Twin Lakes EAA Chapter 775 Gathering
February 23. 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Baxter County Airport Terminal
Members Present: Bill Holland, Sharon Holland, Ralph Hoetger, Russell Stout, Gere Gaige, Cody Cline, Kevin Stokesberry, Joe Dugger, Sam Duncan, David Freeland
SUMMARY OF GATHERING EVENT
Bill Holland introduced the current officers: Bill Holland, President Ralph Hoetger, Vice-president Steve Johnson, Treasurer Sharon Holland, Secretary
Update on the Status of Chapter 775 presented by Bill Holland:
Current funds in bank account
IRS Status as a 501(c)(3) was terminated in 2013 due to organization failure to file 990N return for 3 consecutive years.
Ralph Hoetger passed around Chapter 775 logo suggestion for discussion from those in attendance. This will continue to be discussed at future time.
Bill Holland displayed EAA Chapter name tags for those who wish to purchase one. Free temporary name tags are available upon request.
A video was viewed from EAA on Young Eagle Flights and Eagle Flights.
2026 Event Discussion included:
Young Eagle Rally, possibly June 13 on National Young Eagle Day
Coffee and Donuts Fly in at KBPK
Flying Start – Learn to Fly program for adults
Chapter 775 social events such as evening cookout, movie night, Fly Outs
National Event – 2026 Air Venture at Oshkosh much interest from group and some discussion will continue to discuss later this year
2027 possible event considerations:
Host EAA Ford Trimotor Host EAA Regional Management seminar
Ralph Hoetger presented a brief report on his attendance at Buckeye Air Fare 2026
Cody Cline reported on the status of a plan to form a Flying Club at KBPK. More information will be forthcoming in the future.
Next Gathering will be March 23rd at Baxter County Airport Terminal
