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Carolyn B. Youngblood
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for December 1,
2007
The Christmas Party
This was the EAA 172 Christmas Party at the Pea
Patch Aerodrome. Al Newman gave the invocation and the meal started at 1:03
PM. We had a fine Christmas Dinner with turkey fried by Dennis Allen. The
Aerospouses set up the buffet. We enjoyed the fine table decorations and
settings set out by Mary Hembree. There were more than 70 people at the party.
President Sheila Connell started the short business meeting at 1:35 PM. She
welcomed new club members Jonathan Dunn, Patrick Kirkland, and David Moore.
She also welcomed former EAA 172 president Keith Robbins. Everyone wished
Phil Colman “Happy Birthday” since that day was his birthday. Sheila thanked
all those who brought gifts for the MCG children. A motion was made by Don
Bush to accept the minutes of the past meeting. Richard Fender seconded the
motion and it was approved by the membership. Treasurer Don Bush said that
the accounts were in order and that there was $370 in the Kitty.
Old Business: Sheila said that Boshears was very successful.
The Food Trailer did produce some good revenue for the club. President Connell
then gave out the EAA Chapter Service Awards to the club board members. She
also read a letter from EAA.
New Business: Nominating committee
chairman Al Patton proposed a nomination slate of the current officers to
remain in their positions for 2008. These are President: Sheila Connell;
Vice-President: Freeman Newman; Secretary: John Magnan; Treasurer: Don Bush.
Steve Thompson seconded the nomination slate. The membership approved it
unanimously. Sheila said that Maureen Rhodes would be taking over the Social
Director position for 2008. Sheila also said that the Board would be determining
possible changes in any of the other club service positions.
President Connell had given out ballots for the EAA 172 Member of the Year
award at the beginning of the meeting. After the ballots were counted, Sheila
said that club secretary John Magnan received the most votes and was chosen
as the EAA 172 Member of the Year. John also received a $50 award.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. Richard Fender seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:56 PM.
EAA 172 Members at Ballard’s Christmas Party
Even though there was a tremendous rainstorm
Saturday evening, December 15th, some members were able to make it to Gerald
Ballard’s humongous Christmas party at his Twin Lakes, SC, hangar.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for November 10,
2007
The Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in
This was the Keith Brock Memorial
Fly-in at the Louisville, Georgia, airport. Many planes arrived before the
noon mealtime. The earliest flying in was Wootten York's Quicksilver GT-400
which arrived at 8:40 AM from Washington, Georgia. There were more than 125
people attending. The visitors came from across Georgia and South Carolina.
The visitors either drove or came in one of the about 60 aircraft that flew
in. The earliest flying in was Wootten York's Quicksilver GT-400 which arrived
at 8:40 AM from Washington, Georgia.
At 12:06 PM, EAA 172 President Sheila Connell welcomed
the attendees. She then turned the meeting over to Pierre Smith who was hosting
the fly-in at the Louisville airport. He had moved out his Air Tractor to
make room for the meal in his spacious hangar. Pierre introduced the Reverend
"Beau" Taylor who is the pastor at the Louisville United Methodist Church.
Beau was a counter-intelligence agent during the Viet Nam war, inserting
and extracting agents while he flew the DeHavilland Caribou. After Rev. Taylor
gave the invocation Pierre introduced the Mayor of Louisville, Rita Culvern,
who welcomed the aviators and said that the city supported the airport and
indicated that there were more airport upgrades in the near future. One is
a fuel depot that will be self-service with credit cards. Mayor Culvern also
agreed that more hangars are needed. Sheila then said a few words about the
EAA calendars available for $8.50 [contact her about buying one]. Sheila
then asked for the approval of the meeting minutes for October. Steve Thompson
moved and Don Bush seconded the approval of the minutes. The motion passed.
Then everyone lined up to fill their plates and eat the Low Country Boil
meal which had been prepared by the young men from the Broken Shackle Ranch.
There was plenty of food and, along with the desserts some members brought,
was a tremendous meal. Both before and after the meal the members and visitors
looked around at the different aircraft, especially the RVs that were there.
The Broken Shackle Ranch is a “Christian youth
home that specializes in helping young men ages 16-19 by teaching them responsibility,
discipline, work ethic, and moral values.”
If you are interested in donating to the
Broken Shackle Ranch here is the address:
Broken Shackle Ranch
Mr. David Cobb, Administrator
1542 Francis Bridge Rd.
Davisboro, GA 31018
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for October 13,
2007
Breakfast Fly-in
This was a breakfast-fly-in meeting. Before the
meeting we enjoyed a delicious meal of eggs, bacon, sausages, grits, and
biscuits prepared by Freeman Newman, Don Murphy, and Ralph Sandeford
with side dishes set out by the Aerospouses. We were treated by the arrival
of a flotilla of aircraft from the Wrens Fall Fly-in which was in full swing
that week. So we had many visitors and club members - nearly 70 people.
