Aug 15 2010
Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2010
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES
August 14, 2010
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER
VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION
President Walt Wise called the meeting to order at 1034 at the Leprino’s Hanger at Metro Airport, Broomfield. CO. There were a large number of new and returning member and introductions were given. In addition to the members listed – Bob Greeno member of WOC Class #51-1; the first WOC Class was the guest of Lyle Borders. Bob related a few stories, and I’m sure has many more to tell….he thinks his Korean war flight records were burned up in the St. Louis fire and he didn’t remind the Army of his experience when Vietnam came along “as a lot of pilots were being lost”. He lives in Broomfield and has agreed to come to a meeting in the Oct/Nov time frame and give us new guys an idea of what ‘real’ flying was all about.
The following members and their guests were present at the meeting or arrived in time to enjoy the “Pig Roast prepared by Don Rice and his wife: Al & Dotty Harinck , Ben & Sherri Prieb, John Hargleroad, Bill and Kate Martin, Sharon and Walt Winters, M/M Brian Foote & granddaughter, Eric and Margaret Brettschneider, Gary Hurelle, John Grauff, Mike Silva, Paula and Robert Brightwell, Laurel and Tom Landis, Phil Lanphier, Jerry Marshall, Kirk Williams (New Member), Hal & Gayle Bergdahl, Bill & Dianne Robie, Fred & Kathy Lyssy, Tom Landis, Steve Swaim, Lyle Borders, Rally Ralston, President Walt and myself. Including a few other unnamed guests a total of 41 enjoy the BBQ and enormous amount of deserts and beverages.
The upcoming display of the Helicopter War Museum at CSU/Pueblo in conjunction with the displaying of the AVTT Vietnam Wall display was discussed and Ops Officer Ed Fickes was able to complete his OIC for each days duty roster and sign up a few more volunteers. The event tales place the last day of September and ends October 3rd. Phil Lanphier has purchase a $1,000 mannequin (for just $30) to add to the Museum’s display….it is headless, but put a flight helmet on it and who could tell the difference from the real thing. My flight instructor said I never used mine anyway.
The duty roster will be posted separate from these minutes for all to review and add their names to help if they can. This should be a great event where the Chapter can get out our message and receive some donations. Our Welcome Home” and the remaining stock of our mahogany models will be available for sale. Members were encouraged to help as we may also be helping Bill McPherson docent his M Model Gunship during the event.
The September meeting was scheduled of the 18th at the American Legion at I-25 & Yale, at 1000hrs. Jeff Roy from the MOPH will attend and give a report on recent lobbing activies concerning all veterans. Both President Walt Wise and Immediate Past President Gary Hurlle will be unable to attend and Ed Fickes was asked to Chair the September meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1130 and all moved outdoors to enjoy the BBQ and test out the completed Huey ½ cockpit, which is nearly 100% complete and should be delivered and installed in the Museum in the next few weeks – prior to its departure to Pueblo.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ed Fickes Substitute Secretary
