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August 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • New people introductions: Jim, Carina & Kayla (ATC)
  • Treasury report
    • $11,725.17 in checking account
  • Young Eagles August 22nd 11-2pm, if you have an airplane that can fly please participate
  • Proposed fly-out later this year if any interest?
    • Greg recommends Modesto for a killer breakfast/lunch
  • Need volunteers to join upcoming scholarship committee in addition to Greg and Oren
  • Vice President Jack DuBosque has decided to move to Georgia to be closer to family
    • Nathan Witt appointed interim VP
  • Josh Redsun Oshkosh photo slideshow

July 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • Treasurer update
    • Balance: $11,725.17
    • Discussing scholarship candidates and opportunities
    • Scholarship donations should be equal for everyone-$3,000 per candidate and deposited to students account with Mike Smith aviation
    • Vote to award Connor $3,000 passed unanimously
  • Ray aviation scholarships
    • EAA wants to see that a chapter can get a student through to private license
    • Chapter applies before 1st of November
    • Awardees are granted $9,000 from EAA, the chapter contributes an additional $3,000
    • Sport pilot scholarships awarded at 75%
    • It’s important to thoroughly vet candidates to ensure success
    • Dwayne proposes creating a scholarship committee to set guidelines for consideration
  • Alex & Adrian from Napa ATC joining us for pilot/controller chats
    • Asking about starting up a fly-in at APC again
  • Otto from Atlantic offered to host our monthly chapter meetings, provided we clean up after ourselves
    • Offered to host a bbq during our next Young Eagles event
  • Wooden hangar historical preservation
    • Greg went and talked to many Napa county representatives about getting the hangars registered as historic buildings.
    • Looking for help, stories, family connections that relate to their historic significance
  • Young eagles – next rally tentatively late August

June 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • Treasurer update
    • Balance: $11,750.17
  • new guys Connor, Edan
  • Joh Redsun (not present) earned his ATP last month
  • Looking for a group summer fly out
  • Scholarship recipient William finished A&P certificate classes
  • David Macallan Sun N Fun trip replay
  • Mark Witsoe reviews APC North GA ramp redevelopment project

May 2026 Chapter Meeting

Treasurer update

  • Annual state nonprofit filing being submitted
  • Balance: $11,750.17
  • $5,000 donation from SkyService
  • Greg proposes issuing a scholarship to a local line serviceman for SkyService
  • Tabled for consideration of the larger membership at the June meeting
  • Young eagles May 23rd @ 11am
  • Dave presents on his trip to Sun N Fun

April 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • Treasury report: $6,750.17 in savings
  • January young eagles had volunteers flying kids til 6pm. John asks that volunteers do their best to stay until the end of the rally to finish out the guest list
  • Next young eagles May 23rd
  • Fly-outs: April 18th @ 10:30 Auburn

March 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • Treasury report: $6,750.17 in the bank
    • Cash: $300
  • Young eagles Saturday Mar 14th
  • Mark Witsoe airport update
    • Alta heights GPS approach noise – pursuing alternative VFD approach in good weather conditions
    • Request that chapter members engage with their networks if they encounter complaints to refer them to Napa airports frequently asked questions
    • Scoping project to straighten airport road entrance
    • Atlantic new lobby should open on Friday
  • Jay Skovberg presentation on building his LongEZ

February 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • Treasury report: $6,750.17 in the bank
    • $661.42 in EAA Young eagle credits spent towards 4 kids headsets
    • Donations forthcoming from Enterprise and SkyService in the coming months
  • Next young eagles: March 14 11am-2pm
  • Anybody want to work on recovering an Avid Flyer? Talk to Jack DuBosque
  • William’s A&P scholarship is attending Solano Community college, will graduate this may then on to apprenticeship
  • David is working on a Remos’ avionics upgrade

January 2026 Chapter Meeting

  • Treasury report: $6,750.17 in the bank
  • Annual memberships are due – $25 individual, $40 family
  • Jack dubosque will be VP
  • 5 Young eagles pilots for this Saturday
  • insurance fee of $434 paid out, bought new checks
  • Representatives from Atlantic and Enterprise inquired about making donations
  • Guest 2nd Lt Peter Talbot: USAF Maintenance officer, Travis AFB