A Review of NFC Accomplishments in 2013
It’s been quite a year. Definately controversial. But much progress was made. Let’s examine some of the tangibles of what has happened this year over at the NFC.
– Social & Aviation Aspects –
01 Ray Erhart Memorial Bursary Awarded to Tessa Ferneybough
12 1st Saturday of the Month Inter Flying Club “Fly-In” Brunches
12 Mid-Month “Hump Day” BBQ/Breakfast/Brunches
02 Clubhouse Pancake Breakfasts
06 Clubhouse Impromptu BBQ/Lunches
01 Blue Hawaii Wedding Reception
01 Women in Aviation Tour/Brunch
02 Pool/Poker/Darts Evenings
02 Member Rememberence Events
46 Truancy Squadron Fly-Outs
04 Fly-Outs to Vargas/Nootka Islands
01 Fly-Out to Friday Harbour
02 Air Cadet GroundSchools
01 Airman Re-Currency Seminar
01 Glider Re-Currency GroundSchool
01 Hosted BC 99’s Poker Run Stop
01 Snowbirds at the NFC
01 AirCadet Annual Ceremonial Review
01 Clubhouse Christmas Party
– Clubhouse Improvements –
Kitchen Cabinets Re-Painted
Both Bathrooms Re-Painted
Both Storage Rooms Organized
Hangar Cleaned & Purged of Sundry Storage
New Heating Oil Tank Installed
Power Outage Clubhouse Access Installed
Emergency Stop Button on Fuel Pumps Installed
Installed New Electrical Circuit for Kitchen Counter Area
Dishwasher replaced with new/donated Dishwasher
Cement Barricades removed from Rear of Fuel Storage Building
Upper Clubhouse Decking Power Washed & Re-Painted
Ramp Asphalt Cracks Re-Sealed
KeyFob Clubhouse Entry Eliminated
Built 2 New Picnic Tables/Refinished Existing Tables
Donated Equipment Storage Shed Set-Up
New Lighting in Hangar Bathroom Installed
Broadband Modem Relocated for Easier Access
Installation of Timer Control for Meeting Room Electrical Heaters
Clubhouse Meeting Room Roof Leak Repaired
– Operational Improvements –
Fuel Terminal Telephone Line Eliminated
Elimination of Credit Card Charges using NFC Debit Card
NFC Banking Institution Changed
Member Contact Records Updated
Member Past Dues/Parking Fees Issues Corrected
Bookeeping Records Improved with Entry Details
Bookeeping Records Improved to Permit Timely Automatic Billing
Direct to All Member NFC eNote News Dissemination Implemented
Brand New WP Website Implemented
– Club Membership Growth –
22 New Members joined the NFC in 2013
2013 is also a banner year for Total NFC Membership
– Club Dues & Finances –
2014 Annual Dues remain at $120/year
2014 Annual Tie-Downs remain $360/year $420/year with hydro access
2014 Hangar Rental Rates Now Normalized
Awarded $1000 to Tessa Ferneybough from 2013 Erhart Bursary
Social Fund healthy & growing
Club Contingency Funds healthy & growing
Club Savings Funds healthy & growing
2013 was NFC’s most profitable -EVER-
– Purchase of a Club Owned Rental Aircraft –
1978 C-172 100SMOH $36K, with $16Kdown, remaining balance at NO interest
Budgeted at 10 Rental Members – Actual 13 Rental Members
Budgeted at 4 hrs/yr/Rental Member – Actual Commitment 10 hrs/yr/Rental Member
– John Lovelace Century Flight –
Successfully Lobbied to Host 2014 Century Flight
The Century Flight is expected to bring ~150 Aircraft to the NFC in July 2014
– NFC Board, Executive & Core Volunteer Efforts –
The NFC’s 2013 Executive and core group of volunteers have worked very hard to provide excellent value to NFC Members. With everyone’s support, the 2014 Executive plans to continue with a progressive attitude in promoting aviation, keeping 100LL as affordable as possible, foster real growth and to continue with improvements to the NFC.