January, 2004 Edition                 

Chapter # 407                                                www.eaa407.org

                        South East Idaho

 

 

Officers and Contacts:

          Hal Johansen, President                            522-7297              haledie@ida.net

        Jerry Phillips, Vice President                    523-3981              phillipsjh@asme.org

          Harold Turvey, Secretary                         785-2552              happyharold@cableone.net

          Harold Mothersill, Treasurer                             524-6204              lmothersil@aol.com

          Austin Moses, Newsletter & Website       684-3922              mosescpa@srv.net

 

 

NEXT MEETING:          Pocatello at the ISU Aircraft Maintenance Hangar.  Saturday, January 17  @ 10:30 A.M.  This is our 2004 Kickoff Meeting and will include a presentation of plans for each monthly meeting in 2004.  There will also be a presentation of CHAPTER AND YOUNG EAGLES SERVICE AWARDS.  A suggestion has been made to review the features of the  Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor programs which are available to EAA members.  We therefore  plan to provide a briefing by a Chapter member(s)  who has those qualifications.  Hangar flying and airplane talk will be permitted as we enjoy refreshments.  Bring a prospective member friend to this meeting.

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From the Prez: 

 

LAST MEETING:   Our Christmas Party was attended by some 50 souls.  Special Activities chairman and spouse, Jerry and Mary Ellen Phillips, did a yeoman service handling all the arrangements and preparing the turkey and ham.  They were rewarded with a solid round of applause later on.  Bill Smith, who probably should be installed as our Chaplain, said Table Grace.  In addition to ham, turkey and refreshments, furnished by our chapter, all enjoyed a variety of pot luck items.  This was followed by the White Elephant gift exchange with Nolan Getsinger and his good humor, including red neck analogies, in charge.  At the conclusion of an enjoyable party everyone pitched in and helped with the clean up chores.  A special thanks to Steve and Lee Hildreth for their good help throughout and Bob and Jane Hoff for making the AeroMark facility available.

 

PLANNING: Your Officers met on December 2, 2003 and spent the better part of an evening planning the activities for our Chapter in 2004.  Everyone, as requested, brought ideas and after some brain storming and discussion we arrived at what we hope will be an interesting and varied assortment of  programs and activities.  Rest assured your officers are dedicated individuals serving and devoting their time in order to provide a rewarding experience for the total Chapter membership.  We encourage participation and involvement by all members which is what helps make a strong Chapter.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW (BRIEFLY): 2003 was a banner year for Chapter 407.  With a particularly large member participation, strong committee leadership  and dedicated officers we were able to achieve:


1.               Establishment of our own internet  website

2.               A newsletter published every month on a timely schedule

3.               Minutes taken and published for every meeting

4.               A computerized (Quicken) financial management system for receipts and disbursements of our funds

5.               Not only meeting but far exceeding our goal of flying 100 Young Eagles

6.               Tool Loan program formalized with tools marked, categorized, inventory and  status controls implemented

7.               Active committees for Special Activities, Library, Publicity

 

From my own perspective, as your president, it was indeed a pleasure working with so many motivated, intelligent and talented members with a positive attitude.  The  camaraderie  established by working together along with seeing enjoyment on the faces of our members as well as those we touched  makes it all worthwhile.  So thanks to all for 2003 and looking forward to 2004.

 

 

WEBSITE UPGRADING - Enter eaa407.org and you will immediately see the progress made in upgrading our website.  Austin Moses has spent many hours learning to use the Front Page program and is utilizing it to give our web page uniqueness, improved aesthetics and including user friendly features.  Professionalism Prevails.

 

 

MEMBER FEED BACK - Chapter activities are basically and for the most part adult oriented  functions.   If children are in attendance they must  adhere to the same meeting manners as adults, e.g. remain seated, cause no disruption, etc.  Furthermore, we are privileged to hold meetings and tours on the premises of others. To honor this privilege and in the interest of  safety, security and liability it is mandatory that the above rules are adhered to.          

 

 

E. A. A. Chapter 407

Assets, Liabilities & Chapter Equity

December 31, 2003

 

Assets

 

            Idaho Central Credit Union 2 year CD                                                  4,000.00

            Wells Fargo Checking                                                                                      1,286.72

            Idaho Central Credit Union savings                                                                       25.00

 

Total Assets                                                                                                                 5,311.72

 

            Liabilities                                                                                                                     0

            Chapter Equity                                                                                     5,311.72

 

Total Liabilities & Equity                                                                                               5311.72

 

 

E. A. A. Chapter 407

Revenues & Expenses

January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003

 

Revenues

 

            Dues                                                   1,217.00

            Calendars                                               489.50

            Raffle                                                     161.00

            Insurance reimbursement                           40.00

            CD interest                                               13.32

            E. A. A. new member rebate                    10.00

            Postage reimbursement                   9.14

            Patch sale                                                   5.00

            Miscellaneous                                               .50

 

            Total Revenue                                      1,945.46

 

Expenses

 

            I. S. U. scholarships                                500.00

            Meals & Refreshments                279.21

            Calendars                                               262.50

            Supplies                                                 243.61

            Newsletter                                              233.68

            E. A. A. Insurance                                  155.00

            E. A. A. Dues                                           40.00

            Postage                                                    36.83

 

            Total Expenses                         1,750.83

 

Revenues in excess of expenses                          194.63

 

 

To the members of EAA Chapter 407:

 

As a member of the financial review committee, I have examined the financial records of the Chapter, including the record of deposits and disbursements for the checking and savings accounts.   I found the foregoing summaries of financial position and revenues and expenses to be accurate in their portrayal of the Chapter’s financial status and activity for the year 2003.

 

 

Austin L. Moses

 

 

 

 

 

Hal Johansen

 

 

For those of you who missed our illustrious leader on the front of the Post Register in mid-December, I am attaching a copy of the picture.  The article was well done but did not do Hal justice on the many projects he has completed.  I think I can speak for the rest of the Chapter members in saying that through his efforts the Chapter has been well lead in 2003 and I for one look forward to 2004 and the activities he has planned for us this year.  Well done Hal and many thanks for all you do for us!

 

Editor