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When are the
club meetings? |
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Club meetings are
held once a month at 6:30pm on the first Thursday of each
month. Check the Events
Schedule for the next club meeting dates. |
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Where are
the club meetings? |
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Club meetings are
held at the white Branch County Airport Admin building on Airport
Road on the north side of the Branch County Airport just west of
Coldwater. |
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What happens
at the meetings? |
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Club members get
together for a pot luck dinner, a club business meeting and
socializing about airplanes and flying events. |
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How
long does the meetings last? |
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Meetings usually
last 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Members
will sometimes meet for pie and ice cream at a coffee shop after
the meeting. |
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What do I
need to bring to the meetings? |
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Bring a plate,
some silverware and a drink so you can enjoy the food.
Most members will bring a passing dish. |
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I don't own
an airplane and/or I haven't learned to fly yet? |
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Owning an
aircraft or having a pilot license is not a requirement to be part
of the club. |
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All individuals
interested in aircraft and flying events are welcome. |
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How much is
club dues? |
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Club dues are $10
per year per household. |
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What if I
can't make it to all twelve months meetings every year? |
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Many club members
have conflicting schedules sometimes.
There is no requirement to attend all meetings. |
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Are there
flying activities that club members participate in? |
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Yes, Young Eagle
events several times per year.
Pilots donate flying time to provide youngsters with their
first flight. |
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The club
organizes a fly-in breakfast every June. |
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The club
organizes a fly-in and camp corn roast in the fall. |
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We are also
trying to organize group flyouts to other airports flying events. |
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What happens
with the money raised from flying club events? |
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Funds raised from
events are used to help high school graduates from Branch County
pursue a career related to aviation through scholarships. |
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How can I
contact a club member? |
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Go
"back" and click on the "members" button for a
list of members and contact information.
Or click here (member
list) |
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I used to
fly but I don't anymore. |
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We welcome all
past, present and future pilots into the club. |
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I am
thinking of coming to a meeting, can I bring my wife/husband,
father/son/daughter etc? |
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Yes, please do.
Many members attend meetings with their spouse or relative. |
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What if I
attend a meeting and I find out it's not for me/us? |
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No harm done,
there is no expectations and no obligations |
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Sounds
great, how do I join? |
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Come to the next
club meeting and introduce yourself, we are looking forward to
meeting you. |