Oroville Foundation of Flight Meeting Minutes

The meeting took place at the Moose Lodge in Oroville, CA, coincident with the Annual EAA Chapter 1112 Officer Installation Dinner.
 
President for 2002, Dave Harmacek, called the general membership meeting for the Oroville Foundation of Flight to order.

Treasurers Report & Secretaries report were dispensed with.

President Harmacek called for any old business. There was none to be addressed.

The president then called for any new business. There was none, all normal business being conducted at the Board of Directors meeting. 
President Harmacek, then asked if there was any other business to discuss, being none, meeting adjourned.

Annual meeting minutes of January 11, 2002  

Meeting took place at the Moose Lodge in Oroville, CA

EAA President of 2001 and OFOF President of 2002, Dave Harmacek, called the Annual General Membership Meeting for the
Oroville Foundation of Flight to order.

Treasurers Report & Secretaries report were dispensed with.

President Harmacek called for any old business there was none to be addressed.

The president also called for any new business, there was none.

The President then announced that during the last meeting it was decided that the board of directors for the
EAA will be the same as the board of directors for the Foundation of Flight.

President Harmacek, then asked if there was any business to discuss. There being none, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Catherine Heindell
Secretary
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Minutes of February 21, 2001
OFOF  Board Members Meeting minutes by Catherine and Chuck Heindell.
Members Present: Dan Cook, Tom Newlander, Gary Briley, Howard Fairbanks, Ron Turner, Bob Foster, M.D. Short, Chuck Heindell.
 

Meeting opened at 12:30 PM.

The meeting started with a general conversation about the radial engine now over at the briefing hut.

Meeting agenda was passed out.

_Beale Trip_: Howard asked M.D. how soon he needed a name roster completed for the March 14th Beale trip.  M.D. stated  no limit on the number of people for the trip as of  yet.  However, we need to consider changing the date to some time in April after the Airshow at Beale.   This timing change would be more benificial to them.   All seemed to think that would be ok.

_CA65 Status_: Ron stated his findings that the plane was sold to Ken Moore for $150.00.   The money was fronted by Jim Causey.

_Fee for shop use_: Committee was formed to assess possible rental agreement for persons wishing to use the said space and  to define the Hut's financial overhead.   Discussion on the  rental agreement concluded with the decesions that it needs to be one page only, it is available to members only and,  the rent will be initially  $35.00 per month for an internal project - Motion was made to have Dan Cook put together our rental agreement, Motion was seconded by Chuck Heindell.

_Fund raising brain storm Committee meeting outcome_: Gary Briley  as chairman passed out report of meeting outlining its suggestions:  1)Continued community involvement and OFOF recognition starting with Chamber of Comerce.  2) Educational programs that are the heart of the Foundation Mission and will lead to funding by donations & grant writing.  3)Membership  expansion.   4)Retail Sales which will help offset overhead along with dues.  We need to expand beyond pancake breakfast into sales.   5)Information booth , for use at activities, will contain hats, t-shirts, liturature etc.  We should plan to take booth to outside activities to help promote our group in a broader scope.
These items are the basis of our existance, other things are valuable and help, but these are the core issues.

A conversation took place about the importance of publicity for the upcoming events.
A Brain Storm Committee needs to be formed as soon as possible. Howard recommended we ask John Finrich who knows who to contact.  A recommendation was made to get on radio station 1340 am as it is local.
Also looking into local internet services for public announcements.

_B17 Stop report_:  The B17 is coming from Carson City, and will move on to Medford Or.
 To have souvenir picture taken at the event our chapter will be requesting a $5.00 donation.
An attempt will be made to get on the local T.V.. stations. Contact persons - Catherine Heindell and Ron Turner.
Ron contacted Bud Anderson for a round table discussion, no answer from him yet.
Ron stated we will have better luck in drawing a larger crowd if we can get a P51 here but we will have to entice the owner with fuel for his plane.  M.D. reported the desire of the Chico EAA Chapter to have the B17 visit Chico on one of the days it is schedueled to be here in Oroville.
 
