Originally Posted by
Jim Heffelfinger
Just saw this - many family issues the last few months and just now in recovery to normal.
Actually the chapter has a FB site but only 15% of our members are FB subscribers. ( it's a very aging group) I keep it very current with content adds at least once a day. [eaa chapter 52 sacramento] I have added a Blog to the National site to buffer not having a regular newsletter anymore. We are experiencing some issues with the Webs hosted site management but will address this in PM
The chapter has had a great year despite some challenges. We hosted the Big Ford TriMotor in February with great success for the community - operated right under the tower a KSAC right outside the restaurant. The annual Golden West flyIn was cancelled this year by airport improvements. This was a many decades community outreach event for the chapter with offering a mini- KidVenture activity area [ KidQuest ] and marshaling of aircraft. We were very active in the annual aviation awareness day at the capitol [Sacramento], Positive Altitude youth outreach, several tool box builds [Van's RV tool box] for an aviation charter school [they are going great guns on an RV-12] Cal Capitol Air Show chapter supported the flying in pilots with marshalling and VIP tent on the flight line. We hosted the usual pancake breakfasts throughout the summer and again included the "to order" omelets for an extra buck. We supported 2 youth to the Air Academy this year as well.
Chapter 52, like most clubs ( in every interest area), is struggling with recruitment and retention.