Thursday, December 07, 2006
A Letter From Vic Johnston
Dear members of the EAA and SPA, and other friends,
I have delayed in writing this message because I simply don't know where to begin to thank all of you for your touching send off with all the kind words that were said. I know it took lot of people a lot of effort to produce such method to "celebrate my leaving"..., as Kathy would say. I am rich with all the good friends I have gotten to know over the past twelve years, and I sincerely hope we can all stay in contact often enough to maintain the bonds I feel toward you all.
Thinking back to the early first five or six years I recall all of you "ole timers" who remember what the airport was back then, and the rallying support you tendered to help bring it up to the standard it now displays. How can one mention "ole timer" without a vision of faces such as Doc Dean, Wendell Beuschel, John Spangenberg, Wayne Fredline, and of course, Ron....what's his name...you know, the guy with Lou Gerhing's disease...? Many of you have pitched in since then, in an abundance of ways, from patching up hangars, to donating money or furniture/appliances to promote the airport. In essence, you really made me look good!
If I went on and on to mention all the blessings and deeds for which I am grateful, I am sure it would end up taxing our treasury in postage. However, I can most certainly say that the memory of those faces, deeds, kind words, and wonderful video will not fade.
Googles of Thanx,
Vic
I have delayed in writing this message because I simply don't know where to begin to thank all of you for your touching send off with all the kind words that were said. I know it took lot of people a lot of effort to produce such method to "celebrate my leaving"..., as Kathy would say. I am rich with all the good friends I have gotten to know over the past twelve years, and I sincerely hope we can all stay in contact often enough to maintain the bonds I feel toward you all.
Thinking back to the early first five or six years I recall all of you "ole timers" who remember what the airport was back then, and the rallying support you tendered to help bring it up to the standard it now displays. How can one mention "ole timer" without a vision of faces such as Doc Dean, Wendell Beuschel, John Spangenberg, Wayne Fredline, and of course, Ron....what's his name...you know, the guy with Lou Gerhing's disease...? Many of you have pitched in since then, in an abundance of ways, from patching up hangars, to donating money or furniture/appliances to promote the airport. In essence, you really made me look good!
If I went on and on to mention all the blessings and deeds for which I am grateful, I am sure it would end up taxing our treasury in postage. However, I can most certainly say that the memory of those faces, deeds, kind words, and wonderful video will not fade.
Googles of Thanx,
Vic
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Surprise Retirement Party for Vic Johnston
•At 2:00pm on Sunday November 5, 2006
•There will be a surprise party for Vic Johnston in John Gill’s hanger.
•It will be a potluck so please bring a dish to pass.
•You will need to bring your own service (plates etc.)
•Drinks will be provided.
•Please invite those you think may want to come celebrate with us.
•Remember, it is a surprise so don't say anything to Vic if you see him
•There will be a surprise party for Vic Johnston in John Gill’s hanger.
•It will be a potluck so please bring a dish to pass.
•You will need to bring your own service (plates etc.)
•Drinks will be provided.
•Please invite those you think may want to come celebrate with us.
•Remember, it is a surprise so don't say anything to Vic if you see him
A Message From Our Chapter President, John Gill (November '06)
Attention all chapter members:There is a pot luck gathering scheduled for Sunday Nov. 5th at 2:00pm in the Gill Aviation hanger.
It will be a great time and we are hoping for a large turn out.
Our next meeting is at 7 PM on Monday the 13th of November. It's election time!!!!
Our chapter is growing and we look forward to another fun and informative year with a group of new officers.
If you have people you would like to nominate, please encourage them to accept a nomination.
Your Pres.
John Gill
Friday, November 03, 2006
October (2006) Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes October 9, 2006
The meeting was called to order by President Gill. Visitors were David Gibson and Rob Quick. Mr. Quick of Greenville stated that he was building a GN1 and that he had brought part of his wing rib to show.
There were no minutes to approve due to the lack of an actual meeting when we met last month (a picnic was organized instead of the meeting). The Treasury report was unavailable.
New business included a thanks to Dan Bauman for his demonstration of kneeling, as one of our members had used the technique that Dan had shown the group in a previous meeting.
Bill stated that he was working on his M4-Maul which is getting closer to being completed.
It was asked that if any members would like to be an officer in 2007, to mention it to President Gill by next month.
The Sparta Area Pilot's Association (SAPA) President, Paul Kovalak, suggested that the SAPA and EAA704 join together to arrange a Potluck Dinner for November.
It was noted that the runway project was closer to completion and that it was possible that it may be available for daytime usage near the end of October (but not confirmed).
Rob Quick talked about the wing rib that he brought from his GN-1. He spoke of how he had the main ribs completed and was starting on the ribs near the ailerons.
The meeting was adjourned and the members had a coffee break.
After the break, Dan Bauman presented a slide show and gave commentary about the PA-12 that he had been restoring.
The meeting was called to order by President Gill. Visitors were David Gibson and Rob Quick. Mr. Quick of Greenville stated that he was building a GN1 and that he had brought part of his wing rib to show.
There were no minutes to approve due to the lack of an actual meeting when we met last month (a picnic was organized instead of the meeting). The Treasury report was unavailable.
New business included a thanks to Dan Bauman for his demonstration of kneeling, as one of our members had used the technique that Dan had shown the group in a previous meeting.
Bill stated that he was working on his M4-Maul which is getting closer to being completed.
It was asked that if any members would like to be an officer in 2007, to mention it to President Gill by next month.
