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The November meeting was held at the
old Bowdoin School. President
Charlie Gabelmann called the meeting to order at 1930.
1.
SECRETARIES REPORT
Jerry Crute made a motion to defer
the reading of the October Secretaries report and to
accept it as submitted on the chapter web site.
The motion was seconded by Everett Perkins and
passed unanimously.
2.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s report was not
available due to the absence of the treasurer.
3.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Everett Perkins made a motion to
nominate all existing chapter officers.
This was seconded by Gary Bergendoff and passed
unanimously.
President
Charlie Gabelmann
Vice President
Richard Wood
Secretary
Richard DeVito
Treasurer
Tom Muller
Young Eagles Coordinator
Everett Perkins
Newsletter Editor
Leo Leclair
Class A Director
Keith Oliver
Class B Director
Gary Bergendoff
Class A Director
Grady Sharpe
Everett Perkins made a motion to
close nominations for chapter officers.
This was seconded by Gary Bergendoff and passed
unanimously.
Everett Perkins made a motion to
accept all nominated officers to serve in 2010.
This was seconded by Gary Bergendoff and passed
unanimously.
4. DECEMBER
MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY
After some discussion, members
decided to hold the December meeting and Christmas party
on Saturday December 5. This will be a pot luck, and we will meet at the old Bowdoin
School.
5.
GENERAL
Charlie Gabelmann reported that he
and Everett flew 9 Young Eagles from a Bath School
Aviation Club. Charlie
thanked Jerry Crute for the use of his 172.
Charlie shared with chapter members a
thank you letter from Max Renaud for our sponsoring him
for the 2009 ACE Camp.
Max has offered to meet with the chapter if we so
desire.
Charlie advised that EAA World of
Flight Calendars for 2010 were available, but no interest
was noted.
The Merrymeeting clubhouse is
undergoing extensive renovation, and the building may no
longer be available for chapter meetings.
A few of the chapter officers plan to meet with
Mark Bowker Sunday to discuss the matter.
The status of BNAS was discussed with
conflicting understandings.
Generally it was concluded that military operations
would end in the next few months, but it was unlikely the
runways would be open for civilian use, as no operator has
been identified. The
only possible aviation link is a maintenance operation by
Oxford Aviation, and that is still under consideration by
the Base Reuse Committee.
6.
PROJECTS
Gary Bergendoff reported he has
received his parachute sails back after repair and they
are all in good shape. The shop actually replaced all damaged panels rather than
just patching them. Everyone
in the original supply channel had denied culpability.
DECEMBER MEETING
The December meeting will consist of
the annual Chapter Christmas Party, and will be Pot Luck.
Presents will not be exchanged.
All members along with wives and significant others
are encouraged to attend. The
party will be held on Saturday December 5 at the old
Bowdoin School commencing at 1700 hours.
The school is located on 1201 S. Maine St. (Rte
125). Entrance
to the party is at the rear of the building.
The Chapter will provide plates,
glasses, cups, napkins, etc.
Please bring a salad, main dish, or dessert that
will serve six.
Directions to the school—
From the
North, take I-295 south to exit 37 at Bowdoinham.
Turn right at the exit and then take the first
right onto 125 South.
Continue about 1.8 miles to Rte 201.
Cross Rte 201 and continue on Rte 125 for an
additional 0.8 miles.
The school is on the left.
Look for a large white fence.
If desired, you can take Rte 201 to Rte 125 rather
than using I-295. There
are flashing lights at the intersection of 201 and 125.
From the
South, take I-295 north to exit 37 at Bowdoinham.
Turn left at the exit and then take the first right
onto 125 South. Continue about 1.8 miles to Rte 201.
Cross Rte 201 and continue on Rte 125 for an
additional 0.8 miles.
The school is on the left.
Look for a large white fence.
If desired, you can take Rte 201 to Rte 125 rather
than using I-295. There
are flashing lights at the intersection of 201 and 125.
From
Bowdoinham, follow 125 South (Main St) past I-295 to Rte
201. Cross
201 and proceed 0.8 miles to the school.
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