COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE

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M ISSOURI W ING SEPTEMBER 2012

P.O. Box 637 St.Charles, MO 63302 St. Charles County Smartt Airport 636-250-4515 Fax 636-250-4515 www.cafmo.org

MISSOURI WING

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WING LEADER Col. Patrick Kesler 28 Confederate Way St. Charles, MO 63303 636-928-5687 636-250-4515 Wing wingleader@cafmo.org ADJUTANT / PIO OFFICER Col. Rick Rea 6854 Ardale Drive St. Louis,MO 63123 314-960-4927 col.rickrea@charter.net EXECUTIVE OFFICER Col. Bob Lawrence 111 W. Essex Ave. Kirkwood, MO 63122 314-494-7529 cell 314-894-3200 x103 work FINANCE Col. Steve Gossett 4 Limerick Lane O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-474-9763 314-306-5021 OPERATIONS OFFICER Col.Craig O'Mara 1085 Graywolf Court Fairview Heights, IL 62208 618-632-6113 home 618-558-7211 cell craigo777@juno.com MAINTENANCE OFFICER Col. Pat Fenwick 6 Heather Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 636-441-2856 SAFETY OFFICER Col. Chris Herrmann 309 Clearwater Drive Belleville, IL 62220 618-233-4782

WE NEED YOU ! ! ! NOW ! ! !

ITS HERE !!! Time to help with our biggest event of the year !!!
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Consider donating items for our silent auction or door prizes. Read the Hangar Dance packet you received in the mail and the August COMPASS inserts. Please volunteer to help with at least one of the listed activities. Buy your tickets early and invite some friends & relatives. Theyll love you for it! Look at the pre-dance schedule and help us out on Thursday, Friday or Dance Day. Plan on having fun, making some new friends and acquiring an acute feeling 3 satisfaction for doing something great for our Wing and Community. of 4
Col. Pat Kesler
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U PCOMING E VENTS
Hangar Dance
Little Rock AFB, AR TBM, Px General Meeting - 1:30 pm Scott AFB, IL B-25, LHFE rides, TBM, L-3, PX Camdenton, MO B-25, LHFE Rides, L-3, PX STL Regional Airport (Alton, IL) Fly-In B-25, TBM, L3, PX St. Charles Ockoberfest Parade Kansas City Chiefs Stadium Fly-By B25 Terre Haute, IN B-25, LHFE rides General Meeting - 1:30 pm Clarksdale, Mississippi - B-25, LHFE Rides, PX Mt. Vernon, IL B-25, TBM, PX, LHFE Rides Smartt Field & Wing Open House, Pumpkin Drop Noon CHILI Contest - General Meeting - 1:30 pm Florissant Veteran's Day Parade Wing Christmas Party HO! HO! HO!

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Sept. 15-16 Sept. 22-23 Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 5-7 Oct. 13 Oct. 12-13 Oct. 19-20 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Dec. 8

