EAA Chapter 430 Membership Gathering Minutes June 25, 2022

Date: June 25, 2022

Meeting social and sign-in 0930 Chapter Secretary Richard Howell, standing in for President Ray Ballantyne, called the Membership Gathering to order at 1000 in Bud Davies’ Sequim Valley hanger #15. Summer is here! Thank you Bud!

Richard led The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag with 29 members and 2 guests attending. Guest/New Member Intro’s: Bruce Burris, L. Carmody and new members Kevin and Charlene Tracy.

Welcome! Approve Minutes: May minutes were approved as submitted. Correspondence:

There had been some correspondence with EAA HQ related to Flying Start. Old Business:

Still one more helicopter blade available for $75. Barry Halsted reported about the June flyout (and picnic) to Orcas Island. Barry revealed the 5 airports for the July Poker Run - Orcas Island was one of them and flyout participants were able to record the Washington Pilots Association (WPA) stamp on their Poker Run Form: 2022, handed out at the event. Barry described the basics of the Poker Run, pointed out several bonus features of this year’s event and distributed entry forms. Richard mentioned that we have 2 scholarship recipients who are continuing on with their senior year of studies and that there are still several Alaska aviation prints available with proceeds to benefit the Chapter’s Scholarship Fund. Please contact Dave Miller. The Recognition Plaza is done! A couple of work sessions went well - thanks to the hard-working crew! Check it out (where the road forks near W28 parking area). Pavers (and positions) are still available. Please contact Ray Ballantyne. The Chapter board of directors has been working to explore options for our own clubhouse.

Nothing has been decided, but a few possibilities are exciting to think about. Please stay tuned. Once again, Gordon Tubesing enthusiastically invited everyone to Diamond Point Airport Appreciation Day, Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10am - 3pm. Lots of fun activities, displays, food and flying! New Business:

EAA Chapter 430 welcomes 2 new directors! Thank you both!

Rick Stoffel has taken over management of the Tool Crib.

Erik Petersen will be our new Membership chair.

We still have an opening for our Programs director position. There are 2 upcoming Young Eagles rallies being organized by Tracy Halsted and Bud Davies.

July 16, 2022 - Sequim Valley Airport (W28) August 20, 2022 - Jefferson County Airport (0S9) Please volunteer yourself and your airplane to be part of the effort. More pilots are needed. Please contact Bud Davies.

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Project Reports

Dave Moffitt - RV-12, somewhat paused for busy times around the farm, but still poised for upcoming weight and balance activities. Richard Howell - Sling 2, paint preparation - lots of fiberglass work. Sold his 1984 PA-28-161 Warrior II this week and watched it fly away.

Harry Cook - Sonex Waiex B, showed off his first completed sub-assembly! James Russell told us about his acquisition of the major sections of a Cozy Mk IV project. John Ward recounted his recent adventures, flying his Sinus Motorglider all the way to Santa Barbara, CA and back! John emphasized the importance of FAR 91.103 - Preflight Planning and especially learning everything about a prospective flight, including availability of fuel at your intended destination - at the time you expect to arrive. Things worked out well.

Other announcements

Upcoming event notices will be distributed in chapter emails.

Sequim Valley Airport - Air Affaire will be the last Saturday of August (8/30). Scott Fitzgerald has an 18’ trailer available for sale, proven suitable for airplane transport. Richard adjourned the gathering at 1059.

Bruce Burris made a terrific presentation detailing the history of his immersion with ultralights, especially during the formative years of the early 1980s, with cool pictures and fascinating stories. Burger Bash and other refreshments - Hosted by Barry and Tracy Halsted and cooking duties adept-ly handled by Mike Niewiarowicz and Scott Brooksby. Thank you!! Respectfully submitted, Richard Howell, EAA 430 Secretary