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NOTICE OF ELECTION
Tuesday, March 31 through Tuesday, July 21, 2015
The IAC Board of Directors invites members to vote in the 2015 Election for Club Officers and Directors. Balloting opens on Tuesday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. CDT and closes on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Votes must be received before closing to be counted.
IAC members should vote securely using the online ballot. Voting online requires logging in using a member-specific email address and password. Our Webmaster can provide any assistance needed.
A member may not vote in this election in person at the annual meeting; it must be done via online ballot.
A Presidential-appointed Ballot Certification Committee will tabulate the election results and announce the election outcome at the annual meeting of members on Friday, July 24, 2015 in the IAC Pavilion at AirVenture, Oshkosh, WI.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Lynne Stoltenberg
IAC Nominating Committee Chair
CANDIDATE PROFILES
Vice President: Doug McConnell • Treasurer: Bob Hart
Directors: Bruce Ballew • Tim Just • Mike Rinker • Mike Steveson
DOUG MCCONNELL - FOR VICE PRESIDENT
It has been my pleasure to serve as IAC Vice President, as approved by the IAC Board of Directors in 2014, to fill the remaining term of Mike Heuer who assumed full duties as IAC President at that time. He has asked me to continue in the capacity of IAC Vice President during his official term as IAC President starting in 2015. I am also IAC President-Emeritus having held the office of IAC President during the1990s. Hold BS Applied Science and MBA.
• Worked as a “line boy” and achieved Private Pilot License in High school - 1956
• Flew first solo aerobatics while in high school in a Navy N3N-3 - 1956
• Received Advanced aerobatic flight instruction while in the US Air Force in both T-34A and T-28A. - 1958
• After Air Force, became co-owner of aerobatic flight school located at the Oakland, CA, airport (Flightways Sport Aviation) with 15 active flight line
Citabria trainers and 5 full time aerobatic instructors. – 1965. Obtained Commercial Pilots License in 1965. Was official Citabria dealer for all of Northern California and performed aerobatic demonstrations and dual aerobatic flight instruction to prospective new owners.
• Joined Champion Aircraft Company as Vice President Marketing – 1970
• At Champion Aircraft was designated as the FAA Certified Factory Flight Test Pilot. Flight-tested and certified all new production Citabria aircraft. Also performed aerobatics in each new aircraft and signed-off each aircraft as approved and certified safe for aerobatic flight.
• Created the new model “Champion Decathlon”, and performed all FAA flight Test certification requirements – 1970, as well as all subsequent production Certification flight tests. Was also creator of the Decathlon naming, market introduction, designing of introductory paint scheme, and performed introductory flight demonstrations nation-wide.
• Achieved FAA Certified Low Altitude Airshow Waiver and performed airshows all across the US in both Citabria and Decathlon models. – starting 1970.
• While at Champion Aircraft Company, also created the Champion Scout and the new 60 hp “Champ”, including flight tests.
• Created and wrote the popular technical handbook on how to perform aerobatic maneuvers featuring the Champion Citabria, a book that has been reprinted and is still used today by the Champion Aircraft Owners Club, among others.
• Founding member of the IAC joining in 1970, Member #862. Attended IAC functions in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.
• Joined Piper Aircraft Company as Regional Manager, then as Manager of New Product Planning and Development - 1975.
• Completed Certifications for Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings – 1975
• Participated in the introductions of Piper Seneca and Seneca II, Piper Cheyenne Turboprop, and Tomahawk Trainer. Was factory demonstration pilot for all tailwheel models including Super Cub and all Ag Models. Accumulated 8000 hours in light aircraft of all types.
• Joined IAC Chapter One, Chicago, 1980. Became co-owner of American Champion Super Decathlon (factory prototype). Competed in Intermediate.
• Assumed duties as first IAC National Chairman, Membership Development – 1982.
• Assumed duties as Interim IAC National Headquarters Executive Manager – 1985.
• Assumed duties as IAC Headquarters National Treasurer – 1990.
• Certified as Regional Judge, served as Chief Judge for US Glider Nationals - 1990.
• Assumed duties as IAC National President – 1992.
• Assumed duties as IAC National Chair, Membership Development – 2005.
• Assumed duties as IAC Vice President - 2014.
