KR> I joined my local EAA chapter
I agree with Ron. Our local EAA Chapter, in its December meeting, was faced with the decision on whether to disband the chapter or to trudge along as best we can ? we?re down to only 4 active members (from a high of 30 +) when the chapter first started up, some 15 years ago). One of the members is 90 yrs old and the other three are 65-72. We?ve had some recent help from neighbors and friends when putting on our usual 6 breakfasts (May thru Oct.) per year at the airport. We?re thankful for that, but it?s become a real chore with pressure on just a few guys. And this was the worst year for breakfast attendance too. Our average has been around 150 ? 200. This year it was about 1/2 that, dropping our income by 72% which mostly have been used for scholarships . I'm wondering how many other chapters are experiencing this dilemma? In our area it could be argued that the onset of personal electronic gadgets (smart phones, tablets, etc.), the economy, insurance costs, and fuel prices are some of the factors that seem to be shifting at least the recreational interests away from G.A. When have we seen youngsters building an airplane model, except for the 5 minute snap-together kind? We have one non-member in our area building an RV-6A - the extent of our building activity. At this point we've decided to continue with our breakfasts, cutting the number of events by one-half. Hopefully we can come up with some ideas to attract some young people to keep things going. One Wisconsin chapter holds an occasional "movie" night, providing free popcorn and an aviation related film. Any ideas or suggestions (that really work) from other EAA chapters out there in "KR land" certainly are welcome. We sometimes forget that we can borrow movies and other material from the EAA library. It also may have some videos available to offer suggestions to chapter leaders to help generate more interest. Ed Janssen Hi Paul, as a Past President of EAA32 in St. Charles MO, you get out of an EAA Chapter what YOU put into it. Things aren't fun; change it!! Volunteer to put on a program.. Bring in parts from your project for "show and tell".. Most members "want to be asked" to do something rather than standing up and volunteering.. Most Chapters have a lot of experience hiding in their membership roster; just takes a little hunting to find out who they are and how to get them more involved.. Ron W
KR> I joined my local EAA chapter
Really depends on the chapter. I am in an area where we have four chapters withing easy driving distance and they all have their own personalities. One is old guys that tell old stories. One is active builders and pilots that do things. Original Message Subject: Re: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter From: Ronald Wright List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, January 02, 2014 9:38 pm To: KRnet Hi Paul, as a Past President of EAA32 in St. Charles MO, you get out of an EAA Chapter what YOU put into it. Things aren't fun; change it!! Volunteer to put on a program.. Bring in parts from your project for "show and tell".. Most members "want to be asked" to do something rather than standing up and volunteering.. Most Chapters have a lot of experience hiding in their membership roster; just takes a little hunting to find out who they are and how to get them more involved.. Have fun and enjoy your building and the Chapter.. Ron W From: Robert7721 To: KRnet Cc: KRnet Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 6:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter Paul, Don't worry, I am the only KR driver in my chapter but the RV guys are fine. I kid them about how little my plane cost and how little fuel I use compared the them, it's all good fun. Rob Schmitt On Jan 2, 2014, at 6:12 PM, "ppaulvsk at aol.com" wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
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It was reported on this forum in the past " let the RVers know that you can do fiberglass work ",They will love you for that. Also I have heard that you need 4" prop clearance in a level position. Put your engine up high enough to get that figure, Virg On 1/3/2014 8:29 AM, Chris Kinnaman wrote: > This is why I suggested checking around if there are more chapters > within a reasonable distance. When I moved to New Mexico, my boss told > me he was in two chapters and described one as "where the builders > are" and said more or less that the members of the other one had > finished building. I joined both. I saw that the one that was more of > a social club/gathering for Young Eagles rallies, pancake breakfasts > etc. gradually changed as new members came in, bringing their projects > with them. The chapter with the builders is now the chapter where the > building is in large part finished. The focus of a chapter is cyclical > and sometimes all it takes is a little nudge to change direction. > > Chris > > On 1/3/2014 5:23 AM, Robert Boyd wrote: >> I thought I'd chime in on this one. I also am a past president of an EAA >> chapter here in Ohio and found that it is true, you get out of it >> what you >> put into it. However, I also have come to an opinion that EAA, or at >> least >> a lot of its chapters, have