Sep 04 2010
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.
Aug 15 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
Jul 22 2010
This might bring back a lot of memories.
This is an Army made promo for the Warrant Officer Candidate course at Wolters and Rucker. It was made during class 66-11. Might be worth sharing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7IX0lRRGCc&feature=player_embedded
Rick Beaver
303 886-9243
Rocky Mountain Chapter, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Jul 14 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
Apr 22 2010
If any of you will be visiting the western slope (Grand Junction,
Colorado), be sure to check out the Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park while there. http://www.field-of-dreams.org/
Jul 20 2009
WEBSITE UPDATE
As you have noticed, the website has been down for quite some time. We are now back up, but the webpage is not up to date as yet. About the last year of data for archive purposes will need to be incorporated. Thank you for your patience and interest.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Gary Hurelle, our recent Vice President, has assumed duties as our President. Walt Wise has taken over the position of Vice President.
NEXT MEETING
As is our custom, there will not be a meeting in July.