MINUTES

MEETING: CHAPTER 309

MAY 16, 2005

The meeting was called to order by President Wigney. He introduced John Crouse who would speak to the chapter later in the meeting, and Dan Phillipi . Dan is from Mt. Holly and owns a PA28. Dan joined the chapter this evening.

President Wigney itemized the evening’s agenda which included:

(1) A vote on changes to our By Laws

(2) The proposal to build a chapter hangar

(3) Discussion of the upcoming fly-in

(4) John Crouse speaking on a review of recent accidents

(5) Harold Ramsey: Tools to be given away

The proposed changes in the By Laws were presented along with the reasons for their being proposed. The changes are a part of our request for tax exempt status where the title of the chapter will in the future read: Chapter 309 of EAA, Inc. This wording must be used in all official documents. A motion to approve the By Law changes was made and seconded. These changes were approved unanimously by voice vote.

The proposed hangar project was presented by President Wigney. The materials associated with this proposal were distributed earlier to all members including the anticipated cost, methods for financing the project, and reasons for undertaking this project. It was made clear that the building of this facility will not alter the Chapter’s announced practice of having meetings dispersed through out the membership area. After a lengthy discussion a motion to approve the proposal was made and seconded. The motion was voted via a paper ballot. The motion passed with 32 votes in favor and 4 votes against. The totals included nine votes submitted via e-mail.

It was announced that the new T-hangars at Rowan County airport will not have either water or sewer. There are still some available at the meeting time.

There was a suggestion that the June 11 fly-in have all attendees sign in and that a raffle or a cash prize be awarded at the fly-in. The drawing will be at 10:30 am.

President Wigney asked Harold Ramsey if the topic of the tools could be presented at another meeting due to the time.

John Crouse of the FAA presented information of several recent crashes/accidents which have occurred in our area. He announced that while 2004 was a good year safety wise, 2005 is off to a very bad start. Questions and answers followed each accident cited.

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.

Respectively submitted

Donald Sink, Secretary