become more AOPA. There is very little E in >> most EAA chapters these days. At least that is what I have been >> finding and >> is only my opinion. When trying to put some "E"-experimental, back into >> our meetings it appeared that the majority of the members were not >> interested and couldn't wait to get back on the subject of Young Eagles, >> the next Pancake Breakfast or who is going to bring the buns to the next >> meeting for the burgers. I know for fact there are several builders >> in my >> chapter who never attend meetings for exactly that reason, there is >> no more >> (E)experimental in the meetings. >> OK enough of that, now does anyone have a tail wheel assembly for sale >> cheap!!! >> Bob >> Frazeysburg Ohio >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 7:12 PM, ppaulvsk at aol.com >> wrote: >> >>> I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a >>> lot of >>> RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there >>> missing. : >>> ) >>>
KR> I joined my local EAA chapter
I thought I'd chime in on this one. I also am a past president of an EAA chapter here in Ohio and found that it is true, you get out of it what you put into it. However, I also have come to an opinion that EAA, or at least a lot of its chapters, have become more AOPA. There is very little E in most EAA chapters these days. At least that is what I have been finding and is only my opinion. When trying to put some "E"-experimental, back into our meetings it appeared that the majority of the members were not interested and couldn't wait to get back on the subject of Young Eagles, the next Pancake Breakfast or who is going to bring the buns to the next meeting for the burgers. I know for fact there are several builders in my chapter who never attend meetings for exactly that reason, there is no more (E)experimental in the meetings. OK enough of that, now does anyone have a tail wheel assembly for sale cheap!!! Bob Frazeysburg Ohio On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 7:12 PM, ppaulvsk at aol.com wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : > ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
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This is why I suggested checking around if there are more chapters within a reasonable distance. When I moved to New Mexico, my boss told me he was in two chapters and described one as "where the builders are" and said more or less that the members of the other one had finished building. I joined both. I saw that the one that was more of a social club/gathering for Young Eagles rallies, pancake breakfasts etc. gradually changed as new members came in, bringing their projects with them. The chapter with the builders is now the chapter where the building is in large part finished. The focus of a chapter is cyclical and sometimes all it takes is a little nudge to change direction. Chris On 1/3/2014 5:23 AM, Robert Boyd wrote: > I thought I'd chime in on this one. I also am a past president of an EAA > chapter here in Ohio and found that it is true, you get out of it what you > put into it. However, I also have come to an opinion that EAA, or at least > a lot of its chapters, have become more AOPA. There is very little E in > most EAA chapters these days. At least that is what I have been finding and > is only my opinion. When trying to put some "E"-experimental, back into > our meetings it appeared that the majority of the members were not > interested and couldn't wait to get back on the subject of Young Eagles, > the next Pancake Breakfast or who is going to bring the buns to the next > meeting for the burgers. I know for fact there are several builders in my > chapter who never attend meetings for exactly that reason, there is no more > (E)experimental in the meetings. > OK enough of that, now does anyone have a tail wheel assembly for sale > cheap!!! > Bob > Frazeysburg Ohio > > > On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 7:12 PM, ppaulvsk at aol.com > wrote: > >> I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of >> RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : >> ) >> >> Paul Visk >> Belleville, Il. >> 618-406-4705 >> >> Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! >> ___ >> Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. >> To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org >> please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html >> see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change >> options >> > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > > >
KR> I joined my local EAA chapter
Hi Paul, as a Past President of EAA32 in St. Charles MO, you get out of an EAA Chapter what YOU put into it.? Things aren't fun;? change it!!? Volunteer to put on a program..? Bring in parts from your project for "show and tell"..? Most members "want to be asked" to do something rather than standing up and volunteering..? Most Chapters have a lot of experience hiding in their membership roster;? just takes a little hunting to find out who they are and how to get them more involved.. Have fun and enjoy your building and the Chapter.. Ron W From: Robert7721 To: KRnet Cc: KRnet Sent: Thursday, January 2, 2014 6:58 PM Subject: Re: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter Paul, Don't worry, I am the only KR driver in my chapter but the RV guys are fine. I kid them about how little my plane cost and how little fuel I use compared the them, it's all good fun. Rob Schmitt On Jan 2, 2014, at 6:12 PM, "ppaulvsk at aol.com" wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot? of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
