Cascade Warbirds Squadron # 2, Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Membership

14 January 2012, MoF, Seattle

The CO called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM. Forty-one were in attendance.

The following occurred:

• New members and guests were introduced; existing members were encouraged to have lunch this afternoon with new members and guests

• CO Anders mentioned that this was the end of his term and that he will henceforth be busy with other aspects of his life.

• FO Smyth reminded members to pay dues and said there will be a Reno event this year and the squadron is retaining our reserved boxes.

• EAA's B-17 is scheduled here 21 - 28 May and volunteers are still needed.

• Mike Kopp briefed us on upcoming warbird events at HFF, Paine Field.

• Mike then regaled us with the B-25 SIC training program and mentioned that he is now occasionally called upon to crew HFF's Grumpy (lucky dog!).

• Ed Rombauer's Safety Minute was an encouragement to be aware of our lack of proficiency due to inclement weather. He also reminded us to review proper radio procedures.

• In our KYWB segment, Warren Nadeau and John Clark provided a historical overview of the services' L-bird aircraft, including many interesting photos.

• Greg reviewed the upcoming events, to include HFM's Fly Day, NWOC, NWCAS, the Puyallup Air Fair, and our February meeting.

• Greg mentioned there was some interest in resuming the Bud Granley Roast. A volunteer is sought to organize it - though the Ops O has traditionally done so.

• This being an election year, Frank Almstead explained the process used by the Nominating Committee to select the candidates. M/S to elect their slate, to wit:

CO Ron Morrell Greg Anders Tony Caruso

XO Warren Nadeau John Clark Bob Hill

Ops O Dave Desmon Pete Jackson Michael Kopp

FO/Adj Fred C Smyth Doug Owens Ed Rombauer

At-Large Frank Almstead Crash Williams Paul Youman

The motion passed with an overwhelming majority.

• Greg thanked the members for the opportunity to be CO for these past four years and encouraged all to give the same support to the new CO. He received a standing ovation for his service, then turned over control of the squadron to the new CO.

• Incoming CO Ron Morrell kept his remarks brief, but encouraged any and all to contact him for whatever reason.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 PM.

For the Squadron

Fred C Smyth, Adjutant/Finance Officer