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Upcoming Club Events IN THIS ISSUE: From Chairman of the Board 1-2 Board Election Details 2 PCA Holiday Party 3 PCA November Meeting & Board of Directors Minutes 4-6 Happy Holidays from Moffett Field 6 WHAMOBASS 2017 / Early Ballooning Pictorial 7-9 Fires Affect Balloonists 10 Balloon Article Writing Template for Your Use 11 Junior Balloonist 2018 Camp Dates 12 PCA Awards and Committees 13-14 Passages ~ John Terry / PCA Website Update 15 Event Updates 16 Balloonist Resources / Sunrise Calendar 17 Club Information & Membership 18 View from the Chairman of the Board by Patrick Moore Greetings from the Chair, good year for pilots and crews documenting their ballooning activities. Pilots have done some very Well, WHAMOBASS has come and gone and we are innovative camera mounts and given us some birds- now heading into the fall flying season. eye views of their flights and adventures. WHAMOBASS was a great success as we all gathered to share life's experiences and memories of great friends no longer with us. Deke was the quintessential Balloon Meister and consummate professional at anvil firing. In case you haven't seen the Anvil Firing UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS Farewell in John Terry's honor, follow the link: https://www.facebook.com/bob.locklin/ videos/10212257742712848/ > DID YOU VOTE? - MORE INFO ON PAGE 2 < We are definitely seeing the affects of climate change, no matter your opinion on the scientific merits of the data. Rain in mid to late October? I have lived in SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 - NOON TO 4 California for 98% of my life and I truly believe the WHISKEY BARREL TAVERN - STOCKTON weather is getting stranger by the year. We moved WHAMOBASS to October to get away from the > MORE INFO ON PAGE 3 < unpredictable weather of the last decade. Did we move it far enough? Oh well, that is a discussion for a rainy day. It looks like from all the stories, Facebook postings, and plethora of pictures I have seen floating around that many people attended lots of rallies and had bushels of fun. I have seen some great pictures and have enjoyed the Facebook "LIVE" links that were sent sometimes a bit too early in the morning … Dave. It has been a very © Pacific Coast Aeronauts — November/December 2017 Page 1 Downwind Chase View from the Chairman of the Board, continued The weather turned colder in just a very short period of time this year. There was frost on the pumpkins near and far much earlier. That brings to mind a reminder that PCA Elections are upon us. By the time you receive this newsletter, you will have received your ballots in your snail mailbox, and we earnestly hope you cast and returned your vote. Ballots will be counted at our special, year-end club meeting on December 6th. This is a good time to remind you to renew your club member-ship as well. Thanks to those that did it as part of WHAMOBASS registration. It is through your membership and a few of the events the club puts on over the year that we can do things like WHAMOBASS and the Club Sponsored Safety Seminar. Speaking of the Safety Seminar, the planning is underway and tentatively set for March 17, 2018. Next year the club may also bring about another local rally in Gustine, CA. Three of our own club pilots flight-tested the landscape at the request of the local airport manager and community. I have been told it's a fun area in which to fly. So stay tuned for more details such as when, number of days, etc. One of the many things that makes our Club special is the diversity of our membership and the vast distance over which our members live. We have members scattered throughout the West, and would like to see more of you participate in our every-other-month meetings so we can hear about what is going on in your neck of the woods. So please join us for our Club meetings. It is easy to do and since long distance calling is free on most cell plans, it's as easy as dialing into a conference call (and the conference call itself is FREE!). No more Skype with all its connection problems -- just dial into the call and join your friends who look forward to hearing from you. Dave Wakefield sends out the meeting announcements which contain everything you need to know to join us in great conversations. Finally, I want to take this opportunity to wish all of you a safe and enjoyable holiday season with your families and friends. Don't miss the opportunities to tell them how much they mean to you. If there is someone you haven't spoken to in a long while, reach out to let them know you care. Share a holiday balloon adventure flight with family and friends. Best wishes to all. Be safe and fly