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Vol. 11, No. 6 - June 2009
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While the Memorial Day weekend
is often referred to as the "unofficial start"
of summer, the weekend also marks a turning point in
activities here at EAA headquarters. After Memorial Day,
the intensity of activities leading up to EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh really takes off. Excitement is building for this
year's event, and early indications and confirmed
attractions are pointing to another successful year. If
your plans include a trip to Oshkosh in July, please check
the links below for information you might find useful.
Along with the increasing
pace of AirVenture activities are the many EAA chapter
breakfasts and fly-ins that take place in the next few
months. If you can't find somewhere fun to fly, you aren't
looking very hard! We've made it easy to find fun places
to fly with the EAA Calendar of events.
In this month's' newsletter
we feature some early AirVenture activities of interest;
plans for a chapter grill; visits to two chapters through
our featured newsletters; and for some light reading, the
AirVenture NOTAM is available.
Until next month, fly safe!
- Steve Buss,
Manager, EAA
Chapters
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CHAPTER LEADERS BREAKFAST
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The annual Chapter Leaders
Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 7:30 - 9
a.m., in the new Founders Wing located in the EAA
AirVenture Museum. EAA Chapter 1177 (Palmyra, Wisconsin)
has agreed to bring its "turbo" grill and host a
traditional EAA Pancake Breakfast. We'll hear more about
the Founders Wing and present the chapter awards,
including the Newsletter and Web Editor awards, plus the
Major Achievement awards. Admission is free, but we do ask
that you pre-register. You can sign up now, just by clicking
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| RECIPE
CONTEST
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month's ChapterGram featured plans for building a
pancake
grill which triggered additional discussions about
what makes a good pancake breakfast. So we'll pose the
burning question: What recipe does your chapter use for
their pancake breakfast? If you'd like to share it with
us, we'll hold a pancake cook-off during AirVenture!
Send your recipes to Chapters@eaa.org. |
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A GRILL FOR BREAKFAST, NOW
ONE FOR LUNCH!
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Last month's grill plans also
inspired Keith Pugh from EAA Chapter 902 (Mulino, Oregon)
to share his chapter's grill plans. Keith wrote: "The
article about the pancake grill made me think that maybe
you might like to run one on a home-made, double-barrel
BBQ. This is one we built to burn charcoal, but if you
don't want lighter fluid taste on your burgers, it could
be made to run on propane. Ours was built to use at the
Scappoose RV Fly-In as well as for a couple of chapter BBQ
meetings in the summer. It came in at about $440 to make
but it gives a lot more square inches of cooking space
than anything you can buy, unless you paid a couple
thousand for a trailer-type. Want to see more? Click
here. Thanks to Keith and Chapter 902 for sharing! |
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FEATURED NEWSLETTER |
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This month we're off to the west
coast for EAA Chapter 1000's newsletter, The
Leading Edge. For those who may follow the
adventures of Chapter 1000, "Three Sigma" is
back in the air and the famed Project Police are on the
prowl. Enjoy! |
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GROW YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER
WITH CHAPTER TRIAL MEMBERSHIP
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By Barry Elk, Director
of Membership Marketing
A question asked during every Chapter Leaders Academy is
“How do we grow our local chapter?” Based on YOUR
input, we have recently unveiled a useful new tool, which
will make recruiting members into your local chapter much
easier. The new program - Chapter Complimentary Trial
Membership - was unveiled in the recent “meeting in a
box” DVD. This trial membership will allow you to
recruit new members into your chapter without them having
to immediately pay dues to EAA headquarters.
I wanted to take just a
moment to hit the highlights and start you thinking about
how you can use this tool. This membership entitles the
recruit to all the benefits and privileges of EAA
membership, including a monthly copy of EAA Sport
Aviation or EAA Sport Pilot, as well as the
ability to participate in ALL EAA activities at the local
level and beyond. This includes participating as a Young
Eagle pilot or involvement in another chapter’s
activities. It also includes member discounts during
AirVenture. In short, trial members are full-fledged EAA
members AT NO COST to them or to your chapter for their
first six months. (We encourage you to waive local dues as
well, but that’s up to you.) Read
more
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CHAPTER STAKE-OUT SERVICE
FOR AIRVENTURE |
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chapter members enjoy camping together during
AirVenture. For those who may have a long distance to
travel, it is sometimes difficult to secure a large
campsite to accommodate everyone. EAA's Chapter
Stake-Out Service will allow a chapter to reserve a
group camping spot in EAA Camp Scholler. We'll try to be
as accommodating as possible, but remember Camp Scholler
is filled on a first-come, first served basis. If your
chapter is interested in taking advantage of this
service, please read our FAQ
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CHAPTER FORUMS SCHEDULED |
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Several chapter-focused forums
will be held during AirVenture. It's not too early to
start planning!
