PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
February 15, 2010
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts!
There have been a number of developments of some importance that need to be addressed at this meeting. So please join us for a lively meeting at the Lodge.
We will try another true “Pot Luck” in that there are no assignments of what to bring.
••• Please see the repeat of the January Message [below]. (Since we canceled the January meeting.) •••
January 15, 2010
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts!
First and Foremost: The Christmas Dinner Dance was quite a "do." Thanks to Katie, Gayle, and Betty !
Karen reminds us that it’s dues time again. Please plan on making your contribution at our meeting on January 21 or if you are unable to attend please send your check to GEFA at P.0. Box 375, Grass Valley, Ca. 95945. Dues are still just $10 per person or $20 per family!
Let’s try another Traditional Pot Luck again this month. No schedule of what to bring . . . just Pot Luck.
If you have not heard by now, not that I have not been shouting it from the tree tops, our grandson, Aria Davenport passed his check ride in late November and Grandpa Doug was his first passenger in early December.
Maureen, Myself, and the Davenport Family wish to thank the GEFA organization for the kickoff scholarship and all of the great support.
New members:
Gayle Amato sent along a copy of a letter that was sent to the Airpark Customer List in 1997 looking for members. This could be updated and sent out again for the price of the postage.
Looking forward to a strong & prosperous new year for all of us. 2010 MANTRA… More fly outs… More gatherings !
Remember: General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner is at Seamens Lodge, Nevada City.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Social Hour = 1800
Dinner Bell = 1840
Brief Business Meeting = 1900±
Adjourn = 2000±
Everyone: Bring a Dish, dessert, or salad.
HAPPY LANDINGS
Doug Young: G.E.F.A. President
Archived Presidents Message
October 11, 2009
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts!
Your Board of Directors had a meeting with the EAA Board to discuss the Financial situation that revolves around AirFest. The result is that there are several items that MUST be voted on by the membership. This is VERY important and WILL affect the $$ situation regarding AirFest and our Scholarship program.
Please make sure to mark your calendar for this meeting.
General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner is at Seamens Lodge, Nevada City.
October 15, 2009
Social Hour = 1800
Dinner = 1845
Everyone: Appetizers
A-G: dessert
H-P: main dish
Q-Z: salad
HAPPY LANDINGS
Doug Young: G.E.F.A. President
Following are a number of e-mail documents that reflect the meeting of the GEFA and EAA boards with the AirFest and the division of the proceeds as the main topic.
Special Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for EAA and GEFA
August 25, 2009 1900 hours @ The Marlow's Hangar
Meeting requested by David Bernasconi, EAA 1175 President via e-mail on 8/22/09
Message: I would like to get the GEFA board members and the EAA board members together for a meeting about the Airfest funds, and also put together an agreement both boards can sign for future Airfest fund savings and splits. If weeknights are good we can meet at Marlow's this Tuesday night at 7pm.
In attendance: GEFA: President Doug Young; Vice President Gary Guilliat; Secretary Maureen Young; Treasurer Karen Smith; Airfest Director Tim O'Brien; Minutes Recorder, Katie Guilliat
EAA: President David Bernasconi; Treasurer Ev Young; Secretary Paul Bevelhymer; Board Member Gordon Mills; Gus Young
GEFA EAA Board Agenda (As given to members in attendance by EAA President David Bernasconi)
2009 Airfest Funds Meeting
1. Read the Airfest 2007 Agreement: See Attached Highlights
A. GEFA Maintains an Airfest 2007 checking account, which GEFA and EAA share equally.
B. Seed money for 2009 will be established $6000.
C. Profits from 2009 Airfest will be shared equally between GEFA and EAA (Chapter 1175)
I.E. $21,356.35 divided by 2 = $10,678.175 And the Airfest Account closed
WITH THAT SAID
2. GEFA and EAA need to draw up an Airfest 2011 agreement and Open an Airfest 2011 Account with seed money. Suggested to be at least $10.000. $5k from GEFA and $5k from EAA.
The meeting was started at 7:00 PM
- The 2007 letter was brought up. It was noted that the letter did not include any signatures and was year specific so it had no relevance. It was also noted that a GEFA officer couldn't make such a decision without a resolution of its membership. No resolution had been found.
- Gary stated that at the August 20, 2009 GEFA general meeting a resolution was passed to keep $20,000. In the Airfest account as 2011 Airfest seed money.