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I think pulling staples is pretty boring job . I remember when I was in the Air Force as a sheet metal mechanic. A B-52G pilot accidentally put the flaps down when he was going much to fast. Me and three other airman had to reskin the back sides of all the flaps. Now that was boring. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "Chris Kinnaman" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2014 7:29 pm Subject: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter To: "KRnet" I agree, been there, done that as a chapter president. We were fortunate to have a large chapter with many members who either could present something interesting or knew someone outside the chapter who would speak/demo etc. If your chapter isn't filling your needs, chances are there are others who feel the same way. It may be time to inject some new blood into the leadership. This is your chance. It seems that if a new direction is begun, all kinds of things fall into place to support that direction. Maybe volunteer as a committee of one to provide some programs at meetings. When people find out you need a presenter, they seem to come out of nowhere to step up. You end up learning all kinds of useful things which may not be KR-specific, but still useful. Another option is to look at any nearby chapters. There may be a chapter or two within reasonable distance which would be a better fit. If not, this list may be your best option for the time being to connect with like-minded builders. Re: RV builders - that's what the majority of builders in my chapters were doing too. It's funny when they say things about the monotony of sanding a composite airframe, or endless rib stitches, etc. Personally, I can't think of anything that could possibly be more boring than drilling, deburring, and shooting rivets. I'm pretty sure that if you're a tube and fabric guy and you are evil, your fate in the eternal flames of Hell will be to build metal airplanes. Chris On 1/2/2014 5:53 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: > This is a theme that I have heard often and seen myself in my home chapter. > Almost always the cause is a lack of effective leadership, which is a chronic > problem in most EAA Chapters. > > As of the new year, I am no longer an EAA Chapter president. About 6 1/2 > years ago, our chapter had boiled down to a few guys left that would sit > around and tell stories and occasionally fly Young Eagles. I took over when > our previous president was killed in an automobile accident. I made a > commitment that every meeting would have a tech talk or demonstration and > that every meeting would be an opportunity to learn. We also implemented > occasional Saturday workshops when the EAA Chapter would tear down an engine > (under my supervision) or spend a day hands on learning the basics of > welding, or riveting, or fabric work, or composite work. While I was able to > get the chapter off it's deathbed, the largest criticism I received was > because the chapter was now catering to the homebuilders. Wow! You just > can't make everyone happy. > > I did find that it didn't take a lot of effort to find interesting speakers > or interesting topics. You don't have to be an officer of the chapter to do > that. I would bet that most EAA Chapters would love to have someone step up > to provide them with speakers or demonstrations for their meetings. You > don't have to be the speaker. On average, I was the guest speaker about once > a year. Our Tech Counselor usually did once a year. The rest were filled in > my simply asking people that were doing something interesting to come to the > meeting to talk about it. > > What I found is that if you make the meetings interesting, people will come. > Before long, the membership rolls are growing. > > Jeff Scott > Los Alamos, NM > former president of EAA Chapter 691 > > > >> - Original Message - >> From: Phillip Hill >> Sent: 01/02/14 05:17 PM >> To: KRnet >> Subject: Re: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter >> >> I used to belong to chapter 64 but didn't get anything out of it. All they >> seemed to do is promote young eagles, and other EAA programs. There's no >> time spent talking about building anything, no demos, no presentations from >> other builders, no KR builders and no one who had ever seen one, which is >> what I was most interested in, so I never went back. >> >> Phill >> Collinsville, IL >> > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at lis