Saturday - September 8 - General Meeting - 1:30 pm

WING LEADER'S REPORT

Saturday, September 22nd is the first day of Fall this year and I believe a whole bunch of folks are looking forward to the seasonal change. The long-range weather forecast suggests a warmer than normal three month period and a continued shortage of rainfall. I hope theyre wrong on the moisture thing. However, I can tell you this: this Fall will be a busy time at the Wing and an exciting lead-in to the Winter months. We have LHFE rides scheduled for the morning of the monthly meeting on the 8th, something called the Hangar Dance the following Saturday, a trip to Camdenton, MO the next weekend, a short one day excursion to Alton, IL and St. Louis Regional Airport the last Saturday of September, and a possible B-25 flyby over the Kansas City Chiefs Arrowhead Stadium the next day. Whew! Busy month! Inter-twined in all of this is a busy time in the hangars moving equipment and cleaning the floors in preparation for our biggest and best event of the year. Oh, and this month is when Col. Mike McEntee does all of his magic with the stage, the Flag, sound equipment, lights and acrobatics. Mack will definitely need help setting up the large stage and it would be great for a bunch of members to offer assistance with unloading and set-up. I try to help each year and it is quite an experience. I love it when his wife Hilda is there. She adds a lot to the atmosphere and is a great supervisor Have you noticed the T-33 has taxied over to the area closer to the road just behind the fuel pump area? Cols. Bill Wehmeier and Kevin Cotter have plans of sprucing her up with fresh paint and markings and have suggested we permanently position her there on concrete supports surrounded by white gravel ground cover. I think this is a good idea and a great start into giving a piece of aviation history some better surroundings closer to our flag area. Two months from now, during the November 10th meeting, we will be selecting members for positions on the Wing Staff. Checkout my short article on the upcoming available positions elsewhere in the COMPASS and consider starting your campaign now. Every now and then I just have to highlight a member who works in the shadows with little visibility and no desire for fame. Col. Tim Mohr is one of the hardest working, selfless, nevercomplaining members whom I am honored to call a friend. Very few people know of the many hours he has spent, by himself, in the oil building doing controlled demolition with a sledge hammer and sore, aching muscles (see the picture on the back page of Julys newsletter). I suggested using dynamite, but he said the County and Homeland Security would probably get involved. So, instead, he has slowly and deliberately swung his tool of destruction in crushing blows against the stubborn concrete blocks and cement that have the Mohs Relative Hardness Scale number of corundum and diamonds. Tim also spends a great deal of after-work, volunteer time keeping our fire extinguishers current, our restroom hand towel dispensers dispensing, our oil drums in line and our B-25 hangar heating system heating. Thanks Tim! I know youre totally embarrassed right now, but youll get over it. Besides, you deserve this recognition and have for a lonnnng time. Everyone has received their member packets for signing up to help and purchasing Hangar Dance tickets. Please get this info back to us and plan on being an active supporter of the Dance. Everyone has a great time helping out and it is a great memory producer! We will be cleaning he hangar floors during the week prior to the dance and could use some assistance and supervision.

Come on out youll have a good time. Be sure to schedule some downtime and read Bob Moores Montana article. It was an amazing trip and Tee has already asked us when we might be able to head northwest again. Thank you Tee for the invitation, the amazing scenery, the introduction to some of your special friends, and the kind hospitality you and Shellie showed our crewmembers. Thanks again for sitting through another one of my attempts at putting some of the word out. If I have missed anything, please call or email me so I can get information in the next WLs Report or in a mass email if it is time-critical. Come on out to the Hangars and please consider helping with the Hangar Dance activities. With your help We can Keep Em Flying and have a great, rewarding time in life while doing so. Its always great to make new memories especially when they are associated with the memories of that Great Generation. Respectfully submitted, Col. Pat Kesler, Wing Leader Most of us are parents or grandparents, but all of us drive. Watch for school busses and children. Be prepared for the unexpected!! Share this with those you love!! Here are some tips for traveling to and from school > Plan a walking route to school or the bus stop. Choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings and, if possible, with intersections that have crossing guards. > Walk the route with your child beforehand. Tell him or her to stay away from parks, vacant lots, fields and other places where there arent many people around. > Before crossing the street, stop at the curb, edge of the road, or corner before proceeding. Look left-right-left and, if its clear, begin crossing, looking over your shoulder for turning vehicles. Continue to check for traffic while crossing. > Teach your child never to talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from strangers. Remember, a stranger is anyone you or your children dont know well or dont trust. > Be sure your child walks to and from school with a sibling, friend, or neighbor. > Teach your kids whether walking, biking, or riding the bus to school to obey all traffic signals, signs and traffic officers. Remind them to be extra careful in bad weather. > When driving kids, deliver and pick them up as close to the school as possible. Dont leave until they are in the schoolyard or building. > If your child bikes to school make sure he wears a helmet that meets the safety standards. Research indicates that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85 percent. > Teach children to arrive at the bus stop early, stay out of the street, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching the street, watch for cars, and avoid the drivers blind spot. > Remind your children to stay seated at all times and keep their heads and arms inside the bus while riding. When exiting the bus, children should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, exit from the front using the handrail to avoid falls. > Cross the street at least 10 feet (or 10 giant steps) in front of the bus. > Tell your child not to bend down in front of the bus to tie shoes or pick up objects, as the driver may not see him before starting to move. > Be sure that your child knows his or her home phone number and address, your work number, and the number of another trusted adult. These should be memorized and not just stored in a phone!! > Ensure they know how to call 911 for emergencies. It may seem you have more to worry about now than you ever imagined! However, by being aware of potential accidents, youll be able to prevent them, and keep your children safe. Col. Chris Herrmann

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STARTING AGAIN!!