The visitors either drove or flew in in light planes, helicopters, or gyroplanes.
At 9:20 AM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
Club President Sheila Connell started the business meeting at 9:45 AM. Charlie
Connell moved and Richard Fender seconded the approval of the September minutes.
The motion passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order
and that there was $378 in the Kitty. Sheila asked Secretary John Magnan
to introduce and welcome the visitors from the Wrens Fall Fly-in. John was
also the fly-in manager. John welcomed the visitors, especially Ron Awad,
who is the president of EAA 1313. During the meeting Sheila welcomed
new EAA 172 members Eugene Smyers, Wooten York, and George & Frances
Weiss. Sheila also reported that she had received a thank-you note from LifeLink
Legacy Fund for the contribution our club gave to them.
Old Business: We discussed the upcoming Boshears SkyFest which will
be the following weekend (October 20-21) at Daniel Field. Sheila gave out
the lists of those who were volunteers involved in the Flight Line, Food
Trailer, People Mover, and Information Booth.
New Business: Don Gay introduced Tommy Lane who is a Jenkins County commissioner. Don said that
Thurmon Kent is the new manager of the Millen airport. There are improvements
which are being made at that airport. One is to be the construction of T-hangars.
These will rent for $125. There possibly will be a credit card fuel station
there for Avgas.
We discussed more details about the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in which will
be at the Louisville airport on November 10th. It will be a Low Country Boil
meal starting around 12:30 PM. Pierre Smith is handling the fly-in.
The members also discussed the EAA 172 Christmas Party which will be on December
1st at 1:00 PM. Sheila said that we should bring a small ($5 to $10) unwrapped
gift to be given to children at the Medical College of Georgia. Fay Allen
volunteered her husband, Dennis, to cook the turkey for the Christmas meal.
Al Newman moved and Don Bush seconded that the meeting adjourn.
The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 AM.
Wrens Fall Fly-in 2007
Several hundred people were at the Wrens Fall Fly-in which took place
the week of October 8-13, 2007. About 60 aircraft were at the field during
the fly-in. Among these were RVs, Mooneys, Aeroncas, Taylorcrafts, Titans,
Rans, Qucksilvers, Challengers, a Thorp T-18, Cessnas, SR-22s, Giles, Stinsons,
Kolbs, and a few other types. The helicopters included the Apache AH-64,
Hughes 500-C, three Mosquito helicopters, including a turbine Mosquito helicopter,
a Robinson R-22 and R-44. There were nearly 20 gyroplanes of various types.
There was also a powered parachute and a foot-launched paraglider. The weather
was warm and sunny. Visitors commented that Wrens was a great place to hold
a fly-in. Mike Driggers, from Trinity, NC, wrote: "The Wrens fly-in was much
fun..... to say the least. A very nice airport, and the weather was terrific.
John Magnan was very accommodating and helpful. I was there with the Mosquito
group and we all thought it was a great event.” There were visitors from
ten states, from Alabama to Vermont. There was also a DAR for aircraft
certifications and four CFIs for fixed wing, helicopter, and gyroplane instruction
and sign-offs.
Al Patton wrote: "This is probably the most interesting
Fly-in occasion that we've had in years at Wrens. Of course the weather (bad)
had a lot to do with past gatherings. The rotorcraft variety pointed out
the progress made in this type of aircraft and the participants' contagious
enthusiasm. One aircraft that stole its part of the show was the little single
place, turbine powered "Mosquito" helicopter. The turbine was a tiny T-62
Solar engine generating 50 lbs. thrust and 100 hp. according to the owner,
who didn't reveal cost. It sure was an interesting Fly-in, thanks to those
who made it so successful."
Boshears Skyfest 2007
We had great weather for the Boshears Skyfest 2007 which took place the
weekend of October 20-21, 2007. On the first page of this newsletter
EAA 172 president Sheila Connell mentioned most of those who helped out at
the fly-in.Our members handled the food trailer, Information Booth, History
Tent, flight line and the People Movers. Two of our club members, Greg Connell
and Gary Ward, were part of the airshow with their Pitts and MX-2. Several
members pitched in at the Information Booth and passing out EAA 172 flyers
as well as obtaining new club members. In addition to club members, the People
Mover had drivers and donation takers that were not club members but spent
much time helping out. These included Mike Boatright and two of Larry Garner’s
neighbors. Quite a few aircraft fly in, more on Saturday than Sunday.
