EAA Chapter 430 Gathering Minutes January 29, 2022

Zoom meeting social sign-on available 0930 President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering (Zoom) to order at 1000. Ray led The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag with 11 members attending. Approve Minutes: December 2021 Membership Gathering (Christmas party) Minutes were approved as published.

Correspondence: None.

Old Business:

Service pins have or are being distributed to those who earned them last year. Treasurer Tracy Halsted reported that a few more have paid dues since the January BOD meeting and that she plans to send a reminder note to those who haven’t yet paid. Ray made a VMC/IMC plug for the club on behalf of the absent club lead, Harry Cook. Ray offered several creative ideas to encourage member purchases of the remaining 2 helicopter blades. Fly-out Coordinator Barry Halsted reported that the January Tacoma Narrows trip had to be canceled due to weather, but that a local lunch venue was quickly organized and attended by 11 people. Scholarship Coordinator Dave Miller shared news that recipients Dan Weaver and Madeline Patterson were doing well with their studies. Rick Vaux offered to “dust off” a past presentation of his for a future gathering. New Business:

Ray Ballantyne suggested an event rebranding, “Sport Aviation Breakfast” tentatively scheduled for late April or early May at Sequim Valley Airport (W28) and was hoping for ideas about logistics. Young Eagles - first event is scheduled for May 21 at W. R. Fairchild Airport (KCLM)

Ray asked about possibly following up with past Young Eagles, perhaps 5, to see if and how their participation had affected their aviation trajectories? In preparation for 2022 YE events, Tracy Halsted will follow up with YE pilots to make sure that their Youth Protection renewals are up to date. Flying Start will reportedly be hosted by Dave Woodcock soon after the YE event - possibly on June 4 at KCLM meeting room. There were questions about logistics - volunteers, flights, planes, pilots, etc. It was pointed out that scheduling of flights for adults could likely be made individually, after the event.

Membership Roster - Tracy Halsted shared plans about how to maintain and distribute the updated chapter membership roster as a pdf attachment to an email to members, quarterly. EAA Chapter 430 50th Anniversary There was a request for party ideas and suggestions? There was enthusiastic reception of Dr. Scott Brooksby’s suggestion that perhaps a banner could be made and then displayed at chapter gatherings and events throughout the year. ⧫ Ray Ballantyne quickly volunteered to get a banner made. Project Reports Rick Stoffel - Ray mentioned Rick’s RV project in his absence.

Richard Howell - mentioned current tasks for his Sling 2 project.

Dave Moffitt - Richard mentioned Dave’s RV project in his absence.

Award Acknowledgement - Ken Brown shared a look at his trophy - “You Made Our Chapter Gold”, awarded to him for his years of dedicated service to EAA Chapter 430, from 2003 through today! Ray adjourned the meeting at 1032. Presentation Ray Ballantyne shared his video about the 2021 EAA AirVenture event that he and Lisa attended in Oshkosh. Ray Ballantyne also shared a presentation about his brother John’s numerous and impressive flying accomplishments including founding and leadership of United States Ultralight Association (USUA).

Respectfully submitted, Richard Howell, EAA 430 Secretary On January 26, 1953, EAA Founder Paul Poberezny called the first official meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Association at Curtiss-Wright Field (now Timmerman Airport) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The group originally gathered together to share ideas and encouragement as amateur aircraft builders. But EAA quickly grew to support all kinds of recreational flying, building, and restoring, and the promotion of aviation safety. Today, 69 years later, EAA is still focused on making a positive impact on the aviation community. Through programs and initiatives such as AeroEducate, Young Eagles, our new training facility opening this spring, and working with the FAA on government advocacy efforts, EAA helps pilots, enthusiasts and the next generation to live out their aviation dreams, all while maintaining grassroots access to the sky.