_Dues update_:  Gary stated dues are trickling in.  We have 71 members in the EAA, only 39 have paid dues.
We have 21 members in the Foundation as of now.  Members who don't pay dues will be dropped from the ranks.
Ron passed out current email lists to members that wanted them.

Work party schedule: Bob Foster offered to build an engine stand if we can come up with some wheels.
Dan Cook moved we accept Bob Fosters offer to build a stand for our radial engine, all in favor.  Next - Port-a-potty: Bob asked what we thought of putting a plastic exterior on the building as an eye pleasing upgrade.
Ron Turner requested a new person to take over responsibility for the portable toilet.
Bob Foster volunteered for this duty.A question was made concerning the one page useage agreement with Oroville Aircorp. Execution of this document needs to be done. Ron to discuss this item with them.

It was reported that the Briefing hut is exempt from Property taxation.

Howard Fairbanks reported the donation of a 4x8 sheet of white board by his family for our Breifing Hut.
Bob also reported that Starduster would like to donate to us some aluminum shapes of various sizes aproximately 1000 linear feet worth. Dan Cook motioned that we accept Les's offer of the aluminum shapes, motion seconded by Bob. All in favor, motion carried.  Dan Cook offered a motion to build a rack that would be supported on the 2x8 verticals that were installed on the south wall; to accept the linerar stock that Starduster has offered.Motion seconded. all in favor.

Howard suggested that at the upcoming Beale Airshow we arrange to sit in the VIP section of the seating to take advantage of the best experience for the show.

_Mail box setting_:  This Saturday the box will be put in place.  The lettering should be back this afternoon.
 

Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.
 

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February 14, 2001
OFOF Board Members Meeting

Minutes by Secretary Chuck Heindell.
Members present: Ron Turner, Bob Foster, M.D. Short, Gary Briley, Dan Cook, Howard Fairbanks, Terry Hodges, Chuck Heindell.
 

Meeting opened at 1230 hours by Ron Turner.

The scheduling of the riveting class to be held by Terry Hodges and Bob Foster was confirmed as being at 1900 hours on March 26-27 and April 2-3 in the Briefing Hut.

Ron Turner and M.D. Short gave a brief  positive snopysis of the Daedalians dinner at Beale AFB from the previous night.

Gary Briley shared that the FAA was showing a video on spins between 1900 and 2100 hours on 28 March at the Oroville FBO.  It was confirmed that the video content covered aircraft and not political tact and that this activity did not conflict with the obviously more riveting class event.  It was suggested that this spin session be included in the next newsletter.

The minutes from both the last OFOF meeting and that evenings EAA "brain storming session" were handed out to help define the pre-determined chronological events.

M.D. Short reminded all that Bill Duval, a professional floatplane pilot was to be our guest speaker this evening, his presentation would last probably thirty minutes plus question and answer time, and that he had helped survey the potential float plane site on the Oroville Afterbay.

Turning to discuss the proposed floatplane base, Ron Turner asked that Terry Hodges come out to the potential floatplane site and offer his Official opinion on the acceptable possibilities of this site offering a fueling capacity for aircraft.  This would be the only such site between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon.  Terry Hodges pointed out that some 90% of all float planes are amphibians and can utilize existing facilities.  It was suggested by Chuck Heindell that boat marinas have similar problems for fuel dispensing on water and that they may have some experience with this political arena.  Ron Turner pointed out that Bill Duvall had said that boat marinas are common stops for floatplane fueling but are a bit thorny, structurally, for aircraft.  Ron Turner suggested pick-up truck carried fuel tanks as an initial means of service with a more permanent solution in time.  Further Ron stated that the formal proposal asked for a dock that would accomodate three float airplanes.   M.D. Short described Bill Duval's help in the survey and reported that a floatplane video was coming from a floatplane group.  Terry Hodges quiered M.D. Short about that group's Clearlake, California meet, offered that there were 50 plus aircraft and that they were ready to move there meet to another location.  Further, M.D. Short  related that the proposed floatplane modification of the afterbay would fall under DWR jurisdiction.

M.D. Short relayed that Spanky Barber is our contact person at Beale AFB and that our next opportunity to visit and enjoy the U2 program is March 14.  At this time as well as the U2 car chase and the U2 pilot suit-up,  M.D.  will be riding the low pressure chamber sponsored by the West Coast Soaring Club.  This overall event will be an all-day thing.   Perhaps the solo induced yard-o-beer will be available.  Howard Fairbanks remarked that the U2 pilot that had sat at their table at the Daedalians dinner last night was both interested in finding a Tri-Pacer for his personal aircraft and being a guest speaker at one of our meetings.

The discussion turned to the Aluminum Overcast event.  Dan Cook pointed out that last time Steve, of Oroville Aviation, purchased 3000 gallons of aviation gas in anticipation of the B-17 visit, but most of  the fuel was not used because a better price was found elsewhere locally.  Although Oroville Aviation gave the Oshkosh group a discount they still bought the bulk of their fuel elsewhere.  This time the requested amount is 1500 gallons of 115-145 octane fuel.   It was suggested that because of the large financial burden of that much fuel the determination of price and acceptance of same be completed  prior to the purchase of the fuel.   A brief conversation ensued concerning the high price of Oroville aviation fuel.  Ron Turner passed out copies of one of the three Oshkosh generated manuals for the B-17 event.  The three manuals offer detailed instructions for the local chairpersons who accept responsibility for: 1) The Flight Experience (flight tour chairperson), 2) The Ground Experience (equipment chairperson), and 3) Publicity (tour stop chairperson).  The three chairpersons need to be selected soon with their names being sent to National.  The National people will then send out further detailed instructions and information to each of these chairpersons for the event.  Dan Cook pointed out the advertisement on the inside cover of  Flyer Magazine which gave information and the tour schedule for the B-17 and suggested that this ad could be used for local reprinting and distribution.  Howard Fairbanks suggested we find out if the pilots this time are the same as last time.  These people were wonderfully down to earth and all enjoyed their visit.   The conversation turned back to the fuel for the B-17 with suggestions of ride trade-outs for fuel.  Dan Cook suggested approaching the City of Oroville for a public relations donation of their 9 cent a gallon taxation.  In addition if Oroville Aviation will discount an additional 7-9cents a gallon, then we have something to offer the event.  Discussion ensued.  Chuck Heindell suggested that we canvas the gas prices in our neighboring cities to see if we can compete for the 1500 gallon sale.  This will be done by various members.   Bob Foster suggested that we again prepare hats and t-shirts for sale at the event.  A lively discussion followed with various suggestions for the content of the graphics for the t-shirt.  Bob Foster will carry on with the project.

This coming Saturday's Brunch/Fly-in's menu was discussed.  The final choices were: Ham, eggs, pancakes, beans from Grande Burger and orange juice.  In addition a general call for volunteers was issued for 0800 Saturday to move the EAA inventory to the Briefing Hut.

Gary Briley brought up the topic of the weather inturrupted brain-storming session and it was rescheduled for the 19th of February at 1900 hours.

Gary Briley passed out copies of the EAA and OFOF Profit and Loss and Balance sheet statement.

The meeting was adjourned at 1430 hours.

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February 07, 2001

OFOF BOD Meeting
Minutes by Catherine Heindell

Members present: Catherine Heindell, Howard Fairbanks, Dan Cook, Gary Briley, Dave Harmacek,
Terry Hodges, Tom Newlander, Ron Turner, Joe Cook, and Bob Foster.

Catherine passed out minutes to the last meeting.
Ron Turner started out the meeting by passing out a work plan for the Briefing Hut.

