August 2008 Minutes
Eximious Flying Club
Executive Board/General Membership Meeting Minutes
Como’s Restaurant
August 4, 2008
President, Howard Riley, called the meeting to order at approximately 6:41 PM. Introductions were made. Several family members were present, including Wanda Hohm, Lynne Haggart, and Sharon Riley. Everyone in attendance took advantage of the venue and ordered food and beverages again this month, with pizza being a popular choice.
Secretary, Larry Haggart, offered to read the minutes, but the reading was waived and the minutes were accepted as submitted.
Treasurer, John Walch, was unable to make the meeting, but his report (see separate attachment) was presented by Howard. Fuel costs continue to be quite high averaging $5.35/gallon in July versus a budget of $5.15/gallon. Treasurer’s report was accepted as submitted.
Member at Large, Jim Lawlis, reported that there are still three members who have allowed their debt to accumulate so they are considered to be “at risk,” but still not to the Club’s official cut-off threshold of $1,000. He will be contacting these members to ascertain their intentions. All other members are current and in good standing with the Club. There are one or two potential new members that have asked for information, but no new members to report as yet.
Since no one else offered to replace Larry Haggart as Secretary, which would enable him to fill the vacant position of Vice President, he agreed to remain as Secretary so that Juan Jefferies could become Vice President. Thanks to Juan for stepping up and volunteering.
Pat Gossman, who has been filling in for the VP on the insurance front, summarized the features of our new insurance policy with Avemco. The policy saves the Club about $2,000/year and offers better coverage, including lower deductibles. There are no longer any age restrictions and no flying time requirements either. Although the Club will still have a requirement of 10 hours in Type. Overall, the policy is designed to be much more appropriate for a flying club. Pat agreed to re-distribute the new policy to the Board and try to get it posted on the website for all members to reference. He is also still looking for a copy of the Club’s original Articles of Incorporation. Larry agreed to look through the Secretarial files to see if he could find it.
Ron Black and Eric Stauffer agreed to draft up some guidelines for the approval of new “Club-approved” instructors. Ron was elected the Club’s Chief Instructor and Eric was elected to be the Club’s Assistant Chief Instructor.
Art Miller, Operations Officer, reported that the cost of the annual inspection for 67F totaled about $3,377. A major part of the cost was 28 hours of labor to repair the engine cowling ($1,400). The laser ignition required retiming as it was off by as much as 8 degrees. The primer was lubed, vacuum pump replaced, mags retimed, new ELT battery, etc., etc.
90B is now in Howell where its annual inspection has been completed and it is now being worked on for repairs. Art is getting an estimate for fiberglass repairs before approving the work. Huron Avionics is also doing the IFR certification at a cost of $365.
As per AvWeb.com, fuel rates were reported as follows: $5.06 at Royal Air, $7.57 at Signature DET, $5.23 at Fuel Stop DET, $5.30 at PAC PTK, $5.71 at VLL self-serve.
Art suggested that we change oil sampling services the next time around for a much more comprehensive service offered by Blackstone Labs, which costs only about $2.00 more. He also suggested getting a Club credit card for maintenance purchases. The Board authorized both suggestions and agreed to ask Treasurer, John Walch to apply for a card asap on behalf of the Club.
Safety information on accidentally refueling with Jet A instead of 100LL avgas was presented and members are referred to AvWeb notice #60 “Saving Aviator” online.
Old Business – Avionics upgrades have been tabled until after both annuals are completed and we know the total cost of repairs involved.
A 50th Anniversary celebration will be combined with this year’s Christmas Party/Brunch at the Detroit Yacht Club. Details will be distributed when known.
Since there was no new business to discuss, it was agreed that the next meeting will be held at Como’s on September 8th, and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectively submitted,
Larry Haggart
Secretary
