NEW BUSINESS:

1. Tim brought up our annual spring clean-up and asked that if anyone knows of projects that should be done, to let him and/or Don know.  Don mentioned that the airplanes could use a good washing, and he’ll be thinking of more things for us to do.
2. Randy asked which Board members’ two-year terms would be up this year.  Karo responded:  Don, John, Randy, and she would be up for reelection at the annual stockholder meeting in November.

Bob Dunn moved with second by Brett Lenz to adjourn the meeting.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:57 PM.

The meeting was called to order by President Tim Scheer at 6:30 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:  Don Nelson, Bob Dunn, Brett Lenz, John Navara, Randy Stannard, and Karo Stigler

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Rita Orr, Em Norden, Dave White, Shawn Rhinehart, Walker Olson, Jim Beeghly, Terry Koehn, and Mark Eads

The Minutes (reported by former secretary Tomasz Korwel) of the January 25, 2012 Board of Directors (“Board”) meeting were read by Karo.  Bob Dunn moved with second by Brett Lenz that the minutes be approved as read.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Treasurer’s report.  Don said he’s “in utter confusion,” but he’s learning one thing at a time [referring to the computer bookkeeping system].  John volunteered to help Don learn the system.  Don muttered that he “generally knows what the bottom line is and that’s about it.”  Good luck, John!
2. All airplanes are flying.  The Citabria is down for annual, and we’re getting the gear fixed.  Don said “it’s controllable by anybody who’s lucky enough to do it.”
3. Discussion was held re which 150 to sell . . . before we think about getting another 172.  Tim said Leroy’s thinking $10,000 for the airframe.  Randy said Terry still has the flyer from the last time we advertised to sell a 150 (possibly 19Q).  Don moved with second by Bob that we table the subject for now.  Vote taken; Motion carried.
4. Karo remarked that Calvin Colony is illegitimate [in the “alternate board member” role the Board unofficially bestowed upon him a few years ago] and suggested we legitimize poor Calvin by amending Art. IV, ¶ 4.2, as authorized by Art. XI, ¶ 11.1, of our current by-laws by either allowing for an alternate or changing the number of members the Board is allowed.  After much laughter, and a little discussion, re whether we should amend the by-laws to include an alternate Board member, change the number of actual Board members from seven to eight, or let Calvin live in disgrace, Randy moved with second by Bob that we change the number of actual Board members from seven to eight.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  John moved with second by Randy that Calvin Colony be legitimized by removing his unofficial title of “alternate” and dubbing him a full-fledged member of the Board of Directors.  Vote taken; Motion carried.

Bob Dunn moved with second by Brett Lenz to adjourn the meeting.  Vote taken; Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Bob Dunn, Tim Sheer, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel.

OTHER MEMBERS: Rita Orr, Dave White, Andy Carpenter, Terry Koehn, Karo Stigler, Jim Beeghly, Chris Lenz and Patrick McCormick

The minutes of the January 18th, 2012 Board of Directors meeting were read by Tim. Bob moved with second Brett by that the minute be accepted as read. Vote taken, motion carried.

BUSINESS:

1.  Tomasz read Jim McCullough’s resignation letter. Don moved, seconded by Bob that we accept his resignation and thank Jim for his work. Vote taken, motion carried.
2. Tomasz read his own resignation letter. Jim Beeghly and Randy Stannard thanked him for his work. Don moved with second by Tim that we accept the resignation. Vote taken, motion carried.
3. Tim reported that Leroy wants to sell his airplane to the club. It’s late ’60s 172 and before it’ll be sold it will have new engine. The only downside is complete lack of avionics in that airplane so it would be VFR only. Discussion was held re: various scenarios how the club could have benefited from having another C172 even if for VFR only. It has been decided that we will look into replacing one of ours 150s with it.
4. Don nominated Tim to president, no opposing votes, motion carried
5. Don moved that Karo be accepted as a board member and appointed as secretary, no opposing votes, motion carried
6. Randy moved, with second by Bob that that Don be appointed as treasures, no opposing votes, motion carried
7. Jim brought scholarship posters to distribute in schools. He also said that the poster file is on our webpage so everybody can download and print it if needed.
8. Last Saturday’s Oyster dinner brought in $110 dollars to the Scholarship account. Thanks go to Tim and Dave for oysters and chili.

