EAA Chapter 87
Minutes of Meeting Dated September 8, 2009
Submitted by Richard DeVito - Secretary

 The September meeting was held at Merrymeeting Airport.  President Charlie Gabelmann called the meeting to order at 1920. 

1.  SECRETARIES REPORT 

Everett Perkins made a motion to accept the Secretaries repot as posted on the web sit.  This was seconded by Russell Keith, and passed unanimously. 

2.  TREASURER’S REPORT 

No report was available due to the absence of the Treasurer. 

3.  ACE CAMP 

Charlie Gabelmann reported that Max Renaud attended the ACE Camp, and had a great time.  He had a flight in a Blackhawk helicopter.  He also took a flight to Syracuse in a Globe Swift and was able to rake the controls.  In the absence of the treasurer, Richard DeVito wrote a check to Lawrence Renaud in the amount of $495 to pay for the ACE CAMP.  Charlie Gabelmann will give the check to Mr. Renaud on behalf of the Chapter. 

4.  YOUNG EAGLES 

Everett Perkins reported that we had about 14 kids at the Lewiston Young Eagles day on August 15.  The low turnout was mainly due to very hot weather.  Everett stated we should schedule future Young Eagle days about 60 days in advance of the event.  This will give Everett time to arrange advertising with minimum outlay of Chapter funds.  Everett submitted an invoice for the Lewiston expenses, amounting to $313.35, and $301.50 was advertising costs. 

Everett also covered planned procedures for the Young Eagles event scheduled at Wiscasset on October 3^rd.  He will send out an e-mail requesting pilot and ground crew participation. 

Members had a lengthy discussion on a system to provide a photo to the Young Eagle participants.  Options include a digital Polaroid camera with a built in printer, and stand alone printers.  Russell Keith accepted an action item to investigate the available options and discuss his findings with Charlie Gabelmann.  Leo Leclair made a motion that Russell is allowed to spend up to $500 + 10% to procure the photo system in time for use at Wiscasset on Oct 3^rd.  The motion was seconded by Everett Perkins and passed unanimously. 

5.  GENERAL 

The Greenville fly in is scheduled for September 10 through 13.  Bingham is the following week. 

Mark Hayden reported that 5 aircraft flew in for his picnic on August 22^nd. 

Russell Keith reported that the USA authorities have rescinded a policy that allowed Canadian Charter aircraft to make multiple stops in the USA.  This has caused a problem for Canadian sport teams traveling to the USA for games.  It is expected that the Canadian authorities will reciprocate. 

6. ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting was adjourned at 2030 hours. 

                                      OCTOBER MEETING 

The October meeting will be held on Oct 13 at Tom Muller’s hangar at Lewiston Auburn airport.  Tom suggests members arrive by 1800 hours.  The parking for Tom’s hangar is off White Hangar Drive on the East side of the airport.  Leo Leclair will post driving instructions to Tom’s hangar in his next newsletter.