The largest group was not of conventional factory-built aircraft but of the
many light planes from the Trenton, South Carolina, Trenton Flyers club as
well as other light plane pilots from as far away as Goose Creek (below
Charlotte, NC). Ron Awad, president of EAA 1313, flew from Goose Creek in
his Titan. EAA 172 member Blair Kendall had his SeaWing amphibious Trike,
which he flew around after the airshow. Ron Netzer had his plane in. Vernon
Rikard flew in his SeaRey. Will Robertson came in the Aeronca Chief that
he and Wyman Fox recently bought.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for September 8,
2007
Before the meeting we enjoyed a delicious meal
of barbecue with side dishes set out by the Aerospouses. Ralph and Polly
Powell had obtained the barbecue from Country Boys Cooking in Waynesboro.
We had many visitors and club members - more than 60 people in all.
At 12:35 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
Club President Sheila Connell started the business meeting at 1:06 PM. Steve
Thompson moved and Don Bush seconded the approval of the August minutes.
The motion passed. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order.
Sheila thanked those who worked on Thursday cleaning up the clubhouse. She
also recognized Maureen Rhodes as the Member of the Month.
Old Business: We discussed Boshears SkyFest which will be the
third weekend of October (20-21) at Daniel Field. Before the meeting Maureen
Rhodes sat in a chair at the entrance way to the clubhouse and asked people
to sign up for volunteer duties at Boshears Skyfest. The list had sections
for the Flight Line, Food Trailer, People Mover, and Education Booth. Phil
Colman, Joe Miles, and Al Patton, plus perhaps a couple others, will handle
the History Tent.
Maureen Rhodes passed out maps for the Rhodes Barbecue which will be held September 9th.
New Business: The next meeting will be a breakfast fly-in starting at 9:00 AM. Vice President Freeman Newman will be in charge of it.
We discussed where to have the November fly-in. Since there may be some difficulty
getting people to clean up afterwards at Millen, John Magnan moved and Charlie
Connell seconded having the Keith Brock Memorial Fly-in at the Louisville,
Georgia, airport. The motion passed. Pierre Smith had volunteered
to handle that fly-in. It would be on the second Saturday of November (November
10) and there would be a Low Country Boil meal starting around 12:30 PM.
The members also discussed when to have the EAA 172 Christmas Party. So it
would not interfere with other parties, Sheila suggested having it on December
1st at 6:30 PM. A motion was made, seconded, and passed to have our Christmas
Party on that date. [ed. note: After the meeting the time was changed to
1:00 PM since many senior members prefer not to drive when it’s dark.]
Program: Sheila introduced Robbie Williams, an author of two books: Gentlemen
Only and A Few Flowers for my Soul. Robbie gave a very interesting presentation.
She does her writing at the Chinaberry Ranch which is a “playground for older
people.” She said it was a perfect place to write the two books.
Greg Connell provided some introductory remarks about Bob Smith, a
pilot and the Chief Meteorologist for WRDW Channel 12. Greg said that
Bob helped him get his private pilot’s certificate. Bob then gave a fine
presentation about his years as a flight instructor. He said he was born
and raised in Augusta. Flying was always a passion for him. He said his son
could fly a plane before he could drive a car. Bob said that because he was
a pilot and a media person he has had many opportunities to fly a lot of
different aircraft. He has also had many jobs in aviation including one he
had, while he was also working in the media, flying a Cessna 172 with law
enforcement personnel looking for Marijuana in Edgefield County.
Steve Thompson moved and Bettye Berning seconded that the meeting adjourn.
The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 1:59 PM.
Boshears Skyfest Church Service
There will be an interdenominational church service on the field at Boshears Skyfest on
Sunday, October 21st. It will start at 8:00 AM. Randy & Mary Byrd, pastors of Bible
Fellowship Church in Evans, will conduct the service.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for August 11,
2007
Before the meeting we enjoyed delicious hamburgers
and hotdogs grilled outside in the 102º heat by our Vice-President Freeman
Newman. Side dishes were set out by the Aerospouses. We had many visitors
and a goodly number of club members - nearly 50 people total. At 12:31
PM Freeman Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
Club President Sheila Connell started the business meeting at 1:01 PM. Sheila
welcomed new club member Mary Hembree and her son Stuart. Charlie Connell
moved that the Minutes of the July meeting should be approved. The motion
was seconded and accepted by the membership. Treasurer Don Bush said that
the accounts were in order and there was $287 in the Kitty. Sheila thanked
those who worked on Thursday and Friday fixing up the clubhouse dining room.
Sheila said the Pierre Smith is now an EAA Tech Counselor and will help club
members with advice on their plane projects. She also recognized Dr. Jowers
as the Member of the Month. President Connell read a letter from EAA President,
Tom Poberezny, about user fees and urging members to contact their senators
and representatives.
Old Business: Sheila Connell talked about the great work that our
members did in painting and refurbishing the dining room the past Thursday
and Friday. These members included Bruce Cameron, Charlie Connell, Sheila
Connell, Mary Joe Davis, Shirley Harden, and Al Patton, who speckled
the floor. Bruce and Charlie took down the shelves. Shirley painted the trim
New Business: We discussed Boshears SkyFest which will be the third
weekend of October (20-21) at Daniel Field. Sheila passed out a volunteer
list which she needs to get to the Boshears Committee this month. There are
four sign up sections: Flight Line, Food Trailer, History Tent, and People
Mover (tractor pulling flatbed trailer with seats around the Boshears SkyFest
area).
