The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm local time by Mike Schnell, President.
Members present included Neil Winget, Ken Boyd, Gene Will, Mike Schnell, and our newest member, Tom Fortman. Tom has been a past member of our Chapter since it's beginning and has paid dues for the coming year.
Treasurer Gene Will reported a balance of $189.76, excluding Tom's dues.
OLD BUSINESS
We reviewed our trip to the "Dawn Patrol Rendezvous" at the Air Force Museum on September 27 and 28 (we had a couple of people go down on Sunday). All had a great time and spent varying amounts of money. The Rotary engine demonstration got high marks, as did the Eighth Air Force replica base outside the museum.
Ken Boyd gave us an update on the progress of his RV9. His current issue is obtaining insurance for the aircraft during the time the initial 40 hours are flown. Otherwise, he is almost ready to fly.
Members were reminded about Ann Vogel's auction next Saturday.
NEW BUSINESS
We have received materials to order 2015 EAA calendars. Gene suggested that we get a dozen and sell to whomever wants them. Mike will procure them at a cost of $6.99 each plus $8.00 shipping for the whole bunch. This year's calendar features a Great Lakes biplane (built by Waco Classic In Battle Creek) on the front cover.
Mike presented printed materials about Ford Motor Company's purchase program for EAA members, so if you are looking for anything Ford, check this program out.
Mike also discussed his recent visit to the Gomer, OH Historical Museum, which featured a display about the "Arctic Snow Cruiser," a vehicle designed and built in the late 1930s to travel across the ice and snow in Antartica. It was a large vehicle, with quarters for a crew of 4, a galley, a repair shop, and a mount on top for a Beechcraft Staggerwing! This strange vehicle made a stop in Gomer on its journey from Minnesota to the East coast, where it was to depart for the Southern icecap. Pictures are available!
Neil Winget moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Ken Boyd and carried.
The usual period of hangar flying and story telling followed.
Mike Schnell
