Chapter Chatter

Can you believe it is the middle of July already? Summer started with Solstice, plus July 4th in the rearview mirror and Oshkosh starting in a few days.

Longer days bring more opportunity to fly the wild blue yonder and, with more airport diners open, we have an opportunity to buy $100 burgers. Oh what a great joy!

Our county and state are open for business and the long sleep is all but a memory. The vaccinated ones are safe, while others are still playing a deadly game of chance with the new variant of Covid-19. Be safe and get the VAX if you have been holding out. It is not worth the risk.

July also brings us to the beginning of the administrative time for the chapter. We are seeking individuals to staff the chapter positions. I am very grateful for the current individuals who have been holding down these positons; however, it is only fair to allow others to enjoy the opportunity to fill these offices. We will have a need for you to consider how you want to serve.

As you know, I have been the president for three terms and, for the good of the chapter, we need a different lead. Other positions which will be open are Treasurer and Secretary. The executive board (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) are the leadership positions you will vote on at the November annual meeting. The Class II directors are appointed by the executive board.

We are still looking for a volunteer to run the Young Eagle Build-n-Fly program. This is a great opportunity to encourage young people to be aviation interested. Who knows, one of these kids might want to buy your airplane.

The last Saturday of the month will be our Chapter Gathering and Burger Bash. I am working to find a speaker so standby. If you have a suggestion, please speak up. The last Saturday in August will be the Sequim Valley Air Affaire and we need you to sign up to spend a couple of hours at the 430 tent.

It is not too late to buy your paver. There are still good locations available on the airplane for your brick. Honor yourself or someone else. The proceeds are funding our scholarship program and our current 3 young recipients. I know they appreciate the help.

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I hope you are participating in the POKER RUN for this month’s extended fly-out. It is fun to visit other airports and see what is happening. In the meantime, please visit the weather link https://weather.wsu.edu/? p=109750 to see the current weather at W28. This wx station is sponsored by WSU AgWeatherNet program. It is the first step to W28 having reportable weather.

A big shout out to Rick Vaux & Jim Bess for completing the chapter chair which will be delivered to the Blue Barn at Oshkosh by Rick Vaux. It is beautiful and will represent us well for years to come. We are the furthest west chapter of EAA. Also a special thanks to Madeline Patterson for the sign post mileage marker which will also be located at OSK. At the “intersection” on the grounds, a pole will be erected and chapter markers will be installed. Like the sign post in M.A.S.H., it will point to our home 1456 nm W true 297.

Ken