Up, Up, and Away

Deborah Mason: Deborah is taking lessons 2-3 times a week. She recently traveled to Gatlinburg, TN, with her husband. She has also lately stopped at Bellefontaine, Delaware, and Madison Co.

Constance Copeland: Connie and Ray recently flew to Ft. Wayne, IN, for lunch.

Dana Rogers: Dana took Sky Bus for the first time, expecting to fly into Jacksonville, FL, but the plane landed in St. Augustine! Otherwise it was a fantastic flight.

Jann and George Bowne: Flew to Bar Harbor, MN, for vacation in August. On the return trip, they followed the Maine coast (beautiful from the air) and across Boston Harbor to spend a day on Cape Cod, visiting a friend. The last leg included a stop for fuel and lunch with a friend in Bridgeport, CT, which required an approach and departure in IMC. After 2 hours in the clouds, they finally broke out. Lots of good instrument practice!

Janie and Woody: They’ll be flying “IFR,” literally, to Florida this year in the Corvette. Janie says they’ll see how much they miss the plane this winter.

Paula Rumbaugh and Hal Flew commercially (South African Airway) to Johannesburg in August. Internally, they flew from Johannesburg to Knysna, on the southeastern coast, then to Durban, on the Indian Ocean.
 

Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 7:50 by Jann Bowne. Jann asked our guests to introduce themselves, then all members did likewise.

Attendance: Jo-Ann Prater, Jann Bowne, Constance Copeland, Paula Hook, Paula Rumbaugh, Marilynn Miller, Lori Robishaw, Janie McIntire, Dana Rogers, Charma Huddy, Marjorie Anderson. Guests: Fleda Anderson, Deborah Scott Mason, Saeng Chaialee

Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes from the August 2007 meeting stand approved as published in the newsletter.

Treasurer’s Report:  Report read by Charma Huddy.

Report of Standing Committees: 

• Airmarking:
  •  JoAnn has arranged for painting a compass rose at the Marysville (MRT) airport on October 27 (Sun., the 28th, will be the back-up day). We’ll meet there at 9:00 a.m.; everybody carpool if you can.
  JoAnn will also check about doing another rose at the Coshocton Richard Downing airport next summer
• Alice Jackson Scholarship:
  •  Janie McIntire, Marjorie Anderson, Lori Robishaw, and Myra Jamison, who make up the scholarship committee, met and made a few minor changes to the application. The due date for new applications will be January 18, 2008. The form will be on the website soon. The winner(s) will be announced at the March meeting. Members explained to our guests what the scholarship is for and how it was created.

Old Business:  
• Casa Visit:
   JoAnn attempted to get a final count of who all would be visiting the Casa the second weekend in October. She suggests, inasmuch as possible, people flying into Albuquerque car pool to the Casa. JoAnn’s cellphone is 614-598-3134. The Casa number is 505-376-2246; the innkeeper is Isabelle. JoAnn explained to the guests about this annual invitation to the B&B in New Mexico.
• Gathering of Mustangs & Legends Event - September 27 – 30, 2007
  Most of us are doing ticket sales. We decided to order 99s brochures to have with us. Those who have them can also use the 99s business cards with our name and phone on the back.

New Business:
• 99 News: Jann pointed out Mary’s picture on the front! and told our guests about the AE Scholarship.
• Meeting next month: We will have the meeting next month, despite the fact that some members will be on their way to the Casa in New Mexico.
• Officers for next year: Be thinking about. Elections will be in April.
• International meeting in Boulder, CO. Lori asked if we would be represented. Mary will be attending for the official announcement of scholarship winners.
• New roster: Paula Rumbaugh and Charma will work on updating the roster.
• New name badges: We decided to look into getting new ones for everyone. We’ll keep the shape of the state of Ohio, but see if we can get the magnetized tags. Lori suggested we put the name at the top, this time, in larger letters, and the chapter name below.
• Cookies for Christmas: We will do the cookie baking, packing, and delivery again this year. Charma will begin collecting coffee tins. The project was described for the benefit of our guests.

Anouncements:
• EAA Youth Days. Lori said she recently helped out at an EAA flying event and reports it was lots of fun. This Sat., 9/15, is another event at Bolton. She urges us to go if possible.
• Youth Aviation Adventure: Jann talked to the coordinator of this even, which is to be held at the OSU airport on October 6. Jann, Amy Yersavich, and Mary Biller will also be helping out. EAA will give rides to the youth after the event. Members discussed the sorts of events that volunteers can help with.
• Barnstormer: The Barnstormer restaurant at OSU’s Don Scott airport is finally reopening!

Adjournment:  Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Paula Rumbaugh, for Mary Biller, Secretary

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