| Dear Patrick,
EAA's Chapters department is gearing up for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, and some important dates for your chapter are fast approaching. Here are some reminders and deadlines to share with your chapter members as you plan your trip to Oshkosh this summer. Seeking Nominations for Best Chapter Newsletter Editor, Best Chapter Web Editor, Major Achievement Award, and More EAA applauds chapter officers for their hard work promoting their chapter, EAA, and aviation overall at the chapter level. Each year we have an open call for nominations to be considered for national recognition via annual awards. These awards are competitive, recognizing the most outstanding individuals from the nominations received in each category. Submit your nominations to recognize your chapter members’ outstanding achievements. Winners will be selected based on content, merit, and accomplishments. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 31, 2026. Nominate Today › Meet With Patti ArthurEAA Lifetime member and tax attorney Patti Arthur is available for one-on-one consultations with chapter leaders in the Blue Barn during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Sign up to meet with Patti for assistance for your chapter to learn how to gain or correct your 501(c)(3) charitable status, or to discuss chapter-related tax-exempt basics, including potential donations and contributions. Sign Up › Deadline Approaching for Chapter Camping Registration You and your fellow chapter members can camp together at AirVenture! This is a unique opportunity for your chapter to camp as a group, allowing for camaraderie, fellowship, and the establishment of a "beachhead" base for activities. Registration for chapter camping at AirVenture 2026 closes on June 12 at 5 p.m. CDT. Learn more and register › |