Last Month’s Meeting…

In spite of baseball playoff games and presidential debates, EAA Chapter 1541 had a great turnout for its monthly membership meeting on October 19, 2016. Some of the activities were as follows:
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  • Jim Hughes gave the Treasurer’s report. We are solvent and our membership continues to grow.Currently, we have 102 paid members. Our hangar
    fund continues to grow also.
  • Bruce Estes and Richard Pearl reported on the most recent Airport Advisory Committee meeting, The City of Lincoln, guided by the Airport Advisory Committee, continues to make progress on plans to stop the financial loss of airport operations. The city is looking at ways to reduce expenses, expand fuel sales, attract a couple of large jets to be based at Lincoln. Also on the agenda: renew the soon-to expire ground leases held by the Nunno Corporation or have the city take over the leases itself. Lots of ideas are on the table.
  • Bruce Estes reported on surplus items donated to the chapter, the sale of which raised $750. Bruce requested that anyone who has
    anything that they wish to donate to the chapter to please contact him with information. The sale of such items can be a source of funds for the chapter. Clean out your hangar or your garage.
  • Brent Smith mentioned that he has plans and a partial kit for an Excelsior Ultralight airplane. He will give this away for FREE. Contact
    him at (916) 708-3372 for details.
  • Bill Wooten announced that the Christmas Party is scheduled for December 14 at Cattleman’s Restaurant in Roseville. Mark your calendars and
    see other information in this newsletter. Menu looks great.
  • Lots of comments on the EXCELLENT (if he does say so himself) newsletters being prepared by Scott Thompson. If anyone has any pictures or ideas for the newsletter, please contact Scott.
  • And finally, Marty Maisel gave a presentation on Aviation in Hollywood. We all know that John Travolta and Harrison Ford are avid pilots. But, Marty took us back to the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s to gave lots of details on famous Hollywood actors that were also enthusiastic pilots. Marty
    summed up the presentation with this quote “The challenges, rewards, and excitement of aviation attract the men and women of Hollywood, just as they do for many of us.” Well done Marty.