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Helping Young People Reach the Heights

Monday Morning

There were 17 members at our Monday meeting .Dawn was our greeter. Sharon  had the grace. Charlene had the humor.  Dawn announced that the District WI-UM convention is in Fond du Lac August 18-20th.  She is looking for attendees and volunteers to work the event.   We did have a winner and a loser. However, I forgot to write the name down. There are 47 cards left and a pot of $72.00.  Remember that we have a Kiwanis web page and Facebook. If you are on Facebook, like our page.  We have a projector for our speakers; please contact John if you need it. Speaking of programs for the future, get information to Jackie or myself. Member names are being added under Programs for your future dates.

Peter Vercouteren, EAA Young Eagles

Young Eagles started in 1992. It was a way to inspire the next generation of aviators. Chuck Jaeger was the first chairman and the goal was to fly one million Young Eagles. To date they have flow over 1.8 million young aviators. Pete has flown between 100/150 kids. If you have some one that wants to sign up, contact Pete or go to Youngeagles.org. In Addition, Pete volunteers at the Fond du Lac airport during EAA. This runs from the 24th to 30th this year. About 250 planes will park at the Fond du Lac airport. They have enough traffic to get a temporary tower. Some of the highlights of EAA Air Venture this year are the B2 Spint, B1 Lancer, B52 Stratfortress. Airbus A400M, Restored B29 and the Warbirds.

How High Can You Fly?

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Monday Morning

There were 18 members at our regular Monday meeting back The Retlaw.  “Happy Bucks” were offered by Bob Kahl for   his 54th wedding anniversary, Steve Millin for the birth of their newest granddaughter and Vickie Goldapske for another completed Fondue Fest.  Get Well cards were circulated for Beckie Krug and former member Ron Seidl.  Keep them both in your prayers.  The Secretary was missing in action again so there was no 50/50 Raffle, sorry folks.  The next 50/50 drawing on September 21st will have 27 cards with five pay cards and a pot of at least $333.

EAA Young Eagles

Ever wondered what your neighborhood looks like from the sky? Or maybe you’re curious how airplanes even work. You might even dream about being a pilot. If you’re nodding your head “Yes” and are between the ages of 7 and 17, you’re ready to take a free Young Eagles flight and see what real pilots do on the ground and in the air.          

Since 1992, more than 1.9 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight from EAA’s network of volunteer pilots. For many, it was the start of their journey to becoming a pilot, aircraft mechanic, air traffic controller, or many other career possibilities. 

The Fond du Lac EAA Young Eagles Chapter does about 20 Young Eagle flights twice a year, usually June and September.  At the time of their Young Eagle flight, they do a preflight inspection with their pilot along with a theory of aviation and what altitude and speed mean in the flying process.  The free flight goes over the NFDL rail yards, Lake Winnebago, St. Mary’s Springs Campus down to Lake DeNeveu and then back to the airport.  The flights typically take 15 to 20 minutes.  If you  know someone that’s interested in one of these flights feel free to contact any EAA member and they’ll get you hooked up.