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Vol.
10, No. 7 - July 25, 2008
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Welcome to the July edition
of EAA Chapter e-Gram.
With AirVenture on the
horizon, the activity level in Oshkosh is increasing by
the day. EAA’s annual family reunion is just about
ready. Yet, as we focus on the excitement of “Oshkosh,”
I received an interesting letter the other day which
helped put a different spin on the Chapter world. Often we
receive calls or letters asking what Headquarters can do
for Chapters. We try to do as much as we can and are
always looking for ways to better support the Chapters.
But the letter reminds me that sometimes the best
resources are in your own backyard. Although the writer
refers to “sales” and “advertising” in his letter,
don’t take those word literally. More in the context of
promotion and public relations. Chapters are often quite
active in the community, but don’t always get the
recognition deserved for good works.
It is one person’s
opinion and I hope you will take it for what it is worth.
If nothing else, maybe it can provide a basis for a
discussion within your Chapter. Read
the letter
If you’ll be at
AirVenture, make sure you stop by the Chapter House!
- Steve Buss,
Manager, EAA Chapters
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EAA
AIRVENTURE IS ALMOST HERE! |
 The
airplanes are already arriving and a small army of
volunteers is scurrying throughout the convention site
getting ready for the big event. Here are just a few last
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CHAPTER ACTIVITIES |
- EAA Chapter Web Editor's
Workshop, Wednesday, July 30, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Utah
Valley University Pavilion 06, hosted by Laura Million, Webmaster for
EAA Chapter 32 (St. Louis)
- EAA Chapter Leader's
Workshop, Thursday, July 31, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Utah
Valley University Pavilion 06, hosted by the EAA Chapter office.
- EAA Chapter Newsletter
Editor's Workshop, Friday, Aug. 1, 8:30-9:45 a.m.,
Utah Valley University Pavilion 06, hosted by David Hipschman,
Director of EAA Publications.
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We’ve highlighted a few
links that may be of interest: |
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TOM POBEREZNY VISITS EAA
CHAPTER 1405 SAM GRAVES FLY-IN |
 EAA President Tom Poberezny
joined U.S. Representative Sam Graves (R-Missouri) for a
extensive presentation about EAA at the announcer's stand
Saturday during the annual Wing Nuts Flying Circus Fly-In.
EAA Chapter 1405, of which Graves is a member, sponsors
the event at the Gould Peterson Memorial Airport (K57) in
Tarkio, Missouri. "It was a nice turnout from the
local aviation community, pilots and aviation
enthusiasts," Poberezny said. "I had the
opportunity to meet with many EAA and chapter members, as
well as address the crowd with the
congressman." Read
more |
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SAD NEWS |
 It was of great sadness to
learn of the loss of Chapter Advisory Council member, John
Newman, EAA 259157. John died in an airplane accident on
July 19 along with his wife, Cyndy, EAA 843985, and their
son, JW Newman, EAA 842416. Their daughter, Katie, was not
with the family at the time of the accident.
John served on the Chapter
Advisory Council since 1992 and was an active member of
EAA Chapter 34 in Arlington, Texas, having served such
positions in the past as Flying Start Coordinator and
Secretary. He was a regular EAA AirVenture participant
flying his Piper PA-22 to Oshkosh, camping under the wing
with the Metro Warbirds, and hosting a Short Wing Piper
forum. JW was a regular attendee at EAA AirVenture with
his father. John also recently assisted with a Chapter
Leadership Academy conducted at EAA headquarters. Read
more
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EAA LEARN TO FLY CENTER
TAKES TO THE ROAD
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EAA's Learn to Fly Discovery
Center hits the road when it travels to Camarillo,
California for EAA Chapter 723's "Wings Over
Camarillo" event August 16-17. Guests will have the
opportunity to attend presentations, speak with
certificated flight instructors about various aspects of
recreational flying, and experience virtual flight through
simulator stations while visiting the Center. Read
more
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SAM BURGESS MEMORIAL FLIGHT
UPDATE
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 Thanks to a well-timed call
from EAA founder Paul Poberezny, Sport Aviation Editor
Mary Jones had a chance to catch up with J.W. French at
Sun ‘n Fun this past April. He told her of his dream to
complete a flight started many years ago by long-time EAA
member Sam Burgess. But J.W. needed help from EAA’s
Chapter network to make his dream come true. We put out
the call for support and many Chapters around the country
eagerly stepped forward to help J.W. The journey began
earlier this summer and will soon stop in Oshkosh. As you
read J.W.’s dispatches from the flight, I’m sure you’ll
recognize the genuine hospitality EAA Chapters have
provided along the way. We join J.W. in thanking each of
you for your assistance. Read
more
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EAA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BANNER READY FOR YOUR WEBSITE |
 Our
online calendar of events continues to grow. There are
currently more than 1,300 events available to view and
there's literally infinite room for more. Feel free to add
any of your chapter's upcoming events to the calendar at www.EAA.org/calendar/.
And for your chapter
websites, you can link directly to the calendar. Banner
links are now available in a variety of sizes at www.EAA.org/calendar/banners.asp. |
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NEW EAA LOGOS FOR YOUR
WEBSITE |
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We also have the latest
version of the EAA logo for use on your websites,
newsletters, and other official chapter materials. They
can be accessed on the EAA
website. |
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| EAA
SPORT AVIATION ARCHIVE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! |
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EAA Chapter newsletters feature highlights from past
issues of Sport Aviation. Remember the entire archive of
Sport Aviation is now available on line. EAA’s more
than 50 years of history, knowledge and information
contained in 59,000-plus pages of EAA's flagship
publication. Not only will the online archive provide
endless hours of entertaining and educational reading,
it also provides a helpful content resource for your EAA
chapter newsletter editors. Read more or visit the
archive now. Read
more or visit
the archive now. |
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| Recently,
the EAA Young Eagles program celebrated another
milestone flight: The 1.4 millionth Young Eagle. It is
incredible to think of the lives we have impacted in a
positive way since 1992, all thanks to the efforts of
EAA member pilots and volunteers who share a passion for
flying. So where did this milestone flight take place? Read
more |
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| IF
YOU LOVE FLYING AND BUILDING, WE MIGHT HAVE THE JOB FOR
YOU! |
| EAA
is looking for applicants for the position of Technical
Aviation Specialist. Put your aircraft building and
technical knowledge to use helping your fellow EAA
members! In this position the person will respond to
technical inquiries, respond to questions about general
aviation issues and stay abreast of the new developments
in aviation.
For a detailed
description of the position and information on how to
apply go to: http://www.eaa.org/careers/tech_aviation_spec.asp. |
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