EAA Chapter 430 July 2024 Gathering Minutes

Vice President Rick Vaux called the meeting to order at 10:00am. Guests and new members were introduced

Reports:

Flyout and Poker Run Rick Vaux read a note from Barry Halsted reporting on the July flyout to Concrete. A good time was had by all. The note also encouraged people to participate in the Poker Run Building Committee Report Harry Cook gave a report on the progress of the building committee, including a summary of a recent meeting the committee had with Andy and Daniel Sallee. It was also reported that Ernie Hansen and Norman Nelson have joined the building committee and that Harry has left from the committee.

Poker Run Rick Vaux reviewed the rules for the poker run and spoke about Barry’s efforts to log his first airport for the competition.

Tetrahedron Report Harry Cook reported that the tetrahedron project is complete. Richard Humphreys, Barry Halsted and Ray Ballantyne constructed the tetrahedron at Rakes Glen. Barry, assisted by several chapter members, moved the tetrahedron to Sequim Valley Airport where it was mounted. To finish the project Barry Halsted and Harry Cook completed the project by painting it international orange.

Young Eagles Bud Davies reported on the Port Angeles Young Eagle event. Forty Young Eagles were flown. Two pilots from other chapters assisted in flying the participants. A discussion ensued about how to get more local pilots to participate. The next Young Eagles event will be at Sequim Valley Airport on September 7th.

Membership Erik Petersen announce the chapter now has 103 members with three new members joining at this meeting.

Air Affaire Emily Westcott gave a presentation about the Sequim Valley Airport Air Affaire and encouraged members to participate. The event will be on Saturday, August 24th.

Diamond Point Airport Appreciation Day Gordon Tubesing gave a presentation about the event. It will take place August 10th and promises to be a great event for all. Planned hours are from 10am to 3pm. Aircraft flying into the event must have a PPR number. This prior permission form can be found on the Diamond Point Airports web site or call Gordon to get the required form.

Project Reports James Russell reported he is helping Rick Stoffel with the fiberglass work on the RV-10 project Harry Cook reported he is beginning the installation of the seat frame work in the Waiex. Erik Petersen is working with James Russell on the Cozy canard.

Rick Vaux ended the meeting with a presentation of the projects he is donating to the chapter. There are two ultralite aircraft with the materials to make them airworthy. He is hopeful the chapter can sell the projects with the resulting proceeds going to the chapter coffers.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:00am and was followed by a “burger bash” and good fellowship.

Submitted by Harry Cook For Richard Howell