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The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, and Jim Beeghly MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Paige and Flynn Lenz , Dean Beranek, Joe DeMaria, CFII Gary Lust, Patrick McCormick, Sri Nandukamar, and Mark Eads GUEST PRESENT: Jonathan Hilmer, a guest of Patrick McCormick SECRETARY’S REPORT: The minutes of the February 26, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were unavailable so were deferred until the next meeting. TREASURERS REPORT: Randy says it is all about the same except the credit card bills are climbing with the parts for the overhaul on 7717U. All bills are current. We have a good balance in the bank for this time of year. AIRPLANES: Rick reported on airplanes. N84455 went to Rockford today to have the radio put back in and tested. It worked great on the way back. We are working on some issues with the Ercoupe and hope to have it back online soon. The Chief is available to fly now. The insurance is back on so let's put some time on it. All of the parts are back and it is just assembly before N7717U is back. Hopefully by the time we have great weather we have five airplanes back to flying. OLD and NEW BUSINESS: 1. Indian Hills Community College is planning to use the Arrow again for their flight training program, so this will help with putting some flight time on the Arrow. Welcome back IHCC! 2. We have planned a member appreciation day for those members who have supported the club but are not able or haven't been nearby to take advantage of actually flying. We need volunteers to help plan the event and come up with some ideas for how to honor and appreciate those members. There are around 50 or more members who pay social dues but are not active flyers. Please help and come support them on April 25. 3. Mark reports that four students are in the ground school class that started on Monday. He thinks there might be a couple more as well. He had help from a couple of members who were there to help. Chris moved we with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 26, 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (Tonight’s delicious meal prepared and served by Andy Orszula and his Daughter ) The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Lenz, Tim Scheer, Jim Beeghly, and Andy Orszula. MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Paige and Flynn Lenz , Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, Larry Clore, Joe DeMaria, Helen Orszula (Andy’s Daughter), and Mark Eads GUESTS PRESENT: David Reel and his son Christian Reel were present. Christian is interested in the Bill Kimble Scholarship and a discussion would follow the Meeting. SECRETARY’S REPORT: The minutes of the February 19, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Chris. Jim asked that the discussion referenced by Gary Lust about the responsibility of the Pilot to maintain the status board in the flight office regarding the airworthiness of the airplanes that they intended to fly, be emphasized. This was followed by a brief discussion. Andy moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted. Vote taken; Motion carried. TREASURERS REPORT: Rick reported that Randy was on vacation and would return with a full report for the next meeting. General report is that we are doing well for this time of year. AIRCRAFT STATUS REPORTS: The radio from N84455 was taken up to Rockford for evaluation and repair as necessary. The repair is not what was believed to be the problem but getting it fixed. The airplane will go to Rockford on the 11th of March for re-installation and testing. The Arrow is due for Transponder Recertification on March 11th. There is so much interest is in the insurance for the Chief and Ercoupe that the Chief will come back under insurance this weekend and be available for scheduling. Mike is going over it making sure it is ready to go. The Ercoupe will have to wait for a check on a reported AD review and an apparent flutter issue reported by a member. Chris is going to try to get the ADSB unit installed prior to the review of the issue. The engine case for 7717U has been line bored and is being finished up within the next week so, re-assembly is “all” that is left. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Rick reported that if there was not a quorum for this meeting it was going to be work session to move the simulator over into the shop area. Quorum was reached so it is still on the back burner. NEW BUSINESS: Rick reported he had put the Block Time email out for reduced rates on the Chief and the Ercoupe and he has already received 6-8 hits on it so far since this afternoon. He quickly reviewed the rates published earlier today. Chris Lenz moved with second by Jim Beeghly that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Chris Lenz at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Jim Beeghly, Andy Orszula, Tim Scheer, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, Paige and Flynn Lenz, Shawn Rhinehart, Mike Mango, Alec Feller, Florian Hopp (former member and rejoined tonight ... welcome back Florian), Meindert Niemeijer, Gary and Sharon Lust, Joe DeMaria, Sri Nandakumar, and Mark Eads GUEST: Steven Gerbers (guest of Sri’s), who’s a private pilot from Green Bay, WI, is an intern at Collins, and is an engineering student at Purdue. The minutes of the February 12, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Andy that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported money is about gone as we’ve had some pretty large bills come in (e.g., 17U). 