The Sparta Area Pilot's Association (SAPA) President, Paul Kovalak, suggested that the SAPA and EAA704 join together to arrange a Potluck Dinner for November.
It was noted that the runway project was closer to completion and that it was possible that it may be available for daytime usage near the end of October (but not confirmed).
Rob Quick talked about the wing rib that he brought from his GN-1. He spoke of how he had the main ribs completed and was starting on the ribs near the ailerons.
The meeting was adjourned and the members had a coffee break.
After the break, Dan Bauman presented a slide show and gave commentary about the PA-12 that he had been restoring.
Respectfully Submitted,
P.J. Bevelacqua, Newsletter & Website
(Substitute Secretary)
P.J. Bevelacqua, Newsletter & Website
(Substitute Secretary)
Thursday, October 05, 2006
A Message From Our Chapter President, John Gill (October '06)
Fellow Members,As I write this note to you, the runway at Sparta is receiving the final coat of black top. We should be able to fly from this great airport shortly.
Thanks to everyone who made our end of summer picnic a wonderful success.
Our next meeting is Oct. 9th, so please plan on attending and bring any project pieces or important news to share with everyone.
Your president,
John Gill
Thursday, September 07, 2006
END OF SUMMER PICNIC - Sunday September 10th, 2006
END OF SUMMER
PICNIC
FOR EAA CHAPTER 704 MEMBERS AND FAMILY
Sunday September 10th, 2006
at 5:00 pm
Grilled Hamburgers and Brats provided by the Chapter
Please bring a dish to pass and your own beverages/table service
PLEASE NOTE THAT
THIS MEANS THAT THE NEXT MEETING TIME IS CHANGED!!
The picnic has been scheduled in place of our next meeting.
PICNIC
FOR EAA CHAPTER 704 MEMBERS AND FAMILY
Sunday September 10th, 2006
at 5:00 pm
Grilled Hamburgers and Brats provided by the Chapter
Please bring a dish to pass and your own beverages/table service
PLEASE NOTE THAT
THIS MEANS THAT THE NEXT MEETING TIME IS CHANGED!!
The picnic has been scheduled in place of our next meeting.
A Message From Our Chapter President, John Gill (September '06)
Members & Significant others:A picnic has been scheduled in place of our next meeting. It will be at the airport on Sunday the 10th at 5:00 PM.
The chapter will grill hamburgers and brats and members are asked to bring a dish to pass and your own beverages and table service.
We can view the progress being made on the new runway and make plans for some flying in the future.No agenda, just a good time.
Please talk this up with other members. See you there.
Your president,
John Gill
“Step Up” and Become a EAA Chapter 704 Officer in 2007, by P.J.
The election for the 2007 officers is right around the corner. Are you interested in taking charge of one of these positions. All of the positions are available for nominations. If you are interested, please nominate yourself and take the opportunity to lead us in one of our many great roles. Most importantly the Chapter will need someone to take over the positions of Newsletter Editor and Website Adminstrator in 2007. After 3 years, I will be stepping down from these duties to make room for something fresh and new. So if any of the resposibilities of our Chapter sound good to you, now is the time to step up!
August (2006) Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes August 14, 2006
Minutes of August 2006 EAA Chapter 704
EAA Chapter 704 met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 14, 2006 at the Sparta Paul C Miller Airport.
There were 27 present at the meeting including several guests.
President John Gill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and introduced several guests.
Glenn Holt had visited several times before and decided to join the chapter at this meeting. Mr Raleigh Smith was present representing his son-in law who has acquired a Starduster project in pieces and was asking for any help he could get in assembling this aircraft.
Kevin Flemming and his friend, Kim Miedema were also present and later in the evening Kevin presented a very good program and demonstration on various welding techniques with steel and aluminum. He had a trailer set up with equipment to do any sort of welding you might require and offered to let any of the members test their skill which several did.
President Gill presented a check for $500.00 to the club. He had received this from the Sparta Lion's Club as the chapter share in the profits from the pancake breakfast in July. It was noted that the Lion's Club had donated a sum to the Boy Scout group for their assistance and the chapter voted to do the same.
President Gill then brought up the idea of a chapter picnic and it was decided to hold a potluck picnic on Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 pm. This is the day before the regular September meeting so it was decided to make this the regular meeting of EAA chapter 704.
The meeting was adjourned to the program mentioned above.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Dean, Sec/Prop Tem
Minutes of August 2006 EAA Chapter 704
EAA Chapter 704 met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 14, 2006 at the Sparta Paul C Miller Airport.
There were 27 present at the meeting including several guests.
President John Gill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and introduced several guests.
Glenn Holt had visited several times before and decided to join the chapter at this meeting. Mr Raleigh Smith was present representing his son-in law who has acquired a Starduster project in pieces and was asking for any help he could get in assembling this aircraft.
Kevin Flemming and his friend, Kim Miedema were also present and later in the evening Kevin presented a very good program and demonstration on various welding techniques with steel and aluminum. He had a trailer set up with equipment to do any sort of welding you might require and offered to let any of the members test their skill which several did.
President Gill presented a check for $500.00 to the club. He had received this from the Sparta Lion's Club as the chapter share in the profits from the pancake breakfast in July. It was noted that the Lion's Club had donated a sum to the Boy Scout group for their assistance and the chapter voted to do the same.
President Gill then brought up the idea of a chapter picnic and it was decided to hold a potluck picnic on Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 pm. This is the day before the regular September meeting so it was decided to make this the regular meeting of EAA chapter 704.
The meeting was adjourned to the program mentioned above.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Dean, Sec/Prop Tem
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