EAA Chapter 430 Gathering Minutes

Date: Oct 26, 2024

• A breakfast buffet was provided by hospitality at 0930 followed by social and sign-in 0930.
• Chapter President Ray Ballantyne called the Membership Gathering to order at 1020 in the Terminal Conference Room, Wm. R. Fairchild Intl. Airport (KCLM).
• Ray led The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag with 38 members and 2(+) guests attending.
• Ray led thank-you’s and applause to our hospitality directors - Charlene and Kevin Tracy and our other volunteers.
• Guest(s): Darcy Needham, James Alton (KCLM Airport Administrator)
• September Gathering Minutes were approved as written.

Old Business:

• Treasury - Our financial picture shows funds of approximately $7500 for scholarship, $150k for building and $3500 for operating.
• Membership stands at 109 (or possibly 110?)
• Fly-out - Barry Halsted reported that the October flyout to Harvey Field drew 9 planes and 15 people. Look for a November flyout to Forks (or possibly Arlington?).
• Building Committee - waiting for the latest version of lease proposal to be presented by the Sequim Valley Airport (SVA) board.
• Build and Fly - EAA 430 has been working closely with Olympic Silent Flyers to secure the donation of flight simulator equipment and R/C models from OSF member Chuck Emigh. An aviation presentation to Sequim Boys and Girls Club is scheduled for next week. We’ll also be looking forward to at least a couple of workshops for kids and parents in the coming weeks.
• Bingo & Chili Night was fun! Thanks to those who attended. Approximately $1500 was raised for the Chapter’s scholarship effort.
• VMC/IMC Club - Harry Cook reminds us that next meeting is Wednesday Nov 13, 7pm at Mariner Cafe, Sequim New Business:
• Scholarship - Aiden Lara has been added as our newest academic scholarship recipient for the 2024-2025 school year.

o Jazmin Stamper and Nathan Nelson are each being sponsored by Chapter 430 to help them attend EAA Air Academy for the 2025 season, in Oshkosh WI.

o Gunner Rogers, our 2024 Ray Scholarship recipient, has reported that he passed his first “stage check” at UND.

o EAA Chapter 430 will apply soon after Nov 1 to participate in the Ray Scholarship program for 2025. Holiday Christmas Party - (Charlie Tracy) - upcoming meeting with 7 Cedars to finalize arrangements for our December 21st (5pm) event.

o An invitation flyer with details and menu choices will be emailed soon.

• Projects - o Harry Cook - Sonex Waiex, fuselage and glare shield.

-50/50 Scholarship Raffle - M/Cd by Jazmin Stamper o The Big Winner was Alejandra Stamper.

o Other prizes included framed (aircraft) photos, won with additional ticket drawings.

• James Alton - Wm. R. Fairchild Intl. Airport, Administrator introduced himself and offered a few words about his background and his mission, “bring people to the airport”. He also invited us to share our ideas with him. One upcoming project he mentioned, will be to bring weather reporting and webcams to Sekiu Airport.
• Business portion of the gathering was adjourned at 1110.
• Program o Flying Backcountry - Ray Ballantyne Respectfully submitted, Richard Howell, EAA 430 Secretary