Meeting Minutes Nov 17, 2012

EAA Chapter 1167

Treasurer Report:

Checking: 20 October balance was $1319.60. 17 November balance is $1484.89.
Gene Baker has been paid for the 2011 BBQ, $428.71, and the invoice has been received for the 2012 BBQ, 409.87. The chapter also owes Doug Floyd for the fly-in drinks
This year's fly-in brought $554 to the chapter and received dues from two members, $20ea.
Petty Cash: No change from last month: 20 October balance was $39.18. 17 November cash on hand is $39.18.

New Business:

Discussed the fly-in attendance and the competition by the Tuskegee airman meeting at georgetown
- Duane believe the post cards need to go out again to make sure we get the word out.
- Chapter officers to start preparation earlier next year and ensure the flyers and post cards are sent out next year.
Doug Floyd provided a presentation about flying with iPad and ADS-B receivers for the iPad.
- We had a lot of follow-on discussion among the group about using the iPad in the cockpit and further using the iPad as the instrument panel for restorations and homebuilts.
Brain Stormed some ideas for the chapter
- building an airfoil with local students - this would support a student project that would be presented at the B convention center and possibly provide more exposure through the media exposure.
- bring students in to the group
- discussed the pilot shortage and how this is an opportunity to recruit for the chapter and aviation as a whole.
- Doug mentioned that the county loves having the chapter here in Conway and have a willing to work with the chapter.
Discussed the chapter promoting Mr. Jeremy Bass' efforts to put together a Grand Strand Pilot Association.
- the local flying club is either disbanding or reorganizing leaving a rental aircraft void in the area.
- This may provide an excellent opportunity to build our membership
Discussed this year's Christmas party - Mango's on the beach has been the location for the last two years with excellent food and service.
- Plan to hold the Christmas party at Mango's on the Beach December 9th at 5:00
Chapter membership dues need to be in to Duane by mid-December to count for us with EAA HQ.
Discussed the parts that Greg brought in from his Stenson restoration. Venturi and screen mesh reusable air filter.
Dennis mentioned MrWebMan.com and the GPS selection research he has compiled to benefit all interested. http://www.mrwebman.com/aviation_gps_comparison_guide.php
Duane mentioned Navzilla on his android phone as a great backup navigation device.

Meeting adjourned.

Officers Present:

Sarah Floyd, President

Wayne Robinson, Vice President

Duane Drisko, Treasurer

Jesse Hyman, Secretary

Dennis Scott, Webmaster

Members and Visitors Present:

Claude Dey
Robert Stahlberger

Peggy Stahlberger
Doug Floyd

Carl Knuth

Greg Hiller

Dan Drost
Larry Vaught

Andrew Vaught
Tom Benenson

Collin Phipps