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This is a theme that I have heard often and seen myself in my home chapter. ?Almost always the cause is a lack of effective leadership, which is a chronic problem in most EAA Chapters. ? As of the new year, I am no longer an EAA Chapter president. ?About 6 1/2 years ago, our chapter had boiled down to a few guys left that would sit around and tell stories and occasionally fly Young Eagles. I took over when our previous president was killed in an automobile accident. ?I made a commitment that every meeting would have a tech talk or demonstration and that every meeting would be an opportunity to learn. ?We also implemented occasional Saturday workshops when the EAA Chapter would tear down an engine (under my supervision) or spend a day hands on learning the basics of welding, or riveting, or fabric work, or composite work. ?While I was able to get the chapter off it's deathbed, the largest criticism I received was because the chapter was now catering to the homebuilders. ?Wow! ?You just can't make everyone happy. I did find that it didn't take a lot of effort to find interesting speakers or interesting topics. ?You don't have to be an officer of the chapter to do that. ?I would bet that most EAA Chapters would love to have someone step up to provide them with speakers or demonstrations for their meetings. ?You don't have to be the speaker. ?On average, I was the guest speaker about once a year. ?Our Tech Counselor usually did once a year. ?The rest were filled in my simply asking people that were doing something interesting to come to the meeting to talk about it. What I found is that if you make the meetings interesting, people will come. ?Before long, the membership rolls are growing. Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM former president of EAA Chapter 691 > - Original Message - > From: Phillip Hill > Sent: 01/02/14 05:17 PM > To: KRnet > Subject: Re: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter > > I used to belong to chapter 64 but didn't get anything out of it. All they > seemed to do is promote young eagles, and other EAA programs. There's no > time spent talking about building anything, no demos, no presentations from > other builders, no KR builders and no one who had ever seen one, which is > what I was most interested in, so I never went back. > > Phill > Collinsville, IL >
KR> I joined my local EAA chapter
I hate auto spell check. I come up with some doozies I catch most of them before I sent. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406- 4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "ppaulvsk at aol.com" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2014 7:14 pm Subject: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter To: "Phillip Hill" , "KRnet" I went to the Nov. Meeting and met Paul (president). They was a good meeting. I brought my center sparse to see if someone could look at them before I closed it out. Someone asked why it wasn't solid. That was a good question. I don't know. Maybe it would be too heavy. But, if Ken designed it as a solid spar it could have been smaller with the same strength. I don't know. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "Phillip Hill" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2014 6:17 pm Subject: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter To: "KRnet" I used to belong to chapter 64 but didn't get anything out of it. All they seemed to do is promote young eagles, and other EAA programs. There's no time spent talking about building anything, no demos, no presentations from other builders, no KR builders and no one who had ever seen one, which is what I was most interested in, so I never went back. Phill Collinsville, IL On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 6:12 PM, ppaulvsk at aol.com wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : > ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
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I went to the Nov. Meeting and met Paul (president). They was a good meeting. I brought my center sparse to see if someone could look at them before I closed it out. Someone asked why it wasn't solid. That was a good question. I don't know. Maybe it would be too heavy. But, if Ken designed it as a solid spar it could have been smaller with the same strength. I don't know. Paul Visk Belleville Il 618-406-4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! - Reply message - From: "Phillip Hill" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Thu, Jan 2, 2014 6:17 pm Subject: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter To: "KRnet" I used to belong to chapter 64 but didn't get anything out of it. All they seemed to do is promote young eagles, and other EAA programs. There's no time spent talking about building anything, no demos, no presentations from other builders, no KR builders and no one who had ever seen one, which is what I was most interested in, so I never went back. Phill Collinsville, IL On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 6:12 PM, ppaulvsk at aol.com wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : > ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options > ___ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
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Paul, Don't worry, I am the only KR driver in my chapter but the RV guys are fine. I kid them about how little my plane cost and how little fuel I use compared the them, it's all good fun. Rob Schmitt On Jan 2, 2014, at 6:12 PM, "ppaulvsk at aol.com" wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