MISSION TO MONTANA - AUGUST 2012

FLY THE B-25 WHERE? During a phone conversation last year, Tee Baur happened to mention to Pat Kesler that he resided in Whitefish Montana for part of the summer each year. After talking about how beautiful that part of Montana was, Pat said he had been to Glacier National Park and would someday like to return to northwest Montana. An invitation was made by Tee for Pat and other Wing members to come visit him, and maybe fly the bomber out there to show it off to the local people and promote the mission of the CAF. Over the course of the winter the thought of flying to Montana was placed on the back burner while the annual maintenance inspections for the planes began and plans were being made for the upcoming flying season. Someone asked what was ever decided about flying Show-me to Montana. A quick call to confirm the invitation was made, and depending on approval from the mechanics and pilots, THE B-25 WAS GOING TO MONTANA! PLANNING THE TRIP As the days and weeks passed, word spread throughout the Wing that planning was underway for an exciting adventure in the B-25 this year. With speculation running rampant, Pat made the first official announcement of the flight during the next months general wing meeting much to the surprise and delight of all of the members who were present. The next decision was who would be the crew for the flight. After doing all the flight safety calculations (flying over mountains, single engine performance, etc) it was decided that the plane would be limited to a five member crew. The selection of the crew was the next process. Although a lot of members were anxious to go, work schedules, family commitments, and financial concerns narrowed the list considerably. After much deliberation, David Thompsen, Jordan Brown, Pat Fenwick, Bill Wehmeier, and Bob Moore would make up the crew. The tentative departure date would be August 2, returning on August 6 or 7.

The briefing complete, crew questions answered, it was time to load up. David, Jordan and Pat would be in the front and Bill and I would sit in the waist. We taxied out, roared down 18 and settled in. The journey had finally begun. AINSWORTH, NEBRASKA After flying for three hours we were about to land at our first stop; Ainsworth, Nebraska, a town of about 1800 people out in the middle of the state. We were pleasantly surprised to see a beautiful, long runway stretching out in front of us. We also noticed that the small parking lot was beginning to fill up with cars streaming down the road from the town some 5 or 10 miles away. David said Guys, I guess its show time over the intercom and after the expected low pass, we prepared to meet the welcoming committee rapidly growing in size below us. As we exited the plane, the airport manager, some local residents, and a newspaper reporter hurriedly came over to talk to us. They represented the good, honest, hardworking American people that we have learned to expect and appreciate as we tour with the plane. It is always an honor to be in their presence! After being interviewed by the reporter and giving tours of the plane, I was introduced to a local WWII veteran who helped build B-25s in California during the war. He told some great stories about his experiences and we all enjoyed his sharing them with us. About this time, we (David & Jordan) asked the reporter if there was anywhere close where we could grab a bite to eat before we leave. She recommended the buffet at the local Pizza Hut in town and offered to drive us there. On the way there, she was concerned whether we could get in because it was lunch time and the buffet was very popular. The lot was packed but, much to our surprise, a table was waiting for us and the waitress was ready to take our drink order. Several people eating there came over to our group, shook our hands, and thanked us for visiting their small town. We were overwhelmed and invited them to come out to the airport for a tour of the plane. As we finished our lunch, (some of the best pizza I have ever had) we were told that our meal was already paid for. We thanked everyone, shook a lot of hands and headed back to the airport with a big smile on our faces and a line of cars following us to see the plane. How special is that! Our 30 minute fuel stop turned into a wonderful 2 hour visit and was one of the highlights of our trip out west. GO AINSWORTH! BILLINGS, MONTANA Our second stop was Billings, Montana and David wanted to do a quick turnaround so we could make up some of the time we spent in Ainsworth. I asked what he considered a quick turnaround and he said, fuel, oil, and restroom, not necessarily in that order. Thank goodness! The airport is on a plateau and the runway is uphill. When we landed there a real hot wind was blowing, almost taking your breath away and scorching your skin. We completed the stop in record time, departed, and eagerly waited to see the mountains that would soon be below us. After a short time, we began to see the massive forest fires that were consuming much of the land in the northeast. We didnt actually see many flames but the smoke was everywhere. I think we even had to divert to avoid areas restricted due to the fires. There wasnt a lot of smoke in the plane but there was a kind of sweet smell and then it felt like you had a sore throat due to the smoke in the air. What can I say about the mountains? They were awesome! I was surprised that there wasnt much snow on them (I should have known that I guess) but they were very intimidating even at the heights we were flying. As usual, David, Jordan, and their trusty GPS (with Pat standing behind them intently watching the engine gauges) kept us on course as we flew over and around them.

