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​Meeting Minutes

GCAC Board of Directors left to right:  
Jim Beeghly, Rick Treiber, Randy Stannard, Andy Orszula, 
Tim Scheer,​Karo Stigler, and Chris Lenz.

MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

11/20/2019

 

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.

MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

11/13/2019

 

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.

MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

11/6/2019

 

The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Stannard, Jim Beeghly, Tim Scheer, Chris Lenz, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, new member Jamie Kline, Paige and Little Flynn Lenz, Jerry Smithey, Gary and Sharon Lust, Mark Pettinger, and Mark Eads.

The minutes of the October 30, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo.  Randy moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted as read.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Treasurer’s Report:  According to Randy, things are going well.

2. Airplanes:  Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying.

3. The new shop that Rick is putting up is almost done.  It has heat, a working bathroom, and good lighting.  Rick invites all to stop in and take a look.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. The next ground school sessions will start March 2, 2020.

2. Chris, Paige, and little Flynn are hosting the meeting at their home (215 East Hickory, North Liberty, IA 52317) December 18.

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).
​

Jim moved with second by Chris that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

10/23/2019

 

The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Stannard, Chris Lenz, Jim Beeghly, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Dean Beranek, Brett, Paige, and Little Flynn Lenz, Bob Kline, Fernando Weber, Nate Smith, Kent Johnson, and Mark Eads.  NEW MEMBERS: new members Jeff and Austin Stull

The minutes of the October 16, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo.  Chris moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted as read.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Treasurer’s Report:  Randy reported we’re in pretty good shape; credit cards are current and we have enough to pay insurance for this quarter.

2. Airplanes:  Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying.  We’ll do maintenance on the Chief and Ercoupe this winter when they’re off the insurance and hangared.

3. The PumpkinSplat! and annual stockholders’ meeting will be October 27 (rain date: November 3).  Chris Lenz, Tim Scheer, and Jim Beeghly are up for re-election this year.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Brett will fix the five runway lights that are out.  Thanks Brett!

2. If anyone has a vacuum cleaner they wish to donate to the Club, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DO SO as ours has cleaned its last floor.

Chris moved with second by Randy that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

10/16/2019

 
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:31 p.m.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Stannard, Chris Lenz (with little Flynn), Jim Beeghly, Andy Orszula, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Dunn, Mike Mango, Dean Beranek, Larry Clore, Brett Lenz, and Brent Hilzendager
The minutes of the October 9, 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:  Randy reported we’re doing well.  We’ll be debt free ... until the fall insurance payment comes due, that is.

2. Airplanes:  Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying at this point.  The Arrow needs the ADS-B fly-off done.  Since the Ercoupe and Chief haven’t flown December, January, or February in the past, we’re suspending the insurance on those two planes for those three months.  If you want to fly them before March 2020, you’d better do it before 1 December.

3. The PumpkinSplat! and annual stockholders’ meeting will be October 27 (rain date: November 3).

4. Rick is still needing at least two pilots to fly at the PumpkinSplat! on the 27th.  So far, Mark Pettinger, Jeff White, and David Ekman are the only pilots who have at least 500 hours logged who have signed up.  There have to be more of you out there, so please contact Rick if you can fly.  This event is a LOT of fun for everyone!

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Fairfield is having a fly-in 26 October!

2. Rick needs to come up with a plan for plowing snow.  Karo was volunteered to coordinate plowers.  So far, Mike Mango, Jim Beeghly, Andy Orszula, Jerry Smithey, Dean Beranek, Randy Stannard, and Rick Treiber have volunteered to plow.  If anyone else wants to be on the crew, please contact Karo.

3. Jerry brought out a bunch of 9V batteries for use as back-ups in intercoms, headsets, etc.

4. The 100LL pump is working again.  Note: We have a hand pump for use when needed.
​

Randy moved with second by Chris that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 9, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

10/9/2019

 

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 (with little Flynn), Jim Beeghly, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Dunn, Mike Mango, Dean Beranek, James Jensen, Alec Feller, Mark Pettinger, Larry Clore, and Scott Peterson

The minutes of the October 2, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo.  Randy moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted as read.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Treasurer’s Report:  Randy reported “we’re in remarkably good shape”; all bills are current and all credit cards are paid off.

