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

10 March 2012, MoF, Seattle

The CO called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM. Forty-three were present.

The following occurred:

• the CO welcomed new members and guests; he asked the vets to stand and be recognized

• the FO reported that Reno will have an event this September and he encouraged members to pay their dues

• the Ops O reported on the new NOAA Coastal Marine Sanctuary flight limitations

• the Safety O's Safety Minute was spent encouraging pre-flights to include checking tire pressures, because overlooking this seemingly minor point has major impact on takeoff and landing distances

• Col. John Madden, USAF -Ret, was introduced. He described his career in the Air Force, focusing on his three tours in Vietnam, highlighted by his Phantom dogfights with MiGs. He answered questions afterwards.

• John Clark, in our Know Your Warbird segment, introduced us to the Brewster Buffalo, detailed its history, and explained its deployment.

• Several announcements were made, to wit:

Kent Mehrer said a fly-in to honor his father Skeets is planned for 12 May at Pearson in Vancouver

Paul stated the annual marshallers' meeting is scheduled for 17 March at Galvin

Mike Kopp said Grumpy is headed for Alameda on 05 May, plus two more trips later; contact HFF if interested

Doug said he's still looking for B-17 volunteers for its May visit

Ron said the next event will be a fly-in either late April or early May; more details after our board meeting this afternoon

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:35 PM.

For the Squadron

Fred C Smyth

Adjutant/Finance Officer