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I agree, been there, done that as a chapter president. We were fortunate to have a large chapter with many members who either could present something interesting or knew someone outside the chapter who would speak/demo etc. If your chapter isn't filling your needs, chances are there are others who feel the same way. It may be time to inject some new blood into the leadership. This is your chance. It seems that if a new direction is begun, all kinds of things fall into place to support that direction. Maybe volunteer as a committee of one to provide some programs at meetings. When people find out you need a presenter, they seem to come out of nowhere to step up. You end up learning all kinds of useful things which may not be KR-specific, but still useful. Another option is to look at any nearby chapters. There may be a chapter or two within reasonable distance which would be a better fit. If not, this list may be your best option for the time being to connect with like-minded builders. Re: RV builders - that's what the majority of builders in my chapters were doing too. It's funny when they say things about the monotony of sanding a composite airframe, or endless rib stitches, etc. Personally, I can't think of anything that could possibly be more boring than drilling, deburring, and shooting rivets. I'm pretty sure that if you're a tube and fabric guy and you are evil, your fate in the eternal flames of Hell will be to build metal airplanes. Chris On 1/2/2014 5:53 PM, Jeff Scott wrote: > This is a theme that I have heard often and seen myself in my home chapter. > Almost always the cause is a lack of effective leadership, which is a chronic > problem in most EAA Chapters. > > As of the new year, I am no longer an EAA Chapter president. About 6 1/2 > years ago, our chapter had boiled down to a few guys left that would sit > around and tell stories and occasionally fly Young Eagles. I took over when > our previous president was killed in an automobile accident. I made a > commitment that every meeting would have a tech talk or demonstration and > that every meeting would be an opportunity to learn. We also implemented > occasional Saturday workshops when the EAA Chapter would tear down an engine > (under my supervision) or spend a day hands on learning the basics of > welding, or riveting, or fabric work, or composite work. While I was able to > get the chapter off it's deathbed, the largest criticism I received was > because the chapter was now catering to the homebuilders. Wow! You just > can't make everyone happy. > > I did find that it didn't take a lot of effort to find interesting speakers > or interesting topics. You don't have to be an officer of the chapter to do > that. I would bet that most EAA Chapters would love to have someone step up > to provide them with speakers or demonstrations for their meetings. You > don't have to be the speaker. On average, I was the guest speaker about once > a year. Our Tech Counselor usually did once a year. The rest were filled in > my simply asking people that were doing something interesting to come to the > meeting to talk about it. > > What I found is that if you make the meetings interesting, people will come. > Before long, the membership rolls are growing. > > Jeff Scott > Los Alamos, NM > former president of EAA Chapter 691 > > > >> - Original Message - >> From: Phillip Hill >> Sent: 01/02/14 05:17 PM >> To: KRnet >> Subject: Re: KR> I joined my local EAA chapter >> >> I used to belong to chapter 64 but didn't get anything out of it. All they >> seemed to do is promote young eagles, and other EAA programs. There's no >> time spent talking about building anything, no demos, no presentations from >> other builders, no KR builders and no one who had ever seen one, which is >> what I was most interested in, so I never went back. >> >> Phill >> Collinsville, IL >> > > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options
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I used to belong to chapter 64 but didn't get anything out of it. All they seemed to do is promote young eagles, and other EAA programs. There's no time spent talking about building anything, no demos, no presentations from other builders, no KR builders and no one who had ever seen one, which is what I was most interested in, so I never went back. Phill Collinsville, IL On Thu, Jan 2, 2014 at 6:12 PM, ppaulvsk at aol.com wrote: > I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of > RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : > ) > > Paul Visk > Belleville, Il. > 618-406-4705 > > Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint! > ___ > Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. > To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org > please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change > options >
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I don't think there's any KR experts in my chapter. But there's a lot of RVer. People can be so lost and confused and not know what there missing. : ) Paul Visk Belleville, Il. 618-406-4705 Sent from my HTC on the Now Network from Sprint!
