Up, Up, and Away

Jann flew out to Cahokia, Illinois (CPS) to baby-sit for her granddaughter the week of May 5. She also flew eight Young Eagles at the rally at MRT on May 10.

Fleda Anderson flew with her husband, Bill Reay, in his Grumman Tiger to Manhattan, Kansas. They will go to Springfield, IL on May 24.

Jann and Paula Hook flew Jann’s Cessna to the North Central Section Meeting in Osceola, Iowa April 25-27.
 

Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Jann Bowne.

Attendance: Marilynn Miller, Lori Robishaw, Jann Bowne, Gail Dean, Fleda Anderson, Charma Huddy, Paula Hook, Dawn Valasco, Jo-Ann Prater, Paula Rumbaugh, Janie McIntire, Mary Biller.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: Marilynn Miller moved to accept the meeting minutes as published in the newsletter. All were in favor.

Treasurer’s Report:  The treasurer’s report was given by Charma. She paid for the aprons and reimbursed Jo-Ann Prater for the anniversary cake.

Report of Standing Committees: 

• Airmarking:
  Jo-Ann Prater reported that Mark Mulcahey may approve a compass rose painting at Bolton Field in the fall.
• Scrapbook:
  Marilynn informed the group that she can no longer continue the scrapbook. She will be moving to Cincinnati soon.
• Nominating:
  The ballots were counted and the new officers are:
  Chairman - Jann Bowne
  Vice Chair - Mary Biller
  Secretary - Lori Robishaw
  Treasurer - Paula Hook

Section Meeting Report:

• 46 members from 14 Chapters were in attendance
• It was decided there will be two meetings per year
• Fall 2008 meeting will take place October 10-12 in Newark, OH
• Spring 2009 meeting will be in Milwaukee the last weekend of March
• Sold nine aprons (aprons are $17 and mugs are $13). Proceeds will be used to replenish the scholarship fund.
   

Old Business:  

• Casa Trip: Sept. 19-21. Please let Jo-Ann Prater know by August 1 if you plan to go.
• Delaware Fly-In: August 16-17
  o Will have a display table to give out information and to sell our aprons and mugs
  o Young Eagles are flying kids that day and may require our assistance
  o Janie had a few suggestions to raise money for the chapter:
  • A raffle – Janie thinks maybe the pilot of a T-6 based at DLZ would be willing to donate a ride. Or maybe Dick Packer would be willing to give rides in one of his airplanes.
  • Sell bottled water
• EAA Pancake Breakfasts will take place the third Saturday of every month this summer at Delaware Airport.
• City BBQ Fundraiser – Charma will submit an application for dinner at the Henderson Avenue location on June 23 or 24. City BBQ will return 25% of the total bill so plan to bring as many people as you can!

New Business:

• International Vote:
  Jann received a letter regarding voting at International. Based on our membership we can have five votes. Lori suggested we discuss the items that are to be voted on in June.
• Chairman's Meeting:
  As the new chairman, Jann would like to institute a chairman’s meeting to transition the new officers. The first meeting is scheduled on June 17 at 7 p.m. at Jann’s house.
• Non-Profit Organization Report:
  Janie would like to transition the 501(c)(3) report to Paula Hook, the new treasurer. Also, an audit committee is needed to audit the treasurer.

Adjournment:  Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Biller, Secretary

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