Monday, August 15, 2011

August 14, 2011

EAA chapter 922 met August 14, 2011 at AXV. Todd Bills, president, called the meeting to order. There were six members present: Walt Vogel, Gene Will, Todd Bills, Rudy Schneidhorst. Mike Schnell and Neil Winget. There were also three guests present: John Bailey, Gavin Bailey and Ann Vogel. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Old business: The upcoming Young Eagles event was discussed. It was decided to put an article in The Daily Standard this year. The event will begin at 9:00 am, with the pilots meeting to be held at 8:00 a. Sporty’s Pilot furnishes log books for the participants. The event is for young people ages 8 to 17. It will be held October 8.

The money for the “snow pool” will be held over until next year as members could not decide who should receive the money or when the snow left the airport!

It was reported that Gene Will’s cookout was a huge success. There were approximately 50 in attendance.

New Business: Todd asked the members if there was any interest in a club patch. Todd is to check on the prices from the suggested web site from EAA. Neil will also scratch out a design. Todd also reported on the President’s meeting he attended while at Oshkosh.

Todd also spoke of his experiences at Oshkosh this year. He volunteered and had some interesting stories. He also brought pictures to show.

It was announced that the SAA had a gathering in Urbana, Illinois this past June. The MERFI will soon be held this year.

Walt Vogel and Mike Schnell moved the meeting be adjourned. After the meeting the Young Explores were planning to meet.


Walt Vogel, Secretary
Recorded by Ann Vogel