Chapter Chatter

February is traditionally considered the last month of winter. The groundhog has seen its shadow. Bill Murray has completed the longest day and is now driving a Jeep. In addition, WE here in the rain shadow are getting the rain and not the shadow.

As you know, if you open the emails from EAA 430, we are asking you to take our survey on a home. Your input is vital to making a decision that reflects the desires of the club. “Speak now, or forever hold your piece” as is mentioned in a traditional wedding ceremony.

The Northwest Aviation Conference and trade show this year is February 22-23. Great place to see many aviation goodies and hear presentations. Education in aviation is as important as fuel. 37th Annual Northwest aviation and trade show EAA 430 is GOLDEN. See the editor’s notes (p.2) on our achievement.

As we progress into 2020, I am looking forward to many good aviation days and adventures. I would encourage the members to explore the area regardless if this is an organized fly out or an impromptu “let’s take a flight to ABC” with one or more flying friends. We have the planes … we need to use them.

We still have some cold weather to contend with at our Gatherings, but the heaters get it warmed up and the PIZZA arrives hot and ready to eat. Do not let the cooler temperatures keep you from the fellowship of AV8TORS. We all speak the same language.

Our membership directory has pictures of about ½ of the membership. We will put up a link so you can download the latest version and please check your data. If you are missing a picture or your data is wrong, please send the picture or corrections to membership@eaa430.org so it can be included in the next addition. Until next time, FLY SAFE and Tail winds always.

Gold Chapter Recognition: This program was created to recognize chapters that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to general aviation. It is based on 10 criteria that are consistently found in active and engaged chapters. Each is worth a point and there are 3 levels of recognition: Bronze (7 out of 10), Silver 8 out of 10, and Gold (at least 9 out of 10). EAA 430 has 10 out of 10. We also received a banner; look for it in the hangar at our next February Gathering, February 29th. We are also encouraged to use the Gold emblem in chapter correspondence and promotional materials.

Chapter 430 is one of 62 US Chapters receiving this recognition. Chapter 84 (Snohomish) is the other Washington Chapter receiving this award.

Contact Ken if you want to download this emblem. president@eaa430.org And do you, Brenda, promise to love and honor and allow Donald to attend the Oshkosh Fly-in?”