Evergreen Soaring
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Saturday, 03 October, 2008

Board Members Present

Michael Moore

Fred Hermanspann

Ron Bellamy

Paul Sjoberg

Gary Paulin

Presidents report

We received a letter from Seattle Glider Council requesting commitment from ES for our two Pawnees to support the US 18 Meter National Championship from June 28 through July 9^th 2009. 

Gary Paulin made the motion:  ES will agree to provide two Pawnees to the 18 meter nationals for fair compensation and SGC will provide their cub for ES towing as needed.

Seconded by Paul.  Carried by acclimation.

SGC loaned ES tires and tubes for tow planes at Ephrata this summer.  ES will replace the loaned tires

President-elect report

AWO is producing an airport master plan.  Fred responded.  (See your email for details)

Gary Thayer is resigning as editor of the Glide Path.  He will work to transition with a new editor.  We will look into incorporating news into a News Channel or Blog on the club website.  The new editor should show good judgment and be in touch with the membership.  Also under discussion is a joint publication with SGC. 

Treasurer’s report

Not present

Secretary’s report

Paul moved and Ron seconded to approve minutes as provided.  Passed by acclimation

Operations Manager Report

We still lack enough Field Managers. We discussed how to “draft” more folks.  Safety is the primary concern and paperwork is also necessary.  Ideas to improve things include:

Including the SSA Wing Runner course as a pre-solo requisite.

Assigning students a day of FM training.

Assigning FM duties from roster of qualified members.

CFI Report

Need to have a joint instructor/tow pilot meeting.

                                                                    

Equipment Manager

3 RFPs are out for painting the L-23’s.  We have received two proposed designs from members.

Tony Puglisi approved to act as deputy Equipment Manager while Gary is out of town.

 

Gary Thayer is resigning as editor of the Glide Path.  He will work to transition with a new editor.  We will look into incorporating news into a News Channel or Blog on the club website.  The new editor should show good judgment and be in touch with the membership.  Also under discussion is a joint publication with SGC. 

 

Web Master

Noel agreed to complete open tasks on the website per his email to Fred

 

Committee reports

Airport committee Mike Reid is moving to Tehacapi and will find a replacement on to represent our interests with the club.

Constitution and Flight regulations – Any changes to constitution need to be sent to club members prior to next annual meeting. 

Glider Committee

The L-23’s are planned to be painted, one at a time, this winter

The 1-36 sale is still pending. 

Old Business

We reviewed the proposed Grob 103 Lease.  Fred moved to authorize Michael to finalize the lease and obtain insurance.  Ron seconded the motion.  Approved by acclimation

We reviewed premise insurance.  This is comparable to Home Owners liability insurance.   Paul moved to acquire the proposed insurance to cover AWO and other locations.  Ron seconded.  The motion passed by acclimation

Away Operation Procedures – Current rules need to be clarified.

New Members Forms – Glen not present at meeting.

Status of Tow Plane check pilot – Angus Mc is qualified and has agreed to act as a tow plane check pilot for the club.

Club Rules for XC – Pending revision by President Elect and Chief Instructor.

Engine Swap – we plan to proceed with an engine swap on the Pawnee this winter.

Falls Expedition – Weather permitting an expedition to Skykomish may be assembled in the 4-6 weeks.  Members visited Ranger Creek but it presents logistical hurdles.

 

Action items

Michael will reply to SGC regarding 18 Meter Contest

Michael will contact Merel to circulate changes

 

 Gary Paulin (standing in for Merel who is ill)