EAA Chapter 430 Gathering October 29, 2022

Buffet breakfast and meeting sign-in commenced at 0930 Excellent breakfast provided by Lisa Ballantyne, Tracy Halsted and Joan Miller. Thank you!!

Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 10:05am in the Fairchild International Airport Conference Room.

Ray led the Pledge of Allegiance with approximately 34 members and 6 guests attending.

Ray greeted those in attendance and mentioned that after negotiations with the Port of Port Angeles the Port waive room fees and we will be able to continue meeting in the airport conference room, free of charge, through the winter months. We will move back to the Hangar 15 at Sequim Valley Airport next April or May, depending on the weather. Ray thanked Bud Davis for continuing to allow the use of his hangar for Chapter Meetings.

The following new members and guests were introduced:

Shawn and Christine Eppers

Al Monday

Scott Adams

Robert Ball

Drew Zacharias

Minutes of the October 21st BOD meeting were approved as written.

Correspondence: EAA notified the chapter they are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Young Eagles.

To recognize the 30th anniversary EAA is doubling our Young Eagle Credits for 2023 flights between January and July. They are also providing commemorative shirts for pilots who fly 30 YE Flights during this period. Ray and Bud said we will adjust our YE days to take advantage of the double credits.

Old Business:

Ray gave a brief Treasurer’s report Barry Halsted reported on the October Fly-Out which became a Drive-Out due to uncooperative weather. Seventeen members of the Chapter met at Las Palamos Mexican restaurant in Sequim. Barry reported that several members without flying airplanes took advantage of the opportunity to participate in this event.

The Chapter is continuing to work with “Mr. T’s” to develop Chapter merchandise and will provide samples at an upcoming meeting.

Ray will be submitting another order for recognition pavers soon and was soliciting orders.

Harry Cook reported on efforts to develop a strategic plan for a permanent Chapter facility.

He and Richard Howell met with Andy Sallee to discuss available options at Sequim Valley Airport. Information gathering efforts will continue in the coming months.

Barry Halsted introduced our guest speaker, Dan Hammer, who gave a fantastic presentation on his family’s flying history and their aircraft construction projects. Their company, Legend Flyers, has restored, New Business:

Bob Hicks provided the Chapter with several teak aircraft models donated by a friend of his to sell and raise funds for the Scholarship Fund. The Viet Nam era models were beautiful and well constructed. At least two sold at the meeting. Contact a Board Member if you are interested.

Rick Vaux reported on the Build and Fly Program. He, Erik Petersen and new member Robert Ball are working to get the program up and running. Thus far they have secured a location to meet, a RC model kit and simulator, a location to fly and a representative from the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) to assist. The meeting location (Sequim Museum meeting room) has just finished making the necessary improvements to permit occupancy.

Project Reports:

Dave Moffet – RV-12. All that’s left is to finish the paperwork.

Richard Howell – Sling in paint shop at PT Museum Erik Petersen – Ray visited Erik’s Wheeler Express. In progress.

Rick Vaux – Working to replace gear on his Kitfox.

Harry - Waiex B tail kit complete. Waiting on delivery of Fuselage kit Rick Stoffel – Is painting the cockpit interior of his RV-10. He says this does not mean he’s anywhere near completion.

James Russell – Continuing work on his Cozy Mk4.

Announcements:

There will be no November VMC/IMC meeting in November Next BOD meeting November 18th 0900 Mariners Café Next General Membership meeting November 26th @ 1000 in the Fairchild Airport Conference Room The Chapter Christmas Party will be at Cedars at Dungeness on December 10th at 5:00pm.

Watch your email for the E-VITE.

Ray adjourned the meeting at 11:00am.

Respectfully submitted,

Harry Cook