Chapter members often ask about what the national EAA organization is doing for the chapters. A lot of times we don’t see items behind the scenes, or they have programs where we need to initiate contact. For instance, just imagine how devistating it would be if a chapter got in a situation where it didn’t have the necessary liability insurance.
Besides the insurance, here’s some things they’re doing for the chapters and individual members:
- They run Chapter Leaders sessions at the Air Academy lodge several times a year. This is at no charge to the members who only have to pay for transportation.
- Last year they improved the online calendar of events
- They organized an online speakers bureau. We will try to take advantage of some speakers who are in the area. If you have a topic you can share with other chapters nearby, please list yourself with your topics.
- The monthly chapter e-gram newsletter has information of interest to chapter leaders and members. If you would like to be added to the mail list send a message to banderson@eaa.org and include your Name, EAA#, Chapter#, and e-mail address.
- They put the archive of Sport Aviation magazine online for all members
- Chapters can reserve a group area for camping at Oshkosh.
Planned changes in 2009 include:
- An online method of submitting event insurance requests.
- An online method of renewing chapter information.
- Implementing a program for adult orientation rides.
- Implementing a web template so every chapter can have a web site.
- Starting a free six month trial membership program when a non-EAA member joins a chapter.
- Providing a $5 Air Academy credit for each Young Eagle flown, up from $1.