EVERGREEN SOARING

Minutes of a Meeting of the

Board of Directors

March 16, 2002

Evergreen Soaring President Keith Turner called the meeting to order at 9:30AM. The meeting was held at the Buzz Inn Steakhouse in Smokey Point. Those present were Keith Turner, President; Mike Delaney, Treasurer; Mark Nyberg, Secretary; Roy Parzyk, Equipment Director; Gary Thayer, GlidePath Editor; Dennis Eckert, Meteorologist and Member at Large; John Daly and Fred Hermanspann.

The subject of old business opened with Keith Turner reporting that the Banquet netted us down $85 for food plus $150 for the room for a total of $235. About 45 people attended and the event came off successfully. There were few people committed until phone calls were made. Calling works.

The rudder for Blanik 029 has been repaired and recovered. All that is left is to paint it with matching silver paint and re-install it. Completion is expected soon. Blanik 14J is scheduled for annual in May with Paul Neinhaus. Tires and brakes will need to be replaced soon on the Pawnee.

The next topic was encampments. SGC began providing tows at Wenatchee today and will continue into mid April. But so far few, if any, club members have expressed interest in moving any club gliders to Wenatchee. The issue of a Wenatchee Encampment will be considered again at the next board meeting if there is any interest. There is considerable interest in a trip to Darrington and the next trip there will be planned/scheduled at the next board meeting.

The Lark’s trailer needs work. It requires some general maintenance (pack bearings and check wiring) plus paint before it is used again. It also requires registration and a toolbox. The tail covers have problems and need repair. Keith Turner will find a leader for this effort.

Mike Delaney presented the Treasurer’s Report. Revenue is down from $10,340 to $6,785 (down 34%) from the same period last year – probably because of the harsh spring weather. Expenses are down from $17,000 to $10,783 (down 36%) from last year. This is largely due to reduced glider maintenance charges. It is normal for our expenses to be relatively high and income relatively low for the first quarter of the year. Mike’s principal observation is that we are not keeping the membership happy. We seem to have a problem maintaining a consistent and predictable operation. This topic will be addressed in detail at the next board meeting. Also, Mike noted that your heating bill for the clubhouse totaled $240 for the last 2 months. We need to turn the heat down when we leave.

Mike reported that we are on track for saving enough cash to rebuild/replace our towplane’s engine when it is time. We currently have about 1500 hours on the towplane engine and it is expected to last until about 2000 hours. Brooks and Roy will arrange to get the oil tested and get more information on when the engine will need major work.

The Russia is in the process of being sold. We will be placing an ad in Soaring, Towline, GlidePath and Wings & Wheels. The prospect of selling the 1-36 and purchasing an L-33 Solo was discussed, but the decision was made to do nothing until the Russia is sold. It is hoped that we can find a buyer within our own club.

Fred Hermanspann asked about having the club get a flight recorder (e.g. Volkslogger) for for badge flying and possible contest participation. A Volkslogger would cost the club about $800. This decision is deferred until we have more interest. In the meantime it was decided to get both of our barographs calibrated and the get the “intermittent” barograph serviced. Mark Nyberg agreed to pursue this.

Moving on to new business, Terry Compton, Winfried Feifel, Travis McGrath and Wayne Ciesielski were all unanimously approved as new members. We need to find jobs in the club for them. Don Walstad and Glen Braun have changed their status to inactive. Brian Wixon has become active again and Mark Proud was approved to return as a special member. Mark Proud is a CFIG. Yea!

There is a minor problem with the rudder and bell crank on the 1-36, but this is not cause to ground the ship. Chris Klix has ordered the parts. Repairs will commence after parts arrive. The 1-36 will not be moved across the Cascades until the repairs have been completed.

Dennis Eckert was asked to put on a weather clinic. Keith Turner and Dennis Eckert will be working out the details of that one.

John Daly suggested that we have a badge clinic. It is club policy to pay the $75 fee for any instructor wishing to become an SSA instructor. John Daly is organizing this effort.

There has been a lot of interest in having Dennis Eckert put on a weather clinic.

We need Rosters for Arlington. We also need to add cell phone numbers to the roster. Mark Nyberg will be handling this.

Due to restaurant noise and distractions, the decision was made to hold the next board meeting in the Evergreen Clubhouse.

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 AM.

Respectfully,

Mark Nyberg-

Secretary