April Meeting

The normal monthy meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 7:00 PM at the Redmond Library, This month we are in Meeting Room 1, which is next door to our usual room.

MotoCam will bring some of their small video cameras for the motor sports world. If you've ever wanted to take your own in-flight videos and wondered about the technology, here's you chance to ask the questions!

And as usual, we'll also get updates about projects and more from our members. With the incredible volume of building activity in our chapter, there will be plenty to learn!

As per tradition, for those so inclined, the pre-meeting dinner fest will be held at 6:00 PM at Oobas, kitty-corner from Ben Franklin's in Redmond.

See you then!

January 2011 Board Meeting

On Sunday, January 16, the EAA 1440 board got together at the Tully's in Redmond to discuss the upcoming year. Below are the minutes from that meeting. Many thanks for Jim Piavis for taking these notes.

1. Attendees: Jason ,Rich, Marc, Rob, Chad, Jim

2. Chapter By-Laws:

a. Rich: wants to have the Pres for a term of Pres for 2 years. Potentially have everyone run at the 2 year term.

b. Maybe have the option for the Pres to run for a second year if he/she wanted.

c. Need the write-up of the proposed change, then do a poll on Yahoo.

3. Finance:

a. Balance : $1301.97 in checking, $173.64 in PayPal is current balance. There is an outstanding check for $227.

b. Currently 27 paid members for this year. Our break-even point for coverage of insurance and fees is about 15 members.

c. Paperwork: EAA renewal paperwork has been sent in.

d. Name Tags: There is a list of about 5 names that need tags.

e. Projector: Still have two options for projectors (Joe/ Rob). No need to purchase.

f. Patches: No comments...eh...

4. Fly - Outs:

a. Invite others along when possible.

b. Ellensburg, Twin Oaks Ch 105, Independence, Tillimook, Bellingham, McMinnville (other locations aside from the usual).

c. Try to plan out well ahead of time.

d. Safety Pilots for instrument concurrency.

5. Other:

a. New members: have a topic that works for new guys.

b. Need a directory for tools/books etc, that folks only need for a little.

6. Meeting Topics

a. Ideas: go around the room with what you're building for the new guys.

b. Strive to put out notice on meetings if they will be good for spouses.

i. EAA 'canned' meetings - we believe they have some canned topics.

ii. Marc - can do a fill-in for an engine out in his Mooney.

iii. Bring-a-part show-n-tell

iv. Where folks have flown out to?

v. Land Speed record - same presentation as Harvey.

vi. Douglas World Cruiser

vii. Dynon again..

viii. Electrical - Rich Martin

ix. Engines: Brian Costello, local Lyc rep.

x. Props: Northwest Propeller.

xi. Conditional inspection - Terry Burch - overview of what needs to be done.

xii. Any Restorations local? MoF Restoration Shop

xiii. Tower Tour? SEA? Renton?

xiv. Project Visits

1. Chad - RV-7

2. Glen - RV-12

3. John M.

c. Feb

d. Mar

e. Apr: Dinner meeting - possibly have at 6:30.

f. May

g. Jun

h. July - Airshow Month

i. Aug - What I did for the Summer

j. Sep – BBQ

k. Oct:

l. Nov: Election

m. Dec - White Elephant

January 2011 Meeting Announcement

Our January meeting will be a break from our usual meetings. EAA Chapter 84 (at Harvey Field) has invited us to their monthly meeting for a presentation by Ed Shadle, who's attempting to break the land speed record.

The meeting is Tuesday, January 11, at 7:00 p.m. at Harvey Field. See the Chapter 84 page for more information.

December 2010 Meeting Recap

Any December meeting that doesn't get canceled due to weather is a success! Ross Mahon gave a great presentation on the history of and his experience with the Wickham B. We then held the 3rd annual white elephant gift exchange, which for the 3rd straight year involved lots of stealing and fortunately no fistfights. Lastly, Brian Trubee gave a brief update on his experiences flying his RV-4 thus far.

January's meeting will be a little different, as we'll be joining Chapter 84's meeting, where Ed Shadle will be the guest speaker. More information in the next post.

Nov 16: Elections for 2011

Tonight was election night, and results were as follows:

VP (President Elect): Chad Hankins
The Chapter President-Elect shall serve for one (1) year in this capacity. At the end of that year, he or she will automatically become Chapter President in the second year.

Secretary (2 year term): Rob Kochman will serve a second term

Director (2 year term):
2 positions open, because this is an even year. The business and property of the Chapter shall be conducted and controlled by the Chapter Board of Directors. We elected Glen Braun and Rich Martin

These folks serve in addition to our existing leadership for 2011:

• Jim Piavis will serve as president for 2011, in accordance with our bylaws.
• Jason Hills Treasurer for one more year.
• Marc Gordon will serve one more year as a Class II director. (elected in an odd year).

Mike Culver

OK, we've been lame!

OK, it's been a while and there's been a lot going on. As usual, a new work project is sucking the life out of the Editor, in between the usual ongoing activities. OUr next meeting is coming up in August and it's the annual Show-N-Tell for what you did this summer at the local fly-ins. Hopefully we'll have some reports on Sloshkosh 2010 and Arlington for starters!

Jim

Burger Burn!

I received this one from John Brick down at Pierce County, it's the annual Chapter Burger Burn and is always a good time!

Sunday, August 8th, 1 PM
Pierce County Airport – Thun Field (KPLU)
EAA Chapter 326 Burger Burn


Our annual Burger Burn is this coming Sunday. This is a potluck affair. Bring food if you like but it is not necessary or expected. Aircraft will be parked along the taxiway on the south end of the field. We should have plenty of homebuilts to peruse.

Hope you can be there. Spread the word.


John Brick
Newsletter Editor
EAA Chapter 326
Thun Field