SEE YOU @ THE NEXT MEETING
2015 MARCH
Member John George
completed his
commercial training
and received his
commercial airplane
single engine land
certificate on Monday
Feb 2, 2015. John took
his checkride in a
Cessna 182RG.
Congrats!!!
Date: Sunday - March 1st
Where: Centerline Aviation
Great Bend
Hosts: Brad & Emily Brensing
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Bring: A side dish to share
2015 OFFICERS
President: Gary Doty
620.234.5023
Vice Pres.: Brad Brensing 620.546.3847
[email protected]
Secretary: Rick Schenk
620.792.4461
Treasurer: Bob Mead
620.792.1484
Board Members:
Weldon Campbell
620.793.1702
Rick Schenk
620.792.4461
Gary Trimpe
620.388.5759
Chapter CFI: Bud Pinkston 620.255.1772
Newsletter:
Tami Brensing
620.546.3340
[email protected]
February 1, 2015 EAA Chapter 1134 Meeting Minutes
Call to Order and Welcome: This meeting was hosted by the club and was held in the Great Bend Terminal.
Attendance: There were 19 people in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report: Current balance is $7081.53
Old Business: Corrine still has Chapter 1134 DVD’s available if anyone would like a copy. All proceeds will be donated
to the Great Bend Airfest.
New Business:
-A letter from the EAA has been emailed to our chapter since our renewal paperwork is due. This task was
accepted by Bob Mead to complete and return.
-Bob is collecting this year’s dues. You can mail your dues to Bob directly or drop off with Chrissy at the Great
Bend Airport.
- There was discussion regarding recruiting new members to our chapter. Possibly a table/booth at the Hays Fly
In or the Great Bend Airfest this year.
-Martin mentioned having a Young Eagles event at this year’s Airfest. After discussion it was decided that there
is too much traffic and people to conduct a safe YE event during the Airfest.
- Craig Robl volunteered to host September’s meeting with another possible community event at the Ellinwood
Airport.
-There will be another 5K/1 mile run/walk at the Great Bend Airport on Friday March 27th, in the evening.
- The airport manager at the Coldwater Airport passed away this last year. The city is looking to be involved in
our May meeting there in Coldwater.
- Service awards for 2014 were given to: Gary Doty – President, Brad Brensing – Vice President, Bud – CFI, Rick
Schenk – Young Eagles Coordinator, Chrissy Genova – Newsletter Editor.
- Al Jorgenson has been moved to Cherry Village Nursing Home, we are all thinking of you.
Next Meeting: March 1st Hosts: Brad and Emily Brensing Location: Centerline Aviation at Great Bend
Submitted by Chrissy Genova
TERMINAL TALES . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
Many thanks for a warm
terminal building!!! All in
attendance appreciated the
hospitality of Centerline
Aviation and the chapter for
yummy fried chicken and all
who brought the trimmings!
Thank you to Chrissy Genova for February
meeting pictures
Chapter appreciation
certificates and pins were
presented to the officers for
their year of service to the
chapter! THANK YOU!!!!!!
Upcoming
Events
Garden City EAA Meeting
- TBD
Run the Runway - 5k
- KGBD - Great Bend
- Friday, March 27th
- Dusk
- 5k / 1 mile Run / Walk
- Proceeds support the 2015 Airfest
National Biplane Fly In
- 3JC - Junction City, KS
- June 4-7, 2015
- Pancake Feed, Ice Cream Social
- Camping
- Fly-Outs
- www.nationalbiplaneflyin.com
Great Planes on the Plains
- KHYS - Hays, KS
- Saturday June 13th
Airfest 2015
- KGBD - Great Bend, KS
- Sept 2015
- Weekend Fly-In
- Breakfast
Membership Dues - 2015
Membership dues for 2015 are ready to be collected. Annual
dues are $20 per member. Your $20 helps support your monthly
newsletter, monthly meeting supplies, help fund a Young Eagle
attend the EAA Air Academy and for chapter equipment. The
chapter can also use the funds to help support local fly-ins and
aviation events. Make sure your dues are current to receive next
month’s newsletter.
Send your dues to and completed Annual Membership Form
below to:
Great Plains EAA Chapter 1134
1506 Cherokee Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
EAA Membership #: __________________________
How would you like to receive your newsletter:
Mail
E-mail
Monthly Meeting Sign-up
Monthly Fly-In Breakfasts:
1st Saturday:
Ponca City, OK
2nd Saturday:
Beaumont, KS
3rd Saturday:
Alva, OK
Every Sunday:
Lucas, KS
Great Planes EAA Chapter 1134
If you would like to host a monthly meeting please contact
[email protected] or 620-796-2130 to get added to the list
before it fills up! When hosting a meeting you will provide a main
dish and beverages for the chapter members. If you are looking
to co-host with another chapter member let Chrissy know and
she can help find you a co-host. Currently all months are available.
March 2015 Newsletter
EAA CHAPTER 1134 - 2015 OFFICERS
President:
Vice President:
Is it time for your world
to turn upside down??
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Gary Doty
(620) 234-5023
Brad Brensing
(620) 546-3847
[email protected]
Rick Schenk
(620) 792-4461
Bob Mead
(620) 792-1484
Tailwheel
Aerobatics
Spin Recovery
Board Member:
Board Member:
Board Member:
Chapter CFI:
News Editor:
Weldon Campbell (620) 793-1702
Rick Schenk
(620) 792-4461
Gary Trimpe
(620) 388-5759
Bud Pinkston
(620) 255-1772
Tami Brensing
(620) 546 -3340
[email protected]
Contact Bud - 620-255-1772
March 2015 NEWSLETTER
Great Planes EAA Chapter 1134
9047 6th Street
Great Bend, KS 67530