Deer Valley Pilots Association

Monthly Meeting Minutes – September 20, 2007

"The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting are subject to approval and/or change by the

Board at the next monthly meeting."

At 6:42 P.M., Deer Valley Pilots Association (DVPA) President Ray Weigold called the September meeting to order in Pan Am Flight Academy training room “B”. Board members present: Treasurer Doug Bronson, Vice President Mike McNally, Mike Berglund, Ken Cada, Jim Little, Jim Russell, Bob Thomas, and Dan Tollman.

Directors absent: Secretary Stan Watkins,  Dee Grimm, Whitney White

A proxy was submitted by Dee Grimm

Members in attendance: Lacy Parker, Henry Schubel, Don Ridder, Associate Myra Ridder, Nate D’Anna, Stu Tracy, Chuck Emry, Associate Marcia Emery, Ed Chauza, Bob Ballou, Pat Mornin, Bob Wirth, Bill Woods, Ted Lewis, Michael Gibbs, Warren McIlvoy and David O’Daniel

Guests: Dan Olsen, Sibran Properties, LLC, Dan Gallegos, Air Petro Corporation and Keith Lecker, Complete Aviation Fuel Systems.

Introductions/Meeting Format:

Ray welcomed everyone to the meeting, guests were introduced. Ray utilized the overhead projection equipment to review the agenda then proceeded with the planned meeting topics.

Self Fuel Facility Presentation:

Mr. Dan Olsen of Sibran Properties, LLC provided a Power Point presentation of the soon to be constructed self serve fuel facility at DVT.  Mr. Olsen introduced his vendor partners, Mr. Dan Gallegos, Air Petro Corporation and Keith Lecker, Complete Aviation Fuel Systems.

The presentation included construction, location and operation of the facility.  The presentation was followed by an open forum in which pricing and use was discussed. 

Mr. Olsen plans to have the facility online by April, 2008.

Treasures Report / Minutes of the Meeting:

Mike McNally sent via e-mail, copies of the August Minutes to each Director. Doug Bronson moved to approve the Minutes as submitted , Ken Cada seconded the motion with the board voting unanimously to approve the August 16, 2007 meeting minutes. 

Treasurer Doug Bronson reviewed the financial report for the period July 31 through August 31, 2007.

Dan Tollman moved to accept the Treasurers report as submitted, Ken Cada seconded the motion with the board voting to approve the report.

Old Business/Committee/Special Project Reports:

Membership – Dan Tollman

As of 9/15/2007, we have 383 members in good standing.

Quarterly Newsletter – Jim Little

The newsletter will be out by the end of September.  Jim Little has again asked that items be submitted.

Hospitality Hangar

It was decided that there will not be another Hospitality Hangar planned this calendar year.  A possible date will be January 2008.

DVT Master Plan

Ray Weigold reported that the final document has not been completed.  Ed Chauza stated that it is currently being reviewed by the consultant.

SASO II

A general meeting was held on 19 September, 2007.  Dee Grimm and Jim Russell are reviewing the plan on behalf of DVPA.  The plan appears to pertain to commercial operations.  Phoenix Aviation is accepting comments through October 19, 2007.

Banner Committee

There is no change in the status of obtaining the new banner prior to the November 3, 2007 annual picnic.  The committee will continue to work with Carl Ulbrich.

Annual Picnic November 3, 2007

Mr. Keith Lecker of Complete Aviation Fuel Systems offered that his company will sponsor the picnic.

Doug Bronson has assumed the chair for the event and asked that anyone interested please contact him in the effort.

Jim Little suggested that Mr. Sikorsky be asked to speak at the picnic.

Mr. Dan Olsen was unsure if he would be able to attend.

It is undecided if donations will be solicited at the picnic.  This item will be decided in committee.

Jim Little suggested that someone be involved in advertising the event.  He suggested a new invitation letter.

There was a motion to allow Doug Bronson to purchase the necessary materials for the annual mass mailing of membership renewals.  The motion was moved by Mike Berglund and seconded by Ken Cada.

Bob Thomas volunteered to organize the “Mass Mailing Party”.

It was determined that the picnic will commence at 11:00 AM and conclude at 1:30 PM.

Doug Bronson and Jim Little will review the DVPA logo inventory prior to the event.

Mike Berglund will look into the possibility of Phoenix Fire providing a demonstration on the use of fire extinguishers.

Special Project

Ray Weigold suggested that DVPA look into the possibility of being involved in a special project to benefit the DVT community.  Suggestions would be appreciated.

Calendar

September 22               Sedona Airport Fly-In/Classic Car Show sedonaairport.org/events

October 6-7                   Kingman Air and Auto Show kingmanairshow.com

October 20                    DVPA Board Meeting

October 25-28               Copperstate EAA Fly-In copperstate.org

November 3                  DVPA Annual Picnic

November 10                Blue Sky Flyers Navajo Christmas Airlift

November 15                DVPA Board Meeting

December 20                DVPA Board Meeting

Adjournment

Ray Weigold asked for a motion to adjourn.  The motion was so moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Doug Bronson.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 PM.