My name is Bob Hart and I would like to again introduce myself as a candidate in the upcoming IAC Board of Director elections. I am currently concluding my second full term as the IAC National Treasurer. It has been an honor and privilege to serve the membership of such a distinguished organization.I, along with my wife Kori and daughters Megan (18) and Kaylin (13), consider time spent at the local airport our primary social outlet. Needless to say, sport aviation and aerobatics have been a way of life for over 30 years. I continue to dedicate myself to grass roots and recreationa l aerobatics. I believe most strongly in those efforts designed to support acro interests at the basic levels promoting our sport.
Additionally, as part of the current leadership team, I am dedicated to finding ways to improve IAC and bring additional value to our members. New marketing, branding, programs, and facility improvements are but a few examples of work currently underway to elevate our organization going forward. Thank you for your consideration.
I have been the Mid-America Regional Director for the past four years and am running again for a Director position with the IAC. I am an active aerobatic pilot and instructor in the St. Louis area. I am a corporate pilot in the St. Louis.
In addition to my duties as the Mid America Director, I am actively involved with the IAC's Government Relations Committee working with members on aerobatic practice area (APA) waivers and related issues. I have also been extensively involved with issues related to protecting our rights, as an organization, to use the airspace for our sport.
I would like to see and actively support more effort and activities directed toward grass roots and non completive aerobatics as I think that would add to the IAC and bring more people to aerobatic flying.
My first introduction to the IAC was in the early 80’s. I was a spectator at the Delano aerobatic contest, standing on the wrong side of the fence, the side where the cars were parked not the airplanes. I was approached by a chapter member and asked if I would be willing to help. In less than 10 minutes from the time I parked my car I was on a truck heading out to my first job as a boundary judge.
This first encounter set the standard for what our club represents and allowed me to be involved with aerobatics from day one. 25 years later I am president of that same chapter and have served in that position for 8 years.
I started competing in IAC competitions in Sportsman flying a rented Decathlon and I’m now preparing for my second World Championship in an Extra. Over this span of time many things have changed but the most important things will never change. I still want new members to be treated with the same welcome I enjoyed. And I believe all competitors deserve a fair and well-run contest. These were the things that brought me to this sport and they’re the things that have kept me involved.
As a director I know I am just a caretaker of the organization. My goal as a chapter president has been to leave it better than I found it and I will work toward the same goal as a board member if elected.
Objectives - I am passionate about aerobatics from grassroots to unlimited. With my experience in the IAC from Regional contests to the
Nationals, and my business experience over the last 25 years owning and operating small businesses, I feel that I have some unique assets to help the IAC move forward into the future.
Experience - Started flying 1984, ATP, Commercial Fixed Wing/Rotorcraft, CFI Single-Multi-Rotor, Basic Aerobatics since late 80’s, Competition aerobatics 2002, Competed in Sportsman 2002 and started in Unlimited 2003. Member of 2007 US Unlimited Aerobatic team in Grenada Spain with a 19th place finish.
I have been a judge and Jury member at Nationals many times and have held a contest at my home town many times over the past 10 years.
I have owned businesses in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri and currently own businesses in Tennessee and Missouri which employ 70+ people.
I am active in Chapter 27 (Memphis) and will be hosting a contest again this year in Union City, TN.
Over the years Michael has served in many positions at the chapter level and throughout the southwest contests including, Chapter President, Contest Director, Newsletter Editor, Contest Volunteer Coordinator, Chief Judge. If there was a volunteer needed Michael has probably served
in that position. Michael is a current IAC National Judge and is on the list of CIVA approved judges. He has also taught the IAC Judges school curriculum and is on the IAC approved list of instructors.
His proudest accomplishments in aerobatics have been receiving the;
• Robert L Heuer Judges Award presented for “Excellence in Judging” in 2003.
• The Frank Price Cup presented for “Outstanding Contributions to Aerobatics” in 2010.
• Received a FAI “Gold Medal” as the team manager of the 2008 US Advanced Aerobatic Team.
• Rceived a FAI “Bronze Medal”as the team manager of the 2011 US Unlimited Aerobatic Team.
Michael believes “The IAC’s core activity is contests, all of our social events and the reason we come together in fellowship is centered around aerobatic competition”. He wants the IAC to return to its roots and embrace aerobatic competitions as a sport and the primary reason for its existence. This core concept will guide Michael’s decisions as an IAC Board of Director member provided the membership sees fit to elect him to this position.