safe. Pat BOARD MEMBER ELECTIONS & CLUB OFFICERS PCA ballots for board members were current PCA board members. Time required mailed! If you didn’t received yours in for board members/officers is approximately your snail mailbox, please notify the PCA 10 hours a year, the total time to call into 4 treasurer, Linda Walton, so in the future, quarterly meetings. ballots can be sent to a correct We are also looking for someone to volunteer address. Ballots will be counted at our special for the position of secretary. club meeting on December 6th. You may contact Linda at The person filling this position would take notes [email protected] (note the “l” between and publish meeting minutes for the quarterly her first and last name) or via PCA’s email at board meetings and if possible, the semi-monthly [email protected]. club meetings. If you are interested in getting more information on this job, please reply to this Incumbent board members running for re- email or contact one of the PCA board members election are Dave Wakefield and Suzanne Seiler. (see last page). There is also a vacant seat. THANKS for considering As always, any club member interested in running adding your voice to the PCA! for the board (or even as a volunteer officer of the club) should reply or contact one of the © Pacific Coast Aeronauts — November/December 2017 Page 2 Downwind Chase When: Saturday, December 9 Time: Noon to 4pm Where: Whiskey Barrel Tavern, 151 W. Alder Street, Stockton Potluck: Bring a dish to share for the potluck. The club is providing a main entrée. Lunch will begin about 1 pm. Beverages: The club will provide bottled water. No-host bar with bartender is available. There is a $15 corkage fee for anyone bringing wine / champagne. Other Party Details: The doors will open at noon, We are reserving the back room for 4 hours. Except for the bartender, we will be the only ones on site. Gift Exchange: Following lunch, there will be an optional ornament/gift exchange. This is a traditional “white elephant” exchange. Participation is optional but FUN and historically, the gifts are very nice (no goofy ones please). Lodging: Some hotels within 1-2 miles: Hilton Stockton: 2323 Grand Canal Blvd. University Plaza Waterfront Hotel: 110 W. Fremont St. © Pacific Coast Aeronauts — November/December 2017 Page 3 Downwind Chase PACIFIC COAST AERONAUTS Minutes to November 1, 2017 Meeting Submitted by Jeanne Anson, Secretary 1. 7:01 Call to order by President Dave Wakefield A. Attendees: Dave Wakefield, Jeff Downs, Jeanne Anson, Tom Sharpee, Suzanne Seiler. 2. Minutes from October meeting (no meeting held due to it being an “even” numbered month). 3. Treasurers Report: $8,505.58. There are some outstanding checks and deposits for WHAMOBASS. Suzanne motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report. Jeff 2nd and all approved. 4. New Business: None 5. Committee Reports: A. Newsletter committee is working on the Newsletter. B. Is the Safety Seminar March 17? Linda still checking. ACTION ITEM: Dave will check with Mike Veliz 6. Past Flying Reports: A. Soaring over Ripon: David flew his Airship. Heat was a real issue. B. Great Reno Balloon Race: very large crowds, great flying every day. C. Clovis Fest: Great flying. Big crowds and fantastic weather. Two tether balloons, Valley Children’s and ReMax; they took up a few wheelchair-bound folks. FAA attended pilot briefing and checked pilots. There was a renegade blimp. D. WHAMOBASS: good flights, went west on Saturday and more typical flight directions on Sunday. 7. Future Rallies: Leon, MX, Cathedral City, Red Rocks, NM. 8. Motion to exit meeting: Tom motioned to adjourn; Jeanne 2nd. All approved – 8:24pm Pacific. PACIFIC COAST AERONAUTS Minutes to Board of Directors Meeting October 17, 2017 Submitted by Jeanne Anson, Secretary Attendees: Board Members: Tom Dave Pat Jeff Suzanne Linda Bob Secretary: Jeanne Called to order by Pat Moore at 7:10 pm 1. Last Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve, completed via email. 2. Treasurer’s Report: Current balance of $6,811.81. There are WHAMOBASS deposits of approx. $2,000. to be deposited soon. Motion to approve: all approved. 3. Old Business: A. By-Laws Update, still no action. i. Linda asked when will it be modernized. ACTION ITEM: Committee to work on it. Pat, Jeff and Linda. B. Drop Box Storage – For Newsletter committee: Attendees: © Pacific Coast Aeronauts — November/December 2017 Page 4 Downwind Chase Board of Directors - Meeting Minutes, continued i. NL Committee will upload archives to cloud on 365. This will be used for archival storage and Drop Box will be used for the current NL. Dave will move it from Dropbox.
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