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1 EAA Chapter 241 News Letter December 2011 A publication by, for and about members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 241 December 2011 Meeting The next general meeting of EAA Chapter 241 will be held at 6:30 PM on Monday, December 12th, at DeKalb Taylor Airport (DKB), IL. Directions are located later in the newsletter. This month s program will presented by Tom Burgan. Tom will introduce Dr. Gregory Ostrom, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). 6:30 refreshments, 7:15 Meeting, 7:30 Progress of Restoration. Bring a friend! Ramblings from your Editor: The Holiday season is upon us and the decorating and cooking has begun. All the stockings are hung in the hope St. Nicolas will come!!! Ho, Ho, Ho for all you Grandpas out there. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!! to one and all.. Nominating Committee: Keith Howard (khoward@niu.edu) Robin Lovell (Robin.Lovell9@gmail.com) Ned Richer (dnricher@yahoo.com) Please take a minute or two to say Thanx to this year s Nominating Committee for their efforts in pursuing the offices of President and Secretary of EAA Chapter 241. Bravo!!! ************** EAA Chapter 241 election results are in: An instant election was held at the November business meeting and Ned Richer was nominated as our new President. Not only was Ned nominated but has graciously agreed to act as President of EAA Chapter 241. Rose Ellen May has graciously accepted nomination to continue as Secretary. Kevin Frank will continue in his role as Vice- President. As will Tom Burgan as Treasurer, for another year. ************* Until next time, may you only experience strong tailwinds and I ll see you all on Monday night. 6:30 PM, December 12th, at DeKalb Taylor Airport (DKB), IL. Directions are located later in the newsletter. ************** Meeting Minutes: By Rose Ellen May The monthly Business Meetings was held, December 4th at PJs Pub, in Sycamore. Attendance: Thomas Burgan, Wes Lundsberg, Jack Bennet, Rose Ellen May, and Tim Hunter. December 2011 Page 1

Treasurer s Report: The Chapter's bank account continues to grow. Dues are now being accepted for 2012. Reference the Dues/Membership Application later in this issue.

2 Treasurer s Report: The Chapter's bank account continues to grow. Dues are now being accepted for Reference the Dues/Membership Application later in this issue. Old Business: None Reported New Business: The Holiday Gala Event is scheduled for January 14 th, 2012 and will be held at Sorrento s Restaurant (RT64 east of Sycamore). RSVP to Wes Lundsberg lundsberg777@gmail.com Program: Dr. Ostrom - FAA Medical Examiner will speak about the recent changes in medical requirements, etc. Membership dues of $20 payable to EAA241 (submit to Tom Burgan) due by January 9; include your current EAA membership number on the check, please. Election during program meeting on Monday, December 12: o Two year term beginning January 1, 2012 for President. Nominee: Ned Richer o Two year term beginning January 1, 2012 for Secretary Nominee: Rose Ellen May (retained) mysweetbluebird@yahoo.com by 6:30PM on Monday, December 12. Meeting Program: The meeting program for the December meeting will be presented by Tom Burgan, who has invited Dr. Gregory Ostrom to join us. Dr. Ostrom, an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) with offices in Elgin, IL, will give a presentation on all things medically related, that may be of concern to our members. We hope you'll join us. * Here is the schedule for future programs Dec Tom Burgan, Dan Helsper Jan Steve Doonan, Kevin Frank Feb Jeff Kohlert, Gene Ruder Mar Wes Lundsburg, Dan Thurnau Apr Volunteers are always welcome * Calendar of Events: Dec 12 - Chapter 241 monthly meeting (6:30pm) Dec 17 - Chapter Fly-out (weather permitting) Jan 14 - Chapter Holiday Gala Event (6:30pm) $10 per person (adults only) Please RSVP to Wes at lundsberg777@gmail.com; Feb 5 - EAA Chapter Business meeting (7:00pm) Feb 13 - EAA Chapter meeting (6:30pm) Mar 4 - EAA Chapter Business meeting (7:00pm) Mar 12 - EAA Chapter meeting (6:30pm) Members in good standing are those who have current (paid) membership in the EAA and Chapter 241 are eligible to vote. Members who are eligible to vote, but who are unable to attend the meeting in person o May submit their vote via written Proxy to any EAA Chapter member, or o May send an to the current Chapter Secretary, Rose Ellen May, at December 2011 Page 2

Where is this Located? Can anyone tell me where this plane is located? First one getting back to me with the correct answer wins a gift of unspeakable value!

com/p/news/local/flight_scared_tless_nc ATGVoOq9V6WgWjVwszRJ#ixzz1fiZsfei1 Hint: Not far from here... easy drive. Calling All Aircraft Builders. Are you presently building an aircraft?

