Here’s what’s coming up for members of EAA Chapter 240

A lot is happening at EAA Chapter 240 as we get into the Fall and Winter months. Be sure to add the events below to your personal calendar so you won’t miss out.

This Saturday we have our final 2024 Pancake Breakfast and Young Eagle Flights, followed by a FAASTeam presentation (open to the public) in the Chapter Meeting Room – a full day of aviation! Please bring along family, friends and neighbors as we celebrate the season together with a fine breakfast and even better company! New 2024 Chapter members especially welcomed.

We also have Chapter Board Elections happening in November, where you can consider joining the Chapter Officers and contribute to Chapter operations. More information will be forthcoming.

Meanwhile, your active support, engagement and contribution to these events – planned for you by the Chapter Events Team – is welcomed.

Brief Business Update (September):
~ Three new members joined during September – welcome!
~ Paid Membership count stands at 178
~ Flew Boy Scout group of Young Eagles in September
~ Strong overall financials continue, balance of $25,000
~ Board is considering restarting Flight Training Scholarships following strong overall balance plus donation from EAA National
~ Notes of Chapter Board Meetings and Financial Summaries are posted in the ‘Members Only’ area of the web site

Please add these dates and events to your calendar for Chapter Happenings in the weeks ahead:
~ Saturday, September 28th – Pancake Breakfast & Young Eagle Flights
~ Saturday, September 28th – FAASTeam presentation – ‘Accident Avoidance After Maintenance and Muffler Mischief’, EAA240 Meeting Room, noon. Members and public welcomed.
~ Saturday, October 5th – Chapter Fly-Out to New London GON for breakfast
~ Monday, October 7th, 7pm – Membership Meeting, Tom Kenney presenting on his RV Project build
~ Saturday, October 12th – Chapter Fly-Out to Cape May and the Naval Air Museum
~ Sunday, October 27th – Chapter Fly-Out to Penn Valley KSEH, and lunch
~ Monday, November 4th, Fly-Mart – buy, sell and exchange your aviation surplus! Followed by…..
~ Monday, November 4th, 7pm – Membership Meeting and Elections for 2025-2027
~ Saturday, December 7th – Christmas & Holiday Party

Updates and additional activity details will be posted at the Events Calendar at the Chapter web site. Members will receive emails with notifications of events and happenings.

Suggestions for additional Fly-Out destinations or Chapter events are most welcome…..let us know here.

A reminder that all Chapter activities are created, prepared for and executed by VOLUNTEERS. Your active support and participation in Chapter events is welcomed.

Mike

Mike Parry, Chapter President