EAA Chapter 430Chapter Chatter
Open the PDF at page 1 See the whole November 2019 issue
Why go the extra mile or step up to help? The Chapter President is only an overseer and directional compass. Our board of directors is made up of individuals who have, for a period of time, chosen to serve the membership willingly. Each and every one of them has made a conscious decision to do the work necessary for a successful chapter.
Larger organizations are not necessarily a good thing. What I find frustrating are the number of members who just want to show up and be entertained. They do not want to take a piece of the action to make it better. Why are we having a difficult time getting a new treasurer? Our current treasurer has dedicated the last two years to the job and we are thankful for his service, but it is time a successor step up and take the reins of our accounting.
We are going forward into 2020 without a program director. What is the impact and what effect will it have on the gatherings without this position? Our chapter gatherings feature a learning process, but it takes a planner and manager to get speakers and presentations. It does not happen by itself. The program director is an appointed position.
We will be electing officers this month. President Ken Brown, Vice President Ernie Hansen, Secretary Ray Ballantyne and Treasurer (unknown). Who will fill these needed positons? Nominations are going to be accepted at the gathering on the 30th. These are must-fill positions.
Each one of you is very special. You have a unique talent to share or demonstrate. The chapter needs your talent to benefit everyone. Please take some time and see how you can fill one of these important positions and keep the chapter moving forward. It will be very worthwhile and appreciated. I have great confidence that we will have an outstanding team going forward in 2020 and you can be part of it.
Ken
In our October newsletter, I asked the question “Did you see or get a picture of the UFO in Sequim this month?
UFO (United Flying Octogenarian … a pilot who flies after age 80) That would be me on October 10th!