Show Me Crew: Pat, Bill, Dave, Bob and Jordan

AUGUST 2, DEPARTURE DAY As I drove to the field that morning, I couldnt help but think about how time flies. It seemed like only a few days ago when we started talking about going to Montana and the August 2 date was many months away. Now, as I enter the airport and see all the activity around the hangar and the B-25 I realize that this really is the day we have been waiting and planning for. Most of the luggage was already being loaded into the bomb bay so I added my two bags to the pile still on the floor and hurried over to the open hangar door where David was starting the trip briefing with the rest of the crew. Spread out in front of them were charts, weather reports, and waypoint information in addition to the GPS and IPAD that they would use during the trip.

KALISPELL, MONTANA Two hours later Bill and I were anxiously looking out the window straining to get the first look at our final destination, Kalispell, Montana. As we flew over the glacier formed lakes, countless pine trees, and beautiful clear rivers, we finally got our first look at Glacier Regional Airport (KGPI) the final stop on our long trip, and home to Show-me for the next few days. Our plane would be based at Glacier Jet Center, the main FBO at the airport. Business jets and commercial airliners occupied the major part of the ramp and the airport was bristling with activity. Due to security and hot ramp concerns, our plane was parked quite a distance from the visitor access point. The folks at Glacier Jet were very cooperative and assisted us as much as possible to escort our visitors from their building, across the ramp, and to our location. No doubt, a closer spot would have encouraged more visitors to tour the plane but we did the best with the issues at hand. After unloading the plane and spending some time with the crowd that had gathered to see the plane, we packed up to get the rental van and head to the motel. Checking in with Hertz, we were told that the full size van I thought I had reserved was, in fact, not there. Apparently my mistake since I didnt bring the confirmation information with me. After regrouping, Tee offered to take Bill and me to the motel while Jordan and the others would try to find a rental vehicle with the help of the FBO. THE PINE LODGE Bill and I checked in to our room and waited for the rest of the crew to arrive. After waiting over an hour, I called them to see where they were and if they found a rental car. They told me they had a Subaru Outback and were waiting for us in the bar to go get some dinner. It turned out that the Pine Lodge did not have a bar and they mistakenly went to a different (more expensive) motel. We had some good laughs about that but finally joined forces and went to eat. The long day over, we all went to bed early to be ready for our first full day in Montana.

JIM SMITH AND STONE HENGE After a quick breakfast, we headed to the airport to check on the plane and get ready for any visitors or potential riders who might be there. As we approached, we were delighted to see that Tee and some of his friends were already their waiting for us. It turns out that we had an invitation to fly the bomber out to Jim Smiths private airport in the mountains, about a half an hour north of Kalispell. We knew then that this was going to be a great day! After a short flight over some breathtaking scenery, we approached Jims place. A 5000 foot paved runway came into view surrounded by a beautiful golf course, several large hangars, and a full size replica of Stone Henge. An awesome sight! Landing on the uphill runway was interesting but David and Jordan made it look easy. They couldnt hide their excitement! What can I say about Jim Smith? Jim is a wonderful person who immediately introduced us to his friends and family and absolutely made us feel at home. He is a very special person and I am proud to have met him. The entire crew felt the same way. Really a great guy! I hope we can all cross paths with him again sometime in the future. I was going to write about his hangars, planes, and Stone Henge but I know I couldnt do it justice. The planes are fantastic, the hangar is immaculate, and the entire 1700 acres are beautiful. To see all this properly, check out his website www.stonehenge.com. You will be amazed!

SPENCERS RESTAURANT We asked Jim if he knew a good place for us to eat this evening. Preferably one with knives, forks, and a good atmosphere to talk. He immediately recommended Spencers halfway between Kalispell and Whitefish. The owners were friends of his and the steaks where the best in the area. Good enough for us, lets go!