Don Murphy moved that the meeting adjourn. The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 1:11 PM.
July, 2007
The Cold-Cuts Fly-in
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for July 14,
2007
This was a cold-cuts meal to cool people down
from the summer heat -- held in the air conditioned comfort of the clubhouse.
We had delicious cold cut sandwiches with side dishes set out by the Aerospouses.
There were more than 50 members, family, and guests at the meeting. Because
we had an overcast sky, only six planes flew in -- one from Louisville and
five from Twin Lakes. At 1:03 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal
and everyone ate. EAA 172 President Sheila Connell called the meeting to
order at 1:32 PM. The members accepted the Minutes of the June meeting. Treasurer
Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and there was $309 in the Kitty.
Sheila said that she had received a note of thanks from Al Youngblood for
the condolences the Club had expressed on the passing of his wife, Carolyn.
He also gave a contribution to the Chapter. President Connell had also received
a letter from EAA HQ thanking her for the nomination of the EAA 172 Web Editor
John Magnan for the Web Editor Award at Oshkosh. Though he did not win the
award EAA said that the Website helps in the recruitment of new members and
the communications of the Chapter’s work.
Old Business: Sheila Connell said that eight people came
in for the Work Day on Thursday. Bernard Loyer put baseboards in the ladies’
restroom. Maureen Rhodes and Mary Joe Davis cleaned and etched the floor
of the dining in preparation for painting, perhaps next month. Bruce Cameron
moved the furniture out of the dining area so the floor could be cleaned.
Pierre Smith apologized for the mixup on the date for the fish-fry fly-in
he had at the Louisville airport on June 9 – the same date as the EAA 172
club meeting. He suggested having a fish-fry fly-in at the Louisville airport
after the crop dusting/spraying season is over – perhaps in November.
New Business: The members discussed changing the monthly meeting-eating
time to 12:30 PM -- from 1:00 PM. A motion was made to change the time, it
was seconded and passed.
At the next Work Meeting (August 9) the work on the floor of the dining area
will be done. Sheila said that she would appreciate as many members as possible
to come and help --- from painting to furniture moving.
Program: Sheila introduced our guest speaker Sherrell Gay. Sherrell
is a transplant recipient and also a volunteer for LifeLink of Georgia, which
has as its goal the facilitation of donations of needed organs and tissues
for waiting patients. LifeLink works to get as many people as possible to
fill out organ donation forms and have them witnessed by family and next
of kin since the checkmark on a person’s driver’s license may not be enough
permission in the short time allowable for donated organ removal. Someone
asked a question about the age of a donor. Sherrell said that there is no
limit on age. She had many forms and materials and got a number of
people to fill out the donation forms.
Steve Thompson moved that the meeting adjourn. It was seconded by John Magnan and adjourned at 2:05 PM.
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for June 9,
2007
Nearly 50 members, family and quite a few guests
were at the meeting. Seven aircraft flew in. Before the meeting we
enjoyed delicious rotisserie chicken with side dishes set out by the Aerospouses.
At 1:00 PM Freeman Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate.
EAA 172 President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 1:28 PM.
The members accepted the Minutes of the May meeting. Treasurer Don Bush said
that the accounts were in order. Sheila welcomed new members Kenneth and
Mary Louise Smith. President Connell expressed the condolences of the club
upon the death of Tom Whisnant’s brother. Sheila said that there were several
other events occurring today including a fly-in at the Louisville airport
and an airshow so some of our members could not attend today’s meeting. Sheila
said that we will have a special guest speaker at the July meeting – Sherrell
Gay who works with organ donation and its relationship with aviation - through
the Southeast Angel Flight LifeLink.
Old Business: Sheila Connell thanked Ben Covington for installing
a new toilet in the ladies’ rest room. She also thanked the others who worked
on the clubhouse– Mary Joe Davis, Charlie Connell, Bettye & Bob Berning
for getting a cabinet, and Tom Whisnant for fixing the side door at the clubhouse.
Sheila said that at the next work meeting (Thursday, July 12th) the ladies
will be fixing up the clubhouse floor. They could do it by themselves, she
said, but did need some strong men to move some cabinets and furniture. So
if you can help contact Sheila.
New Business: The club discussed when to have the 2008 Wrens Fly-in.
Secretary John Magnan said that we probably should not have it during the
weekend of the Wrens Cancer Walk for Life since the local citizens, and some
club members, were involved in that. Usually the Walk for Life was the first
weekend of May. Mother’s Day was the second weekend and the Lumberton fly-in
was usually the third weekend of May. He asked who usually goes to that fly-in.
