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

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.

September 13, 2015

The regularly scheduled meeting of EAA Chapter 922 was called to order by President Marc Hines at 2:00 pm in the terminal building at KAXV.

Members present were:  Marc Hines, Ken Boyd, Mike Schnell, Matt Bailey.

Old Business

Members were wondering about the status of Gene's annual hangar party.  Without Gene present, little was known about this event and its immediate future.

Mike Schnell reviewed the Young Eagles flights associated with Neil Armstrong Museum and their Space Camp.  Mike flew, and our friends from Van Wert brought another Cherokee to help out.  The two of us flew 28 kids and sent them on their way with smiles on their faces.  This time, the museum was able to fund our efforts tot the tune of $250.  We burned $172 worth of fuel, so the remainder with remain as a donation to the chapter.

New Business

Matt Bailey gave us an update of the Airport news.

The Annual Waco Homecoming fly-in will take place at the museum in Trow, OH on September 18 thrlugh 20.

Several other fly-in events werer discussed.

Not having a forum present, no official business was conducted.

Our next regular meeting will be held at 2:00 pm on October11 in the terminal at KAXV.  Come join us and bring some ideas for future undertakings.

Mike Schnell

Secretary