2. Airplanes:  Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying at this point.

3. Rick said this year’s Family Air Adventure is CANCELLED due to expected poor weather.

4. The PumpkinSplat! and annual stockholders’ meeting will be October 27 (rain date: November 3).

5. Discussion was held regarding having one big fundraising event per year, rather than two or three smaller ones.

6. Tim reported one of the ground school students scored a 98% on an FAA practice test.
​

NEW BUSINESS:
 Brent Hilzendager got his instrument rating.
Chris moved with second by Jim that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 2, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

10/2/2019

 
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:35 p.m.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, and Jim Beeghly

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Dunn, Mike Mango, Brett, Paige, and Little Flynn Lenz, Dean Beranek, Bob Kline, and Mark Eads

The minutes of the September 25, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Andy.  Chris moved with second by Andy that the minutes be accepted as read.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Treasurer’s Report:  Randy reported we’re in pretty good shape; all bills are current and all credit cards are paid off.
2. Airplanes:  Rick reported all airplanes are up and flying.

3. Chris installed the ADS-B unit in the Arrow and flew off the required time for the FAA.  We just need to get it approved by the A&P and logged and it is done.  He will do N84455 soon but it will require an adaptor to install it.  Chris will get Hartland to approve it when he takes the Arrow down for its inspection and logging.

4. Mark said ground school is going well with nine students; four of whom should be flying soon.

5. October 13, 2019 is our Family Air Adventure and Young Eagles event. [NOTE:  SINCE THESE MINUTES WERE REPORTED, THE FAMILY AIR ADVENTURE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO EXPECTED BAD WEATHER.]  The PumpkinSplat! and annual stockholders’ meeting will be October 27 (rain date: November 3).  Chris reached out for some pumpkin pricing but has not gotten prices yet.

NEW BUSINESS:
 None
Chris moved with second by Andy that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

9/25/2019

 
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Randy Stannard, Tim Scheer, Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, Jim Beeghly, and Karo Stigler


MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Mike Mango, Brett and Little Flynn Lenz, Larry Clore, Dean Beranek, Shawn Rhinehart, Ryan Story, Kent Johnson, Bob Kline (new member private pilot from Solon. and Mark Eads


GUEST PRESENT: Gregg Kobliska


The minutes of the September 18, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo. Randy moved with second by Andy that the minutes be accepted as amended. Vote taken; Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS:

1. Treasurer’s Report: Randy reported we’re still in good shape.

2. Airplanes: Rick reported the Chief’s back in good working order and 17U will have the door latch fixed (a friend of Tim’s made a new piece for the door latch).

3.  October 13, 2019 is the new date for the Family Air Adventure and Young Eagles event. The PumpkinSplat! and annual stockholders’ meeting will be October 27 (rain date: November 3).

4. Rick thanked Dean Beranek for all the work he does here, Jim Beeghly for the shop bathroom fixtures, and Bob Dunn for providing our Wednesday night meals. We all thanked Rick for all the work he’s doing on redoing the shop area.

5. Rick would really like to get parents to post pictures of their kids in an aviation setting on our Facebook page so that members could add comments.

6. Mark said ground school is going well and is full so this session is now closed

NEW BUSINESS:
None

Tim moved with second by Andy that we adjourn. Vote taken; Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

9/18/2019

 
PLEASE NOTE that the date of the Family Air Adventure has been changed from September 22 (we got weathered out) to OCTOBER 13.  The date in the Minutes below was correct at the time of the meeting but changed since the writing.

