Rocky Mountain Chapter – VHPA

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

17 MARCH 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

President Phil Lanphier called the meeting to order at 10:00 at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Phil Lanphier, Ed Fickes, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, Dale House, Brian Wold and Jim McNamee.

 

Phil led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The February meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Bill Robie, second Al Harinck).  The Treasurer’s Report for February was approved (Motion-Ed Fickes, second, John Hargleroad).

 

Member Oral Histories:   See last month’s minutes for background information.   Phil said that he talked with John Gaines and that John received an information kit from the Library of Congress.  John said that Walt Wise helped him procure the kit.  Phil said that there may be some costs involved and that we should try to get a company to cover them.  Jim reminded him of Greg Mann’s offer to use his green screen, which should defray a lot of the cost.  When the time comes to do the interviews, we will work around Greg’s schedule.

Phil is going to get the questions from John and will send them to the members in an e-mail.  Members should review the questions and think about their responses before the recording sessions.

 

Chapter Ski Outing:  Phil announced that the outing will be on Thursday, March 29^th at Copper Mountain.  He will send out a notice with meeting locations and time to all members soon.

 

Helicopter War Museum at Wings Over the Rockies Armed Forces Day Weekend—Phil announced that Hal Bergdahl was at the WOR meeting today to talk more about our participation.  He also is going to check on security arrangements if Bill McPherson brings his Mike Model.  Ed said that he would circulate a roster for docent duties once he knows the exact times.  He has arranged for a driver to move the museum to and from its Golden location, but needs to know where the trailer will be located and when.

Phil is going to talk with Bill McPherson to see if he is interested in bringing his helicopter after he finds out about security.  He is going to help Bill with permitting for the move.  Steve Swaim suggested that we bring the helicopter through Aurora instead of Denver because the requirements may not be as strict.  He suggested bringing it in from the east on 6^th Ave.  John Hargleroad said that Bill could bring it up on I-225.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Phil will check with Walt Wise to see if he has contacted Channel 7 yet (see last month’s minutes).

 

Museum in Golden for July 4^th Celebration—Bill Robie mentioned that the Golden Lions Club has invited us to participate again this year.  The members agreed to participate.  Bill will check on the date of the celebration and then Ed will send out a docent duty roster.

 

HWM Graphics—Bill stated that we should start looking at putting graphics on the side of the museum.  We have been talking about it for years and it’s time to do it.  The decals we have on it now are getting a little worn.  There probably should be two 8X12 foot photos on each side and a decal on the back.  Members are encouraged to look for photos to use and also contact graphics companies for estimates.

 

Draft meeting minutes, March 17, 2012 (continued)

 

April Meeting—Phil stated that Rick Beaver would not be able to attend the April meeting if it is held on the normal meeting date, but could make it on the 14th.  We have been planning to have a museum work party after the meeting (and Rick is a crucial part of work parties), so the members decided to have the meeting on April 14^th.  The meeting will start at 11:00, followed by lunch and then work on the museum for interested members.  Bill Robie will arrange for a meeting location.

 

Honor Flight Welcome Home Reception—Ed announced that the next Honor Flight Reception will be on May 7^th at 8:00 pm at the Signature Flight Facility at DIA.  We will be welcoming home WWII veterans from their visit to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.  There also will be some Korean veterans and Vietnam Purple Heart recipients on the trip.  Ed will get the refreshments, which the chapter provides.  He will circulate a duty roster on the chapter chat page.

 

Phil’s visit to Vietnam—Phil talked about his recent trip to Vietnam.  The weather wasn’t very good, and he said that he should have taken a tour that focused on the military aspect, rather than a civilian group tour.  Bill Robie, who has been back to Vietnam twice, said that he would recommend going there on your own and winging it with local guides.  Phil showed great slides of his visit after adjourning the meeting and buying a round of Guinness.

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.  At Phil’s suggestion, Jim will send out summaries of chapter officer duties.

 

National VHPA Reunion—Carl Cavalluzzi mentioned that reunion activities are selling out fast, and that members should sign up soon if they don’t want to get shut out of activities.  About five of the members present indicated that they planned to attend the reunion.

John Hargleroad mentioned that there are going to be five historical presentations this year.  He highly recommends them because of the great information the presenters provide.

