January 22, 2015 meeting notes


The meeting was called to order at 7am by President Tom Whitfield.  We had 17 members, three speakers and one guest attending.


Fred won the 50/50 drawing.


Margie reminded us that there is one more week for the membership drive. 

Tom announced that there will be a membership campaign to try to get interest in reviving the EWU Circle K Club.  The goal is to get the club started in spring quarter.


Our main presentation was by an instructor and a student from Moody Aviation.  It has existed since 1946, is the largest training program in the world for missionary pilots and since 2005 about 50% of the pilots are trained in Spokane at Felts Field.   They offer a 5 year program with religious study the first year, then 2 years for airframe and power plant maintenance and 2 years of pilot training.  Graduates receive a 4 year Bachelor of Science degree, have FAA certifications for airframe and power plant maintenance and have private and commercial pilot's licenses.  It is a strenuous program:   the student who spoke is in his final term; he began in a class of 40 and only 4 are still in the program.  The cost to students is just over $100,000; there is some financial assistance available.


Carol Kreigh from Feed Cheney spoke about their "Souper Bowl of Caring" fundraiser.  Feed Cheney needs about $500 a month to operate; they feed an average of 130 people on the last Monday of each month and give out food to about 65 families. 


The meeting was adjourned at 8 am.