Chapter Web Editors
forum - Wednesday, July 29, 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Utah Valley
University Pavilion (006). Laura Million and Brenda
Anderson will host this annual forum, which provides web
editors with tips and hints to make a chapter web site
more valuable to members. EAA's Brian Tesch will also be
on hand to discuss the new Oshkosh 365 website and the
benefits it can provide to chapters.
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Chapter Tax Exempt
Status forum - Wednesday, July 29, 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Dake
Corporation Pavilion (001). Patricia Arthur, Esq., of
the EAA Legal Advisory Council will host this session
designed to help your chapter through the process of
becoming a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization. Many chapters
have asked for assistance in navigating the IRS rules and
Patti has many years of experience working with EAA
chapters.
Chapter Leaders Forum,
Thursday, July 30, 8:30-9:45 a.m. - Utah Valley University
Pavilion (006). Join members of the EAA headquarters
staff as they bring the latest information about the
chapter program to you. If you have any topics or
questions you'd like to have discussed during the forum,
please let us know via e-mail to Banderson@eaa.org.
Chapter Newsletter
forum, Friday, July 21, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Utah Valley
University Pavilion (006). Brenda Anderson hosts this
session designed to help newsletter editors make the most
of their monthly publication. Joining Brenda will be
chapter newsletter editor Kent Misegades and members of
EAA's editorial team.
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OSHKOSH
NOTAM NOW AVAILABLE
The EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh 2009 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is now available -
both in printed booklets and as a download from the
AirVenture website. Copies can be ordered
here, or simply download the PDF copy here.
The NOTAM contains the Special Flight Procedures in
effect for Wittman Regional Airport and alternate
airports from 6 a.m. CDT on Friday, July 24, to 11:59
p.m. CDT Sunday, August 2, 2009, and is a must-have for
those who will fly into Oshkosh this year.
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HELPFUL INFORMATION AT AIRVENTURE.ORG
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In case you have not checked
the AirVenture website recently, we've highlighted a few
links that may be of interest:
AirVenture
Site Changes - Read Facilities Manager Steve
Taylor's blog about what's new on site, plus see the Site
Plan website, download the Quick
Reference Guide, and watch the Site
Changes Video.
Advance
Tickets - Discount for pre-purchased admission is
extended through June 30!
Housing
Update - For all the information on AirVenture
lodging.
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Special
Offers for Pilots - Waypoints, fuel stops, and other
great en-route specials for AirVenture-bound pilots.
EAA
Ride Share - Have a spare seat, or looking for a
ride to AirVenture?
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| FROM
THE NEWSLETTERS
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receive hundreds of newsletters each month from EAA
chapters, and it's always interesting to learn about
what's happening in your hometowns. Oftentimes we come
across some excellent articles and tips to share, which
you can repurpose for your own newsletters. (When
reprinting, please credit the original source.) For the
list of previously featured articles, click
here.
This month: With the
start of the flying season, there are many opportunities
to see and photograph airplanes at events. From EAA
Chapter 25 comes an article written by Peter Denny with
some great tips on taking interesting photos of
airplanes.
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| EAA
CHAPTERS IN THE NEWS
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| CHAPTER
INSURANCE FORM UPDATE |
We’ve been telling you about the new online event notice form for several months now. The system is working very well and we encourage you to use this resource to request insurance for any upcoming events. Log on at www.eaa.org/apps/insurance and enter in all the details for your planned event.
