President’s Report for September 2006 

Ann Sasaki 

Several of my friends said recently that the flying season is winding down.  I guess that’s true in terms of thermal strength and warm weather, but to take an optimistic view, the season is never over.  From now on, we may spend more time looking for the small soarable windows whether in the mountains or at the coast.  Usually there is some flying to be had somewhere.  And when things get really bad, then many people flock South to warmer climes.  

Looking ahead, there is an Elk Mountain Fall fly-in on the BAPA calendar for the weekend of October 21-22.   Please contact Gregg Hackett for more information.  Wayne Clingingsmith is putting together the 2007 BAPA calendar – Wayne hopes to allow each member to vote on the selection of calendar photos.  If all goes according to schedule, the calendars will be available at the BAPA holiday party.

Kurt flies at Hat Creek - photo by Tom Bair

 

 Speaking of which, the annual BAPA Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 9 at Tom Moock’s house in San Leandro.  Tom has hosted the party there for the past two years and it is a very comfortable place where guests can spread out among the rooms.  BAPA will provide some of the main dishes and members will contribute appetizers, salads, side dishes, desserts and drinks.  RSVP information and directions to come in the next Ridge Dancer.  The party is always a fun event – last year about 80 people attended. 

BAPA hats are still in the works – Julie says the information, photos and order form will soon be on the BAPA website.  And, if you haven’t already registered on the new BAPA website, please do so.  (www.sfbapa.org)  If you don’t register, you will stop receiving BAPA announcements and the Ridge Dancer.  The new software we are using will allow members to update their own contact information, submit Ridge Dancer articles and calendar events online and more.   

I hope that everyone has a good Fall season and that you find some flying when you go looking for it. 

Dave and the Canadian Rockies - photo by Tom Bair