March Members Meeting

 Attendance - 22

Joe Deaton opened the meeting up with calendar updates of Chapter events. 

April 13th-  Builders meeting at Richard Kowalczk, reviewing his nearly completed Quicksilver Sport

April 22nd. - Canvas & Corks

May 6 & 7  TPS (Toledo Public Schools) with Young Eagle event. Volunteers needed and are to contact Steve Cechner

May 20th- Pancake Super Breakfast

Other upcoming events include ;  Details will be given as events take shape

Pinch Hitter Class

Spaghetti Dinner with a Raffle

Cars, Planes, and Coffee

When Pigs Fly

VMC Club

Flyouts (tbd) 

HATH  (Hangin at the Hangar)

Hangar upgrades were discussed, Painting throughout, adding cabinet doors to the shop cabinets, a Food serving area in the main hangar, Interior lighting Exterior upgrades.

New Member , Glen Miering introduced Charlie Sheets who is interested in flying and participating in Chapter activities.he's excited and looking forward to visiting Oshkosh AirVenture this year. Undecided abut building but shows interest. 

Dee updated members about the Chapter Webpage and Social media platforms and encouraged members to frequent both pages for new and past information, calendar of events and to see members articles on their aircraft. 

Dee also thanked Glen for his work on keeping the webpage active and for helping her adjust to working in the programs.

Dee introduced guest Speaker George Sherwood. Retired Airforce Munitions Commander. It was very interesting and interactive presentation about his career and role he played supporting the weaponizing of  our air force aircraft. Several veteran members were present and also gave backgrounds on their careers. Questions, Answers and discussion were ongoing throughout the presentation. The program was videoed and is available for viewing. 

Dee also presented George with a handcrafted solid Mahogany Model of an F16

A 50/50 was offered to the attendees. Jim Marlowe won the 50/50 of  $61.00. Jim graciously donated his half of $32 back to the Chapter.

Food was provided by Dee Wiese and $63.00 donations were given. 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm