Meeting called to order at 7:05PM.
Eighteen members in attendance. Secretary's Minutes accepted as published in the newsletter.
Treasurer;s report. Accounts contain $3511.32 Accepted by the membership. Membership report. Fifty percent of the members have renewed their membership to date. Copies of the new roster will be distributed upon payment of dues.
Young Eagles report. Forty Children were flown last month. If we are to do these large programs, we need to improve our ground crew resources. A reminder that pilots need to be current in the aircraft as well as current in take-offs and landings at the airport of the rallye. Biennial Flight Review must also be current, as well as the medical certificate. The next event scheduled for November 19 is also expected to draw 40 children.
Newsletter editor. Please consider submitting an occasional technical article.
News from around 9B1: Paula Skog’s father passed away this week. The membership voted to donate $50 to the Homeless Veterans per the family’s wishes.
I learned about flying: It is a challenge to stay current with weather forecasting. It appears that the new FSS weather briefs are not as precise as they had been in the past. Remember, when the weather is not as forecast, submit a PIREP. Then, for safety sake, consider putting down before pressing on into bad weather.
Trailer update. The walls are painted, the heater has arrived. We are working on installing the propane tanks and associated plumbing.
Thanks to all the volunteers at the Yard Sale, the chapter realized a profit of $713.50
Reminder that Toys for Tots will be Sunday, November 27, 2005. The annual Holiday Dinner will be Held December 13 at the Marlborough Country Club (despite protests from chapter malcontents).
New Business: The Donated EAA Flight Jacket will be raffled off. Tickets will be available prior to the Holiday Party.
50-50 Raffle was won by Mark Lieberman. $9 was donated back to the chapter. Sunday Nov 13 Breakfast Fly-Out destination will be Plymouth, MA.