Ron & Catherine looked over an application to join the Chamber of Commerce.

Tom Newlander, after reading the last meeting minutes, then questioned a notation in the minutes concerning the possibility of loosing Hanger 14A. Howard then explained, the possibilities.

A discussion took place on concerns of heating the briefing hut for functions.

Ron then asked what the date was for the upcoming lunch and riveting class.
February 17th 10 am - 1pm for the lunch. A discussion took place concerning the class on riveting.

Joe requested a status update on collecting monies for a CA65, we sold last May at the Fly-in.
Status unknown. Wing is still in 14A. Ray was responsible for collection. Ray not present.
A discussion took place on recovery of plane or monies, Ron stated he will have the Secretary write the purchaser a letter concerning this topic. Name and Address to be given to Secretary at a later time.

Ron announced that M.D.'s not present today, he was called away to a meeting  at Moffit Field, there will be no Beale A.F.B. report.
Main agenda for this meeting: Brain Storming.
Dave requested we get the more involved in the City of Oroville, such as the Chamber of Commerce,
and attending various meetings in city government.
Dave initiated a discussion concerning what takes place at these local meetings.

Ron then talked about joining the Chamber of Commerce and what the related fees are, and passed around the application for the group to look over.
Ron then enlightened us on the advantages of joining the Chamber. Then there was a question/answer period.

Back to Brain Storming: Gary informed all of Brain Storm rules.
More than 40 ideas went around the room, examples:  Membership drives, Airplane ride raffle, Flee market,
Publicity, Classes, and so forth.

Howard then asked if we figured out the fee for using the Briefing Hut. Answer: no, not yet, still waiting for an electric bill. Dave stated we should have that info by the next OFOF meeting on 2/14/01.

Gary then gave the Treasurers Report.
Gary also reported we are expecting $600.00 in unpaid dues.
Dan noted, if we have a project(s) in the Briefing Hut, we have a much greater draw for membership.
Ron suggested we have displays to draw people.
Dave told all that the Paradise Chapter of the EAA  is having a tour of Aero Union, tomorrow at 5:30 p.m., we are invited.

Gary then suggested that we get a separate committee together to develop the Brain Storm ideas that were suggested today.

Tom then suggested we have signs at the Airport, showing what the EAA/OFOF does to support the Airport, such as the FOD walk. "FOD walk done by local EAA Chapter" and such.  Idea to show people we are doing something for the community and the Airport.  All thought that was a great idea.  Ron suggested we do the cleanup outside the Airport and have a sign reflecting same idea.

Gary then volunteered to head the Committee for Brain Storming. Dave and Terry volunteered to help.
First meeting set for Garys house this Friday 7 p.m.
 

Meeting adjourned:    1:40 p.m.

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JANUARY 31, 2001

MINUTES BY: CHUCK AND CATHERINE HEINDELL
MEMBERS PRESENT: CATHERINE HEINDELL, DAVE HARMACEK,GARY BRILEY, TERRY HODGES, RAY BELL, HOWARD FAIRBANKS, GLENN LANE, RON TURNER, DAN COOK, BOB FOSTER, M.D. SHORT, AND JOE COOK.

RON TURNER STARTED OUT THE MEETING BY BRINGING UP THE POTENTIAL RIVETING CLASS TO BE GIVEN BY TERRY HODGES AND BOB FOSTER. A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE ABOUT WHERE AND WHAT MONTH . DECISION WAS DURING THE FEBURARY LUNCHEON TO HOLD AN INTRO TO RIVETING CLASS AND THEN A CONTINUANCE IN MARCH. ( APPROXIMATELY 4 CLASSES IN TOTAL, WITH HAND OUTS BY BOB FOSTER).

CATHERINE THEN INQUIRED ABOUT HOW TO GET IN TO DO THE LUNCHEON INVENTORY THAT IS NEEDED BEFORE FEBRUARY. A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE CONCERNING THE WHEREABOUTS OF THE FOOD AND SUNDRIES. AND A PLAN WAS MADE.