The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:30 p.m.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, Jim Beeghly, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Dunn, Mike Mango, Brett, Paige, and Little Flynn Lenz, Larry Clore, James Jensen, Dean Beranek, Shawn Rhinehart, Rosemary and Bill Cantrell, Dustin Ashmore, and Mark Eads
The minutes of the September 11, 2019 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo.  Andy moved with second by Jim that the minutes be accepted as read.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
1. Treasurer’s Report:  Rick said we’re in good shape.

2. Airplanes:  The Chief is back!  The door latch on 17U is a pain in the neck; Rick’s having someone make a piece that goes into the latch that will make it work (a new or used one would cost way too much).

3. Mango gave an update on the September 22 [now October 13] Family Air Adventure.  Clean-up day is Saturday the 21st [now October 12] and the Family Air Adventure is 10:00 on the 22nd [now October 13].  Rick said he could use three people to help set up at 9:00 on the 22nd [now October 13].  Shawn will set up for the Young Eagles event in the shop hangar.  Kids 8-17 fly free and will get a Young Eagles certificate.  Mike thanked Andy for the nice flyer he created.

4. Chris said the Veterans/Children’s Hospital flyover was a huge success (even though they had to circle for quite a while because the game was delayed due to rain).  Dean was on the ground at Kinnick and he reported everyone in the stadium seemed to enjoy our flyover.  We had seven planes up, including John Ockenfels with his cool T6.  The Veterans group made a substantial donation to cover fuel.  They all made us look good.  Thanks, guys!

5. Mark said the Swisher flyover (with only one plane participating) went well.  We anticipate their club will make its usual donation.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. PumpkinSplat! and Stockholders’ Meeting:  Rick said this year’s event will be October 27, 2019 with the meeting at 11:00, lunch at noon, and the Splat! starting at 1:00.  Andy was volunteered to create a flyer.  Karo and Chris will send previous flyers to Andy for revision.  Brent will distribute them to several airports.

2. Rick mentioned people are taking pop without paying for it.  PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ... if you take a can of pop, pay for it as we’re only cheating ourselves (and Rick) if we don’t.

3. Since the Chief cost $2,000 to repair, a special assessment is needed.  Karo moved with second by Jim that we have a $10.00 special assessment to help cover the Chief’s expenses.  The Club will cover the rest.  Vote taken; Motion carried.
​

Chris moved with second by Jim that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

9/11/2019

 
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Treiber at 6:37 p.m.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Randy Stannard, Andy Orszula, Chris Lenz, Tim Scheer, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Bob Dunn, Mike Mango, Brett, Paige, and Little Flynn Lenz, and Alec Feller, Dave White, Dean Beranek, Steve Pradarelli, Jeff White, Paul Kaufmann, Larry Clore, and Mark Eads.

The minutes of the September 4, 2019 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 we’re doing well; all bills are current; even paid our fuel bill early and received a discount.

2. Airplanes:  Rick reported a new door latch for 17U would be $800 ($695 for a used one) so Tony will try and fix the latch instead of replacing it.  The Chief’s prop is ready to put back on.  It will be ready to fly for the Family Air Adventure on the 22nd.

3. Chris has completed flying off the time on 17U since the ADS-B was installed.  In order to have it working, the nav lights must be turned on.  Thanks, Chris!  The Arrow is next to have the ADS-B installed.

4. Alec, Mark, Shawn, Robert Brolik, Chris, and possibly Joe are flying the 14 September Veterans/Children’s Hospital flyover.

5. Poker run scheduled for 15 September is CANCELLED.

6. Andy said he’s received Gary Lust’s bio for inclusion on our website but still needs the bios for the other CFIs.

7. Dave fixed the front of the building where the garbage truck smashed into it.  Thanks, Dave!

8. Mark said Monday’s ground school class that he and Joe taught had seven students.

NEW BUSINESS:
1. Steve Pradarelli asked if he could stick the base of a Go Pro on 4455.  Karo moved with second by Tim that Steve be allowed to affix the base on 4455.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  It will be there permanently so if anyone has a Go Pro, just attach it to the base and record your flight.  Thanks, Steve.
​

Randy moved with second by Chris that we adjourn.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m
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