October 12, 2017

EAA Chapter 922 met Thursday. October 12. 2017, 7:00 pm at AXV for their fall meeting.  

Members in attendance were: Mike Schnell, Russ Hovey, Neil Winget, Matt Bailey, Ann Vogel, Richard Murray and Ken Boyd.  Bob Sacks sent his regrets.

There was no treasury report.

Old Business: It was decided that the pancake breakfast was a success with  $205 added to the treasury after paying $106 in bills.  There were six airplanes that flew in and approximately 40 people showed up to enjoy the pancakes and sausages.

Mike Schnell commented that Chapter 922 sponsored two Young Eagle events this year by taking the space camp kids from Neil Armstrong museum for a short flight.

New Business: New officers for the next two years were selected.  
They are as follows:  President, Matt Bailey; Vice-President, Rick Haines; Secretary, Russ Hovey; Treasurer, Ken Boyd.  Their term of office will begin January 1, 2018.  

Meetings will be held: April 14, June 14, August 11 and October 13.   The first and last meeting will be held at 7 pm, the middle meetings will be held at 10 am.

Ken brought cupcakes to celebrate his birthday.

No further business – meeting was adjourned.

Ann Vogel, Secretary

August 12, 2017

Members of EAA 922 were busy during the second week of August. On Tuesday, August 8, fourteen Young Eagles were given a ride as part of the space camp put on by the Neil Armstrong museum.  Mike Schnell and Ralph Shindeldecker gave rides with help from Gary Davis and Ann Vogel.

On Friday afternoon, August 11, members met at AXV and helped with the setting up for the Pancake Breakfast.  After set-up, members enjoyed a round of brats.  Yum, yum!

Saturday, August 12, 2017 members gathered around 6 am for the Pancake Day.  Pancakes, sausages, orange juice, and coffee were offered for a donation.  It was estimated that around forty attended the event.  It had been many years since one was held, so it was deemed successful by those attending.

Next meeting will be held Thursday, October 12, 7:00 pm at AXV.

Ann Vogel, Secretary

June 10, 2017

President Ken Boyd opened the meeting of EAA Chapter 922

June 10, 10:00 a. at AXV with the following members present: Mike Schnell, Bob Sachs, Neil Winget, Ken Boyd, Richard Murray, Russ Hovey, Matt Bailey and Ann Vogel. There was no treasury report given.

Old Business: Mike Schnell announced that Tuesday June 13 members will be flying the space camp kids starting at 9:30. There should not be any more than thirty. On August 8, another group will be taken for a ride.

Discussion was held about having a pancake breakfast before the next meeting. Ken and Matt volunteered to be co-chairman. It will be held from 7:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday August 12. Mike will send out email and Neil will make a flier to sent to neighboring airports. It will be held rain or shine with a set-up on Friday night.

New Business: It was announced that Winchester will have a pancake day tomorrow; Urbana, next weekend; and Springfield will hold a vintage airplane show the weekend before Oshkosh.

There was no other business. Meeting adjourned.

Ann Vogel, Secretary

April 20, 2017

EAA Chapter 922 met Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 pm at AXV. Members present were: Richard Murray, Neil Winget, Matt Bailey, Mike Schnell, Ken Boyd and Ann Vogel. Ralph Holthouse was also present and joined.

Old Business: It was announced that EAA 922 has paid the Chapter

Dues for 2017. Gene Will, treasurer, reported via email the treasurer’s report. Balance on hand January 1, 2017, $168.76; February 4, deposit of $200; February 4, paid EAA dues of $359. Balance today is $9.76.

New Business: Mike Schnell announced that the Space Camp attendees would like an airplane ride as we have provided in the past. Pilots will be reimbursed for fuel. There will be about thirty children in each session. The first group of Space Camp fliers will take place on Tuesday, June 13, and the second group will be on Tuesday, August 8. The rain dates for both will be the next day. Mike will make application to EAA for the proper paper work.

Discussion was held on holding a pancake day in the future. Plans for that event will be finalized at the next meeting.

The next meeting will be Saturday, June 10, 10:00 am, at AXV.

Entertainment for the evening was watching the thunderstorm and cloud formation that was south of the airport.

Ann Vogel, Secretary

October 15, 2016

Five members of EAA Chapter met at AXV for the October meeting.

Those in attendance were: Neil W., Ken B., Russ H., Dick M., and Ann V.

Old Business: None

New Business: It was announced that there will no longer be a MERFI gathering. It was also announced that Matt Bailey has resigned as Manager of AXV.

Dates were set for the meetings to be held in 2017. They are:

Thursday, April 13, 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 10, 10:00 am
Saturday, August 12, 10:00 am
Thursday, October 12, 7:00 pm.

Discussions will be held later concerning activities.

Members in attendance wished Ken a Happy Birthday!!

Ann Vogel, Secretary

June 9, 2016

Prior to the meeting members and guests enjoyed eating brats, beans and chips. 2016 June Meeting and Cookout Pictures

Ken opened the meeting at 7:45 pm with all members attending. Those in attendance were: Mike S., Bob S., Neil W., Dick M., Russ H., Gene W., Matt B. and Ann V.

Old Business: It was decided to have a fly-out on Saturday, July 23.
Plans are to leave AXV around 10:00 am and fly to Kalamazoo, MI where there is a restaurant and a museum. More details to follow.

It was announced that twenty -seven Young Eagles from the Space Camp were flown on June 7, with the following pilots helping: Gene Will, Bob Sachs, Ralph Shindeldecker, Gary Davis and Mike Schnell. Others that helped were: Neil Winget, Josh Winget, and Ann Vogel.

New Business: Out next meeting will be Thursday, August 11, starting with a cook out in Gene’s hanger. He will invite the group from Versailles to join us. This event was cancelled last year due to work schedule.

It was announced that there will be a couple of local air shows and displays this summer.

Mike and Neil adjourned the meeting.

Ann Vogel, Secretary

April 16, 2016

On a beautiful Saturday Morning at 10:00 am, Dick Murray, Mike Schnell, Matt Bailey, Bob Sachs, Ken Boyd, Neil Winget and Ann Vogel met at AXV for their meeting. Later, Gary Lutz and Sean Schmehl joined us.

President Ken opened the meeting with Old business. Mike announced that our chapter is registered with the National EAA. We had to cover the cost of liability insurance of about $200.

The Young Eagles program was discussed. It was decided by consensus that we would fly the Space Camp attendees. Mike will coordinate the event. It will probably take place on two separate days.

At a previous meeting a cookout was suggested for a future meeting. At the next meeting, Thursday, June 9, 7:00 pm there will be a cookout. The menu will be brats (brought by Dick); beans (brought by Mike); chips (brought by Neil) and drinks (BYOB). Reservations must be made and Ann will relay the number of people attending.

New Business:

Dick announced that he registered Neil Armstrong Airport Aviators as a Club with the the AOPA with hopes of winning a 150.

It was suggested that members present a topic of discussion at the meeting. Many ideas were presented. The group was also interested in participating in a Fly-Out. 

Suggestions were given: Muncie, Coldwater or Kalamazoo. Additional plans will be made at the next meeting.

Neil shared with the group some of his experiences at Sun ‘n Fun.

Other non-aviation topics were also discussed.

Mike and Neil moved that the meeting be adjourned.

Ann Vogel, Secretary