EAA Chapter 430 Monthly Gathering Minutes July 2021

Date: July 30, 2021 Gathering in-person meeting with 32 members and 4 guests attending.

Ken opened the gathering at 10:10 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Approved Minutes: The minutes for June 2021 meeting were approved. The minutes are posted in the monthly newsletter.

Financial Status: Checking $1,939.00 Savings $2433.00 Scholarship $11,336.00. Correspondence: Covid-19 Update. Masking is encouraged Guests: Alan Millet just returned from OSH in one day and became a 430 member. George’s son Jonathan Llewellyn joined us. Winston Lagergren just moved to the area, and Daniel Weaver spoke briefly about being a scholarship receipient. He got his first airplane ride from John Meyers as a Young Eagle, flew RC planes with Al Gross, accomplished his Private Pilot License with help from a scholarship from WPA, and is working at Rite Bros until fall sememster at UW.

Ken also introduced new members Todd and Sheila Taylor from Sequim who also live in Victoria, BC and fly a Tecnam Echo.

Board of Directors Reports:

Paver Program: Ray Ballantyne reported that the Paver Program order will be going in soon and encouraged those that have bought pavers need to email Ray with what they want on them. He showed the current layout of the recognition plaza “airplane” and said there will be a work party soon to prepare for paver delivery.

Blue Barn Adirondack Chair- Rick Vaux drove single handedly to OSH to hand deliver the EAA430 Adirondack chair to the EAA Blue Barn. He also presented our signpost from the farthest NW chapter in the lower 48. Well done, Rick!

Fly outs: The fly-out to Arlington was a success and was included in the Poker Run. The August flyout will be to Concrete.

Young Eagles – Bud Davies reported that the July 12th event at Port Angeles had 52 YE’s. The next YE rally will be August 21st at W28 to not conflict with the Diamond Point event. The last rally will be September 18 at KCLM (Airport Appreciation Day). The local RC group will have some airplanes out at the RC field, and kids will be directed over to look at them while waiting for their YE flights.

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Announcements:

Sequim Valley Air Affaire – Emily Westcott reported that the Air Affaire will be Saturday only this year, August 28th, from 9-4. It will be like previous years. She provided handout announcements and will provide those who help with free parking passes. There was a signup sheet for working the EAA430 booth for 2 hours.

Diamond Point Airport Appreciation Day – Gordon Tubesing reported that the DP event will be held on August 14th from 10am-3pm. There will be static displays from Airlift NW, Sea Air Taxi rides for $60, a CERT booth, and some fly overs. Please fly in before 9 am with food being served at 11 am. Poker Run – Barry Halsted said 7 pilots participated in the first annual poker run. Barry won with a flush but deferred the prize to the straight owned by Dave Gardner. Dave received $54 and a $50 card for Tedesco’s. $96 went to the scholarship fund, and all participants had a free lunch. Nominations are open for officers of the chapter for 2022. We need members to step up to leadership and be an officer.

Presentation: Lisa Ballantyne gave a great presentation on her trip to Oshkosh Airventure with Ray. She described the 3000-mile flight to and from OSH and had pictures of the arrival and departure. She also described what it was like being on the grounds and many of the things to see and do.

Hospitality – Bud Davies provided coffee, and Barry and Tracy Halsted were in charge of the lunch. Dave and Joan Miller took care of the hamburger cooking. Who would like to help in September? The next VMC meeting is August 11, 2021, at the Mariner’s Cafe BOD meeting August 20, 2021, at the Mariner’s Cafe No Gathering in August due to Air Affaire Looking for presenters for the remainder of the year. Contact Ken if you know anyone. Ken ended the meeting at 11:40 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ray Ballantyne, EAA430 Secretary