Experimental Aircraft Association
Chapter 723, Camarillo, California

Planes at Meeting

Mark your calendars! 2008 Camarillo Airshow August 16 - 17

Next Meeting, 9:00 AM Saturday, May 10, 2008 at the Chapter Hangar

Adventurous Oxnard Pilot shares recent flying trip through Mexico at the Camarillo Experimental Aircraft Association this Saturday

Most of you know Chapter Don McMullen and the fabulous reporting he and his wife Joan have given while traveling throughout North America. His zeal for traveling and fortitude in dealing with the sometimes difficult bureaucracy is a testament to good planning and patience.

Don will give us a color presentation and discussion on his most recent trip from one side of Mexico to the other. For those of us planning longer trips outside of Southern California, Don’s insight can give the rest of us the confidence we need to take trip we’re been wanting to take for many years.

Don has been flying for many years, is a Chapter Young Eagle pilot, and is currently flying a RV6A. So bring your questions and enjoy a great follow up story that will remind each of us why we’re so fortunate to share the awesome gift of flight.

About EAA Chapter 723With more than 250 members Chapter 723 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is based in Camarillo. Membership is open to all aviation enthusiasts, pilots and builders. Chapter support includes technical counselors, flight advisors and a technical library to support builders. The chapter is the host of the annual EAA Camarillo Air Show scheduled this year on August 16th-17th, dedicated to the display of aviation to the residents of Southern California and is active in the Young Eagles program, providing first flights to the youth of local communities. The association also supports the Aviation Platoon of the Ventura Military Explorers. For more information, visit the website at http://www.eaa723.org, or call John White, EAA Chapter 723 vice president, at 805/985-9115..

About EAA Chapter 723

With more than 250 members Chapter 723 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is based in Camarillo. Membership is open to all aviation enthusiasts, pilots and builders. Chapter support includes technical counselors, flight advisors and a technical library to support builders.

The chapter is the host of the annual EAA Camarillo Air Show scheduled this year on August 16th-17th, dedicated to the display of aviation to the residents of Southern California and is active in the Young Eagles program, providing first flights to the youth of local communities. The association also supports the Aviation Platoon of the Ventura Military Explorers.

For more information, visit the website at http://www.eaa723.org/, or call John White, EAA Chapter 723 vice president, at 805/985-9115.

Revised Bylaws Proposal

see below

4 The Chapter Treasurer shall process and account for all receipts, disbursements and balances of Chapter funds on hand. The Chapter Treasurer shall receive and deposit funds into accounts that are federally insured and are approved by the Chapter Board of directors. Funds in excess of those necessary for operations may be transferred by the Chapter Treasurer for investment, as determined by the Board of Directors. Such investment accounts shall be part of the Treasurer's monthly report. Transfer of Chapter funds between accounts shall require two (2) signatures from any of the Chapter President, Chapter Vice President, or Chapter Treasurer with the exception of the checking account, which will only require the signature of the Treasurer. The Chapter Financial Operating Guidelines as amended and approved by the Chapter Board of Directors shall govern and define the methods and use of these accounts. The Chapter Treasurer shall execute all checks from the Chapter checking account on behalf of the Chapter. The Chapter Treasurer shall perform all other duties incident to the office of the Chapter Treasurer, subject to the control of the Chapter President and the Chapter Board of Directors. The Chapter Treasurer shall ensure the Chapter obtains and maintains a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). The Chapter Treasurer shall be responsible for the accurate maintenance of all insurance records, including the proper application, binding, and premium payment for all necessary insurance required by the Experimental Aircraft Association, Incorporated. The Chapter Treasurer Shall be responsible for all tax filings and associated remittances and may make use of professional services, as approved by the Board of Directors, in the execution of those responsibilities.