Several members raised their hands. John said that in the past we had problems
with the heat when having the Wrens Fly-in the end of May or beginning of
June. He said that since Sun’n Fun in 2008 was fairly early, April 8-14,
that perhaps we could have the 2008 Wrens Fly-in Friday-Saturday, April 25,
26. Don Bush moved that we have the Wrens Fly-in on April 25, 26, 2008. The
motion was seconded and passed.
Gerald Ballard reminded everyone about the special barbecue he was having
at his hangar at Twin Lakes on July 4th. He said that you could come any
time in the morning and that the two hogs would be ready to eat by 1:00 PM.
Program: Sheila Connell read the moving poem Desiderata which starts with the verse
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
Bernard Loyer moved that the meeting adjourn. It was seconded by John Magnan and adjourned at 1:48 PM.
Carolyn B. Youngblood
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Mrs. Carolyn B. Youngblood, 76, wife of Q. Allen Youngblood,
entered into rest on Thursday, May 31st at 5:00 am at University
Hospital. A member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Carolyn was
born and raised in Augusta, GA and enjoyed reminiscing about the times
she lived in California, Germany, New York, and Colorado. Mrs.
Youngblood was employed at Fort Gordon and the Medical College of
Georgia and was known for her superior skills as secretary. Co workers
speak of Carolyn as a gracious lady whose friendships continue to this
day. The joy of Carolyn's life was her husband, Al, whom she adored for
34 years. Those closest to her heart were her children Leslie (Steve)
Wright, and Ted (Sue) Neelends of Fort Oglethorpe, GA, her sister Betty
(Denis) Killen of Healdsburg, CA, sister-in-law Barbara Lott and her
precious grandchildren Stephen, Katie, Joshua, and Kaylee (Casey) York.
Carolyn was a life long athlete competing in golf, volley ball and
softball tournaments in the area. She was a kid at heart and made
everything a game. Her competitive spirit and tender compassion live on
in all who knew her. A memorial service was held Monday, June 4,
2007, at 6:00 pm at Platt's Funeral Home on N. Belair Road with Pastor
Chuck Moon officiating. The family received friends at the funeral
home from 5:30 until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggested a donation in her name to the charity of your choice. Platt's
Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Rd., Evans, GA 706-860-6166
Published in The Augusta Chronicle on 6/2/2007.
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Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for May 4-5,
2007
The weather for the Wrens Fly-in was not that
great. It was fine for the band concert Friday evening but threatening
during the day on Saturday. Only six aircraft were at the fly-in on either
of the two days. The advertising, posters, and paperwork were done by Cathy
Brown and John Magnan. The field and hangar preparations for the fly-in,
including the mowing, were done by Sidney Brown, his son, Benjamin, Ralph
Powell, Mark Slone, and John Magnan. Before the fly-in John Magnan repainted
the EAA 172 trailer and put out wiring and water hoses.
On Friday evening, May 4th, we had a great band concert by the Emerson
Biggunz band: Greg Connell, Gene Criswell, and Allen Cooke. It started around
7:00 PM. These musical artists performed a variety of music from old Rock’n
Roll to country music. Steve Thompson joined in with the band later
on in the evening. We had sparse attendance by those in town, even though
we had advertised on the radio and with fliers passed out to many businesses
in the area by Steve Thompson. Perhaps few townspeople came because of the
Cancer Walk For Life going on on their middle school campus. There was also
sparse attendance by EAA 172 members even though 140 members had received
a newsletter advertising the fly-in. The concert was a Benefit for the Randy
Powell family. The concession trailer, with Social Director Mary Joe Davis
and the Aerospouses, was on the field both Friday and Saturday. On Friday
two motor homes were on the field: Bob Rhodes’ and Randy Powell’s.
On Saturday, May 5th, we had the fly-in which culminated with a "bring your
own meat" meal in the evening. Because of the weather no aircraft flew in
on Saturday. On Friday Bill Couch was the first to fly-in. He came in
his Cessna 185. He had to leave before dark. Greg Connell flew in with his
F-1 ROCKET "Music Maker" and because of the windy weather was not able to
take it from the Wrens hangar back to his house until later in the week.
Sidney Brown was able to fly his Challenger I on Friday. Ralph Powell had
his Thorp T-18 out and flying on Friday. He also had his Nieuport 11 out,
but didn’t fly it. Jeb Barrow bases his Cirrus SR-22 at Wrens and was showing
it off on Friday. We had fewer than 20 EAA 172 members at the “bring your
own meat” meal Saturday evening. After the fly-in John Magnan straightened
up the hangar and office and removed all the fencing and other fly-in material,
including the wiring.
