February 2008 Newsletter
Georgia Flyers
President’s Letter
Meeting News.
Our kickoff meeting on January 27th was a rousing success. We had over
50 in attendance including several members whom we had not seen in a while.
Jim Turner presented Ron Deering with a plaque for outstanding service over
the last two years; Ron, in turn, presented plaques to the steering
committee that has guided the club over the last couple of years as we've
transitioned to new formats. Ron now becomes co-chairman with Jim
Turner; Keeley Miller remains in charge of membership; John Horton continues
as our photographer and sometimes website guru; Katie Malone and her very
cheery smile continues as our Sunshine Girl; and Carolyn Deering will head
up our reinstated Call Girls. Paul Gundermann will continue as
treasurer. As President, I see myself as the facilitator of YOUR club.
If you have ideas for social events, or flying destinations, please let me
know.
Our
next meeting will be Sunday, March 9th from 12:30 - 3:30 at The Elevation
Chop House located at McCullum airport (KRYY). Watch for more details
in the March Newsletter.
The
2008 Calendar is now available on the website -
click here for the complete calendar.
For information on events, click on the underlined names to contact the
event chairperson.
Renewal Reminder.
If you have not yet renewed your membership, please forward your club renewals to Paul Gundermann.
Keeley mailed out forms in early December. Any changes should be noted
on the form and returned along with your check to Paul. The
renewal fee is $45.
Trip Destinations & Dates. Our 2008 slate of trips was
announced at the kickoff meeting. Those of you that signed up
for trips will be contacted by the trip captain directly. NOTE
- Anyone wishing to attend the Williamsburg trip needs to contact
Stephanie Horton ASAP at
770-667-3207
or sshwords@bellsouth.net;
the block of reserved rooms will only be held until Thursday, January 31st.
You may cancel anytime before May 21st. For a link to Stephanie's
brochure,
click here
Places and dates are:
Nashville, TN - March 28-30, 2008 - Captains Paul & Sherri Platt
Colonial Williamsburg, VA - May 24-26, 2008 - Captains John &
Stephanie Horton
Dog Island, FL - October 10-12, 2008 - Captain Jim Clark
Pensacola, FL - November 14-16, 2008 - Captains Jim & Sue Lukawski
Most of the trips now have a waiting list but you should contact the trip
captains (email addresses available on the calendar) if you are interested
in any of the trips. Watch for more details as dates approach.
Lunch-Bunch News. 10 people braved the cold and very marginal
VFR weather to meet at Daniel Field in Augusta. We had a great time
though and enjoyed some outstanding BBQ. I guess after a full year of
cooperation from the weather gods, we were due for some not-so-great flying
weather.
The next Lunch Bunch is scheduled for February 16th at 4A7 - Tara Field -
for a tour of Atlanta Center and lunch with the Center controllers.
This will be a fly or drive event regardless of weather conditions.
Plan on arriving around 10:30 am - cost of lunch will be $15 / head for BBQ.
We must submit the names of all planning on attending ASAP so if you even
THINK you want to attend, please email
lunchbunch@platt.org ASAP with your name as it appears on
your drivers license. It's easier to remove your name from the list if
you cannot attend, then to add it at the last minute .
Lunch Bunch plans are in place for 2008; reserve the 3rd Saturday each month
to join us. Watch for location announcements in future newsletters and
emails.
I'm excited about our
upcoming events - I hope you are too!
Please visit the photo gallery to see pictures from both the meeting and our
most recent lunch bunch.
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Fly Safe!
Sherri Platt
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