Jul 14 2010
Draft Meeting Minutes, 19 June 2010
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
19 JUNE 2010
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION
President Gary Hurelle called the meeting to order at 10:35 am at The Blue Canyon Grill on 13th and Washington Streets in Golden, Colorado.
Members Present: Gary Hurelle, Ed Fickes, Bill Robie, Fred Lyssy, Jerry Marshall, Rick Beaver, John Hargleroad, Hal Bergdahl, Pat Mahany, and Jim McNamee.
The minutes of the May meeting, prepared by Ed Fickes, were approved (Rick Beaver moved, Pat Mahany seconded). The Treasurer’s Report for June was approved (Rick Beaver moved, Pat Mahany seconded).
Helicopter War Museum (HWM): The members discussed the cockpit display build progress. Jerry Marshall, Rick Beaver, Bill Robie and Hal Bergdahl have made significant progress. Most of the members present met at the trailer after the meeting to work on the display while Rick and helpers (mostly Gary) replaced a defective ceiling fan.
Bill mentioned that Golden resident Chip Parfet donated the trailer parking spot, with a power source, to the Chapter indefinitely. The spot is paved with crushed asphalt and is somewhat hidden from the road.
Missing museum instruments: Bill Robie mentioned that we still need the following instruments for the display:
Vertical velocity indicator
Radial compass
Torque meter
If any members have any of these instruments that they would be willing to loan or donate to the museum, or if they know where we can get any of them, please get in touch with Bill.
Sea to Shining Sea Bike Tour: Gary mentioned the tour, which was a tribute to veterans sponsored by State Farm Insurance. He and his wife went to Lone Tree with a chapter banner to greet the riders, and talked with several of them,
Chapter Officer Elections: Gary named the nominees (Walt Wise-President, Phil Lanphier-Vice President, and Jim McNamee-Secretary Treasurer) and asked if there were any other nominees. There weren’t, and Ed Fickes moved to close the nominations. Jerry Marshall seconded. Bill Robie moved to elect all of the nominees, and the motion carried unanimously. The new officers will assume their posts after the VHPA Reunion Banquet.
Annual Dues: Gary mentioned that we are still collecting dues for 2010 ($20). Jim stated that all members present were dues current.
Welcome Home Wristbands: Ed gave Jim proceeds from wristband sales and also said that he was going to send some to the VHPA Reunion for sale in the CNC Officer’s Club. Bill is driving to
the reunion, so he volunteered to take the wristbands. He also is taking the chapter banner for display. (Note—Gary built a detachable frame for the banner, which Bill also will take.)
Draft meeting minutes, 19 June 2010 (continued)
August BBQ: The members discussed the Chapter BBQ slated for August 14th at the Leprino Aviation Hanger at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The BBQ is going to be prepared by member Don Rice (if his flying schedule permits) and is for chapter members and also guests from other helicopter flight crew organizations. Greg Mann drafted an invitation for the guests, and Rick Beaver also is going to contact potential guests. Crew member organizations will be contacted as well as pilot organizations.
Ed Fickes volunteered to take charge of the BBQ planning. To reiterate previous decisions, the members decided that chapter members will be charged a nominal fee to help cover expenses, and that any excess expenses would be paid for out of the General Fund. The BBQ will be free for guests from other organizations. Details will follow.
Past Presidents Meeting With New Officers: Gary mentioned that he is going to continue a “tradition” started by Rick Beaver last year and have a meeting for new officers to discuss ideas and procedures with the new officers. He will try to have it before the August BBQ.
Clothing Sales: Jim mentioned that he had ordered clothing and hats from River Graphics, and that they would be available before the reunion.
Model Sales: Bill mentioned that we no longer have a supplier for the wooden models that we have been selling to raise money for the museum. He and Ed have several models left in inventory, and he asked the members if we should sell them at a discount or leave them at full price for now. The members decided to leave them at full price until at least Christmas. Bill will publish a new inventory. Members are encouraged to try to sell them and to think of sales venues.
Helicopter War Museum Venues: Bill mentioned that we don’t have any venues set up for the museum this year. Jerry said that the cockpit display should be ready by August 1st, so we could display the museum after that. There was a discussion about possible venues, and suggestions were to look at the Traveling Wall schedule, look for open houses at airports, look at VFW and American Legion events, and contact schools to gauge interest. Ed Fickes, the museum Operations Officer, volunteered to try to research venues. John Hargleroad also volunteered to research American Legion/VFW opportunities.
Next Meeting: As usual, there will not be a meeting in July. The next meeting will be the BBQ on August 14th. Details will follow.
Gary adjourned the meeting at 12:05
Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer
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