2. Airplanes: Everything should be up and running by the time peak flying season arrives. It’s been reported the Ercoupe has exhibited wing flutter, so that will be checked with the ADS-B is certified. Both the Chief and Ercoupe will be back on line March 1. 3. CFII Gary Lust reminded us of the importance of the pilot to enter information regarding the airworthiness of our airplanes on the dry erase board on the north wall of the office post-flight. Please try and remember to do this very simple task.NEW BUSINESS:1. Bob Dunn’s long-time special friend, Emily (Em) Norden passed away this week. She’s been a real supporter of the Club, has been a good friend, and fed us delicious desserts for years and we know Bob as well as Club members will miss her. We’ll send flowers for the service.2. Everyone seems happy with the Wednesday night dinner arrangements. If anyone other than the six previously-reported volunteers would like to provide dinner, please let Mike Mango know and he’ll put you on the calendar.Randy moved with second by Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Chris Lenz at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Jim Beeghly, Andy Orszula, Tim Scheer, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, Paige and Flynn Lenz, Shawn Rhinehart, Mike Mango, Alec Feller, Florian Hopp (former member and rejoined tonight ... welcome back Florian), Meindert Niemeijer, Gary and Sharon Lust, Joe DeMaria, Sri Nandakumar, and Mark Eads GUEST: Steven Gerbers (guest of Sri’s), who’s a private pilot from Green Bay, WI, is an intern at Collins, and is an engineering student at Purdue. The minutes of the February 12, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Andy that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported money is about gone as we’ve had some pretty large bills come in (e.g., 17U). 2. Airplanes: Everything should be up and running by the time peak flying season arrives. It’s been reported the Ercoupe has exhibited wing flutter, so that will be checked with the ADS-B is certified. Both the Chief and Ercoupe will be back on line March 1. 3. CFII Gary Lust reminded us of the importance of the pilot to enter information regarding the airworthiness of our airplanes on the dry erase board on the north wall of the office post-flight. Please try and remember to do this very simple task.NEW BUSINESS:1. Bob Dunn’s long-time special friend, Emily (Em) Norden passed away this week. She’s been a real supporter of the Club, has been a good friend, and fed us delicious desserts for years and we know Bob as well as Club members will miss her. We’ll send flowers for the service.2. Everyone seems happy with the Wednesday night dinner arrangements. If anyone other than the six previously-reported volunteers would like to provide dinner, please let Mike Mango know and he’ll put you on the calendar.Randy moved with second by Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Lenz, Randy Stannard, Jim Beeghly, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, Paige and Flynn Lenz, Shawn Rhinehart (accompanied by a very handsome mustache), and Mark Eads The minutes of the February 5, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Andy moved with second by Randy that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported we’re still doing well. People are paying their dues and some are paying ahead. We’re in good shape for this time of year. 2. N84455 is back from Bloomfield and flying. We’re still waiting on the case for 17U and as soon as it is received, Tony will start getting the plane put back together so it can go back on line. Chris said the sky beacon for the Ercoupe should be in tomorrow. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Indian Hills would like to use the Arrow again for instruction. They’re been a good customer in the past so we’ll have the same arrangement as before. 2. The EAA chapter here at Green Castle will meet the second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. 3. Dean discussed the scholarship and said he’s had a couple of inquiries so far. Jim moved with second by Randy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:27 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Lenz, Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn (glad to see you’re feeling better, Bob), Joe DeMaria, Brett Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, William Carter, Jamie Kline, Mike Mango, Ryan Story, Sri Nandakumar, and Mark Eads The minutes of the January 29, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Chris moved with second by Randy that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: Randy reported we’re doing okay for January. 