The next regular BASA meeting will be Wednesday September 24. This is our regular annual meeting, with election of directors and officers for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, plus votes on revised By-Laws and a proposal for a Family membership category (see below in this issue for details). It is extremely important that we achieve a quorum for this meeting, so please send in your proxy well before the meeting, even if you currently plan to attend in person.
Jeremy Zawodny will bring a collection of glider related t-shirts to give away to members who correctly answer trivia questions about ships in our fleet.
Several reminders from the Flight Committee Chairman
Maintenance Updates
Salinas Airshow and AOPA Expo
Learning From Others’ Accidents
…and more
The next regular BASA meeting will be Wednesday August 27th. Nomination of officers for the next year will be on the agenda. Other topics for discussion include whether to refinish the fuselage of 1LV, and the current status of glider operations at Hollister.
There is no BASA meeting in July, but there will be the Truckee Bash barbeque at Soar Truckee on July 26. The Silverado club is organizing the Bash this year, so you don’t need to do anything other than show up and consume food!
The next regular BASA meeting will be Wednesday August 27. Among other topics, nomination of officers for the next year will be on the agenda.
The next BASA meeting will be Wednesday June 25th, 2008 at the IHOP in Santa Clara as usual. We’ll be discussing membership issues, including the addition of a “family membership.”
The next BASA meeting will be Wednesday Wednesday April 30th, 2008. The meeting will be at the International House of Pancakes, 5403 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Santa Clara (just off Hwy 280). We have the room reserved from 6PM, and the meeting will start around 7PM.
The subject for this meeting will be Preparation for High-Altitude and Long-Duration Flights. Jeremy Zawodny and Wolf Weber will lead this presentation, with demonstrations of oxygen systems, hydration systems, pee systems, clothing recommendations and other items. This presentation is highly recommended if you are planning to attend the BASA Wave Camp, the Air Sailing Thermaling Camp or Cross-Country Camp, fly at Truckee in the summer, or just take some long flights out of Hollister this spring.
There is no meeting in December. The next scheduled BASA meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 30th of 2008. Have a happy new year!
The next BASA meeting will be Wednesday January 30th, 2008. The meeting will be at the International House of Pancakes, 5403 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Santa Clara (just off Hwy 280). We have the room reserved from 6PM, and the meeting will start around 7PM. Peter Deane will be presenting about flying the Alps in France.