April 24 2008 Attendees: Andy M. Reavis, Gregg H., Donna M., Ernie C., Charley W., Matt.J., Jon J., John A., Fred B., Larry R. Gabe, Scot H., Jason C., Leo J., Bernard

Ernie called the meeting to order at approx. 7:30

Newcomers where introduced and some flight reports where made.

Charley Warren talked about the Mt. St Helena Spring fly in, that will be held on May 3rd and 4th, with the menu being the same as last year and EC to cook. Judges will be needed for the olympic scoring of the competition part of the fly in, to judge the take offs, landings, spot landings, streamer drop, duration and altitude elements. Charley is heading up the prize aquisitions. Jon J. will pick up some of the beverages. The permits and guidelines of the number of vehicles and gliders that can fly was reviewed. Ernie will be the Meet Head.

Next Month's meeting will host USHPA Pres. Lisa Tate and Exec. Dir. Paul Montville, who will present USHPA's Strategic Plan, as many members and interested peple are encouaged to attend as possible.

Mt. St. Helena launch issues were discussed.

Charley talked about the Human Race

Scot H. talked about his flight from Mt. St. Helena to Red Bluff, a distance of 108 flight miles. (awesome)

WOR will be promoting a trip to the Owens Valley Cerro Gordo.

Larry R. offered a heads up in regards to Sail planes using the White range as a frequently used passage with air speeds of 100 mph.

Treasurer's Report: Andy reports that the club has funds in checking and a smaller amount in Savings.

The St John Fly in which Leo is the Meet Head says that tee shirt design / art ideas need to be submitted ASAP and that prizes need to be worked on and CamelBak has donated some prizes already.

Meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by: Bob N.

Last Edited By: Ernie Camacho 05/31/08 09:34:22. Edited 1 time.