chatter

We have entered the time of year when flying becomes a bit more of a challenge. If the day is good at any given moment, it is time to light the fires and kick the tires. Otherwise the weather will do what it always does … change. We still have good daylight and fair breezes, but change is on its way. The long-range weather forecast calls for a “Normal” winter, which translates into “Wet” in my book. Nevertheless, this does not mean we are grounded.

As you know, we have a large membership, currently at 102. Would it surprise you to learn that a very small percentage of our membership is involved with the actual “running” of the chapter? I want to call to your attention the many opportunities within our chapter. My question to you is … What area of the chapter is most important to you? Which part are you willing to volunteer to be responsible for? Think about it this way - if what is important to you stopped being available, how would you feel about continuing to be a member? As we become more diversified and more inclusive for the membership, we require volunteers to lead each of these varied activities. Are you willing to step up? You WILL make a difference! Many of the responsibilities for the chapter board are dull and time consuming, but are a necessary part of running the chapter “business.”

I am very grateful for the people who have volunteered their services and time to making this chapter what it is today.

We need a new treasurer this year. Without a treasurer, it will be impossible to meet our obligations for scholarship funding, paying national dues we owe, or collecting membership dues, which keeps us afloat. Someone has to do it. Why not you?

The web site needs a web wrangler. This vital communication is the link keeping the membership informed with all the details of the activities, notes, minutes and financial reports posted on the site. Would you care to do without this service? Monthly email reminders are sent to you for your benefit … newsletters, VMC club announcements and chapter gatherings. All of these take someone sitting down and making it happen.

Are you interested in having a more robust scholarship fund? We have a need for a fundraising chair to organize and run the Pave the Way to the Future brick sale. This program will provide the funds to continue and expand this program.

Folks, we are a very giving organization with good intentions. Good intentions will only become a reality when backed up by good works. We need members to step up to take a role in making this a reality.

The EAA430.ORG web site has a list of OPPORTUNITIES. Why not take a look and see where you would best fit in.

Many hands make simple work of most tasks. All this chapter has accomplished will only continue with your help.

Did you see or get a picture of the UFO in Sequim this month? Let me know if you did. I will publish it next month.

Ken