2. N84455 is at Bloomfield but should be back this Friday. We’re still waiting on the case for 17U and as soon as it is received, Tony will start getting the plane put back together so it can go back on line. Chris said the sky beacon for the Ercoupe should be in tomorrow. 3. The kites for kids day in North Liberty is April 18 from noon to 2:00. We’ll do a flyover and will hand out balsa wood airplanes. 4. Ryan, Randy, Joe, and Sri will check on the new sim and see what it needs to get it running. 5. The Quad Cities Challenger II (a great light sport trainer) has arrived and is hangared. The owner is asking $17,000-$18,000 if anyone would like to buy it. 6. Mike asked that a chef-of-the-week schedule be established so one or two people don’t get stuck with providing the meal on Wednesday evenings. Volunteers are: Rick Treiber. Mike Mango, Bob Kline, Dean Beranek, Andy Orszula, and [reserve] Jonathan Lartigue. Mike made out a schedule and Karo will email it to the volunteers. If anyone else in the Club would like to be an outstanding member who is willing to provide a meal (home-cooked, ordered pizza, spaghetti, subs, etc.), please let Mike know. If a scheduled member isn’t able to provide a meal on his night, it’s the member’s responsibility to find a substitute. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Rick proposed we do a membership drive this spring and would also like to have a member appreciation day. We have a lot of members who never fly but keep up on their dues to support the Club. Chris moved with second by Randy that we have a member appreciation day April 25 (rain date May 2). We’ll provide lunch and give them airplane rides. 2. Ryan said Iowa City raised their rates to $150 and instructors to $50. 3. Mike requested a seminar or class on the ADS-Bs. Ryan and Chris will put something together. 4. Discussion was held re Rick’s idea of purchasing a copy of Foreflight out here or if those who would use it already have personal copies. Ryan said he can do a seminar on Foreflight to give everyone an idea of all it’s capable of doing. Chris moved with second by Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, Randy Stannard and Jim Beeghly MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe DeMaria, Brett Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, Gary Lust, and Alec Feller GUEST PRESENT: Jim Delaney The minutes of the January 15, 2020 (no meeting Jan 22 due to poor weather) Board of Directors meeting were read by Jim. Chris moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: All bills are current. We have received over $2,000 in dues payments already. 2. Both the Arrow and 84455 are available and 7717U is still in for engine overhaul. We are hoping it will be back in February. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Bob Dunn had a fall and is slowed down as a result. Get well soon, Bob. 2. We have a possible new member who wants to come and get his license in the Ercoupe. He wants to bring a Quad Cities Challenger to keep here. 3. Chris reported the ADS-B for the Ercoupe is on order 4. Rick found a 172 simulator that we looked at this week. The Foundation is buying it. The seller and Ryan Story, both engineers, believe they can make it fully functional to supplement our training resources. It is essentially the cabin of a 172 with dual seats and controls, all instrumentation, real instruments in an IFR panel, etc. Stay tuned. Chris moved with second by Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, Randy Stannard and Jim Beeghly MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe DeMaria, Brett Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, Gary Lust, and Alec Feller GUEST PRESENT: Jim Delaney The minutes of the January 8, 2020 Board of Directors meeting were read by Jim. Chris moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer's Report: All bills are current. We have received over $2,000 in dues payments already. 2. Both the Arrow and 84455 are available and 7717U is still in for engine overhaul. We are hoping it will be back in February. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Bob Dunn had a fall and is slowed down as a result. Get well soon, Bob. 2. We have a possible new member who wants to come and get his license in the Ercoupe. He wants to bring a Quad Cities Challenger to keep here. 3. Chris reported the ADS-B for the Ercoupe is on order 4. Rick found a 172 simulator that we looked at this week. The Foundation is buying it. The seller and Ryan Story, both engineers, believe they can make it fully functional to supplement our training resources. It is essentially the cabin of a 172 with dual seats and controls, all instrumentation, real instruments in an IFR panel, etc. Stay tuned. Chris moved with second by Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, Chris Lenz, Andy Orszula, Jim Beeghly, Jim Beeghly, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Mike Mango, Bob Kline, Jamie Kline, Dave White, Dean Beranek, Jonathan Lartigue, and Mark Eads The minutes of the November 20, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Chris that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer’s Report: BRENT LEFT ... OH CRAP! Brent Hilzendager has been one of our biggest supporters of