 

Chapter Dues—Treasurer Jim McNamee will be out of town off and on until October.  If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Ed Fickes

1975 28^th Ave #33

Greeley, CO 80634

 

Upcoming Meetings—The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 14th at 11:00 (this is 1 week earlier and 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings Over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.  If we don’t have the museum at WOR, the meeting will be at American Legion Post Number 1, I-25 and Yale Ave. in Denver.  The June Meeting will be at 10:00 on June 16^th at the American Legion.

 

Phil adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

            Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

            The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

            Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

            Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

            Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

            Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

            The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

            St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

           

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

            Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

            People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

            HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

            2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

            Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

                       

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com

 

 

 

 

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com

 

 

 

 

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com

 

 

 

 

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com

 

 

 

 

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com

 

 

 

 

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

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DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

            Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

            The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

            Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

            Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

            Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

            Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

            The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

            St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

           

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

            Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

            People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

            HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

            2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

            Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

                       

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com

 

 

 

 

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

18 FEBRUARY 2012

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

VIETNAM HELICOPTER PILOTS ASSOCIATION

 

Vice President Hal Bergdahl called the meeting to order at 1000 hours at American Legion Post #1,

I-25 and Yale Avenue.

 

Members Present:  Hal Bergdahl, Ed Fickes, Rick Beaver, John Grauff, John Hargleroad, Gary Hurelle, Steve Swaim, Fred Lyssy, Bill Robie, Carl Cavalluzzi, Al Harinck, John Gaines, Walt Wise, Carl Tafoya, Mike Shea, Dale House, Greg Mann, Dan Grigsby, Brian Wold, Robert Brightwell and Jim McNamee.

 

Hal led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

The January meeting minutes were approved (Motion-Greg Mann, second Fred Lyssy). (There was no meeting in December because of the holidays.)  The Treasurers Report for February was approved (Motion-Al Harinck, second, Mike Shea).

 

Mike Hammer’s Funeral—Walt Wise and Jim McNamee talked about Mike Hammer’s funeral service on January 27^th and passed around the service brochure with Mike’s obituary.  Walt, Jim, Fred Lyssy, Rick Beaver and Gary Hurelle attended the service, which emphasized his tours as a Marine helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

 

Walt mentioned that Mike did a lot of things of which we weren’t aware, both during and after Vietnam, and that we should make a database of information on our members.  Mike Shea also said that we should all make sure we have all of our military documentation, especially DD 214s, organized and ready for our heirs.  They need the information for benefits.

 

The subject of buying bricks for our departed members for the Vietnam War Memorial in Mineral Wells, Texas came up.  The members voted to have Jim purchase a brick in Mike’s memory (Motion-Fred Lyssy, second Al Harinck).

 

Member Oral Histories:  John Gaines reported that he has followed up with the Library of Congress (see the January meeting minutes), and they are anxious to help us in this endeavor.  This is a particularly opportune time because the LOC is making this effort a priority because of the 50^th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Celebration.  They are going to send John information, including the requirements.  Some requirements are that anyone interested in participating will have to fill out a biographical information form (which we may want to keep copies of for the chapter—see above) and a release form.  He also said that members could include pictures of events, medals, citations, etc.  He is checking on the costs involved, if any.  He will report back.

 

Greg Mann stated that he has a “Green Screen” set up, including video capability, and that we could use it for this project if we need to provide the equipment and setting.

 

Ed Fickes mentioned that he read magazine articles recently that contained anecdotes of non-combat “adventures” in Vietnam, such as “requisitioning” a generator.  Perhaps we should write our own anecdotes for posterity.  Mike Shea suggested sharing them on the RMC chat page and Fred Lyssy suggested putting them in a scrapbook for the Helicopter War Museum (HWM).

 

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Wings over the Rockies (WOR)–Hal went to the WOR annual meeting to continue researching the possibility of exhibiting the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) at WOR for Armed Forces Day or Memorial Day.  WOR asked for more information about the HWM, which Hal will provide (Jim will send him the information).

 

The members discussed whether it would be preferable to have the HWM at WOR on the Armed Forces Day weekend, May 19^th and 20^th, or Memorial Day weekend.  They voted to have it there on Armed Forces Day weekend for several reasons—we probably can get more members to staff it, we may be able to get better media coverage, it’s a day dedicated to recognizing and honoring our armed forces, etc.  If Hal can arrange it, we will display the HWM at WOR on Armed Forces Day weekend.  We probably will have the HWM delivered to the WOR hanger on Friday, May 18^th, and have it taken back to Golden on May 21^st.  Ed will send out a duty roster.