HOWARD EXPRESSED HIS CONCERN IN THE POSSIBLE UPCOMING LOSS OF HANGER 14A.

RON ASKED DAN COOK TO GIVE US AN UPDATE ON THE HANGER PROGRESS.
DAN STATED THAT ITÀÀS READY FOR A PROJECT, THE DOOR IS OPEN, AND A SHOW PLANE IS NEEDED.
A QUESTION WAS BROUGHT UP CONCERNING PAYING THE OVERHEAD FOR THE HANGER.  GLENN LANE SUGGESTED AT EACH MEETING HAVING A RAFFLE.  DAVE SAID MARV IS NOW OUR RAFFLE CHAIRMAN, AND RAFFLES ARE IN THE WORKS, IF ANY ONE HAS STUFF CLUTTERING THEIR HANGER, BRING IT TO RAFFLE OFF.  RAY BELL SUGGESTED WE RAFFLE A G.P.S..

RON TURNER ASKED RAY WHETHER WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE FLIGHT SIMIULATORS, RAY SAID WHEN HE CALLED THEY HAD ALREADY BEEN GIVEN AWAY TO THE CHICO COMPUTER YOUTH FOUNDATION. RAY SAID HE WILL SEE IF HE CAN GET THEM AT A LATER DATE.

RON THEN ASKED GARY IF HE HAD ANY IDEAS FOR FUND RAISERS.

GARY THEN TALKED ABOUT BROCHURES, FOR THE FLY-IN AND THE B17. THE BROCHURES NEED TO SAY THAT DONATIONS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OFOF, AND QUALIFY AS 501C3 DEDUCTIBLE. THE BROCHURES SHOULD GO TO THE MERCHANTS IN TOWN TO GET THEM TO PROVIDE PART OF THE PROCEEDS. EACH CHAIRMAN SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN THIS.  GARY SAYS ALOT OF MERCHANTS HAVE THEIR OWN FORM TO FILL OUT, SOME WANT IT FILLED OUT IN ADVANCE AND OTHERS DO NOT. ITÀÀS CRITICAL THAT THE BROCHURE STATES THAT THE DONATION IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OFOF, A 501C3 ORGANIZATION, SO THEY CAN GET A TAX WRITE OFF.

RON THEN ASKED IF WE SHOULD GET THE CHAMBER INVOLVED IN THE OFOF,  A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE CONCERNING THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO THE CHAMBER AS A CHAPTER.

DAVE SUGGESTED WE HAVE BROCHURES AT THE BREAKFASTS FOR THE CITY, TO ADVERTISE WHAT WE ARE DOING AS A GROUP.

RAY BELL SAID HE HAS OUR FIRST CUSTOMER FOR THE B17 FLIGHT.

BOB FOSTER ASKED FOR CLARIFICATION ON THE LUNCH/BREAKFAST SITUATION.
A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT WE WILL HAVE LUNCH ON FEBURARY 17TH AND THEN IN THE MONTHS TO FOLLOW, WE WILL HAVE BRUNCH FROM 10 A.M. TO 1 P.M.  WHICH WILL CONSIST OF A LATE BREAKFAST. WE WILL KEEP THE DATES CONSISTENT FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES.
DAVE MOVED THAT  IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY WE HAVE A HAMBURGER LUNCH, AND THEREAFTER WE CHANGE TO A BRUNCH ARRANGEMENT.
HOWARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
RON CALLED FOR A VOTE.  ALL IN FAVOR.

BOB FOSTER OFFERED TO PUT THE UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SPORT AVIATION CALENDER OF EVENTS.  DAVE THEN ASKED FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ADDRESSES FOR THE PUBLICATIONS WE ADVERTISE IN, TO EMAIL THEM TO CATHERINE ASAP.   RAY BELL SUGGESTED CATHERINE CHECK WITH KEN AT STARDUSTER FOR A LIST OF ADDRESSES THAT STARDUSTER USES FOR ADVERTISING THEIR FLY-INS.