After Jordans trusty GPS had us driving up and down the highway looking for the restaurant (turns out the GPS had the wrong coordinates for the restaurant, much to the dismay of the owners) we finally called them and got the right directions from a real person. The place was very busy since it was Friday evening, but we were pleased to see that a table had been set up and was waiting for us. Neat! Jim was right again! The steaks he recommended (rib eyes) were delicious and the ladies who owned the place were really nice. To start things off we all ordered a drink and were told they were being paid for by a man on the other side of the room. Bill and I went over to introduce ourselves and thank him for buying the round of drinks. Turns out he was the pilot on one of the big corporate jets and saw us land in the B-25 which was one of his favorite planes. After telling him about the B-25, the CAF, and the Missouri Wing, we invited him to join us in the morning for a cockpit tour of the plane. With a big grin on his face, he agreed to meet us in the morning. After a great meal, and some good conversation we were told that our meals had already been paid for. She later told us that it was paid by Jim Smith! I told you he was a neat guy! GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Saturday turned out to be one of those good and bad days. We had a couple of LHFE rides scheduled but there was a problem with one of the exhaust stacks that would have to be fixed before we could fly. Unfortunately the part we needed was back at our hangar in Missouri. Arrangements were hurriedly made to have it shipped by air to reach us ASAP. With the flying cancelled and the riders notified, we decided to take the day off and visit Glacier National Park, something we definitely wanted to see while we were there. After loading up the good ol Subaru, Jordan drove us through the entire park. What a beautiful place. Mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, etc. Definitely a highlight of our trip! (Next to Jims place.)

SUNDAY, LHFE RIDE Thank goodness, the part for the plane arrived and was being installed on the plane. A reporter for the Flathead Beacon newspaper arrived and interviewed all of us for a feature article in the paper. We saw the on-line version and he did one of the best articles that I have seen in years. Maybe I can get them to mail me one of the published papers so everyone can see it. Stay tuned! As the plane was being repaired, I was busy contacting my Saturday rider list to see if any of them would be available to go today. After many phone calls and conversations we were able to get a full flight together. The flight was perfect and another five people got to enjoy our B-25 Living History Flight Experience.

SUNDAY EVENING Sunday was a long but good day. The plane was ready to go home tomorrow, the riders this afternoon were happy, and we were invited to the Baurs for dinner this evening. This trip just keeps getting better and better! Entering their beautiful house, we were introduced to Tees lovely wife, Shellie. After getting the whole house tour, we gathered around the dining room table and enjoyed each others company for a while. I think we solved quite a few of the countrys problems by the time we ate. The food was home cooked and delicious and we really got to enjoy each others company. Topping off the meal was a big slice of Huckleberry pie! HOMEWARD BOUND As the alarm goes off early Monday morning, its time to head for the airport and get ready for the long flight back to Missouri. Hard to believe our five day trip to Montana is almost over. What a great trip! What great people! What a beautiful state! Great friends, great memories, great adventure! I keep thinking to myself I will come back some day to this wonderful place but now its time to load up and head for home. A small crowd has gathered at the FBO to watch us depart. A brief thank you and farewell to our new friends at Glacier Jet Center and the time has come. We taxi out to the runway, power up, leave the Flathead Valley behind and head for our first stop some two hours away. BACK AT BILLINGS After checking the charts and the GPS, the pilots decided to retrace the route we flew when we came here, so its Billings, Ainsworth, and back home to Smartt Field. As we landed at Billings, we noticed a steady stream of fire bombers taking off and landing. I hadnt watched the news lately but I figured that the wildfires must still be out of control to warrant so much air activity. I have never witnessed fire bombers before and I can now appreciate what a great job they do. David hoped for at least a semi-quick turnaround so we proceeded at a steady but not hurried place getting the plane ready for the next leg. On the other side of the ramp we noticed that about 20 or 25 young men in military fatigues where loading duffel bags into a transport type plane. The ramp person informed us that they were a Special Forces unit returning from a two week stint out in the field. All they had to eat for two weeks were MREs and they were looking forward to some REAL food. When one of the men asked about our plane, we offered to give him a quick tour if he wanted. He said they were about ready to leave but thanked us for offering. A short time late another soldier (I think an officer) asked if we really would be willing to let them see our plane. They all came over and we proceeded to tell them all about the history of the B-25 and our mission as members of the CAF. Great bunch of guys! Finally the officer yelled at them to load up and they crossed the ramp and waived goodbye to us as they climbed aboard. Another great trip memory!

