From its beginnings in the late '50s, Chapter 54 of the Experimental Aircraft Association has served aviation enthusiasts, dreamers, aircraft builders, pilots, would-be pilots, and individuals interested in helping young people become aviators in the East Metro of Minnesota's Twin Cities.
We hold a gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Chapter House at Lake Elmo Airport (21D) to talk aviation and socialize. On Saturdays, we're open for coffee and doughnuts and a Wings safety seminar to help members be safer pilots. We provide Young Eagles rides and aviation scholarships. We help people who are building airplanes. But you don't need to be a pilot to participate in our activities.
Please come to our next gathering as our guest. Let us know you're coming so you can be properly greeted and introduced to the chapter.
APRIL GATHERING |
 The next membership gathering will be held on Monday April 14 when Carl Ziegler, who has spent 48 years as a A&P technician, will regale the membership with aviation stories and maintenance advice. A social period begins at 7 and the program starts at 7:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. More information > |
Blank ballots facing November voters
The biannual EAA Chapter 54 elections will be requiring chapter members to step up to fill various positions in order for the chapter to function over the next two years. Jay Schrankler, Chapter 54's Vice President, had already indicated he will not stand for re-election to the position in the fall, preferring instead to concentrate on creating a development director position. And at the Monday March 10 membership gathering, President Marlon Gunderson announced the chapter will be looking for a new facilities director as well as a web and newsletter editor as Bob Collins indicated he will not be renewing either one of the positions after November. President Gunderson has indicated he will be running for a second term. He also said he's looking for a member to assist Leif Erickson at the chapter house on Young Eagles Days with the "What's Next?" program. The chapter is required to staff the session with at least two individuals who have passed the EAA's Youth Protection Program training. Members wishing to step forward should contact Marlon.
