MINUTES - PRA38 Chapter Meeting, 10am June 16, 2012

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PRA38 Chapter Meeting, 10am June 16, 2012
8400 Cessna Drive, Meadow Lake Airport , Falcon Colorado 80831


The meeting was called to order at 10:10 am by President Mark Shook. Present were members, Steve Rollert, Thomas Fernandez, Dick Doucherty, Mark Treidel, Dick Goddard, Lindsay Fischer, Mike Couillard, Mark Shook, and new member, Jeff Mitchell. Agendas and calendars of upcoming events were passed out.

Mark noted that chapter membership had grown from the original 5 members to 29 with the addition of our newest member, Jeff Mitchell from the Denver Metro area of Colorado .

The first item of business was the election of new officers. Mark Triedel nominated Mark Shook President, Todd Reick Secretary and Dick Goddard Vice President. (Chapter 38 has no Treasurer as we collect no dues.)

Mark Shook stated that it had been his intention to establish the chapter and serve the first year to get it started, and then turn it over to other chapter members. Dick Goddard seconded the motion, and said that Mark was doing a good job of informing the members and keeping the website up to date. After several minutes there were no other nominations. By a unanimous affirmative vote, the current officers were re elected to serve another term.

The subject of meeting schedule then came up. The policy of quarterly meetings will continue, with 1 or 2 "Open Hangar" mini meetings added during the summer. These will have no agenda or minutes, just a time when the hangar will be open and available with chapter officers present if anyone wants to drop by and chat or bring a machine and fly, or fly in.

The next item of business was a report from Rotors over the Rockies by Tom Fernandez. We also discussed who would be interested in going to Mentone in late July, or KBFF at El Mirage in late Sept. Chapter 2 has set a good example of how to have a successful event. We need to learn from them and use some of the ideas that have made ROTR successful. That brought up our last item of business, our May fly-in.

We have held the Rocky Mountain Fly-In in May for 2 years now. While attendance and participation grew slightly this year, the weather was NOT ideal. Temps in the 40's with wind from the north at 20 gusting to 30.

After much discussion, it was agreed we should move our fly-in to late late summer or early fall and increase the event to 3 days. The 3rd Rocky Mountain Gyro Fly-In will be held Sept. 14, 15, and 16th 2012 at Colorado Springs Meadow Lake Airport .

A motion to adjourn for refreshments and Flying was passed unanimously.



Todd Reick/ Secretary & Mark Shook/President. Photos by Mike Couillard.


PHOTO LINK> http://s1163.photobucket.com/albums/...20June%202012/

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President Mark Shook calls the meeting to order.




LtoR Mark Shook (back to camera) Todd Rieck, Lindsay Fischer, Dick Goddard, Mark Treidel, Dick Doucherty, Jeff Mitcheil, Thomas Fernandez, Steve Rollert (Mike Couillard not pictured holding camera)



Discussion of upcoming gyro flying events.

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Jeff's first ride in the Xenon. The smile is standard equipment...



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[barnstorm2]

Looks like a great meeting!

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John, an FAA examiner happened by and expressed interest in our machines, so we offered him a ride.















Indy says: " Come on Todd, stop fooling around, let's go home and watch Lassie"




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Originally Posted by barnstorm2

Looks like a great meeting!

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Hi Tim..

Yes, we all enjoy getting together.

Some of the guys drove over 180 miles round trip to be here.

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[mercert]

In picture number 5 is that my clutch drive body Todd is holding and showing someone? I hope I hope!

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Well I can say it is a cluth drive body... Yours I have no clue. Thanks to all and super thanks to MARK for the ride!

[NoWingsAttached]

Looks like a fine day for all, some day I hope to trailer my gyro out there. Todd was a great inspiration for me to try and convert a Yamaha from a sled to a gyro. I'd probably still be working on converting a Porsche boxer right now if not for him.

TODD!!! I need some Yamaha plastic side covers, remember???? Serious. Call me. PM me. Something me. I screwed up the exhaust side when I did the engine cowling fairings for my Blue Bee, I need to take another stab at it. You said ou could put your hands on a spare for me. I dont' give a rat's patootie about price, just contact me and send it to me please. THanks in advance. You guys coming to Mentone? Sure hope I can make it, but it is up in the air still for me.

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