- Dave agrees that seed money needs to stay in the Airfest account but EAA does not have any money in their scholarship account for giving Oshkosh Scholarships this year without funds. Each scholarship costs EAA $1,600. Dave would like to get monies for scholarships out of the Airfest Account.
- Sponsor money is brought up by GEFA as “not profit” but as monies to help promote the Airfest and sponsor Warbirds. Gus questions the Warbird expenses.
- Gary reiterates that GEFA would like to keep the entire Airfest Account intact for 2008 (approximately $28,000)
- Gary says it would be nice to be able to put on the Airfest with out requiring Tim to seek out sponsorship funds before he can begin organizing the event.
- Gordon says that sponsorship money will always be required and does not dispute the need for warbirds as the main draw to the Airfest.
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- Tim does not want to take all of the credit for putting on the Airfest but explains that there is a lot of work that is necessary to bring in sponsors and they (the Sponsors) are also an expense in as much as they are given various perks such as dinner/dance tickets, T-Shirts, VIP passes and a special location to enjoy the show and have snacks. There are many more "up-front" expenses that need to be paid before any attendance or profits are seen. Such as advertising, insurance premiums, rentals, T-Shirts etc. He stands by all expenses made for Warbirds and would even like to spend more. He feels that they are the main draw for the people attending. He also appreciates the other activities such as the antique cars and experimental aircraft display and fly-bys. Others agree.
- Gordon thinks that since Airfest has been so well established in the past years that it could go on with others in charge. Gordon feels that you need to get sponsors every year and should. He also feels that we need to spend money every year on scholarships.
- Dave says that he would like to at least get the profit from the pancake breakfast that the EAA put on.
- Gus suggests that EAA and GEFA should each take out $3200. That would allow EAA to give two scholarships to Oshkosh in 2010 and GEFA could give one pilot scholarship.
- Gary says that the resolution stands with GEFA at present and that to change it would require a new resolution.
- Ev says that EAA should just take the net from the pancake breakfast (profit $1500.) and send just one applicant to EAA Oshkosh in 2010.
- Ev's last suggestion stands and is agreed upon pending GEFA member approval.
- The GEFA Officers will take this request to their members at the next general meeting that will be held in September for an approval resolution.
- With the appropriate resolution Karen will issue a check from the Airfest account to EAA for the net profit of the pancake breakfast.
- Dave suggests that a special meeting be held in the near future between the GEFA Board, the EAA Board and an appointed Airfest Committee to establish funding and dispersal of the Airfest fund for Airfest 2010 and any future Airfest.
- Meeting adjourned at approximately 2000 hours.
- Minutes respectfully submitted by Katie Guilliat
THIS IS WHAT I SENT TO DAVE AFTER THE MEETING . . . .
Greetings Dave, I just wanted to send along a personal note about this evenings meeting.
It appears, that, if you wade through all of the emotion, there is a underlying current of people who have parallel interests. Aviation, and our community.
I am so happy that our common goals came to light this evening.
Here's to a brighter more prosperous relationship.
Doug Young. GEFA, President
August 19, 2009
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts!
We had an exceptional Dinner Gathering last month with a grand report on AirFest 2009 by Karen & Tim. This weeks gathering will have the final results of all of your efforts.
Another community involvement last week with the opening day of the Nevada County Fair, the crowd was treated to a fly-over by “our” Ryder Flight group. Four aircraft passed over the opening ceremonies. It is events like these that keeps our presence in the public eye and keeps up the interest of the masses in aviation. Thanks Guys !
I wonder if the AirFest had any immediate impact on applicants for flying lessons?
The weather promises to be great for yet another BBQ gathering at the park near the Airport Offices. So come one and come all for a couple hours of elbow rubbing with your friends and neighbors.
General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner is at The Airport Park near the office.
August 20, 2009
Social Hour = 1800
Dinner = 1845
Everyone: Appetizers
A-G: dessert
H-P: side dish
Q-Z: salad
HAPPY LANDINGS
Doug Young: G.E.F.A. President
July 14, 2009
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts!
Sorry about the late, (as usual), message but I wanted to have some AirFest news to share.
Tim, and your ever so talented, overworked, committee, there is only one word that says it all…… WOW !
I know that the exact numbers are not in as yet but that has to have been the BEST AirFest yet ! Sorry, can’t stop using the "!."
I am sure that there will be a preliminary report at the Picnic Area for the monthly gathering this Thursday. Please come and show Tim O’Brien just how much we appreciate all of the effort that He and his committee put out. I don’t have the list of all of the volunteers and I don’t want to slight anyone so I will not list anyone here; I will leave that for Tim on Thursday.