BACK AT AINSWORTH As we left Billings, I was thinking about the great time we had in Ainsworth on the way out and wondered if anyone would show up this time since we were just there last week. Have to admit, I also remembered how good the pizza was. When you ride in the waist, there are some things that you dont hear about immediately. For example, unknown to us, Jordan had called ahead to Ainsworth and asked them to have Pizza Hut pizzas delivered to the airport for us. I didnt realize till later that Jordan even paid for them. Unbelievable! Was I wrong! The parking lot was full of cars and a large group of people were waiting to see us. We landed, ate the pizzas, fueled the plane and still had a little time to talk to everyone. I spotted a small well kept brick building sitting a little ways from the airport terminal and asked if that was where the restrooms were. Oh no! came the immediate response! During WWII, when the bombers landed for the night, (B-17s were stationed there) the bombardier had to remove the Norden bombsight and lock it in that building with armed guards on duty all night till the next days mission when they would be placed back in the plane. I asked him if there were still any WWII pickle barrels around there (I didnt think he would get why I said that). He let out a laugh and talked about how that was a famous saying back in those days. I think he was surprised that we knew about it. A different group of people were there but they were just as nice as the ones from the week before. GO AINSWORTH! THE LAST LEG As we turned for home, the crew seemed strangely quiet; I suppose we were all reliving the wonderful trip in our minds while looking forward to seeing family and friends again. The flight seemed short, possibly aided by a tail wind, and before long we were following the mighty (but awfully low) Mississippi River back to where our journey started. Finally, Smartt Field was in sight, the hangar doors were open and we could see a large crowd of people watching and waiving. OK guys David said with a big smile on his face, guess we better give em a low pass!. Waves, smiles, hugs, high fives, and huge grins were everywhere as we started answering questions and telling stories about our experiences on the trip. We were home safe and sound. Thanks to the efforts of everyone who worked so hard to make this possible, we can now say MISSION COMPLETED!

Wing Staff elections will be held at the November 10th General Membership meeting. The following positions are open for nomination: 1. Unit/Wing Leader 2.Operations Officer 3. Adjutant 4. Public Information Officer. Col. Rick Rea has informed me (due to his new job work schedule) that he will not be able to serve as Adjutant and PIO after December 31st, 2012. JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Unit/Wing Leader: At least two (2) years as a CAF member in good standing, background in military or business management, ability for good public appearance, adept at public speaking and preferably have a background in aviation. He/she shall be responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for the unit. Specific duties: current knowledge of CAF rules and regulations, preparation of Unit meeting agenda, serving as chairman at meetings, appointing various committee members, etc. Operations Officer: Minimum requirements, per CAF policy, include all those listed for Unit Leader, plus a general or military aviation background. If the Unit has a CAF assigned aircraft it is recommended that he be a Commemorative Air Force rated pilot with a basic knowledge of CAF flight operations, including airshows and static displays, and the safety requirements and special considerations of each. He should also be well versed in the Aircraft Sponsorship Program. Specific duties include authorizing all flights of Unit assigned aircraft, operation of ground equipment, verification of pilot and crew member currency in FAA and CAF ratings and status, serving as Chairman of the Unit Flight Evaluation Board, and assignment of pilot and crew members for Unit aircraft missions. He shall maintain communications with Headquarters through the Vice President of Safety/ Maintenance/ Operations. Adjutant: Shall record and maintain the permanent minutes of all Unit Staff meetings. He/she shall maintain suitable correspondence files concerning the business and activities of the Unit and assure that all required unit reports are submitted to HQ in a timely fashion. Further, he/she shall assist the Unit in the timely preparation and dissemination of such correspondence of a general nature. In coordination with the Finance Officer, he shall maintain the Unit personnel records. He shall advise the Headquarters Membership Department of any changes of the Unit membership, and on a semi-annual basis provide a roster of Unit members for verification and updating. Unit Public Information Officer (PIO): The primary responsibility of the Unit PIO is to direct the Unit in all phases of public relations. The Unit PIO will prepare press releases on any CAF Unit subject, Unit activity, or Unit accomplishment, which would be of interest to the general public. This includes activities or accomplishments at Unit level or involving a unit member. If you would like to put your name in the hat for one of these positions, please contact me or any other staff member. Once again, Col. Rick Rea will not be able to serve as Adjutant and PIO after December 31st, 2012. Col. Pat Kesler

