Minutes of Chapter Meeting

• October 19, 2004 Meeting at Lane Aviation, 5:30
  
  Opening:
  The meeting was opened and presided over by Jeff Gruber. He announced the election of officers in November, and asked for everyone's nomination of a candidate for election. 
  
  Jeff also reminded us of the sacrifice we asked for at the meeting attended by Brian Finnegan (PAMA National president). We agreed that this chapter would prefer a reduction in national membership dues rather than a one-time rebate of $15 when someone joined the national organization. He reminded all of us that we should consider our obligation to the industry and try to support it through national membership. We are pleased to announce that some of you did respond by requesting applications for national membership. Thank You!
  
  Jeff also introduced the aviation maintenance technology students in attendance from Columbus State Community College. Those, and others in attendance are listed in the acknowledgements section of this letter.
  
  Announcements:
  Louie was gone for the October meeting--Jeff Gruber presided. We had over 42 members and guests in attendance.
  Remember, Honeywell will be making the presentation on November 9th.
  Be sure to try to make it in November to lend your support to this fine sponsor and the election of officers process. And don't forget December; Dr. Sullivan, with COSI will be presenting.
  
  Roger Olsen is encouraging everyone to get involved in and support the FAA's safety program. This looks like it will soon be a fine source of information for all mechanics and pilots. Check out and register yourself at http://www.faasafety.gov/ .
  
  Presentation:
  We can thank Bill Lipstrue, president of Integrated Aircraft Systems, Inc. for the fine dinner and presentation this evening. He sponsored Paul Quinn with Parker-Hannifin and his presentation on Aircraft Hose and Coupling Assemblies. Paul's topic covered:
  Hose Application design features and preferred uses.
  Construction of the inner tube, reinforcement, synthetic rubber, Teflon and compatibility with various fluids.
  Fire Protection and the differences with fire resistance and fire proof.
  Installation Tips concerning cutting, "end-dipping" and banding coverings, and,
  Age/Life Limits and helpful hints on testing, determining "On-condition" and troubleshooting. An excellent presentation from which I am sure everyone learned something. 
  
  Acknowledgements:
  Thanks go out, again, to the sponsors of the raffle; LANE AVIATION, API, ASCO, Bizjet, Honeywell, Integrated Aircraft, Spirit Avionics, Mid Coast, Tritex, JSSI, RAPCO, ERAU RATHEON, STEVENS AVIATION, AERO BATTERY, PAMA NATIONAL and others. Your participation is of great value to the success of the chapter, and is greatly appreciated.
  
  Please help me make welcome the students and new members of our chapter;
  Dan W. Gillespie
  Brent Vincent
  Bruce Brudzinski
  Nicholas R. Johnson
  Marshall L. McGee
  Becky Carleton
  Jeffrey Vance
  Steve Fulton
  Randall Norton
  Kristina Zanolli
  
  And, we thank YOU, the members, for your participation and support of our scholarship efforts and support of our sponsors.
  
  Finally, REMEMBER, the November  meeting is on the Tuesday, 11-09-04! Get your registration in.; Consider National Membership!; Check the web-site often for news updates!

  Yours in professional aircraft maintenance, Cliff Kelling, Secretary
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