Minutes from the 5/2/2012 Meeting

The meeting started at 6:00 with Melinda Petersen’s famous chili, BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, chips and a drink for only $5 !! Come next month and bring a friend!

Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM by President Bill Dewey with Sec./Tres. Randy  Stout also present. The 24 members and guests in attendance then introduced themselves and gave a brief “What exciting thing happened this last month”. Guests included Urban Moore and Shelly and Darrin Humble. Welcome to all!!

Secretary Stout noted that yearly dues of $25 are due now. Please see him after the meeting or you can send them in by mail:  EAA Chapter 31, 86277 Panorama Rd., Springfield, OR  97478

President Bill commented that one of the 2 project we have been working on has been completed, thanks to Dave Petersen, and it was to 1) Pressure Wash the building (he also fixed the outside light). The second is to 2) replace the Chapter 31 sign on the building. He has spoken to Shelly and she is waiting on a written plan to take to the city for approval. Rusty now has the file that will allow his sign maker the ability to make a sign when we receive approval.

Pres. Bill also said that we will have an answer by the next meeting from the Creswell Planning Commission regarding the memorial park.

Urban Moore then spoke about the controversy regarding his operation and the City of Creswell. He brought a aerial photo of the airport and explained how and why the drop zone is where it is, and why that is safe. He also suggested that the City of Creswell turn the airport into a Port Authority or Commission that would run the airport.

Shelly Humble then spoke about why the City of Creswell needs the revenue from the airport to increase (to mitigate the losses) and what historically led to this situation.

Rick Friberg then spoke about the possibility of a fly-in event in Creswell set for August 18^th. He expects that there will be a fly market (with a swap meet with $20-$25 tables), flying contests, model airplane flying, antique cars, possibly the National Guard flying by or displaying, parking and concessions. He asks anyone who has an interest to show up at 3:30? At the clubhouse in Creswell for further planning sessions. They have set a goal of $40,000 to be able to help the City eliminate their losses at the airport.

The next breakfast is on May 19th. Also the next YE event is set for September 8th. President Bill said that EAA national is reluctant to help the Scouts with a separate merit badge event, but would like us to tie it into the YE event in September.

There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm

Respectfully submitted,
Randall Stout
Secretary/ Treasurer

It’s Time for more Pancakes !

This Saturday, May 19th is the 3rd Saturday in May and that means it’s time for more Pancakes !  Join us at 9 for Breakfast with bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, and did i mention Pancakes !  Hope to see you all at the chapter hanger.

May Meeting

Tomorrow is Wednesday May 2nd and time for our monthly Chapter 31 Meeting.  Dinner at 6, Meeting at 7 with our guest Urban Moore of Eugene Skydivers.  Should be a lively Meeting !  Hope to see you all there.

Feel like a Yummy Pancake Breakfast…….Outdoors in the Sun?

April 21st is Saturday and time for out Chapter 31 Monthly Breakfast !  The weather forecast is for 75 and sunny, so lets put some tables and chairs outside and enjoy the sunshine !  This is the first time this year many can fly in, remember we have ample space to tie down right next to the chapter hanger.  Join us Starting at 9 for pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy and more pancakes !

Minutes from April 2012 Meeting

The meeting started at 6:00 with Melinda Petersen’s famous chili, BBQ
hamburgers and hot dogs, chips and a drink for only $5 !! Come next
month and bring a friend!
Meeting called to order at 7:12 PM by President Bill Dewey with
Sec./Tres. Randy  Stout also present. The 24 members and guests in
attendance then introduced themselves and gave a brief “What exciting
thing happened this last month”. Guests included Art Acquist, Tom
Preuss, Shelly Humble. Welcome to all!!
Gary Ludeke talked about his work that he is doing on Jerry Krause’s
Kolb Firestar.
A request was made at the meeting by Roger Welch’s daughter to have
Chapter 31 members donate charity flights for the upcoming Creswell
School auction. Due to complications with the FAR’s it was decided
that Gary Ludeke would generously give a flight to the auction, in
President Bill Dewey’s generously donated airplane, as he is a CFI and
can give instruction during that time.
Secretary Stout noted that yearly dues of $25 are due now. Please see
him after the meeting or you can send them in by mail:  EAA Chapter
31, 86277 Panorama Rd., Springfield, OR  97478 Thanks to Bill
Skillern, Sid Voorhees and Ben Hallert for renewing at the meeting.
Guest Shelly Humble then spoke about the many things going on at the
Creswell Airport. They include, but aren’t limited to, asking for part
of the 50 Million connect Oregon grant for an AWOS (non- precision,
level 2 need) approach ($200,000) and using the Pavement Maintenance
Program (Gas Tax Proceeds) and AIP Match (level 3 need) for $183,000
work of work on the runway (slurry Seal 90%). She spoke about the 9
ea. 40×40 box hangars and the 13 conventional T hangars that are
planned for the west side of the north apron. ($500,000)  There is
13.3 million available for projects throughout the state, and the
projects total 13.9 million. She didn’t talk about the ongoing dispute
with Urban Moore and the skydivers, as this is now under an
administrative action with the FAA that requires a formal response.
She did mention that new skydiving regs should be posted by the FAA by
the end of the year. Thanks for all the info you could give us!!
President Bill commented on the 2 projects we will be tackling this
year (besides the memorial area) and they are 1) Pressure Wash the
building and 2) replace the Chapter 31 sign on the building. He has
spoken to Shelly and she is waiting on a written plan to take to the
city for approval.
Rusty Bartel is still trying to build the new sign and now may have
the jpeg he needs. Rusty also suggested that the group paint “EAA #31”
on the roof of the clubhouse as identification for pilots who fly
over. Shelly asked that we run the plan through her first before any
work is done in order to comply with all sign codes.
The next breakfast is on April 21st. This is the same day, but it will
be lunchtime not breakfast, that the Oregon Historical Society will be
inducting Henry “Hank” Troh into the hall of fame. Their meeting will
be at the Village Green in Cottage Grove. See if you can attend both!!
Also the next YE event is set for September 8th.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Randall Stout
Secretary/ Treasurer

Eugene Maker Space

Some members expressed interest in learning more about the new Eugene Maker Space I mentioned at our last meeting.  It’s a community shop in Eugene down near 7th & McKinley where members can come and work on things alone or together and get projects done.  There’s a well equipped soldering station, basic shop tools, some welding gear, a 3D printer, and more.  We have a weekly open house to show people what it’s about each Friday from 6PM to 8, come on down tonight if you have a few minutes!  Membership is $25 a month.

http://eugenemakerspace.com

Eugene Maker Space is located at 687 McKinley Street Suite #2 in Eugene.  Look forward to seeing you there!  Just come on in and mention that you’re interested in checking it out and you’ll get the tour. – Ben

April Meeting Update

Update: Urban Moore will join us at the May Meeting,  Shelly Humble will be at the April Meeting Tonite as originally planned with an update of Creswell airport goings on.  Sorry for the confusion.

Semi Redundant April Meeting Post

At the risk of repeating ourselves, Tomorrow is Wednesday April 4th and our Monthly Chapter Meeting.  Dinner at 6, Meeting at 7.  Chapter President Bill Dewey has invited Urban Moore of Eugene Skydivers, so plan on a lively discussion.