Sept 2004

2099 Smithtown Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11776

Volume 7 Number 9

President

Alan Klug

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Vice Pres.

Sonny Borowski

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Secretary

Rich Raine

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Treasurer

Joe Leonard

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Administration

Doug Weston

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Membership

Mark Goodman

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Operations

John Blosser

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Training

John Vahey

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At Large

Chuck Calabrese

The Left Seat Alan Klug

I hope an enjoyable summer was had by all. With all the rain we had, I’m sure those with an instrument rating really appreciated it this year. For those without, maybe it’s something you might want to work on.

Due to the excitement of having just returned from Oshkosh when I wrote last months newsletter items, I inadvertently forgot to welcome two members. Kevin Doolittle came to us as a new member and Steve Kallinikos as a returning member. Be sure to welcome them as you see them around the airport

If you take a quick glance around this month’s newsletter, you will notice Vice President Rob Terano’s name has been replaced with that of Sonny Borowski. This change was decided upon at the last board meeting. Rob has been home for a short time and has been instructing but unfortunately (for us) will be leaving again shortly. He also found time for an Angel Flight and made the plane wash with his two children.

Sonny has promised he will try to take up where Rob left off. Hopefully, with a fly out in the near future. Sonny is also working on the “Pinch Hitter” training I mentioned in a previous newsletter. So far, only 3 people have shown interest, but we will try to accommodate them. The offer still stands. Spouses, significant others, etc. that frequently fly with you. If they are interested, send me an email with names.

The August plane wash was held on the 23^rd and the following people came by to wash, wax, vacuum and otherwise maintain our fleet; Bob VanSise, John Costello, John Koch, Tony Monaco, Charlie Raymond, James Dexter, Sonny Borowski, Dan Bednartz, Kevin Doolittle, Warren Miller, Bernie Davidson, Rob, Robert & Reanna Terano, Mike Alberico & Brittany & Shane,…..Ed, Tina & Marissa Santiago, (Marissa, about 2 years old I believe, already knows which airplane is her dads favorite as she headed right for N2112K as soon as she passed through the gate) Mark Goodman, Doug Weston, Neil Gmoser, Tom Klemenko, Al Zadow & myself. A barbecue was held afterward with Chef Mark back at he grill and plenty of good old fashioned hangar flying. During the barbecue, we held a 50/50 as has become the custom. Tina Santiago was asked to pick the winning ticket. What a swell birthday present, Thanks Tina.

The next plane wash will be on Monday, September 20^th at 5 PM. We will have a barbecue after as we usually do. I am hoping we can get in one more plane wash in October and if so that will be on a Saturday to accommodate those that have been unable to attend weeknights.

Thoughts to keep in mind. Elections will be coming in November. As soon as I have confirmed a nominating committee, I will let you know. If you plan on running for office, you must submit your name to the nominating committee by the general meeting in October. We hope to have a holiday party in December but as of right now the location is undecided. Timber Point is, of course, in contention but if you have other suggestions, please feel free to contact the board with them or speak up at a meeting, we welcome your input.

One last item that you might enjoy. As you are probably aware, TFR’s have been in place since the start of the Republican National Convention in NYC. On Sunday, August 29, I rode in to Floyd Bennet Field to watch a friend fly his radio controlled model airplanes. He is a member of a club that has an airport for model airplanes inside the old base. To our surprise, the TFR’s extend to model airplanes also. They were told that flying would not be permitted for the duration of the RNC. Strictly enforced.

Instructors

John Blosser

(631) 912-0290

Sonny Borowski

(631) 793-6980

John Brook

(631) 368-1901

Rich Clinton

(631) 368-1901

Bernie Davidson

(516 931-7699

Dave Ferrara

(631)874-8492

Frank Hayes

(516) 767-0391

Roy Mathews

(631) 968-0154

Jeff McArthur

(631) 288-6276

Bill Rudock

(631) 874-6155

Rob Terano

(631) 467-4159

John Vahey

(631) 835-6106

Bob VanSise

(516) 799-8684

GACE Flying Cub

2099 Smithtown Ave.

Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Phone:

(631) 737-6879

Secretary’s Corner Rich Raine

Please take a moment to note where you are going in the message part of the scheduler. John Vahey once gave an excellent note like this.

Show Booking - GACE

Pilot:	John Vahey
Resource:	N756PN - Cessna Skylane

In an emergency, if anyone ever had to get a hold of you, it could be done without having to go to the office.

Meetings

Board of Directors meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00PM. All members are welcome; however, please check with the President first in order to get on the agenda.

General Membership meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00PM. There are no meetings for the summer months of July and August. The next member’s meeting will be September 27th.

Plane Wash

The next plane wash will be Monday, September 20^th at 5 PM. A barbecue will follow. Please come out, meet your fellow members and enjoy some hanger flying and good clean fun!