RON INQUIRED OF CATHERINE IF SHE GOT ALL THE ADDRESSES FOR ALL THE THANK YOUS THE OFOF WANTED TO SEND OUT. SO FAR ONLY THE MOOSE LODGE. AND ONLY ONE NAME PROVIDED. STILL WAITING ON ADDRESSES.  THE LIST TO BE FORWARDED TO CATHERINE BY RON.

RON THEN STATED THAT NOR CAL DISPOSAL HAS AN ALL ALUMINUM ENGINE SITTING THERE, AND ASKED IF WE WANTED HIM TO LOOK INTO GETTING IT FOR OUR CLASSES. ALL WERE IN FAVOR. A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE CONCERING THE VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF THE ENGINE.

RAY THEN ASKED FOR HELP WITH MAILING  THE NEWS LETTER.  CATHERINE VOLUNTEERED HER SERVICES AND TOOK IT HOME TO MAIL.

DAN  STATED WE ARE READY FOR USING THE HANGER, BUT WE ARE IN NEED OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; 2 EACH.   JOE ASKED THAT WE GET FOUR 5LB EXTINGUSHERS AS OPPOSED TO TWO 10LB MODELS FOR THE HANGER. A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE CONCERNING THE COST OF THE EXTINGUSHERS AND WHERE TO GET THEM.  JOE MOVED WE PURCHASE FOUR 5LB EXTINGUSHERS, MOTION WAS SECONDED. MOTION WAS PUT TO VOTE. ALL IN FAVOR. JOE THEN VOLUNTEERED TO PICK UP THE EXTINGUISHERS.

ANOTHER DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE ON WHAT THE "NUT" IS ON THE HANGER, AND THE FEES -VS- GRANT MONEY FOR USE AT THE HANGER. THEN A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE CONCERNING DUMPING PORT-A=TOILETS. A SUGGESTION WAS MADE TO HAVE A FUND RAISER FOR A SEPTIC SYSTEM. RON STATED THAT THE COST OF DUMPING IS $0.00-$5.00. AND THAT WE MIGHT CONSIDER UPGRADING THE BORROWED TOILET SO THE OWNERS WILL MAKE IT AVAILABLE MORE OFTEN.  HOWARD TO GET A CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR THE OROVILLE AIR CORPS, THE GROUP THAT OWNS THE TOILET, SO WE KNOW WHEN IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. CATHERINE THEN OFFERED A HOLDING TANK AND SUCH FROM A HOUSE TRAILER TO PUT INTO THE FUTURE TOILET BUILDING.

RON LEFT US WITH ONE THOUGHT TO CONCENTRATE ON: FUND RAISING.

GARY SUGGESTED WE HAVE A BRAIN STORM MEETING SO WE CAN PUT OUR 1©5 YEAR PLAN IN PLACE.  DAVE MOVED THAT OUR NEXT MEETING BE A BRAIN STORM MEETING FOR THE 1©5 YEAR PLAN, CATHERINE SECONDED. PUT TO VOTE. ALL IN FAVOR.
A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE ON DRY-ERASE WHITE BOARDS -VS- LARGE PAPER PADS FOR GROUP INSTRUCTION AT THE HANGER GATHERINGS.

RON REMINDED ALL TO SAVE ALLUMINUM CANS AND BOTTLES.

HOWARD ASKED ABOUT A HOT WATER HEATER, RAY OFFERED ONE OUT OF A HOUSE TRAILER.  A DISCUSSION TOOK PLACE ON THE OPPOSING MERITS OF  PROPANE -VS- HEAT ON DEMAND AND THE COSTS.
 
MEETING ADJOURNED 1:40 P.M.