SOSA AGM and Awards Banquet

A well attended AGM took place this past weekend with a room full of members to hear reports from the Board about last years activities and plans for the future.

Mike Sury busy at the registration table

Dave talking and John listening :)

Dave still talking!

After the meeting many toured the Museum with Mike Sury's father as the tour guide

The cocktail hour before Dinner

70 people attended the awards banquet and were treated to a wonderful meal. Following dinner, certificates and awards were presented for the 2006 flying year.

Solo Certificate Presentations:

Mark Karamanis - Dennis Dyke - Spencer Hunt - Ping Wu

License Presentations:

Ping Wu

Instructor Ratings:

Andrew Corrigan - Rafael Bravo - Eric Gillespie

Awards Presentations:

Ken Larmour Award - significant contribution by a first year member - Neil Wilson

Chris accepting on Neil's behalf

All-round Junior Trophy - best non-badge pilot use of Junior - Keith Hartley -162 km Triangle - SOSA- Platsville-Tillsonburg.

Kyle and Jay accepting on Keith's behalf

The Doug Winger 500 Trophy - fastest 500 km triangle flown from SOSA - Joerg Stieber - 501.7 km Triangle @90 km/hr - SOSA- Priceville- St Thomas - Hagersville

The SOSA Flight Achievement Award - for a significant flight by a SOSA member - Wilfred Krueger - 1194 km @ 138 km/hr - Ely Nevada

Honorable Mention: Jerzy Szemplinski - 1012 km @114 km/hr - Mifflin, PA

The Royal Crown Cola Trophy - best flight by a silver pilot - Jay Allardyce - 432 km @80 km/hr

Dr. Wolf Dietrich Leers Award - SOSA Instructor of the year - Scott McMaster

Douglas C. Winger Trophy - significant contribution by a Tow Pilot - Scott McMaster


The Reinhard - for a significant contribution to the non-flying operation at SOSA - Jean-Marc Henry

Tribute to Bela Vados

We are sad to inform you that with his family by his side, at Princess Margaret Hospital, on February 9, 2007, Bela Vados passed away. Many will remember him for his passion for flying that he shared onto Peter and for always helping around the club those many years. Bela was quiet but always there when someone needed assistance. He joined SOSA during the 60’s and really enjoyed the time he spent soaring and also the time he spent with other members chatting and dreaming of flying. I will always remember, a few summers ago, at the flight line during a very windy day. Peter was towing and all his landings were perfect. Bela turned around to me and said: “This kid can fly”.

He was really proud of Peter. You may also remember him helping Steve with the BBQ’s or roasting 5 or 6 turkeys over the fire for Thanksgiving dinner. The club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Vados and Burany families for their loss. In lieu of flowers, a Donation to the Princess Margret’s hospital in Bela Vados’ name would be preferred.

Annual Report

The Annual Report for the 2006 season was mailed to all flying members last week. If you do not receive your copy by 15 Feb, contact Dave.

The 2007 membership form is available on the SOSA website. Click on the Member Login button on the left navigation bar and then on the Membership Forms link. You need Adobe Acrobat software to open the form. The form may also be accessed directly at:
http://www.sosaglidingclub.com/9MembersLogIn.html



Please print a copy of the form and bring the completed copy with you to the AGM on 24 Feb. This will save time during the registration process prior to the meeting.

Don't forget to RSVP to Mike Sury if you plan to attend the Awards Banquet. Dinner cost will be around $35.

From the Skies to the Skis

Three young SOSA members endured lift lines to tackle Mount Chicopee in Kitchener. Neil Wilson and Jacob & Nathan Corrigan were out cruising the slopes and enjoying winter now that it is here. All had new skis and were testing them out by pushing to the edge. This makes up for not being at SOSA.

Andrew Corrigan