Minutes LISA General Membership Meeting April 18, 2026
9:10 AM
Attendees: Andrew Apicos, Aidan Apicos, Wayne Betts, Craig Rhein, Jerry Pokrywka, Charles Oliveria, Matt Holmes, Mike Hanson, Simeon Patestas, Adam Banks, Jim Warner, Jacob Abramovich, Brian Robey
Guests: Ray & Joaquin
New Business
Mike Hanson Lifetime membership… 1st and second. Nomination followed at meeting to allow for a vote electronically on matter.
Discussion on 501c is ongoing behind the scenes as we sort through our options for the best outcome for the club
Dues should be raised to $60 month. APPROVED.
Clubhouse makeover to continue
BYLAWS ARE UPDATED and can be checked under “club” on the website
Moving towards virtual platforms for decisions was discussed without objection. Members should check their emails to ensure they’re involved with the decision-making process as we plan for a online May Monthly meeting.
Ground Schools and Glider Sims were discussed. Any CFIs willing and able to help lead or teach others willing to learn the systems so that they may lead, please reach out to the President.
Members are reminded to use the LISA app to indicate their intent to attend an operation
The LISA app now includes the ability to manage the up/down status of any aircraft. If a power plane is out of service, all future bookings will be notified of the change. Additionally, a message will appear on the booking page.
Members are reminded to put $ in the jar above the fridge to help pay for the water
Spring Work Party Details to follow as water availability may be an issue
The possibility of moving the monthly meeting to an 8 pm on either a Tuesday or Wednesday was discussed. Many present were in favor, members felt that it would increase participation and not detract time from operations.
2. Maintenance – Craig
A Notice of Proposed Rule Making has been issued by the FAA for the PA-25 Pawnee. Prompted by reports of corrosion and cracks in the front and rear wing spars. AT THIS TIME THERE IS NO IMPACT TO OUR OPERATION, BUT THIS MAY BE SIGNIFICANT LATER ON IF THE AD IS ISSUED
1-26 aileron has been taped to prevent water damage until the final repair is complete
The need to finish up 2-33A which needs the instrument panel installed and an annual.
Pawnee left brake needs to be changed and it’s expected that John will look at this week. (UPDATE: Changed and brakes bled. Ready for ops)
Rings for the tow rope were ordered. Tow pilots are reminded to maintain adequate altitude when landing so as to avoid hitting obstacles or dragging the end of the tow rope across a taxiway.
4. Chief Pilot – Brian
Power Pilots MUST Log Landings!! Accurately & Clearly! 1 month turnaround for landing fees handled by Mike Hanson, depart fee, clear, grass
Due diligence before flying includes a full weather brief and pre-operations discussion between tow pilots, instructors and students. Emphasis on wind speed, direction, and wind aloft, tow pattern, possible hazards such as jump operations and/or other aircraft operating on the grass.
Importance of situational awareness, proper radio usage, scanning, etc. as not all planes make radio calls
The need to clarify which side of the grass to takeoff and land when on runway 24 was also discussed. It should be clear to all those present that, for example, the right side will be used for takeoff and the left side of the grass will be for landing, when operations are on 24. Furthermore, the truck and the tent should be set up on the closed taxiway to allow the most space for operations.
5. Operations Officer Pierre
Members should use the LISA app to schedule their intentions to fly NLT Friday 7pm for weekend operations. Also, they should check the app for the status of an operation before leaving for the airport.
SSA Badges – Give Shawn dates of accomplishments
Please remember to send Andrew a picture of the log sheet at the close of the operation, legible, filled in, and accurate first and last names
6. Safety Board and at Large/Mike
All vehicles are required to have a yellow safety light on when operating on the airport grounds.
All students and new members are REQUIRED to take the SSA wing runner Ground Handling | Soaring Society of America | Wing Runner Training course and be field trained by other club members on how to prepare and launch gliders into flight. Take the course, pass the test, earn a badge.
7. Other/Old Business –
Club mail is delivered to the side door and falls into a box. If you happen to see mail in the box, we ask that you Please Place the Mail in the top left drawer of the desk. Thank you.
8. Membership
Provisional Membership – A new Member shall receive provisional membership status, which is defined as a membership, which shall be evaluated within one year. At any time during said year, the Board shall review the status of a provisional Member, and should there be a recommendation of censure or dismissal, it would be based on actions considered by the Board to be detrimental to the best interests and welfare of the Club. A hearing would not be applicable. The initial membership Fee paid at the time of joining the Club minus dues, charges or assessments outstanding would be refunded to the provisional Member in the event of such dismissal.
Two new members introduced themselves
Ray Ivanovs he’s interested in getting his glider certificate. Ray is also a former member from a few decades ago.
Joaquin Perez is looking forward to flying gliders and earning his certification. He began his training in England and is looking forward to finishing.
The meeting adjourned at 10:20 am, a motion was made and seconded; all were in favor.