all time and he’s now done with training at this step in his aviation career. Brent, his wife, and daughter were here this evening to tell us all good bye as well as to thank us for being his friends and for providing him with the opportunity to get his private, instrument, and commercial ratings. He’s on his way now to get his ATP and to be a commercial airline pilot. As a way of thanking us, Brent presented Pres. Rick Treiber and the Club with a beautifully matted and framed picture of a Spitfire. It will be proudly displayed in the Terry Koehn Conference room, where Brent has spent many, many hours with his CFI over the last year. We have enjoyed having Brent be a part of Green Castle’s family and hate to see him go, but we understand he can’t play forever. Brent’s recently retired from the Army and needs to make a living now for his nice family. GOOD LUCK, BRENT and thank you for your friendship, dedication, loyalty, and the beautiful picture. 2. Airplanes: According to Rick, the Ercoupe and Chief have been grounded until March’ 17U is going to Duke’s the end of this month for annual; we’ll order an ADS-B unit for the Ercoupe and have it installed this winter while it’s grounded. 3. Holiday party: Karo will send out an information email about this year’s party. 4. Ground School: Three of seven students passed the practice written test. 5. The Board will meet immediately following tonight’s meeting to discuss whether to ask A&P Keith Roof to help us with maintenance on our airplanes. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Fernando Weber bought a Cherokee 180 and hangars it here. COOL! 2. NOTICE: There will NOT be a meeting Christmas Day (December 25, 2019) or New Years Day (January 1, 2020). Randy moved with second by Chris that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:40 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, Chris (with Paige and little Flynn) Lenz, Andy Orszula, and Jim Beeghly MEMBERS PRESENT: Brett Lenz, Mike Mango, Bob Kline, Gary and Sharon Lust, and Mark Eads GUEST: A&P Keith Roof The minutes of the November 13, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Tim. Chris moved with second by Randy that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer’s Report: According to Randy, all bills are current including the down payment for insurance for the new year. 2. Airplanes: Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying except 84455, which needs a new fuel line but should be fixed in a day or so. 3. Chris is still working on getting the ADS-B devices installed. The Arrow and 7717U are done and 84455 will be done soon. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion was held re A&P Keith Roof come in as a member to help with maintenance. The Board will meet with a plan. 2. Discussion was held re the potential that the restricted air space under the Class C veil effective 1 January 2020 would require the addition of ADS-B to the Ercoupe. 3. SAVE THE DATE: HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER 7, 2019! 4. NOTICE: There will NOT be a meeting “Thanksgiving Eve” (November 27, 2019), Christmas Day (December 25, 2019), or New Years Day (January 1, 2020). Andy moved with second by Jim that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m. OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, Chris (and little Flynn) Lenz, Andy (and Helen) Orszula, and Karo Stigler MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Beranek, Mike Mango, Alec Feller, and Mark Eads. The minutes of the November 6, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Andy moved with second by Chris that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Treasurer’s Report: According to Randy, we’re pretty much like we were before; all bills are current. 2. Airplanes: Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying. 17U is going down for a major in December. 3. Thanks goes to Mike Mango and Mark Pettinger for plowing this week. Also, we always like to thank Rick Treiber for all he does around here, which includes the shop project. Stop over and take a look; it’s really taking shape. Rick said when it’s time, we’ll have a painting party. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion was held re taking the Chief and Ercoupe off of our insurance and letting members who’ve already made $1,000 incentive payments fly a 172 for $60 an hour (again, these are for prepays only). Tim moved with second by Randy that the Chief should NOT b flown if the temperature dips below 40 degrees. Vote taken; Motion carried. 2. Rick said we need lighting around the buildings and said if he picks some lights up, he’ll need help with installation. 3. Rick has the name of a person who will put our name and logo on any shirt or jacket we take to her. If interested, just give Rick a call, email, or text him. 4. SAVE THE DATE: HOLIDAY PARTY ON DECEMBER 7, 2019! 5. NOTICE: There will NOT be a meeting “Thanksgiving Eve” (November 27, 2019), Christmas Day (December 25, 2019), or New Years Day (January 1, 2020). Karo moved with second by Chris that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. |
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