Bob moved with second Brett by that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:05pm.

The Club’s flight training scholarship will be offered in two phases.  Recipients of the Phase I scholarship will be enrolled in our ground school free of charge. The goal of this phase is to prepare for the written test required for a private pilot’s license.

Recipients of our Phase II Scholarship, drawn from the Phase I recipients after they have been observed in ground school for a period of time, will go on to flying with an instructor.  The goal of this phase is to pass the “Check Ride” and earn a private pilot’s license.

For details and for downloadable Announcement and Application forms (or a Scholarship Poster,) click on this SCHOLARSHIP link.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Tim Sheer, Randy Stannard and Tomasz Korwel.

OTHER MEMBERS: Don Nelson, Rita Orr, Dave White, Mark Eads and Jim Beeghly

The minutes of the January 11th, 2012 Board of Directors meeting were read.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the minute be accepted as read. Vote taken, motion carried.

BUSINESS:

1. Jim Beeghly presented final proposal of new scholarship rules. The document has been accepted and we will now move onto ‘distribution’ phase. Jim will post announcement on our webpage and will send our document to people he has on the list so they can spread the work around.
2. Bob Dunn read a statement:
   
   I wish to express my feelings about Don Nelson.

   He has given his leadership and his life's work in giving us an airport and a place of pleasure for our club members to enjoy.

   Because his leadership and the Green Castle Aeroclub would not exist without his personality and his personal drive I move his resignation be denied and he stays as board member.
   Also in this motion I include that we increase the number of board members, Randy Stannard is a very important to the board.

   After our last meeting on January 11th several board members got together and four of us decided that Don's resignation be denied and he is and always has been our most important leader.

   Don thank you for what we have here at Green Castle.

   Bob moved again that the number of board members be extended to 8 and that Don’s resignation from last annual meeting in November 2011 be denied. Motion carried with no opposing votes.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:54pm.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Tim Sheer, Randy Stannard, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel.

OTHER MEMBERS: Don Nelson, Rita Orr, Em Norden, Karo Stigler, Dave White, Jim Beeghly, Patrick McCormick and Mark Eads

The minutes of the January 4th, 2012 Board of Directors meeting were read by Karo.

BUSINESS:

1. Jim compiled all comments he received from members regarding scholarship rules changes. Discussion was held on two the points that will be changed in the rules. Jim is going to compile all comments and present final proposal next week.
2. Oyster Dinner. Everything else if ready for next Saturday (the 21st). Oysters are purchased. The dinner will start at 5pm.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:54pm.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Tim Sheer, Randy Stannard, Brett Lenz, Calvin Colony and Tomasz Korwel.

OTHER MEMBERS: Don Nelson, Rita Orr, Em Norden, Terry Koehn, Walker Olson, Dave White Andy Carpenter, Chris Lenz and Roger Medsker.

The minutes of the December 14th, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Calvin.

BUSINESS:

1. Scholarship. Nothing changed since last meeting. Jim is not here today so we have no progress report.
2. According to Tim there is a lot of scared oysters out there right now. We will also have chili and fried turkey. As usual if you want something special to eat/share, bring it yourself. Oyster Stew dinner will be traditionally held at Willy’s garage and will begin around 5pm.
3. Runway light project is moving along. Bret still needs a lot of peanut butter jars (28oz or bigger). If you have any please drop them at the office.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:33PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Tim Sheer, Randy Stannard, Calvin Colony and Tomasz Korwel.

OTHER MEMBERS: Don Nelson, Rita Orr, Em Norden, Izabela Korwel, Terry Koehn, Mehrdad Zarifkar, Mark Eads, Walker Olson, Doug Weihe and Jim Beeghly.

The minutes of the December 7th, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Doug.

