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

March 13, 2016

EAA Chapter 922 Meeting was held in the Terminal Building at Neil Armstrong Airport on March 13, 2:00pm.  The following members were present:  Marc Hines, Ann Vogel, Richard Murray, Ken Boyd, Matt Bailey, Gene Will, Mike Schnell, and Neil Winget.

President Marc Hines called the meeting to order at 2:03pm.

Old Business

Our main item of business at this meeting was to set a course forward for the Chapter.  After an extensive discussion about our social and financial interests, we came to a decision that we would like to keep the chapter together and register it with the national organization for the coming year.

New Business

Gene Will moved that we renew our charter with the national organization of Experimental

Aircraft Association.  Mike Schnell seconded the motion and the motion carried.  Mike will file

the necessary paperwork, and submit our registration fee to Gene for payment.

Dick Murray moved that we se annual dues a $20.00.  Gene Will provided a second, and

This motion also passed.

After a general discussion about how often meetings should be scheduled for the remainder of

this year, Ann Vogel moved the we hold four more meetings in 2016 on April 16 at 10:00am,

June 9 at 7:00pm, August 11 at 7:00pm and October 15 at 10:00am.  Gene Will seconded this

motion.  Neil Winget moved to amend this motion to designate the October meeting as our

Annual Meeting where organizational issues could be settled.  The motion to amend was

seconded by Dick Murray.   The amendment passed, and, thereafter, the amended motion also

passed.

Election of Officers for 2016

Marc then moved on to the issue of election of officers for the current year.

Dick Murray nominated Ken Boyd for President and Mike Schnell seconded the nomination

Dick Murray nominated Matt Bailey for Vice President and Marc Hines seconded the

nomination.

Ken Boyd nominated Gene Will for Treasurer and Ann Vogel seconded the nomination.

Dick Murray nominated Ann Vogel for Secretary an Matt Bailey seconded the nomination.

Neil WInget moved that the nominations be closed and Mike Schnell seconded his motion.

This motion passed and the slate of officers listed above was confirmed.

At this point, Neil Winget moved to adjourn the meeting, Mike Schnell seconded the motion

and the motion passed.  Meeting adjourned.