Mr. Trotter passed away
in the hospice unit at Presbyterian Hospital on April 26, 2007, in the company
of his family. He was born on March 13, 1924, in Albemarle, NC, son of George
Reid Trotter, Sr. and Sarah Lawing Harry Trotter. At the age of nine, Mr.
Trotter moved with his parents to Morganton, NC. He attended Morganton schools
and graduated from Morganton High School in 1941. Mr. Trotter was an enthusiastic
Boy Scout, and attained the Eagle rank in less than two years after joining
the Scouts. He had been intensely interested in aviation since childhood,
and enrolled as a student in aeronautical engineering at NC State University
in 1941. He volunteered for the Army Air Corps, and after flight training
served as a pilot of B-17 bombers, stationed in Italy until 1945.
After the war, Mr. Trotter went to the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as a student in business administration. He
was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, and worked on the campus humor magazine.
After graduation he returned to Morganton and worked in the furniture industry
in Morganton and Lenoir for several years.
In the early 1950's, Mr. Trotter came to Charlotte to
live. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County were the ancestral home of both his
father and mother. Soon after his arrival in Charlotte he went into partnership
with his good friend William P. Allan of Charlotte. Their company was Trotter
and Allan, which became one of the leading home builders in Mecklenburg County
by the late 1950's. In the early 1960's they shifted to building apartments
on the concept that they would be long-term owners of the apartments they
built. And they succeeded in this plan, remaining partners until both approached
retirement age. Mr. Trotter maintained an active role in apartment management
until the last year of his life.
After being well established in his business partnership,
Mr. Trotter's attention returned to his abiding interest in aviation. He
served as one of the leaders of Charlotte's Civil Air Patrol unit. From the
1970's he was a long-term volunteer at JAARS at Waxhaw, NC. JAARS was originally
the 'Jungle Aviation and Radio Service', and is now the technical arm of
Wycliff Bible Translators. Mr. Trotter also served his Lord God as a member
of Myers Park Presbyterian Church.
In 2005 George and his wife Susan decided to leave their
long-term home in Eastover because of George's declining health. George moved
to Sharon Towers, which was his residence until his final illness.
Mr. Trotter is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan
Collins Trotter; two sons, George R. Trotter, III, Michael McHale Trotter,
and his wife, Katrina; his two grandchildren; his brother, William H. (Bill)
Trotter, Sr. and Bill's wife, Ann. All of these are of Charlotte.
A memorial service to celebrate George Trotter's life was held at 11:00 am
on Monday, April 30 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. The family received
friends following the service at the church. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to JAARS or to the hospice unit at Presbyterian Hospital.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mr. Trotter.
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 4/28/2007.
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April, 2007
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for April 14,
2007
The Breakfast Fly-in
There
were about 45 members, family, and guests at the Breakfast Fly-in. The weather
was cool and sunny. About a dozen aircraft flew in. We had a good turnout
from South Carolina, especially from Do Little Field near St. Matthews.
Before the meeting we enjoyed the eggs, bacon, sausage patties, and grits
prepared by Freeman Newman who was assisted by Richard Fender and Randy Powell,
and set out by the Aerospouses. At 9:04 AM Al Newman gave the invocation
for the meal and everyone ate. The business meeting started at 9:39 AM. EAA
172 President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order. Secretary
John Magnan had a correction for the March meeting minutes. Richard Revels,
not Ralph Sandeford, has the Titan Tornado and a new civil service job at
Fort Gordon. Ralph Sandeford has an RV-7, and also an airstrip, near Midville,
Georgia. The members accepted the Minutes, as corrected, for the March meeting.
John also said that the EAA 172 Website will have a new section for club
members’ airstrips. He asked that members let him know if they want their
private airstrips included on the Web. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts
were in order and we now had over $1000 in the account. Then President Connell
thanked Bob Berning and his wife Bettye for cleaning the coolers, decorating
the clubhouse, and putting up curtains. She also thanked Mary Joe Davis
and Shirley Harden for fixing up the ladies’ restroom with a fantastic wall
covering and Maureen Rhodes for putting up large curtains to conceal the
supplies. Sheila thanked Steve Lugar for washing the EAA 172 trailer exterior
while Don Murphy cleaned its interior. Sheila welcomed new club members
William Rawlins and Command Sergeant Major James Hussey (ret) and his wife
Kim. President Connell mentioned that Dick Schoenfelder’s son had passed
away and offered the club’s condolences.
Old Business: Sheila Connell said that
she received a fine e-mail from EAA Chairman of the Board Paul Poberezny.
Paul also called Sheila on the phone but she was not there so he left a message
that he wish he could have come to our fish fry in March..
New Business: Tom Whisnant again asked for some volunteers to work
on drainage around the side entrance to the EAA 172 clubhouse. Whenever it
rains, puddles form. Charlie Connell volunteered. They will work on this
the following Wednesday.