 

St Patrick’s Day Parade—Because of onerous permitting and escort requirements for Bill McPherson to have his Mike Model Huey gunship in the parade with us, he has reluctantly withdrawn from the parade.  As a result of not having the helicopter in the parade with us, the members decided that we will not participate.  We will hold our March meeting on St Patrick’s Day at the American Legion (see below).

Chapter Ski Outing:  As discussed at the January meeting, chapter members will have a ski outing in March.  After discussion, the members settled on either March 28^th or 29^th, probably at Copper Mountain.  Phil will coordinate when he gets back.  The members who expressed interest in the outing were Rick Beaver, Fred Lyssy, Mike Shea, Carl Cavalluzzi and Walt Wise.  More information will follow.

 

Channel 7 Memorial Day Program—Walt mentioned that Channel 7 had done a news clip last year about helicopter pilots on Memorial Day, for which he was interviewed.  He said that he would check with them to see if they planned to do it again.

 

People House:  Rick Beaver stated that the new People House East at Xanadu and Iliff is on schedule to open this summer (see the January minutes).  He will gladly accept donations.  Donors of over $100 will receive a letter of appreciation from People House.

 

Model Sales—Bill Robie has received more mahogany models to sell to benefit the HWM and now has a good inventory on hand.  The list of models on hand and available to order is on the chapter website—www.vhparmc.org.  If you have a request, please let him know.

 

HWM Displays—Bill stated that we should develop an enhanced display scheme for the HWM and also work to build more professional displays.  We probably will pursue this idea at the April meeting.  Along those lines, Greg Mann stated that we could have attractive posters and possibly helicopter pictures for sale made cheaply at Costco.  He showed examples and also stated that he has developed the chapter 2012 calendar.  He sent copies via e-mail on February 17^th.  If you didn’t get a copy, contact him and he will send you one.

 

2013 Christmas Party—John Grauff, who obviously is not a procrastinator, announced that he and his daughter have selected December 1^st as the date for their annual Christmas party.  Not to be left behind, Greg Mann said that the tentative date for his annual chapter Christmas party will be December 15^th.  Mark your calendars.  Details to follow (but not anytime soon).

 

 

Draft meeting minutes, February 18, 2012 (continued)

 

Miscellaneous—

 

Annual Election–Jim mentioned that the chapter annual election will be held at the June meeting.  We will vote for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.  (Note—The Vice President does not automatically become President.)  Nominations should be submitted to Phil, Hal, or Jim, preferably by the May meeting.

 

Clothing Sales–Jim announced that he will be ordering more chapter clothing and hats in the next couple of months.  If you would like to order one of the items, let him know.  Several members ordered black jackets like the ones we bought several years ago.  They are bomber jacket style, but without the epaulets and made with nylon with a polyester lining.  They have an embroidered chapter logo.  The last ones cost only $35.  Jim will check on the current price and see if the jackets also come in navy blue.

 

Colorado Annual Report and IRS Form 990–Jim stated that the treasurer is responsible for submitting the Colorado annual business report to the Secretary of State and also IRS Form 990, a short form IRS report for non-profit organizations.  Both are submitted electronically, the Colorado report by December 31^st, and the IRS one by May 15^th.  Jim filed the Colorado Report in December and will file the IRS report before May.

National VHPA Notes–Jim mentioned that the current issue of The Aviator has a lot of details about the National Reunion.  He also stated that VHPA is requesting members to register early for the New Orleans Reunion to help avoid unnecessary cost adjustments.   Finally, he said that VHPA has changed its life membership dues structure and that members may want to look into converting to life membership.

 

Chapter Dues—If you would like to pay your $20 annual chapter dues by mail, please send a check made out to RMCVHPA to:

 

RMCVHPA

Jim McNamee

5 Summit Cedar Dr

Littleton, CO 80127

 

Upcoming Meetings—NOTE—These are all revisions–The March Meeting will be held on March 17^th at American Legion Post #1, I-25 and Yale.  The April Meeting will be held in Golden at a TBD location on April 21st at 11:00 (this is 1 hour later than usual).  Following the meeting and lunch, we will have a work party at the HWM to get the museum ready for the season.  The May Meeting will be held at Wings over the Rockies on May 19^th at 10:00, if we have the museum there.

 

Hal adjourned the meeting at 1140 hours.

 

Submitted by Jim McNamee, Secretary/Treasurer

hawk36101@q.com