The January meeting will be on Friday, February 8, 2008 in the back room at Riverview.

FEBRUARY PROGRAM

“SAFE FLYING STARTS AND ENDS ON THE GROUND” The program will feature an introduction to an AOPA Air Safety Course. We will explore an interactive safety CD and learn how to access the free web-based Air Safety Foundation programs at www.asf.org .

January Meeting Report

- The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm. Since there was no business conducted, there was no reading of the last meetings minutes.

- SECRETARY’S REPORT: We began the year with $280 (cash), $3151.91(checking), $3000(savings). After disbursements for hangar rent, chapter renewal and misc. stationary expenses ($2753.20) and deposits ($668.57), we have this date $202.15 (cash), $921.40 (checking), $3152.13 (saving) for a combined total of $4275.68. The report was accepted.

- OLD BUSINESS: nothing to report.

- NEW BUSINESS:

1. Nominations for new officers for 2008 were made and unanimously accepted.

2. All members of EAA145 are asked to bring a couple of photos of their projects (completed or being constructed). The bulletin board in the airport ready room is being updated/renovated and this will be an excellent chance for members to show their accomplishments.

3. Bob Kawka is now recuperating at home from a serious sinus infection. Convalescence is expected to take 6 or more months.

4. A big thanks to Merle Mulder for his assistance in making a generous donation from KAMP Oil Co. possible.

5. The annual migration of the Oshkosh “work party” is planned for the 3^rd week of April. More details to follow at the Feb meeting as well as a sign-up for participating members.

6. A planned visit to the Grand Rapids Tower has been delayed until at least March due to coordination difficulties. More info to follow at the Feb meeting.

- OTHER BUSINESS:  LOST: some time back @ Riverview. Gold money clip with RONALD on the front and Jack Benny on the back. There is a reward. Contact Chuck Garrett or call 616-308-0171.

EDITOR’S NOTE

- An excellent article was published recently in the Grand Rapids Press about Dave Duperon and his efforts to build and fly a Super Cub replica despite the loss of his right arm below the elbow. Copies will be available at the February for those interested.

- Also available is a reprint of an article from 1964 by Paul Poberezny on the future vision and plans for the EAA. Also included are the comments and responses from several chapters. It is interesting to see how things turned out.

2008 DUES:  EAA145 dues ($25) were due in January for the 2008 year. Anyone not paid by February meeting will be dropped from the rolls and newsletter list unless arrangements are made.

·        Let Bob S. know if you prefer to receive the newsletter by e-mail in place of postal mail.

·        Check the chapter web page for information or send Bill W. items to put on the web.

 
Future program ideas we are working on:  (Do you have any more ideas?)

GRR Control Tower visit-March?

Rag & Tube aircraft construction

National Weather Station visit

Hovercraft Shop visit...Don Bender

V tail Sonex...Evan Stroup

Are Quick-Build kits worth it?...topic for discussion

Visit to Jackson, light sport aircraft?

IA Refresher Course, how to inspect aircraft...Gleim’s courses

Private airstrips in Michigan...Repeat visit by Steve Zelle?

Newsletter questions, suggestions or comments?  Contact Bob Swietek

Future 2008 Meeting Dates (subj. to change)

1/11                 5/09                   9/12              

2/08                 6/13                 10/10

3/14                 7/11                 11/14

4/11                 8/08                 12/12

The 2008 officers for EAA145:

·        President, Hugh Eisen     

           (669-4072   hveisen@aol.com)

·        Vise President Dick Foster      

            (538-8849   rfoster@grcc.edu)

·        Treasurer, Bill Willyard 

            (538-5456   wwillyard@aol.com)

·        Newsletter Editor, Bob Swietek 

(676-2951      airdale69@aol.com)