The members then discussed the upcoming Wrens Fly-in which is scheduled for
Friday, Saturday, May 4-5. Charlie Connell will again man the radio. Secretary
John Magnan is responsible for the overall fly-in. Sheila said there is a
possibility of having a Friday night band. Steve Thompson and Gary Harden
will grill the meat at the “bring your own meat” meal on Friday (now Saturday).
Members should bring appropriate side dishes for this evening meal. The concession
trailer will be available Friday evening. Members will bring it up Friday
morning.
Program: Joe Miles, who will be inducted into the Georgia Aviation Hall of
Fame talked about his military career when he had 101 missions in a P-51.
John Magnan moved that the meeting adjourn. It was seconded and adjourned
at 10:08 AM. Afterwards the members viewed Greg Connell and Gary Ward demonstrating
some of the aerobatics they will be doing at the Wagener, SC, airshow.
March, 2007
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for March 10,
2007
The Fish-Fry Fly-in
There
were about 60 members, family, and guests at the fly-in. Because of possible
threatening weather only five aircraft flew in. Before the short business
meeting we enjoyed the delicious catfish obtained by Pierre Smith and cooked
up by Chief Chef Gary Harden along with Dennis Allen, Ron Haley, Everett
Parks, and Steve Thompson. These men also prepared french fries and fantastic
fried onions. The food was set out by the Aerospouses. Sylvia Berger, Bettye
Berning, Virginia Bush, Sheila Connell, Mary Joe Davis, and Shirley
Harden had prepared the club house and decorated it with a St. Patrick’s
Day motif. At 12:57 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone
ate. EAA 172 President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 1:30
PM. The members accepted the Minutes of the February meeting. Treasurer Don
Bush said that the accounts were in order. He also said that we broke even
on the Kitty with the amount collected paying for the fish and other food,
but no extra money for further clubhouse fixups! Club Secretary John Magnan
reported that a couple days earlier two men had flown in from Alabama to
look at the Nieuport 11 operations at the Wrens airport. Ralph Powell gave
them the “grand tour” of the Nieuport factory. Then President Connell thanked
Tom Whisnant and Steve Thompson for the work they did painting the clubhouse
interior and working on the window trim. She also thanked Gene Criswell
for repairing the leaky sink. Sheila welcomed new members Richard Revels
and Ralph Sandeford. Ralph has an RV-7 and also an airstrip near
Midville, Georgia. Richard has a Titan Tornado and a new civil service job
at Fort Gordon. He is also looking for a house.
Old Business: Sheila Connell reminded everyone that at the last meeting
we voted to have a “family” membership for an extra dues payment of $5. That
way, just as with the national EAA, a spouse will be officially counted as
a club member.
New Business: Tom Whisnant asked for some volunteers to work on drainage
around the side entrance to the EAA 172 clubhouse. Whenever it rains, puddles
form. Charlie Connell and a couple of other people volunteered. They will
work on this during the next few weeks.
The members then discussed the upcoming breakfast fly-in scheduled
for April 14. Vice-President Freeman Newman will be in charge. He said the
breakfast will start at 9:00 AM with bacon, eggs, grits and other breakfast
foods. Members should bring appropriate breakfast side dishes.
President Connell brought up the proposal for user fees for general aviation.
The members had some discussion about that and unanimously were opposed to
the fees. Then Sheila passed around a petition so that members could sign
it. She will send the petition to our local national congressmen.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. It was seconded and adjourned
at 1:55 PM. Afterwards Frank Christian took photos of our entire group.
February, 2007
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for February 10,
2007
At least five aircraft and more than 60 members,
family and guests were at the meeting. Before the meeting we enjoyed the
sumptuous Taco Stew (prepared by Maureen and Bob Rhodes) and set out by the
Aerospouses. At 1:02 PM Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone
ate. EAA 172 President Sheila Connell called the meeting to order at 1:38
PM. The members accepted the Minutes of the January meeting including the
correction that Sheila was using a “gavel” rather than a “gravel” at the
last meeting. Treasurer Don Bush said that the accounts were in order and
that there was $110 in the Kitty Then President Connell
thanked the Rhodes for preparing the fabulous Taco stew. Sheila welcomed
new members Bernie Loyer, who has a Velocity, and Kyle & Janet Larson.
She also welcomed our featured speaker, Diane Johnston, Augusta Regional
Airport’s Director of Marketing. She also thanked Fay Allen, Mary Joe Davis,
and Shirley Harden for the clubhouse cleanup work they did on Thursday before
the meeting. Sheila said that Al Patton was this month’s “member of
the month” and that she wants members to send nominations for future “members
of the month” to her. President Connell mentioned that Sondy Lawrence is
having some medical problems at this time and we will be keeping him in our
prayers. Also Sheila expressed condolences to Kim Evans for the passing of
Kim’s mother. Sheila said that Ken Rayburn had sent thanks for the well-wishes
the Club sent to him for his wife, Sue.
