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EAA Chapter 409 Minutes April 12, 2015

President Jack Jackson called the regular meeting of the EAA Chapter 409 to order on April 12, 2015 with 17 members and guests present.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Wayne Westberg moved and Ray Wilkes seconded a motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Ray Wilkes gave the treasurers report. Ken Mercer moved and Paul Beck seconded a motion to approve this report. Motion carried.

New Business: Ray Wilkes announced there are 28 members that have NOT paid their dues. Please do so ASAP.

Announcements: Benny Davis is absent today since he hurt his hand while mowing. Knoxville Airport is closed April 6-July 1 for construction. 75th Ercoupe National Convention July 15-18, 2015 in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum Open House June 7, 2015, Marshall, Missouri. Mason City Fly Iowa July 25-26, 2015. War Bird Fly-Over in Washington, D.C. May 8, 2015. Next Meeting on the (first Sunday of the month) May 3, 2015, at Hazel Sig-Hesters Field, Montezuma, Iowa.

Project Reports: Wayne Westberg helped annual a plane.
Gary Fuller flying his Cherokee.
Steve Gourley has not been flying recently.
Paul Beck flew to Florida and hoping to attend Sun and Fun.
Ken Mercer instructing some and doing annuals.
Larry Cofer reported on the NAS Building Project.
Danny Glenn completed bi-annual and still working on his Vagabond.
Dan Quinn working on ailerons and ready to assemble wings for his plane.
Don Parks moved his Ercoupe back to airport and completed bi-annual.
Dave Coop flew in today.
Dick Willetts has been flying his 172 recently got the wings on his plane but has not flown it yet.
Darell Downing has not made progress on his helicopter but been working on Christian Eagle wings.
Janet Westberg and Wayne recently vacationed in Texas.
Les Gaskill got his high altitude endorsement.
Jack Jackson has not been working on his plane.

Ray Wilkes showed a collection of pictures from 2001-2004 of the B-29 restoration at Wichita, Kansas. Some of the work was brought to Oskaloosa Airport and Hazel Sig-Hesters for our chapter participation in the project.

Ray Wilkes moved and Paul Beck seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried.

Janet Westberg, Secretary

EAA Chapter 409 Minutes – March 9, 2015

President Jack Jackson called the regular meting of the EAA Chapter 409 to order on March 8, 2015 with 24 members and guests present. He thanked the members of Centerville Airport for hosting the meeting and delicious chili lunch.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read. Rick Crawford moved and Roger Godfrey seconded a motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried. The treasurer’s report was given. Ken Mercer moved and Roger Godfrey seconded a motion to approve that report. Motion carried.

Roger Godfrey reported the newsletter by email effectiveness and the saving in expenses. Everyone was reminded to pay the 2015 dues in order to receive the newsletter.

Announcements: 75th Anniversary Ercoupe National Convention July 15-18, 2015, Sheboygan County Airport, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Open House at Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum, June 7, 2015, Marshall, Missouri.

Project Reports: Cindy Kendall has been helping Benny refurbish wings.
Roger Godfrey plans to do an annual on his plane. He drove his street rod to the meeting today.
Danny Glenn is working on the wings for his Vagabond.
Les Gaskill is finishing his IPC check ride.
Dan Quinn is working on the center section of his Hatz.
Dakota Quinn has done some flying.
Matt Bresch bought into a 4-member Piper Cherokee club and also bought a J3 Kitten.
Ken Mercer has been teaching and working on planes.
Phil George plans to help Benny Davis in the near future.
Steve Gourley got his medical recently and has been flying.
Gary Fuller hasn’t flown recently.
Dick Willetts thanked Benny Davis for work on his plane.
Dave Coop flew today.
Rick Crawford will get wing kit next week for Zenith project.
Wayne Westberg has been flying some.
Loren Steenhoek has not been able to fly recently.
Ron Farnum retired from flying in South America and authored a book about his work called “Wings of Peace”.
Don Parks has been working on his Ercoupe fuselage.
Al Mc Reynolds did an annual on his plane and reported Hazel Sig-Hester is doing well.
Benny Davis is making Christian Eagle parts.
Barb Griswold and Jack Jackson announced they are planning their wedding for June.