I would like to throw my support behind Gerry Davenport’s suggestion that we collect pictures and video of the "USO" dinner and the AirFest for producing a DVD of the event. There is already a submission of video on YouTube and it is very brief.
GERRY's NOTE: Youtube video is horrible and unable to be used, so if you can send the original video file that would make the production so much better.
Enough said for now. I personally extend my heartfelt thanks to ALL of the Committee members and the volunteers that made this happen.
Please gather ‘round for the latest news and catch up on AirFest.
HAPPY LANDINGS
Doug Young: G.E.F.A. President
General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner is at The Airport Park near the office.
July 16, 2009
Social Hour at 1800 hours (dinner at 1845 hours)
Potluck Participation Theme:
Everyone: Appetizers
A-G: SIDW DISH
H-P: SALAD
Q-Z: DESSERT
Gerald Davenport
GEFA Web Admin, Newsletter Distributor, and internet correspondence.
gefa_web@theunion.net
June 2008
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts!
Does anyone know what’s going on with the weather?
Don’t know which way to turn.
Carry a sweater or should it be a Jacket?
Decisions, decisions.
One thing for sure though is the Great Show that Tim O’Brien and his crew are putting together.
If you were at the last gathering, Tim provided us with a detailed explanation of all of the “Happenings” and displays that we will have at the AirFest 2009.
Be sure to look at and guide your friends to the AirFest web site at....
http://www.ncairfest.com • • Airfest on YouTube
The success of the Fest IS dependent on participation by ALL of us — that means taking posters to your place of work, church, Doctors office, and wherever else people gather.
And! Please attend at least one of the functions either Friday Night dinner - dance or the show itself on Saturday.
Above all, please thank Tim for his time and his contribution as a sponsor — that truly is above and beyond the call of duty.
THANKS TIM
Don’t forget to wear your GEFA badge at the AirFest — strangers may want to know about the organization.
Please gather ‘round for the latest news and catch up on AirFest.
HAPPY LANDINGS
Doug Young
President
General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner is at The Airport Park near the office.
June 18, 2009
Social Hour at 1800 hours (dinner at 1845 hours)
Potluck Participation Theme:
Everyone: Appetizers
A-G: SALAD
H-P: DESSERT
Q-Z: SIDE DISH
Gerald Davenport
GEFA Web Admin, Newsletter Distributor, and internet correspondence.
gefa_web@theunion.net
August 19, 2008
Hello to All GEFA Members
GEFA meeting Thursday August 21
Social at 6:00 PM.
Eat at 6:45 PM.
Greetings Aviation Enthusiasts !
I guess that you all might have noticed that the really great flying weather is finally upon us.
I managed to wrangle a ride with Dave Connell, CFII, from here to the NUT TREE AIRPORT in Vacaville.
Being my Flight Instructor in the past, Dave "made" me fly left seat. It had been eighteen months since I had occupied that seat and it proved to be quite a morning. It is true that it’s like riding a bike !
The real reason for the mission was to bring Maureen home from 24 days with her Dad in the Hospital. All is well now and he just had quite a gathering for his 94th birthday.
In case you missed the last meeting, Tim O’Brien has been MOST successful in lining up quite an number of Sponsors for our 2009 AirFest.
Your V.P., Gary Gilliat has also arranged for a good number of War Birds that will grace us with there presence.
I have been contact with Lt. Col. Dean "Wilbur" Wright, who is the Lead Pilot for the "Patriot Jet Demonstration Team." They were the Headliner last month at the Beal Air Force Base Open House. I understand that they will be giving us a "Fly By" at the AirFest! — He has also agreed to visit us and tell us about his career.
So, things are really coming together for GEFA and AirFest. Now, if the weather cooperates life will be good.
Please gather ‘round for the latest news and catch up on AirFest.
HAPPY LANDINGS
Doug Young
President
General Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner is at The Seaman's Lodge in Nevada City, May 21, at Seaman's Lodge, Pioneer Park, Nevada City
Social Hour at 1800 hours (dinner at 1845 hours)
Potluck Participation Theme:
Everyone: Appetizers
A-G: DESSERT
H-P: MAIN DISH
Q-Z: SALAD
Gerald Davenport
GEFA Web Admin, Newsletter Distributor, and internet correspondence.
gefa_web@theunion.net