WING STAFF ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

1:30 PM, August 11, 2012 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLIGIENCE ROLL CALL OF STAFF: WL __ ADJ __ EXEC __ OPS __ MAINT __ FIN __ SAFE __ PIO __ RECOGNIZE VISITORS AND GUESTS MINUTES OF LAST MEETING in COMPASS INFIRMED MEMBERS COMMITTEE REPORTS: Compass John Coffey Gasoline Sales Jim Lammert/$teve Gossett Web Site Bob Lawrence Museum Jack Seeman/Joe Wurtz PX Bob Lawrence Recruiting & Membership Bob Lawrence Air Shows Matt Conrad LHFE Bob Moore Hangar Dance Pat Kesler OLD BUSINESS MONTANA TRIP Outstanding representation from our guys! PX IN BOONEVILLE, MO - Bob Lawrence & Bob Moore (MO pilots ASSN event). JULY 4TH PARADE Great showing! More coming!!! GRASS AREA ROCK Thanks go to Bill Wehmeier and Dump Truck Driver. Dont be afraid to replace wandering rocks (use a broom). NEW BUSINESS STAFF REPORTS: MAINTENANCE___ EXECUTIVE___ OPERATIONS____ SAFETY___ ADJUTANT___ PUBLIC INFO___ FINANCE___ AIR SHOW___ LHFE____ AIRCRAFT STATUS: B-25 A/W TBM A/W L-3 A/W PARADE CHAIRMAN Col. Nick Talarico. Many coming up. MUSEUM STAFFING & MUSEUM KEYS (AGAIN!) Return to key board! COUNTY DIRECTIONAL SIGN? - Corner at Hwy 94 Should we be on it? Yes. TBM HANGAR FANS/VENTILATION Mark Statler NEW FUEL PUMP GROUNDING REEL Be Gentle OFFICE AREA ENTRANCE/HALL Pictures & furniture Coming Soon. My office next! HANGAR DANCE Need support. Sign up via Forms or list on Office area door. Buy tickets! Post flyers! Get excited! Donate stuff for Silent Auction! Meeting Adjourned @ 2:40PM

BIG THANKS

CAPE GIRARDEAU FLY-IN

- Fly-In to be hosted Oct. 6 starting at 10:30 a.m. - Chili (with all the fixings, cheese, crackers, etc.), hotdogs, chips, and beverages provided - Free of charge (although we will have a donation bucket on hand) - Fuel discount will be available to those who fly-in

Here is a list of monetary donors for this year, thru 7/31/12. James Barr Joe Baruzzini Florence Baur Tee Baur Joe Bodziony Bernice Bond Gerald Carpenter Kevin Cotter Logan Doyle Bud Eberhardt Engineers Club of Emerson Electric Everett Feltham Frank Galbraith Paul Gardner Al Gruer, Jr. Art Hofmann Al Kaser Cecilia Holechek John Holechek Bob Rutledge Bob Lawrence John Marshall Pete Sherwin Mike McEntee Ozark Airlines Museum John Scholes Mike Silberstein Dave Woodson No matter how big or small the amount, all donations are very much appreciated and needed to help support the continuing operations of the Wing. Thank you very much. Col. $teve Gossett

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MISSOURI WING P.O. Box 637 St. Charles, MO 63302-0637

SEPTEMBER 2012

Hangar Dance September 15, 2012

Come out and take part in our largest fundraiser of the year!
NEW HOME
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If youve been to the Wing in the last several weeks you may have noticed that the T-33 has been moved to a location behind the gas pump. The Bird has gotten rather shabby through the years and the intent is to spruce it up to restore some of its good looks and make it more of an attraction. Since it is still owned by the Air Force, the plan is to make it look presentable without expending a lot of money or resources. Work by Hubert Looney, David Lee, and Bob and Bev Cushman, has started in cleaning, and sanding. Work needing to be done yet is to bondo in some dents and cracks, masking or removing of markings, paint preparation, painting, and site preparation. Kevin Cotter has gotten paint donated by Boeing but we are looking for volunteers to help with the other work. This is a great opportunity for new members to get involved and actually work on an aircraft. So if youre interested, contact Bill Wehmeier or Kevin Cotter. Remember, the first rule of volunteering is: If youre not going to helpDont complain about it! Col. Bill Wehmeier

T-BIRD

Wanted
MEMBER'S HELP!

All that is missing in this picture is YOU. Don't forget... we need YOUR help for the Hangar Dance!

See you there!

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