BUSINESS:

1. Scholarship. Initial agreement is that candidates will have to attend some form of ground school as part of initial screening. Scholarship committee will discuss between themselves and propose details of selection process
2. Discussion has been held about how to finance scholarship. For past years we were relying on income from Charles Wendt concerts, but now we won’t have them anymore and we need to find different ways to raise money for the cause.
3. Virginia Collins soloed, congratulations!
4. Oyster Stew dinner is still on January 21st
5. Due to holidays next meeting will be on January 4th

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 7:05PM.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Names of members present have not been recorded. Total head count was 14.

BUSINESS:

1. We have 2 new members this week.
2. Discussion continued on new scholarship rules and committee shape. So far Jim Beeghly, Tim Scheer and Mark Eads volunteered themselves to be on the committee.
3. Oyster Stew dinner will be held on January 21st 2012.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Tim Sheer, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Don Nelson, Rita Orr, Em Norden, Izabela Korwel, Jim Beeghly, Terry Koehn, Mark Eads, Dave White, Patrick McCormick and Doug Weihe

The minutes of the November 9th, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Patrick.

BUSINESS:

1. It’s old news, but we still need to note in minutes that this year Pumpkin Splat has been cancelled due to bad weather.
2. Since last meeting Skyler Rath got his licence, Alan got his private, instrument and commercial tickets back, Doug Weihe passed his instrument checkride
3. Ground school is finished, Izabela passed her written test, Jonathan and Kathy will attempt to do so a little bit later.
4. New ground school is in plans, we were discussing possibility of combining ground school into selection process to better prepare applicants and to ultimately pick the best one. Also Jim proposed to split the scholarship into two scholarships each covering 50% of the training cost. Decision was made that exact rules will be discussed and proposed by scholarship committee.
5. Brett requested that if anybody has empty 28oz peanut butter jars to bring them to the airport, we will use them to build new runway lights.
6. Don requested to receive his $1000 check timely on 15th of every month.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Dunn, Brett Lenz, Calvin Colony, Randy Stannard and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Don Nelson, Rita Orr, Em Norden, Izabela Korwel, Jim Beeghly, Andy Carpenter, Terry Koehn, Mark Eads, Mark Elbert, Dave White and Shawn Renihart

BUSINESS:

1. Pumpkin is rescheduled to next Sunday. Weather is supposed to be good.
2. Ground school is wrapping up tomorrow.
3. Airplanes are in ok condition
4. Another (ex)airline pilot coming in for training this week.
5. Bod decided on new positions:
   - Jim McCullough continues as president
   - Randy Stannard voted for vice president
   - Tomasz Korwel will hold treasurer and secretary position.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Scheer, Bob Dunn, Brett Lenz, John Navara, Calvin Colony and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Rita Orr, Em Norden, Izabela Korwel, Chris Lenz, Jim Beeghly, Randy Stannard, Roger Medsker, Patrick McCormick, Andy Carpenter, Kathy Berry, Terry Koehn and Walker Olson

BUSINESS:

1. We have pickup load of pumpkins. Panic is over, everything is ready for the event.
2. Rick’s brother came and spread the sealant on taxiway.
3. This Sunday before Pumpkin Splat we will have annual members meeting. One of the points is new board elections. Four members ur up for reelection (Bob, Tim, Jim and Brett). So far we did not get any additional nominations.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Tim Scheer, Brett Lenz, John Navara, Calvin Colony and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Rita Orr, Izabela Korwel, Chris Lenz, Dave White, Jim Beeghly, Randy Stannard and Walker Olson

The minutes of the October 19th, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Chris.

BUSINESS:

1. Nothing broken on airplanes has been reported last week.
2. Pumpkin Splat is in danger due to very bad year, all the regular places Tim was getting pumpkins from are out already. Tim says we should start panicking.

Tim moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Tim Scheer, Brett Lenz, John Navara and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Rita Orr, Izabela Korwel, Chris Lenz, Rick Treiber, Dave White, Doug Weihe, Jim Beeghly, Mark Eads and Terry Koehn

The minutes of the October 12th, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were lost and could not be read.