EAA’s Risk Management Office will contact you directly if any additional information is required, but the vast majority of events are quickly approved. Because the system has gained such rapid use by all of you, we will soon eliminate the paper forms and begin using the online system exclusively. This will eliminate redundant systems and help speed up the process even further. |
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| EXCLUSIVE
OFFER FOR EAA CHAPTERS MEMBERS |
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the first to pre-order
your Flight Line Radio! Flight Line Radio is a
service that allows AirVenture visitors to listen to the
air show announcers, the tower, and EAA Radio anywhere
on the grounds, including the campground or the museum.
Flight Line Radios can also be used at other air shows
and future AirVenture events. Quantities are limited, so
be sure to pick yours up today. To order yours today,
call 800-564-6322. Cost is $15. Offer valid until June
30, 2009 and is not available for online orders.
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AIRVENTURE YOUNG EAGLE EVENTS
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There are several events scheduled during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2009 that will be of interest to Chapter Coordinators and Young Eagle volunteers.
Young Eagles Forum, hosted by North Carolina Field Representatives Jim and Sandy Dukeman - Monday, July 27 from 8:30-9:45 a.m. in the Dake Corporation Pavilion #1. Jim and Sandy are experienced Field Representatives and have hosted this forum for several years. Topics will include recruiting and organizing successful Young Eagle events.
EAA Young Eagles Leaders Workshop, Wednesday, July 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., PHP Conference Center tent. This annual workshop provides valuable tips and techniques from other volunteers and the latest information from the Young Eagles office. Lunch is included. Please register in advance here.
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EAA Young Eagles Awards Dinner, Wednesday, July 29, at EAA AirVenture Museum’s Eagle
Hangar. Young Eagles Chairman Harrison Ford will present the annual Young Eagle awards. Joining us will be our featured guest speaker US Airways First Officer Jeff Skiles, from Flight 1549. Admission is free, but tickets are required. To get yours, click here.
There are also several volunteer opportunities available during AirVenture. Click here for a description of what’s needed or look at the current schedule, then register to volunteer! For more information, contact Michelle Kunes at mkunes@eaa.org. |
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| SPORTY’S
AND YOUNG EAGLES, CONTINUING “THE NEXT STEP”
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It has been just over a month since the announcement of the new offer from Sporty’s in conjunction with the Young Eagles program. Following their flight, Young Eagles now have access to Sporty’s online Complete Pilot Training course - free of charge! Since that announcement, more than 100 Young Eagles have already signed up for the course and that number grows each day as more chapters order the logbooks and access codes.
This is a complete course, which will prepare students to pass the tests required for a pilot certificate - written, oral, and checkride. The course utilizes streaming video to explain what a pilot does and why, in real world conditions. Using interactive demonstrations and 3-D animation, flight maneuvers are shown in a way that is easy to visualize and understand. There are no additional books or software needed to buy.
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So how will Young Eagles take advantage of this offer? Following a Young Eagles flight, you will provide them with a logbook (also courtesy of Sporty’s) and a unique access code. The Young Eagle simply enters the code on the Young Eagles website (www.youngeagles.org/sportys) and registration is complete. So how do you get the logbooks and access codes? Just like other Young Eagle supplies, you can order on line or by phone. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the frequently asked question sheet about this new program so you can better answer questions from your volunteers, Young Eagles and their parents.
Don’t forget
International Young Eagles Day is June 13! - Send us
your event reports to sbuss@eaa.org.
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| ENROLLMENT
IS OPEN FOR EAA’s WOMEN SOAR 2009
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Young women in grades 9-12 can enroll in EAA’s Women Soar You Soar 2009. This unique program, now in its fifth year, introduces more than 100 young women to more than 20 outstanding women - from engineers to fighter pilots - working in a variety of aviation and aerospace fields. The three-day event, July 26-28, 2009, includes activities such as flight simulation, workshops, career exploration, and mentor sessions - with an overall mission to engage, inspire, and educate young women to pursue their aviation dreams. Enrollment deadline is July 10, 2009, or until all spaces are filled. Find out more about Women Soar You Soar 2009 at www.airventure.org/womensoar or call 800-236-1025. |
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| EAA
AIR ACADEMY BASIC CAMP - CAMPERS WANTED!
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are only a few spots left for the EAA Air Academy Basic
Camp. The Basic Camp offers students ages 14-15
intermediate aviation experiences through small group
activities and close counselor relationships. Aviation
material is presented with a unique combination of fun
and discovery in a science camp format. For more
information, visit www.airacademy.org.
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