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Date: December 17, 2024 at 12:02:33 PM CST
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Subject: December ChapterGram: Happy Holidays From the EAA Chapters Office, Chapter Renewal Due, and Annual Member Survey Available!
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December 2024

EAA ChapterGram Newsletter

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Happy Holidays From the EAA Chapters Office!

As we approach the end of 2024 and prepare for 2025, the EAA Chapters office extends a special thanks to all chapter leaders and members for the great work they do for their chapters and the aviation community. Read More ›

Important Deadlines & Chapter Events

✅  EAA Holiday Shutdown — The EAA offices will be closed from December 21, 2024 through January 1, 2025 for the holidays. Staff will be unavailable to answer questions by phone or email during that time.

✅  Renew Your Chapter for 2025 — The time has come to renew your chapter’s charter and insurance for next year! Please have one of your officers complete the renewal form by December 31, 2024. Note that the chapter insurance cost has increased 2% from the previous year.

✅  Sign Up for a Chapter Leadership Academy! — Join us in Oshkosh for a two-day interactive workshop that will help you become a better chapter leader and provide valuable information that will improve your chapter.
    • January 25-26, 2025 - At Capacity
    • April 12-13, 2025
    • October 23-24, 2025
Sign Up Now! ›

✅ Upcoming Chapter Leadership Boot Camps — The EAA chapters staff is happy to announce our upcoming season of Chapter Leadership Boot Camps. These free one-day training sessions will help you become a better chapter leader and impart a wealth of knowledge to help you run your chapter.
    • January 11, 2025: Port Orange, Florida (Daytona Beach) – Hosted by EAA      Chapter 288
    • February 15, 2025: Chandler, Arizona (Phoenix) – Hosted by EAA Chapter      1614
    • February 22, 2025: Conroe, Texas (Houston) – Hosted by EAA Chapter 302
    • March 8, 2025: Chesterfield, Missouri (St. Louis) – Hosted by EAA Chapters 32       & 1675
    • March 15, 2025: Smoketown, Pennsylvania (Lancaster) – Hosted by EAA       Chapter 540
    • March 22, 2025: Broomfield, Colorado (Denver) – Hosted by EAA Chapter 43 Sign Up Now! ›

✅  Annual Chapter Member Survey — The annual chapter member survey is now available for you and your fellow chapter members to complete. We would like to have everyone complete this 3-minute survey by December 31, 2024. Take Survey  ›

✅ Ray Aviation Scholarship Chapter Applications Open — All EAA and divisional chapters in the United States and Canada can apply to administer a Ray Aviation Scholarship in 2025. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2025, for full scholarships, and December 31, 2024, for matching scholarships. Apply Now ›

✅ Chapter Recognition Extra Credit — Your chapter can boost its Chapter Recognition score for 2024 by submitting extra credit activities. All extra credit submissions will be reviewed by the EAA Chapters staff. This year, each chapter may receive up to three extra credit recognition points! Submit Now ›

✅  2025 EAA Volunteer of the Year and Dorothy Hilbert Award Nominations Open — Nominations are now open for the 2025 EAA Volunteer of the Year Award and Dorothy Hilbert Award. These annual awards recognize outstanding EAA volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to EAA’s year-round programs and AirVenture. Nominations are due by April 15, 2025. Learn More ›

CHAPTER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

Chapter Advisory Council Position Available in 2025

A position on the volunteer EAA Chapter Advisory Council will become available in 2025. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced chapter leader who is willing to serve on this council to represent and promote the interests of EAA chapters and help provide advice and counsel to the EAA staff on chapter support and direction. Learn more ›

Upcoming Webinar: New Young Eagles Online Registration Tutorial

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – 7 p.m. CST
Join David Leiting from the EAA Young Eagles office as he walks you through the new features on the EAA Chapter Events tool and demonstrates how to use this tool for your chapter’s Young Eagles rallies. Register now ›

Upcoming Webinar: Become a Better Chapter Leader – Presidents/Vice Presidents 2025

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – 7 p.m. CST
EAA Chapters Director Charlie Becker will provide insights on the necessary tasks associated with the president and vice president positions within EAA chapters, as well as tips on chapter management and critical due dates for chapter-related events. Register now ›

Upcoming Webinar: Become a Better Chapter Leader – Secretary/Treasurer 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – 7 p.m. CST
EAA Chapters staff John Egan and Charlie Becker will provide insights on the necessary tasks associated with the secretary and treasurer positions within EAA chapters, as well as tips on chapter management and critical due dates for chapter-related events. Register now ›

Archived Webinar: EAA Ray Aviation Scholarship – Update for 2025

The Ray Aviation Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program to help young people learn to fly. Funded by the Ray Foundation, managed by EAA headquarters, and administered by EAA chapters, this program has allowed more than 600 youths to obtain their pilot certificates to date. Christopher Gauger from the EAA Chapters staff will provide an overview of this successful program for both newcomers and those already familiar with the program. Watch now ›

Archived Webinar: Chapter Tax Exempt Basics

This webinar covers the basics of tax-exempt status for EAA chapters. Patti Arthur, a tax attorney with many years of experience helping EAA chapters, will help you understand the basic rules of tax exempt and charitable status. Watch now ›

RAY SCHOLARS SPOTLIGHT

October 2024 Ray Scholar Milestones

These young aviators had their first solo flights or passed their checkrides and are making their dreams of flight a reality through the generous support of the Ray Foundation. See October's Scholars ›

Solo Milestone: Lola Waldrep

Congratulations to Lola Waldrep, EAA Chapter 677’s 2024 Ray Aviation scholar, on completing her first solo flight! Read More ›

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

✅ Flying Blind — For students of the Conklin School for the Visually Impaired, a recent Young Eagles rally organized by EAA Chapter 288 will be an experience they’ll never forget. Read More ›

✅  Young Eagles Take Flight at Wings of Hope — At a hangar at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Missouri, EAA Chapter 1675 and aviation nonprofit Wings of Hope have forged a special relationship. For the past three years, the local EAA chapter has been providing Young Eagles flights for students participating in Wings of Hope’s SOAR into STEM program. Read More ›

WELCOME NEW CHAPTERS!

EAA Vintage Chapter 45 – Frederick, Maryland – David Cohen –onyxsax [at] aol.com

TAKING OFF TOGETHER - FLYING CLUBS

Flying clubs are a great way for pilots to get more affordable flight time, but they also provide a window into aviation for the surrounding communities. Hands-on experiences around the hangar and flight training opportunities are all benefits. Find a Flying Club ›

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