3 Where is this Located? Can anyone tell me where this plane is located? First one getting back to me with the correct answer wins a gift of unspeakable value!! A little humor Pilot locked in lavatory causes unnecessary terror scare!!! Read more: copy/paste the following weblink; ATGVoOq9V6WgWjVwszRJ#ixzz1fiZsfei1 Hint: Not far from here... easy drive. Calling All Aircraft Builders. Are you presently building an aircraft? We would like to hear from you would you like to display your project? Send me some info, status, and pictures we would love to hear from you folks!! Aircraft Builders Workshop EAA Sport Aviation Workshops January 28-29, 2012 Oshkosh, WI Make Your Reservations now. It s easy!!! (copy/paste) Contact the EAA Chapter 241 Newsletter tjhunter724@comcast.net. ************** Deadline for the Next Newsletter is February 8 th, No regular Chapter meeting January, 2012 due to the Holiday Gala. December 2011 Page 3

There were many more pictures shown then we listed here the scenery was just spectacular. Getting the Cherokee Ready to Go>>>> Good news Ceil May is on the mend!

4 Last Month s Meeting Program Jack & Donna Bennet presented their trip to Alaska in their Cherokee. Kudos s to Jack & Donna. Thank You. And Finally the Spectacular Scenery>>>> Planning their Route of Flight>>>>> The presentation presented their trip to Alaska in the Cherokee some years ago. There were many more pictures shown then we listed here the scenery was just spectacular. Getting the Cherokee Ready to Go>>>> Good news Ceil May is on the mend! She will be at Rose Ellen s sisters house for a couple of weeks before she will come home. Thank you for your continued prayers...we hope that she will have a kidney transplant in Ceil has always helped out at the Chapter Pancake Breakfasts and other Chapter events. Get Well soon Ceil. We need your continued support. Thank You. Get Well Cards can be mailed to; Ceil May c/o Erin Shaw 14N710 Grand Ave Elgin, IL OR Ceil May c/o Rose Ellen May 2087 Creek Ct DeKalb, IL Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!! Happy Holidays to One and All!!! December 2011 Page 4

Chapter 241 Information: President Dan Thurnau 815-895-6629 diggerdan@foxvalley.net Vice President Kevin Frank 630-881-9572 kevin.frank@infiniti.

net Wes Lundsberg wlundsberg@aol.com Glenn Bunger gbu6678@gmail.com Young Eagles Representative Rose Ellen May 815-375-1772 MySweetBlueBird@yahoo.

5 Chapter 241 Information: President Dan Thurnau Vice President Kevin Frank Secretary Rose Ellen May Treasurer Tom Burgan 630/ Delegates: Jack Bennett Wes Lundsberg Glenn Bunger Young Eagles Representative Rose Ellen May Technical Counselors Jack Bennett Jim Auman (AB-DAR) Jeff Kohlert Fly America Flight Advisors Jim Auman Jack Bennett Newsletter Policy: This News Letter is published solely to provide information to members of EAA Chapter 241. The opinions presented are not necessarily the official opinions of the Chapter or EAA. Use of technical information is strictly at the user s risk, as we do not claim to be authorities in any technical field. Letters, articles, ideas, etc., are welcome. The editor reserves the right to correct, shorten, and reject items at his/her discretion. Items will be printed on a space available basis. Any submissions over 200 words MUST be ed unless previously arranged with the editor Editors of other aviation publications are welcome to reprint articles from this newsletter. We do ask, however, that author and source be acknowledged. Subscription to newsletter is a member benefit. Friends of EAA Chapter 241 who wish to be included in the mailing list can contact the Editor or any Chapter officer. Visitors are always welcome at Chapter meetings. *** Chapter Meeting Location: DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (DKB) 3232 Pleasant St DeKalb, IL (Main Hangar) Fly-out Chairman Dan Thurnau diggerdan@foxvalley.net Newsletter Editor Tim Hunter tjhunter724@comcast.net Web Manager Mike Sabala eaa@saahbs.net December 2011 Page 5

6 Treasury s Note; We're all familiar with the acronym GUMP, while flying complex aircraft. With the approaching new year, lets modify it to read; GUMPED--- Gas, Undercarriage, Mixture, Props, Expenditure of Dues. Please help us in running our chapter with the prompt payment of your dues for Twenty dollars can be paid in person at our next meeting to Tom Burgan, Treasurer, or mailed directly to Tom. Please remember to include the application/renewal form listed below, along with your payment. Thank you for your continued support and participation. EAA Chapter 241 c/o Thomas Burgan 410 Grant Avenue Geneva, IL Thank You in advance for your prompt Dues response. December 2011 Page 6

Check One: New Member... Renewal.. Info Change For Year 20 EAA Chapter 241 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM Membership dues for EAA Chapter 241 are $20/year.

7 Check One: New Member... Renewal.. Info Change For Year 20 EAA Chapter 241 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM Membership dues for EAA Chapter 241 are $20/year. Make checks payable to: EAA Chapter 241 Mail To: EAA Chapter 241 c/o Thomas Burgan 410 Grant Avenue Geneva, IL National EAA offices: Experimental Aircraft Association EAA Aviation Center PO Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI or Name: Copilot (spouse, friend, other): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone (Home): (Work): (Cell): Address: EAA#: Exp Date: Pilot/A&P Ratings: Occupation: Hobbies: I am Interested in Helping With: What are You Building? What are You Flying? December 2011 Page 7

Leading Edge April, 2011

EAA Chapter 1414 Leading Edge April, 2011 March Meeting Fifty people came to the EAA Chapter 1414 meeting on March 8 to hear guest speaker Tom Kalina. Tom is chief pilot for the SC Johnson Company in Racine,