TAMIAMI
AEROCLUB
April/May
2001 NEWS FLYER
Wendy G. Smith, Editor Phone/Fax (305)
255-6560
TAC Web Page http://sfla.net/tac
President: Fred Schlafly
Vice-President: Yale Mosk
Secretary: Sheila Bennett Treasurer: Walt Orth
Co-Cruise Directors:
Bobbi Lichtiger & Sue Bodley
Directors: Paul M.
Stutsman, Don Smith, and Al DeMaria
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April was not only Tax month,
but it saw the production of some new tax deductions. Congratulations to the
Bodley’s. David’s daughter gave birth to her second daughter on the 9th
and the baby’s name is Brielle.
Our Club membership is also
expanding; we now have 56, counting spouses, the Club numbers approximately
100. We welcome new members all the time, so encourage colleagues and friends
to join and participate in our numerous activities. Guests are always welcome
to come have fun with us.
Activities
have been going on around the State (which have been organized by our and other
clubs):
The Marathon Seafood
Festival (March 22 and 23) saw many TAC members, landing at different
times, and crossing each other’s paths on the ground, eating the food, or
looking at vendors, boats, cars, and planes.
Sun -‘n – Fun (April 8-14) was also a busy week. Many of our
members attended at various times and days. Some even drove to Lakeland!!!!! Of
our Warbird pilots, only President Fred Schlafly actually flew in the show;
flying his YAK-52 (not Air Force One!!).
TAC organized activities:
Sunday April 22, a fly-out to Sarasota for lunch at the Banyan Café
on the Ringling estate. After lunch TAC members toured the John and Mabel
Ringling Museum of Art and Circus Museum. Go to our Web Site http://sfla.net/tac to view photos from the
flyout.
On Saturday, May 19th
there is a fly-out to Venice for lunch
at the 44th Aero Squadron which is located at the VNC field. The
restaurant has a 1940’s WWII theme with memorabilia decorating the
restaurant. RSVP to either Bobbi or
Sue. sue@sfla.net or tigertale99@aol.com
June 1-3, 2001 is the
fly-out to Rock Sound (MYER), Eleuthra,
the Bahamas. The 7200 by 150 foot asphalt runway is said to be in “very good
condition”. Arrangements have been made, in conjunction with the Bahamas
Aviation Department, at the Venta Club Resorts. Room rate of $75.00 per
person/night based on two in the room. This includes all meals, drinks, use of
all non-motorized sports equipment, and an evening show. It is VERY important
to make your reservation ASAP. Commercial flights to Rock Sound are
available. Contact either Sue or Bobbi
for further details. sue@sfla.net or tigertale99@aol.com
On June 23rd
a fly-out is planned to Fort Pierce with a tour of the Micco Aircraft Company.
More details will be forthcoming but save this day on your calendar.
The following events are of
interest to our membership, though TAC is not organizing them (at least not
this year!!!).
May 5-6, 2001 is The Sea and Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale. Those who have been before say that this
really is a “Show of Shows”. But remember to bring your suntan lotion and if
you don’t like crowds, then this is not the event for you. For more info: http://www.airseashow.com/noflash/
May 12-13, 2001 is the
weekend of the Sunrise Balloon Race and Aviation Days at TMB. Food and
displays are planned for these days. Paul Stutsman will be manning a table for
AOPA and TAC will have membership information available, at this location.
Please contact Paul at 305-386-7500 or pstuts@mindspring.com to volunteer some
time at this table.
May 26-27, 2001 Week’s Museum
is sponsoring a Memorial Day re-enactment. Many of the TAC Warbird pilots will be flying. Veteran’s
recognition, formation flying, etc. will be going on, so come out and join the
”troops” for this event. For more information: http://www.weeksairmuseum.com/memorialtribute.htm
June 12-18, 2001 is the Cayman
Caravan. For information you can go to the website http://cayman-caravan.com. Sue Bodley will be compiling a roster of
those planning to go, so contact her and let her know your plans. sue@sfla.net
November 17-18, 2001 the Homestead Pylon races will take
place.
In an attempt to improve communication on the fly-outs, and to
keep members aware of changes in plans due to the weather, or whatever, TAC is
compiling a list of wireless telephone numbers. Please forward wireless number
to Paul Stutsman pstuts@mindspring.com who will enter them on the TAC roster.
To keep you in touch of our
monthly meetings, Sheila Bennett was unanimously voted Secretary of TAC after she volunteered for
the position. Thanks Sheila for stepping up to the challenge.
The position of Party
Coordinator is still available. If you wish to volunteer , contact President
Fred.
New designs for shirts and
badges are being discussed. If you are working on creating a design for the TAC
logo, please inform President Fred of your work, ASAP.
The next TAC monthly Board
meeting will be at 1830 on Monday, May 14th at Reliance Aviation.
Everyone is invited to the meetings, but we ask you to let President Fred know
of your intended attendance since pizza is ordered.
For more information about these
and other activities visit our Web Site at http://sfla.net/tac
Until next time, fly safely.
Wendy G. Smith
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