EAA 87 membership meeting minutes
February 2025
Called to order 1907
Attendance is light tonight.
Discussion about funding sources for the chapter. Dues cover the chapter if we don’t do anything.
Discussion about chapter credits for young eagles, will be ordering a banner for the chapter
Motion by Andy Roberts to create a new chapter banner, not to exceed $150. Second by Russ Keith. Motion passed unanimously
Trivia question: What time is it at the north pole?
Project updates
What are folks doing to keep oil temp up in the winter.
EAA Chapter 87 Meeting Minutes - January 14, 2025
1. Meeting called to order at 1907.
2. Attendance was light this evening, with no vice president or secretary present. The treasurer recorded the minutes.
3. Treasurer's Report:
- Checking balance: $1,445.02
- Savings balance: $1,005.20
- 7-month CD: $2,093.90
- Total across all accounts: $4,544.12
- Expenses for December: $452 (chapter dues to national)
- Income for December: $7.85 (interest)
- CD matures on March 15th, likely to be renewed
- Membership: 28 members, 2 have paid for 2025. Several more paid at the meeting, invoices will be going out soon.
- Treasurer's report accepted by vote
4. Membership Dues:
- $25 for individuals, $30 for families
- PayPal, Venmo, Cash and check are options available for payment
5. Financial Discussion:
- Concern raised about long-term financial sustainability
- Suggestion to explore additional revenue streams
- Discussion on potential fundraising ideas (raffles, events)
- Comparison made to other EAA chapters' finances, what do we do differently?
6. Event Planning:
- Proposal to host coffee and donuts event at Auburn-Lewiston Airport
- Treasurer to contact Lisa Reese about potential date.
7. Project updates
- Andrew Constantine shared an update about his ground school progress, no written date has been scheduled but anticipates mid-march
- Craig Wade shared updates about his Junior Ace restoration. He has a set of wings from another aircraft that will work on the ace, they’ve been stripped, some ribs need to be replaced. A rib jig has been made and strips cut.
7. Meeting adjourned 20:15
Action Items:
- Treasurer to investigate chapter finances for 2024 vs. 2025 comparison
- Members encouraged to brainstorm fundraising ideas for next meeting
- Treasurer to contact Lisa Reese about coffee and donuts event dates
