Chapter Meetings

Columbia Station VFW Hall located at 25742 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH. 

Anyone interested in aviation is welcome to attend.

Doors open at 6pm and the meeting begins at 7pm.
Come early. The VFW allows us to use the Hall free of charge, so help support them by ordering food from the kitchen and your favorite beverage from the bar.

IMC Club will meet immediately following the meeting – usually around 8pm.

In Attendance: Steve DeBrosse, Ray Ebner, Ken Hagan, Katie Hancheck, Paul Hancheck, Steve Janowski, Rob Krane, Paul Koziol, Vicki Koziol, Chris Lloyd, Sandra Maurer, Mike McCoy, Sue McCoy, Anne Morrison, Matthew Morrison, Mike Neeson, Chris Robinson, David D. Vidovich, Jim Yurichak

• Scholarship Coordinator Sue McCoy reported that both 2025 Ray Scholars are working on their flight training. Donald Sarian is currently flying at Discover Aviation Center Flying Club, and Ryan Majhi is flying at Avit. Both scholars need to solo by the end of July, or provide documentation for an extension explaining limiting factors (such as weather, aircraft availability, instructor availability, etc.) 
• Special thanks to the Bella family for providing this evening's pizza as celebration for Noah's successful completion of his Private Pilot certificate and in thanks to Chapter 1252's support.

• Rob Krane reported that the build is 95% complete, with the motor mount requiring repair as mentioned during last month's meeting. Program advisor Dave Cook is working on repairing and reinforcing the motor mount to ready the plane for flight. Rob suggested having the plane fly its initial flight at an upcoming Chapter 1252 meeting.
• The chapter will discuss what to do with the completed plane and future projects. Mike McCoy will check  check EAA guidelines on the disposition of completed aircraft, including whether a raffle would be permitted.
• Discover Aviation Airplane & Car Show will feature a Chapter table with the RC sim available to use and the model on display.

• Young Eagles Coordinator Mike McCoy reported that there have been 35 pre-registrations to date. He noted that volunteers are still needed to support the event on the ground. All 3 Discover Aviation Center aircraft are signed up, along with Ray Ebner (Cardinal), and George Henning (Seneca).
• The DAC will be selling hot dogs/chips/pop.

• Paul and Vicki Koziol provided the chapter with an update on DAACS 2025. Thank you to volunteers who have already signed up, including Ray Ebner, Ryan Majhi, Rob Krane, the Hagan family, the Hancheck family, the Sarian family, and the Vidovich family.
• Vicki is working on ways to speed up the breakfast line, including taking payment ahead of the line. Last year, a large number of car show participants arrived very early and immediately headed to the breakfast line.
• Paul is working getting the freezer portion of the DAC hangar refrigerator repaired. The lower refrigerator section still works.
• Food trucks will be in front of the closed hangars. There will be tents with tables/chairs for attendees to get some shade.
• Pedestrian fencing will be in place to help separate taxiway C.
• Handicap parking will be at the circular drive near MRK, a shuttle will be provided.
• Volunteer parking will be near MRK Aviation (main terminal area past the gate to the right.)
• Vicki ordered t-shirts for volunteers, if you have one from last year please bring as well in case extras are needed.
• Setup will begin Friday afternoon/evening July 11, with a cookout at the DAC hangar around 6 PM. 
• Pancake breakfast volunteers should arrive by 7 AM on the 12th, as car show participants tend to arrive early
• Ray Ebner will see if the event can be featured in an EAA Chapter Blast.
• Featured aircraft will include the Tri-Motor, a B-25, and a C-47. Rides will be for sale on the Tri-Motor, the B-25, and a helicopter.  Paul noted that the helicopter will be placed in an area away from the runway and where "hot" loading and unloading of passengers can safely take place.
• Bake Sale Update: 
  • Amy Hagan is looking for people to do a little baking for the Discover Aviation event this weekend. All funds from the bake sale go directly to the ground! We’re looking for easy to eat options so things like cookies, brownies, etc 
  • If you’d like to help out please let me know. Baked goods can be dropped off Friday evening during setup or Saturday morning.
  • Thanks everyone and see you this weekend!
  • Amy Hagan
  • lasamyh@yahoo.com

• No Update

• Mike McCoy reported that Liam Wacker attended the last week of June. Matthew Morrison will be attending the session for high school students during AirVenture week.
• Mike also noted that the chapter needs to reserve 2026 spots within next month. He recommended reserving two spots again for next year.

• Mike McCoy reminded chapter members to fill out the registration form if attending (even if not staying at the chapter campsite.)
• The chapter chicken dinner will be Sunday, July 20.
• The chapter reserved 6 campsites—please let Mike McCoy know if you need a night or two. The McCoys will arrive Saturday morning July 19 to pick up credentials.
• Paul Koziol noted a spot is available at Sleepy Hollow (full 10 days), please contact him if interested.
• Sandy Maurer announced that the EAA Concert Band has returned for 2025. The band will perform on Wednesday July 23 at the Theater in the Woods.

• Treasure Katie Hancheck reported that the chapter has a $6752.59 current balance as of the meeting. Funds are being disbursed for the two Ray Scholars' flight instruction and aircraft rental.

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