Next Chapter Meeting: April 12, 2015, Ottumwa Airport, Ottumwa, Iowa
Al Mc Reynolds moved and Dakota Quinn seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Janet Westberg, Secretary

EAA Chapter 409 Minutes – January 11, 2015

President Jack Jackson called the regular meeting of the EAA Chapter 409 to order on January 11, 2015 with 24 members and guests present. He thanked the Oskaloosa Airport members for hosting the meeting.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Ray Wilkes moved and Barry Lee seconded a motion to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried. There was no treasurer’s report. Ray Wilkes reported on progress in establishing new names responsible for the Chapter bank account and removing ones deceased/inactive.

President Jackson reported Hazel Sig-Hester is home recovering from pneumonia and Benny Davis is slowly recovering from surgery.

Roger Godfrey reported on problems with the Chapter printer and low ink capacity. Something better is needed. Janet Westberg questioned sending the newsletter by email, thus reducing the printer and postage costs. A test run on email addresses will be done soon and a permanent decision made later.

Project Reports: Erik Edgren published an article in IAC Magazine. His son, John, was recently selected for All-State Band and Iowa Honor Band.
Dakota Quinn is busy with school and helping with Grandpa Dan’s plane.
Les Gaskill has been flying some.
Roger Godfrey moved his plane into Ray Wilkes hanger and got his street rod home after being painted. He is putting the glass in now.
Ray Wilkes gave his Cougar to Indian Hills Community College.
Steve Mineart hasn’t flown for 5 weeks.
Ken Mercer has been flying with students and doing some mechanic work.
Don Parks took the wings off his plane and moved it to his home to work on this winter.
Darrell Goldman changed fuel injection on his 701.
Dan & Deb Mc Gee’s plane is down for an annual.
Rick Crawford doing some flying and building a 650.
Barry Lee trying to stay warm.
Gary Fuller put a new tire on his plane.
Danny Glenn has his Vagabond wing tore down and working on it.
Jerry Swank busy with snow removal and some shop work.
Dan Quinn working on the center section of his Hatz.
Steve Gourley not flying much.
Jack Jackson has been trying to get a new rib design mapped out for his plane.

Meeting Announcements: Antique Airfield, Blakesburg, Iowa, February 8.
Centerville Airport, Centerville, Iowa, March 8

Dakota Quinn moved and Roger Godfrey seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried.

Janet Westberg, Secretary

EAA Chapter 409 Minutes - October 12, 2014

President Jack Jackson called the regular meeting of the EAA Chapter 409 to order on October 12, 2014 with 27 members and guests present. He thanked Paul, Nancy and Hilton Beck for hosting the meeting and the delicious meal.

Roger Godfrey moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and Don Flanders seconded the motion. Motion carried. Paul Beck moved and Dan Mc Gee seconded a motion to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion carried.

Next Meeting will be at Knoxville Airport, November 9, 2014 with lunch at l p.m. Our Christmas party will be December 13, 2014, 6 p.m., at Hotel Ottumwa, Ottumwa, Iowa. Notify Janet Westberg, 641-891-0104, by December 10, if you plan to attend.

Project Report: Wayne & Janet Westberg attend Grinnell fly-in.
Terry Brown is harvesting his crops.
Don Flanders is harvesting his crops and worked on combine repairs.
Dan Mc Gee recently flew to Florida and stopped in Kentucky.
Deb Mc Gee took a Soaring Glider Flight while on vacation.
Ken Mercer doing some maintenance and teaching student pilots.
Benny Davis working with Titanium parts.
Steve Gourley flying some.
Rod Stevenson has had poor health but encouraged with recent treatment.
Roger Godfrey not flying much but has street rod about ready to paint. Went on vacation to West Coast.
Danny Glenn working on Vagabond.
Loren Steenhoek has not been flying since September meeting and busy getting ready for winter.
Paul Beck added new sky tech starter on his plane.
Dick Willetts flying J-3 some.
Cindy Kendall working with Benny Davis.
Al Mc Reynolds flying when possible.
Don Parks flying some and helping his son with harvesting crops.
Gary Fuller working on new home.
Hilton Beck recently celebrated his birthday and has been flying some.
Jack Jackson been gone a lot.

Wayne Westberg moved to adjourn and Al Mc Reynolds seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Janet Westberg
Secretary

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