Good Morning Scott; I've taken the liberty to move this over for you, hope you're getting the "Flying" side.
No one is talking about breaking up the club, only the members can officially do that. But if something better is out there don't you think that it would be taken advantage of? That's why, IMO, the current type club needs a shot in the arm. I just think with everything it does, it still falls short addressing the desires of the current members. The members are the club. The camaraderie is probably what holds any club, even a bunch of guys and gals kicking around the airport, together. I've seen first hand what happens when a good leader bows out. The stories of the "Texas Raiders" and their weekly Saturday lunch flights of the 90's are legendary. When the glue holding us together (Paul Prentice) became ill, everyone seemed to move on. A sad day indeed. But it's good that you enjoy yourself, that's exactly the main intention, I'm sure. This is a big country and sometimes the conventions are too far away for many to attend. Now that many of the Coupe Group are LS pilots, travel time is cut down. That number of LS pilots is sure to increase. Add to that the costs of fuel, meals, hotel, vacation and travel time and it can become very taxing on the budget. Yes, Regional Flyin's are the answer. Can you tell someone, from soup to nuts how to do it? Is there anything published about it that's available? Will the type club assist with some funding? How will one get the word out to those coupers and couper prospects that do not belong to the club? All things that need to be addressed if we want to show everyone how a group of pilots can be enthusiastic about an old airplane. I tell you what - this forum reaches more people than the club. Hmmmm, another suggestion or opportunity! But why stop there? Why be happy with the status quo? Remember the old saying about first impressions? Many people want to learn more, want to read more, need more convincing that the Coupe is the way to go. That's where the newsletter comes in and why it's so important. So many ideas, so many opportunities, so many good people wanting to see this happen. What can we do to make this happen? Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Morgan To: ercoupe tech Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 7:05 AM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] EOC participation I could not get this to go to Fly-in, so, please excuse on this site. We have read all the comments on the subject of whether the EOC is fulfilling everyone's needs. This is how we feel about it. One of the reasons why my wife and I enjoy the EOC as much as we do is because of the comraderie among the members who are able to attend the annual conventions. The friendships we have formed and the willingness to share information is more important to us than a fancy convention and a slick newsletter. As hosts of the 2007 convention we were especially pleased by the willingness of everyone to pitch in to take down tables when storm clouds were on the horizon, so that, planes could be moved under roof. Then to pitch in to set them up again. Others helped empty trash cans and assist anywhere needed. We feel that the maintenance seminars at the conventions are informative and valuable. Being just a couple of "bumpkins" from the Plains, we feel the present board of directors and the EOC management have done and are doing an excellent job and go out of their way to be helpful to the members. A person does not have to be a Wing Leader, a Director or an EOC Officer in order to host a convention or fly-in. If you would like to have a fly-in, just do it. All it takes is a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and put in some time. I have read comments on this forum that the conventions are being held too far from some members homes to be attended. Simple solution... host it in your area! My wife and I hope to see everyone in Wisconsin in 2008! Let's not breakup the present EOC, let's just try to make it better so that it fulfiills everyone's needs. The 20 or 30 dollars dues is not that great....after all that only amounts to 4 to 6 gallons of 100LL. Scott and Jean Morgan Scott and Jean Morgan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
