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The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:42 p.m.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Randy Stannard, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Mike Mango, Chris and Flynn Lenz, Joe DeMaria, Patrick, Susan, and Brendan McCormick, Shawn Rhinehart, Collin Olander, Jim Beeghly, Gary Beckman, Brian Rohr, Dean Beranek, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the September 19, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Rick moved with second by Randy that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. Not a lot has changed from last week; our bills are up to date 2. Status of our aircraft: Tim got a call re the 150 that’s for sale; all airplanes available to fly; new 172 goes to Spencer 19 October for antenna check 3. Ground School: going well. 4. Rick said the Casablanca dinner/cocktail party has been CANCELLED ... due to expected poor weather. 5. PumpkinSplat!: It’s coming together nicely; Rick still needs a couple of pilots to sign up to fly bombardiers. Judges are: Chief Judge Tim Scheer and Associate Judges Mycah Kimble and Karo Stigler. NEW BUSINESS: 1. APPLAUSE to Mike Mango for his handiwork in renovating his beautiful Stits Playboy, CFII Brian Rohr in the flight demo today ... and to Tim Scheer for building the engine. Good job, guys! 2. Tim said Marion has a poker run 6 October; we’d like our planes/pilots to participate as (a) it’s a lot of fun and (b) we need to keep the goodwill going between our airports. 3. Discussion was held re whether we want to start an EAA chapter within our club. Our club would not be part of EAA, but possibly a chapter within our club. 4. Sad news: Members Mike and Jake Metzger passed away as a result of an airplane crash in Missouri. Our condolences to Mike and Jake’s family. Rick moved with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Randy Stannard, Andy Orszula, Jerry Smithey, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Mike Mango, Chris, Paige, and sleepy little Flynn Lenz, Joe DeMaria, Patrick McCormick, Shawn Rhinehart, Larry Clore, James Jensen, Collin Olander, Bob Broulik, Jim Beeghly, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the September 12, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Rick moved with second by Randy that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. Not a lot has changed from last week; out bills are up to date; nothing new re insurance. 2. Status of our aircraft: The new windshield in the Arrow is beautiful. We had four planes in the flyover at Swisher. We found that nothing’s wrong with the radio in the new 172 so it must be the antenna. Larry volunteered to take the plane to Spencer to get the antenna checked ... as soon as we are given a date/time for the appointment. 3. Ground School: Joe and Mark reported it’s going well. 4. Rick said the Casablanca dinner has been replaced with a member appreciation cocktail party still on September 29. Rick will send an email to our membership. Long-time member John Ockenfels will have his T6 as well as his Stearman on static display for the evening. Member Steve Jilovec said he’ll have his L3 on static display. For more information, please contact Rick at ricktreiber@greencastlefoundation.com. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion was held re hangar rent and empty hangars. 2. REMINDER: PLEASE MAKE SURE AND PUT THE PINS ON THE BIG HANGAR DOOR AFTER CLOSING IT. THANKS! Rick moved with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 PM. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Randy Stannard, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Mike Mango, Chris Lenz, Joe DeMaria, Patrick McCormick, Gary Beckman, Shawn Rhinehart, Logan Kuehl, Andy Kuehl, Jeff White, Steve Jilovec, Larry Clore, Eric Spurgeon, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the September 5, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Rick moved with second by Randy that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. Randy said the total money received from our Family Air Adventure was $3000 with net being $2500. No updates on insurance. 2. Tim reported on the status of our aircraft. Tim received a call re the 150 and sent caller pictures. The Chief has a cracked window that will be replaced; the Arrow isn’t back yet from the windshield replacement. 3. Tim and Mike thanked everyone who showed up Saturday to set up for and Sunday to work at our Family Air Adventure. Rick ran through a list of suggestions for our next event. If anyone has any suggestions to help things run smoother, please speak up by calling the office, sending emails/texts to any board member, or even dropping a line in the mail. Luke Newton won the 50/50 drawing and received $125 (of which $80 was donated back to the club). THANKS LUKE! 4. Ground school started Monday and Mark reported we have eight students who, according to Mark, are all serious about ground school. Joe DeMaria’s thumb drives were distributed to the students to help with their studies. 