Complete Bylaws available by link in column at left

Letter of Explanation

Bylaws Vote by Joe Tischler

Our Chapter Bylaws require change to accommodate the management of our chapter’s savings and checking accounts and there are 2 basic changes. One is the treasurer’s ability to handle transactions on a daily basis. The change makes the chapter checking account, and only the checking account, a single signature account. Transfers to the account from other savings accounts still require board approval and 2 signatures. This allows the board to manage the amounts needed for daily operation, while permitting the treasurer to execute timely payments required by our air show. The second feature of the change permits the chapter to have accounts in more than one institution. Because our holdings exceed the $100,000 federally insured limit, and we are required to have federally insured accounts as a 501c-3 corporation, the chapter needs the ability to have accounts at different institutions. The institutions must be approved by the board and each account must be in the treasurer’s monthly report. You can view the bylaws and proposed change (paragraph 4 on page 6) by visiting http://www.eaa723.org. The change has been approved by the chapter board and requires a 2/3 majority vote by the members present at the meeting or by proxy. The Board is designating the March 8^th chapter meeting for this vote. If you wish to vote by proxy you may email your vote no later than 7 March to the chapter secretary, Jim Ayers, at LessDragCom@aol.com. Only proxy votes from chapter-registered email addresses will be accepted.

User Fees - Now is the Time for Good Men & Women to Write and Phone their Senators and Congressman - Do It Today & Make a Difference!

EAA Sample Letters

Ernie's Letters

AOPA Suggestions

HOUSE TRANSPORTATION LEADERS PUSH FOR FAA FUNDING BILL
It was an extraordinary display of bipartisan support for H.R.2881, the House version of an FAA funding bill. The four top members of the House Transportation and aviation subcommittees went before the Ways and Means Committee on August 1 to urge the tax-writing committee to keep aviation excise taxes, reject the idea of user fees, and fairly distribute the costs of funding the FAA. AOPA President Phil Boyer also testified that "H.R.2881 gets it right." That bill would keep airline passenger taxes the same and modestly increase general aviation fuel taxes to ensure robust funding for airports and money for air traffic control modernization (NextGen). "We have come together on a very strong and effective bill," said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James Oberstar (D-Minn.). "It provides a historic $68 billion for the needs of aviation over the next four years." See AOPA Online. Members of Congress also expressed bipartisan support for H.R.2881 during a panel discussion at Oshkosh.

Our Flight Plan

The Experimental Aircraft Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and continuation of the spirit which launched aviation. There are over 1,000 chapters worldwide which serve the interests of aviation enthusiasts. EAA Chapter 723 provides an environment for builders, pilots and aviation enthusiasts of all levels to meet regularly, learn and socialize. Our monthly meetings include an aviation-oriented speaker, an inexpensive lunch and a great bunch of people. Many events are put on each year which serve to introduce aviation to the general public. These range from our annual Camarillo Air Show to technical seminars for builders.

The EAA established a Young Eagles program to expose all aspects of aviation to our youth. Education is a primary goal of the EAA. Youth exposure begins with a no-cost orientation flight arranged through the local chapters and continues with sponsorships to aviation camps in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Young Eagles flown by Chapter 723 pilots last month: 12 at Camarillo, and 16 at Santa Paula.

See our Calendar page for all the upcoming activities within our Chapter.

Chapter 723 Profile

Over 250 members
Based at Camarillo Airport (KCMA) in Camarillo, California, USA
Technical Counselors, Flight Advisor and technical library to support builders.
Host of the annual EAA Camarillo Air Show , dedicated to the display of aviation to the residents of Southern California.
Active in the Young Eagles program providing first flights to the youth of local communities.
Supports the Aviation Platoon of the Ventura Military Explorers who meet in the EAA Hangars and are building an airplane.
Two hangars are available for use by members to complete construction of their aircraft and fly off the required time for experimental certification.

Contact

Telephone to join - Joe Tischler, Membership Chairman 805-497-6502

Telephone at Hangar 805-383-0686

Address: 501 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
Next to Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Museum, please park on street, not in CAF parking lot. Thanks

Email: Mike Reed , Chapter Treasurer
EAA Camarillo Airshow Website: Larry David

Subscribe to the EAA 723 email list; chapter membership required.