Feb. 10, 2004 Meeting at Lane Aviation,
5:30p.m.
Opening Announcements: Louie advised
that we are working on the 2nd Annual Golf Outing, and
volunteers will be needed and welcome—more to come on that subject
soon.
He also expressed our gratitude to Lane
Aviation for their generosity and hospitality in providing the
chapter with a place to meet. Also, be advised that the chapter’s
web site has changed and will be updated in a new format soon. Click
on: http://copama.org .
The attendance was approximately 69
people! Hooray! Unfortunately, there was barely enough food for
everyone this time. We thank each and every one of you who made an
effort to advise us of your intent to attend, but a little better
count will help. The next meeting will be on March 9, 2004, and the
topic will be “Pre-buy Inspections” by Duncan Aviation. If you
can, please try to respond by email to Cliff Kelling at ckelling@cscc.edu (Just click on this link and advise how many will be
attending). Thanks.
Speakers:
Chuck O’Connor, Vice President of Exhibit Operations at
COSI in Columbus, Ohio presented information helpful to voters
related to “Issue 27”. This
is a ballot initiative for Franklin County voters to approve a .5
mill levy in support of a “FREE COSI”. We thank Mr. O’Connor
for his timely comments on the effect of improved education for
children and needy adults. For more information on how this may
strengthen our community point your browser to http://www.citizensforafreecosi.com.
Mr. Allen Franks presented information
on a motor coach trip, sponsored by the “Oldetimers” of the 121st
Tactical Fighter Wing, a raid on Washington. It sounds like it could
be fun. For more information, call Allen Franks 614-866-8143, 1415
Lonsdale Rd., Columbus, OH 43232, or email cindy0062@msn.com.
Gene Sprang reminded everyone about
the upcoming 13th Annual Ohio Aviation Maintenance
Symposium, March 17th & 18th, 2004 at
Columbus State Community College, 5355 Alkire Road, Columbus, OH
43228. To register, send e-mail to mbrown02@cscc.edu,
subject, Symposium. Include name, address and dates of attendance.
The feature presentation was
“Composite Repairs” by Mr. Brian Hudelson with Crucial Air. This
was an excellent presentation on different types of materials, how
they are different from the automotive and nautical industries and
characteristics that are vital to safe aircraft construction.
Throughout the presentation and afterward during a period of open
discussion, safety was stressed regarding the handling of materials,
resins and critical processes. An excellent presentation indeed! For further information you may want to contact Crucial Air
at: Office 614-338-1277, FAX 614-338-0575 or Brian at bhudelson@crucialair.com.
Address: 664 North James Road, Columbus, OH 43219.
A BIG THANKS goes to these generous
sponsors of the raffle and support for the scholarship fund and
chapter activities. Spirit Aviation, Lane Aviation, PAMA National,
Mid-Coast, Gulfstream, TriTex, ASCO, API, Ratheon and GE, and of
course, to the members who participated with your contributions!
Finally, we would like to welcome
aboard four new members to the chapter; Jeremy Sims, Thomas Shaeffer
II, Andrew Edwards and Wm “Nick” Wills.
Yours in safe aircraft maintenance, Cliff Kelling, Secretary
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