BUSINESS:

1. Skyhawk is fixed and flying, 5219Q is down in Bloomfield for annual
2. We have four new members this week, all referred to us by Jim McCullough.
3. Tim has ordered cheap trophies for our 5th Annual Pumpkin Splat.

Brett moved with second by Tim that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

After the regular weekly meeting was adjourned BOD members held a closed meeting to discuss some additional issues.

Tomasz presented comparison of insurance offers we received this year from two brokers. The comparison is attached to the minutes. After brief discussion Tim moved that the BOD votes on moving to new broker and accepting his offer. Vote taken, with 5:1 result BOD decided to pick insurance offer presented by True Course Aviation on behalf of QBE Insurance.

Jim brought up a subject of acquiring new airplane for training purposes. He has an opportunity to buy, and lease back to the club, a Zenith CH2000 airplane. It’s two seat low wing aircraft with about 600lbs payload and equipped with Garmin 430 fully certified for IFR. With this airplane we could have one airplane available to provide training from basic PPL to instrument rating without need to switch airplanes. BOD decided that it looks like good opportunity for the club and asked Jim to propose details of the lease back agreement before we decide on this.

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I already put it on my calendar for next year

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bub Dunn, Tim Scheer, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Em Norden, Rita Orr, Izabela Korwel, Chris Lenz, Randy Stannard, Roger Medsker, Rick Treiber, Dave White, Karo Stigler, Doug Weihe, and Jim Beeghly

The minutes of the September 28, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Rick. Bob moved with second by Brett that the minutes be accepted as read.

BUSINESS:

1. Chris and Shawn both passed their checkrides. Congratulations! We would like to than Terry for all the effort he put in training them considering what he had to work with.
2. Mike is continuing work on N5219Q, we expect to ferry it down for annual next week.

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Bub Dunn, Tim scheer, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Em Norden, Rita Orr, Izabela Korwel, Chris Lenz, Mark Elbert, Randy Stannard, Walker Olson, Andy Carpenter and Rod Thompson

The minutes of the September 21, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Chris. Tim moved with second by Brett that the minutes be accepted as read.

BUSINESS:

1. Chris and Shawn are going for their checkrides this Saturday. Skyler decided to give up his slot to Chris to give him the opportunity to get his license on his birthday
2. Luke Andrews soloed last Friday. Congratulations.
3. Cowling for 19Q is coming along, we still wait for it to be painted.
4. Pumpkin splat is coming up. This year it will be held on Sunday, November 6th. We have decided to charge this year for pumpkins to limit “free rides”. We will charge $20 for 3 pumpkins. We will also offer demo rides ($15/person) in the morning.

Bob moved with second by Tim that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Nelson, Bub Dunn, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Em Norden, Rita Orr, Izabela Korwel, Dave White, Doug Weihe, Rick Treiber, Chris Lenz, Walker Olson, Shawn Rheinhart, Mark Eads, Andy Carpenter and Jim Beeghly

The minutes of the September 14, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Mark. Bob moved with second by Brett that the minutes be accepted as read.

BUSINESS:

1. We did a flyover over Swisher with 6 airplanes last Saturday.
2. Second coat of paint on the roof will need some more work beforehand. The project is on hold now, we’ll get back to it in spring.
3. Skyhawk’s oil seal is fixed, Arrow’s AD has been taken care of, we still wait for the cowling for 19Q
4. BOD decided to prolong Skyler’s rebate on airplane’s time to give him a chance to pass his checkride

Bob moved with second by Brett that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:47 PM.

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bub Dunn, Tim Scheer, Brett Lenz and Tomasz Korwel

OTHER MEMBERS: Em Norden, Rita Orr, Izabela Korwel, Dave White, Pat McCormick, Doug Weihe, Chris Lenz, Mark Elbert, Nick Hoffman and Walker Olson

The minutes of the September 7, 2011 Board of Directors meeting were read by Mark. Bob moved with second by Tim that the minutes be accepted as read. Vote taken; motion carried.

BUSINESS:

1. Hangar roof got painted last week.

Bob moved with second by Tim that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.