Old Business: Sheila Connell reminded everyone the Clubhouse “spruce
up” day is the Thursday before a meeting. Everyone who can should be there
around 10:00 AM to work on making the Clubhouse more presentable and preparing
for the Saturday meeting. Sheila also asked members to give her any “spruce
up” items such as brooms, cleaners, paper, trash cans, and perhaps some appropriate
wall decorations for the Clubhouse.
New Business: President Connell said that said that Jennie Powell
had asked to bring some of her embroidered items to the next meeting. Jennie
can make shirts and caps with our EAA 172 logo. So see Jennie at the next
meeting if you want an embroidered shirt or hat. Sheila asked Virginia Bush
to be the point-of-contact person if flowers or cards are needed to be sent
to a member who has an illness, death in the family, etc. Virginia agreed.
Sheila brought up having a "family" membership where the husband and wife
would both be members. This is similar to what the EAA national does. For
us the cost would be only $5 extra -- so the membership would cost $25 rather
than $20. There would still be one newsletter but both names would appear
in the address. John Magnan moved to accept this change. Jerry Berger seconded
the motion and it passed.
The members then discussed the upcoming fish-fry fly-in scheduled for March
10. Gary Harden will be the Head Chef. Dennis Allen, Everett Parks,
Steve Thompson and others will also be cooking. The members decided
to only have catfish, rather than catfish, whiting, and flounder as we have
had at previous fish frys. Pierre Smith said he can get some good fish at
one of the fish farms near Louisville. John Magnan will contact Pierre and
Dennis Allen about the number of people and the amount of fish we had at
previous fish frys.
Vice-President Freeman Newman suggested that we have a fly-in breakfast for
our April meeting. After some discussion the members agreed. There
will be grits, bacon and eggs, and any appropriate side dishes the members
might bring. It will be 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 14.
Program: Augusta Regional Airport Director of Marketing, Diane Johnston,
gave a talk, showed a PowerPoint presentation, and answered questions about
Bush Field. Diane said that Bush Field has always been self-sustaining, with
General Aviation contributing 64% of the revenue. She said that the
$30 million airport improvement project has contributed to the $291 million
financial impact that Bush Field has on the CSRA.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. It was seconded by Don Bush and it adjourned at 2:15 PM.
January, 2007
Minutes of the Meeting for EAA Chapter 172 for January 13,
2007
Before the meeting we enjoyed delicious vegetable
soup prepared by Steve Thompson and set out by the Aerospouses. At 1:00 PM
Al Newman gave the invocation for the meal and everyone ate. There were nearly
50 members, family and guests at the meeting. Eight aircraft had flown in.
Club President Sheila Connell started the business meeting at 1:26 PM. The
members accepted the Minutes of the December meeting. Treasurer Don Bush
said that the accounts were in order. He said that there was $205 in the
Kitty and that we had taken in $710.40 at Boshears. The club had paid EAA
national $686 for annual insurance, dues, and membership. The club also paid
$275 for the annual donation to the Pea Patch Corporation. President Connell
thanked Steve Thompson for making the delicious soup and also the ladies
who had cleaned up the front section of the clubhouse. Sheila also welcomed
Mary Joe Davis as the new Social Director and thanked Maureen Rhodes for
the many years Maureen was the club Social Director. She also thanked John
Magnan for the years he has worked as Secretary and Webmaster for the club.
John was re-elected in December and will continue on as club Secretary and
Webmaster. Sheila said there would be a fly-in in South Carolina the Memorial
Day weekend.
Old Business: Sheila Connell said that members would be working sprucing
up the back section of the Clubhouse (where we eat) before the next meeting.
She also presented the annual EAA certificate to Flight Advisor Pierre Smith.
New Business: President Connell said that we need to focus on the
younger club members, to get them more involved in the operations of the
club. Mary Joe Davis said that our club should try to recruit members from
local colleges. She said that the Medical College of Georgia is an
“untapped resource.” Sheila then opened the election of the club vice-president
for 2007. Don Bush nominated Alfred Freeman Newman, Jr. for vice-president.
The nomination was seconded and approved by the club members. Freeman takes
office immediately.
The members discussed changing our meeting schedule -- now all our meetings
are on Saturday. Formerly they were Thursday evening. After a few members
gave their opinions Freeman Newman moved that we keep our club meetings on
Saturday. John Magnan seconded the motion and it was approved.
Sheila read a short piece about “discontent in the country” which ended with
“we are the largest group of spoiled brats” -- what we have as Americans
we should be thankful for. She said that at the next meeting we will be discussing
the fish-fry fly-in (March 10). Also at the next meeting our speaker will
be Diane Johnston. Sheila welcomed new members Eddie Booth, Gene Criswell,
Robert Knight, and Peter Tremblay.
Al Newman moved that the meeting adjourn. It was seconded and the meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM.
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