5. Rick reminded us about the Casablanca dinner coming up September 29. For more information, please contact Rick at ricktreiber@greencastlefoundation.com. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Don said the car show at Swisher would like us to throw their coozies out of our planes again this year ... around noon. Tim and Mark volunteered. Have fun guys! 2. Steve Jilovec (L3 owner) received his tailwheel endorsement today. CONGRATULATIONS STEVE! 3. Our annual PumpkinSplat!, which is a Foundation event, is October 21 with October 28 as the rain date. According to Rick, the Foundation president, this will really be two events in one. The first will be just a fun event where the participants are just trying to see who can land their pumpkin closest to the target. The second will be dropping pumpkins for the possibility of winning a $10,000.00 grand prize!!! The competitor in this group who lands their pumpkin closest to the target will win the right to choose one money bag from a group of 100. One of those bags will contain the $10,000.00 grand prize. Choose the right bag and you're $10,000.00 richer!! Rick moved with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 PM.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Randy Stannard, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Dave White, Mike Mango, Chris, Paige, and 3.5-week-old Flynn Lenz (who’s already been flying with dad and mom several times), Joe DeMaria, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the August 29, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Rick moved with second by Randy that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. It hasn’t changed much since last week except we paid some bills that have just come in. All accounts are current. Discussion was held re new insurance carrier as our current carrier won’t be writing for airplanes anymore. We’ll keep our agent/broker (Greg Ellsworth) but he’ll find a new carrier. 2. Tim reported that the Arrow is at Bloomfield for windshield replacement. Hopefully, it will be back for the Family Air Adventure (“FAA”) this weekend (Sunday the 9th). 3. Mike updated us on this Sunday’s FAA. Chris is air boss; bouncy house has been confirmed; Rick has pilots lined up to fly those who make $30 donation, $7 adults and $4 for kids to eat lunch, Mark and Brett are safety, Della will do face painting, Gary and Sharon Lust are inside cashiers along with Gary Beckman, and Karo will be cashier for plane rides. 4. Joe DeMaria downloaded on the office computer several useful videos for upcoming ground school classes. Joe will also load them onto flash drives for students. Ground school study materials will now be via books as well as videos. THANKS JOE! 5. The Casablanca dinner is coming up ... September 29. For more information, please contact Rick at ricktreiber@greencastlefoundation.com. 6. We lowered the price of the 150 to $16,000. NEW BUSINESS: 1. The window ledge in the meeting room is super wet. Since we replaced the entire widow last year, the leaks are definitely coming from holes on or around the roof. Randy moved with second by Karo that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Rick Treiber at 6:30 PM.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Bob Dunn, and Andy Orszula MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Dave White, Gary Beckman, Patrick McCormick, Larry Clore, Mike Mango, Merlin Weissheier, Chris Lenz, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the August 22, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by Chris Lenz. Bob moved with second by Andy that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. We’re in OK shape. All bills are paid and we have a positive balance in the account. Same as last week. 2. It seems all airplanes are up and flying. N84455's radio is out for repair, but could fly if pilot is aware of it and has a handheld backup. 3. We’re getting some calls on the 150. 4. Review of September 9 Family Air Adventure plans. Mike showed us the new flyers designed and printed by Andy. He also reviewed all of the jobs. We can always use additional volunteers. We are providing airplane rides and are asking for a donation per person. However, we would encourage donations from members or others for those who need financial assistance to afford a ride. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Rick ordered new t-shirts that we’re hoping will be available by the September 9 Family Air Adventure. 2. Gary Lust said the Arrow needs the windshield replaced. Randy moved with second by Bob that we order replacement parts and get it fixed. Vote taken; Motion carried. Rick moved with second by Bob that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Bob Dunn, and Andy Orszula. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Jim Beeghly, Gary Beckman, Patrick McCormick, Larry Clore, Jeff White, Mike Mango and prospective member/guest Collin Olander. The Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting from August 15, 2018 were read by Randy. Rick moved with second by Bob that the minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. Similar as last reported. We are in OK shape. All bills are paid and we have a positive balance in the account. 2. Tim reported that all airplanes are up and flying. 7717U has a minor fuel issue, but will be worked on tomorrow 3. Tim put the 150 back on Barnstormers and already has some interested callers. 4. Karo's jump was postponed due to jump plane malfunction last weekend, but the jump school offered to do it again without charge. 5. We still need the runway lights worked on. Brett says he will get to it as soon as he can. 6. The Marion airport has a poker run for October 6 and Green Castle will be one of the stops. We encourage participation. NEW BUSINESS: 1. It is important for everyone to know that all pilots must have the plastic license to be legal. Everyone please check to be sure it is in your possession when flying. 2. Rick researched a plan for the Pumpkin drop. We can buy insurance to be able to offer a $10,000 prize for putting the pumpkin in the barrel. 3. Mike updated us on the Family Air Adventure plans and helper list. 4. Rick is asking for volunteers who could put in as little as an hour to volunteer for simple repair tasks around the airport. Rick moved with second by Bob that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:19 PM. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Rick Treiber at 6:33 PM. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Bob Dunn, and Jerry Smithey MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Brett Lenz, Richard Couch, Gary & Sharon Lust, Dave White, Andy Kuehl, Logan Kuehl, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the August 8, 2018 Board of Directors meeting were read by Dave White. Bob moved with second by Jerry that the Minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported on our financial status. Similar as last reported. We are in OK shape. All bills are paid and we have a positive balance in the account. 2. Mark and Gary reported that there is an electrical issue with the radio in the new 172. We will work on fixing it. All other airplanes are flying. 3. Mark updated info on ground school starting September 10, 2018. The school is not currently listed in the Kirkwood course book; Mark will work to get that back in place. 4. Be sure to come see Karo jump out of a perfectly good airplane this Sunday. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Thanks to new member Logan Kuehl for mowing and for helping with other chores around the airport. 2. We need some work on the cones marking the runway and a couple of the lights. Rick moved with second by another Board member that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Bob Dunn, Andy Orszula, Randy Stannard, Jerry Smithey, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Richard Couch, Chris Lenz, Brett Lenz, Jim Beeghly, Patrick McCormick, Ramone Hemphill, Larry Clore, and Mark Eads. The Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting from August 1, 2018 were read by Karo. Rick moved with second by Randy that the minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD and NEW BUSINESS: 1. Randy reported on the status of our treasury. Money’s coming in so our balance is in good shape. We need to pay off our fuel bill in its entirety (over $6000), Don’s rent, and start paying off some personal loans a couple of members gave us. 2. Tim reported that all airplanes are available for reserving and flying. The Ercoupe and the 150 need to go to Monticello next week for certification. No bids on the 150 have been received so we’ll wait a bit then list it on Barnstormers again. 3. Rick Treiber (of the Foundation) said that Karo’s jump is August 19 between 2:00 and 2:30, but we encourage people to come out for lunch around 12:30 and stay for cake and ice cream (6 gal. donated by Erika the Kalona Creamery) afterwards. Karo will be jumping from 9500 feet with the first 30 seconds freefall. A videographer will be filming the whole thing ... all the way down ... and will even catch her barfing and peeing her pants (if it happens). 4. Tim said we don’t have any more "bids" on the 150; we are asking $18,000 but may have to drop it a bit. 5. Darcy Koehn stopped out today and brought some pictures and information about the Memorial Wall and ceremony at Oshkosh. We encourage all to get on our website (www.greencastleaeroclub.com) and click on information about the memorial and Terry’s Facebook page. It is truly heartwarming. 6. NEXT GROUND SCHOOL IS SEPTEMBER 10! 7. Scholarship: Discussion was held regarding covering at least 50% of instruction and if the scholarship recipient helps out at the airport and attends meetings, we could pay more towards the recipient’s license. Bob moved with second by Randy that the meeting be adjourned. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Bob Dunn, Randy Stannard, Jerry Smithey, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Merlin Weissheier, Mike Mango, Chris and Paige Lenz, Steve and Julie Jilovec, Jim Beeghly, Patrick McCormick, Andy and Logan Kuehl (new members), John and Rose Fisher, Scott, Trina, and Piper Pearson, Dave White, Gary Fattig, Loren Dundee, Jeff White, Eric Spurgeon, Gary Lust, and Mark Eads. The Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting from July 11, 2018 were read by Karo. Jerry moved with second by Rick that the minutes be approved as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Randy reported on the status of our treasury. 2. Tim reported that all airplanes are available for reserving and flying. Also, Tim said he got one more nibble on the 150. The mower is giving us grief. It needs new bearings, idle pulley, battery, etc. The Google pics are now on the internet; we hope to put them on our website soon. Those who fly the Arrow or 172s and who use the intercom, please remember to turn the intercom OFF because we’re going through a bunch of batteries. 3. Bob thanked the Club for the nice way we treated the CAP people who came out to visit and tour our airport. Bob contributed $200 for fuel for the rides we gave CAP members. 4. Rick, the President of Green Castle Aero Club Foundation, Inc., said the Foundation is now paying $400 per month for rent of the office space the Foundation uses. Rick suggested bringing the flour drop and pumpkin splat back as annual fundraising events for the Foundation. Rick also mentioned the Foundation can have four flying events per year, and the Club can post one flying event per year, at which we can charge for flights. Rick got several responses from his request for pilots who have at least 500 hours logged to fly at these fundraising events. Those pilots with advanced ratings don’t need to have 500 hours. Rick explained the $20-to-win-$400 raffle for the Foundation. A jar and tickets are on the counter in the office. 5. Everyone thanked Don for the Iowa chop dinner tonight. He lived up to his word that if we brought the rent up to date, he’d treat all in attendance to dinner. All agreed the dinner Mike Mango prepared was delicious! NEW BUSINESS: THERE WILL NOT BE A MEETING NEXT WEEK AS IT’S OSHKOSH WEEK! Karo will send an email out to the membership. Hope to see many at our next meeting, August 1. Bob moved with second by Jerry that the meeting be adjourned. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Treiber, Bob Dunn Randy Stannard, Jerry Smithey, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Jim Beeghly, Brett Lenz, Chris Lenz, Mike Mango, Merlin Weissheier, Patrick and Brendan McCormick, Jeff White, Larry Clore, Robert Broulik and Stephanie Mohr, and Mark Eads The Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting from June 27, 2018 were read by Karo. Rick moved with second by Randy that the minutes be approved as approved. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 1. Randy reported on the status of our treasury. We’re current with all of our bills except for rent to Don. Don said if we pay the rent in full, he’ll provide an Iowa Chop dinner to all members in attendance. Don asked Karo to send an email next Monday alerting all members about his offer. 2. Tim reported that all airplanes are available for reserving and flying. Tim listed the 150 on Barnstormers and has had three nibbles so far. 3. Rick said the Foundation grossed $1110.00 from the July 4 activities, our expenses were low, and our planes got some time on them. Rick said musician Kevin Burt is interested in playing in a Green Castle concert if we can get a couple more musicians to perform. He also said he’s got a couple more ideas for fund raisers for the Foundation ... a scavenger hunt and a rally. 4. Jeff White, a returning member who now has a ton of ratings, including CFII, moved back to Iowa City and is employed by UI. Jeff got his private from Don before Green Castle Aero Club existed. Welcome, Jeff. 5. Bob Dunn said CAP members (including three potential students) will be here from 6-9 PM and would like someone to show them around the airport. Tim, Chris, and Mark will be here and will give them a tour. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Rick said we need to start promoting Karo’s August 19th jump. 2. Robert Broulik (winner of the poker run) donated his $160 winnings back to the Foundation. THANKS ROBERT! 3. Mango said if anyone eats in the kitchen, meeting room, etc. to please don’t leave garbage in any of the garbage cans as it attracts insects and mice. Please bag up the garbage and take it up to the dumpster in back of the office. 4. Tim thanked all who collected money and handed out cards at the different airports at the poker run. The poker run could not have happened without you! 5. Rick said September 29 will be a Casablanca-style dinner out here for $50 a plate with piano entertainment (Jerry). More to come. Bob moved with second by Rick that the meeting be adjourned. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. |
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