The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM. As we run a fairly informal format at COPA Flight 6, most of the evening was centred around the past years' events and planning for the coming year. Participation and membership in COPA Flight 6 is free to any pilot or non-pilot, but we have a great core of regulars and those who participate when they can.
As we worked our way through the AGM business, our scrutineer called three times from the floor asking for anyone wishing to serve on the board of directors of COPA Flight 6. We had a steady stream of hands go up from those wishing to get involved. After I pinched myself realizing this was a dream and that I wouldn't be replaced as President, I came to my senses and realized I was in for another 12 months as Captain (President). This will be my fourth consecutive term and I'm beginning to wonder if we shouldn't adopt the American political system rules of two terms and you're out.
Along with myself, returning as COPA Flight 6 directors are Co-Captain (Vice-President) Allan Rempel and Treasurer Art Reitsma. Along with these three positions Brent Yager has offered to maintain the COPA Flight 6 blog page at copaflight6.blogspot.ca.
In all seriousness, as a long time member of the Canadian Owners & Pilots Association I value my membership and everything the National board of directors and management do in keeping our freedom to fly. I also appreciate everyone's help over the past three years in growing our local chapter as a source of camaraderie and knowledge for General Aviation.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM.
As part of the planning process at our AGM the membership put forth the following ideas for future meetings:
- CYYJ Tower Tour
- CYWH Harbour Radio Tower Tour
- Tour of CYYJ Fire Rescue Centre
- Astronaut candidate Jay Cullen
- Medical Aviation Examiner - CAME
- Aircaft Maintenance- AME
- UVic Unmanned Air Vehicle Program
- Tour Shell FBO
- Tour of Grumman Mallard
- Formation Flying
- CASARA
COPA Flight 6 would also like to resurrect the popular Fly Out Bug events and the following suggestions include:
- Conair/Cascade tour Abbotsford
- Hope Field
- Port Hardy
- Tofino
- Qualicum lunch
- Canadian Museum of Flight Langley