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Hicks

Airfield Pilots

Association FLAPPINGS

Serving the owners and tenants of Hicks Airfield, Fort Worth Texas (Tango 67)

May 2013

Sculpture at Grand Prairie Terminal

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Board Of Directors

Tom Martin (President) 682-429-6901 tom.martin@hicksairport.com

Roy Geer (Vice President) 817-253-1795 vgeer@swbell.net Mike Reddick (Treasurer) 817-992-2411 mrr9447@yahoo.com Ted Kelso (Secretary) 817-721-4861 tedkelso@hotmail.com Rusty Morris 913-645-9291 Texasgram06@yahoo.com Gene DeBullet 817-335-4767 thebulletfortworth@hotmail.com Reb Stimson 817-343-7556 av8reb@aol.com

Principal Management Group Carol Moran 682-325-5340 cmoran@principal-mgmt.com

Architectural Tom Martin 682-429-6901 tom.martin@hicksairport.com Bryan Martin Sec.1 817-577-4866 bryan.martin@bitwise.com Don Davis Sec. 2 and 3 817-919-4593 dld@airmail.net Drainage and Security Improvements Ted Kelso 817-721-4861 tedkelso@hotmail.com

Newsletter Mary Reddick/Mike Reddick 817-992-2311 flappingseditor@t67.org Runway/Taxiway Lights & Repair Bob Avery 817-439-8400 boba@averytools.com

Safety & Airport Support Network Volunteer Don Browning 817-439-3240 71whiskeytango@att.net Septic Carol Moran/Tom Martin 682-325-5340 cmoran@principal-mgmt.com Social

Cary Spivey 817-439-1337 cmspivey1@gmail.com

South Gate Directory Database Kurt Buchert 817-673-0052 hapagate@yahoo.com South Gate Emergency Roy Geer 817-253-1795 vgeer@swbell.net

Taxiway Repair Mike Olson 817-707-4323 olyandmary@AOL.com Website & Directory Michael Reddick 817-992-2411 mrr9447@yahoo.com

Table & Chairs The HAPA Tables & Chairs are available to any current HAPA Member for personal use on the Airport Property for activities such as parties, family reunions, meetings, etc.

Please contact Judy or Bob Avery at 817-439-8400 or boba@averytools.com

to enter your reservation for the tables and chairs.

CONTACTS (WHO TO CONTACT ABOUT WHAT)

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

By Tom Martin

Hicks Airfield – 15-15-15-15-15!!!

Last month we as Americans have experienced two tragic events. Our thoughts and prayers go to the

families and friends of those that suffered.

We need to constantly remind ourselves of the great country, state, and lifestyle that we are accustomed

too. Probably taking things for granted……….something to think about.

15-15-15-15-15

With summer fast approaching we have several small projects planned that will improve our Airport.

Paving and striping tenta#vely scheduled for the first part of June and concrete around the gate keypad

at the entrance and we may see a new loca#on for the mailboxes soon.

15-15-15-15-15

And by the way – we need to remind ourselves and all of our friends that visit the airport that our speed

limit is 15mph!!!! It is for our flying and driving safety and our liability insurance for the Airport requires

the reduced speed (and saves us big money on the premiums that we pay)!

It’s not too much to ask and hopefully not everyone is in such a hurry that it’s necessary to drive at the

speeds we all have observed. It starts with us – set the standard – observe the 15mph limit – and

communicate the importance to those that choose to ignore the safety reasons reason behind it.

Please remember this is your airport and our monthly Board of Directors Mee#ng will be held May 9 at

the Beacon Café. Let your voice be heard and join us for the mee#ng.

Best Regards,

T�� M���

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TRAFFIC CHANGE PROPOSAL A proposal was presented at the March Board of Directors meeting and the Board made a motion to impose a 60 day comment and vote period before taking any action. Please go to www.t67.org , click on Proposal Vote tab to view and follow directions for voting!

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HICK’S AIRFIELD PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Minutes for April Board Meeting

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Submittal Policy: The deadline for submission of articles, advertisements,

minutes, and reports will be the 25th of the month. This should provide sufficient time to edit the layout of the newsletter so that it can be posted to www.t67.org by the first week of the following month. Please provide input in MS Word format, if possible. Flappings will be available online during the first week of every month. All ads should be submitted to: flappingseditor@t67.org

April, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting Time: 6:30 PM Location: Beacon Café

NOTE: OFFICIAL MINUTES NOT APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION

Members Present:

1. President - Tom Martin

2. Vice President - Roy Geer

3. Treasurer - Michael Reddick

4. Secretary - Ted Kelso

5. Director - Rusty Morris

6. PMG Representative Carol Moran

Reading of March meeting minutes: Reading waived. Previous minutes approved by email and published in the April issue of Flappings.

Treasurers Report: Mike Reddick - January & February Financial Reports were approved by email and were published in the April issue of Flappings.

Members in attendance: Mary Reddick, Bryan Martin, Cary Spivey, Gerald Kinman, Rich Rudolph, Jim Usher, Bob Avery, James West, B Burt, John Efinger, Phillip Leroux, Gary Cowan

Having Trouble Accessing the South Gate After Hours? If you need to purchase remotes please contact Tom Martin by email at

tom.martin@hicksairport.com or call him at 682-429-6901 . If you would like to update or change your existing code, please contact Kurt Buchert at

817-673-0052 or email him at hapagate@yahoo.com

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FINANCIAL REPORTS As of March, 2013 -Submitted by Mike Reddick, HAPA Treasurer

HAPA Income and Expense Statement

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INCOME March 2013 YTD 2013 Scheduled Income ($) ($) Regular Assessments 19,972 59,916

Runway Fees 0 0 Initial Fee Income 0 0

Other Income

Late Fees 76 233

Fines 1,000 2,000 NSF Fees 0 50 Gate Income 0 65 Collection Services Income 149 373 Interest Income 27 43 Interest Income - Reserve Accts 13 71 Legal Fee Income 0 1,296

Total Income 21,237 64,047

EXPENSE

Administrative Expenses

Bad Debt Expense 10 50 Collection Services 209 1,139 Printing & Copying 100 3,249 Other Admin Services 0 336 Records Storage 26 887 Licenses/Permits/Inspec Fees 0 0 General Administrative 0 (2,432) Courier 0 0 Newsletter Services 0 570 Community Events 531 531 Professional Services

Accounting/Audit 0 0 Legal & Professional 0 2,059 Management Fees 939 2,818

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HAPA Income and Expense Statement continued Taxes and Insurance

Directors & Officers Liability 164 493 General Liability Insurance 269 807 Other Insurance Premiums 0 10 Property Taxes 0 0 Utilities

Electricity 694 2,065 Telephone 101 299 Contracts

Mowing Contract 1,150 3,400 Septic Field Contract 0 0 Repairs and Maintenance

Electrical/Lights 0 315 Fences/Gates/Walls 0 0 Equipment/Tractor Repairs 0 0 Sign Repair 0 208 Pavement Repairs 0 0 Plumbing 0 0 Septic Field Repairs 1,600 6,665 Fence Repair & Maint 0 940 Other Contracted Services 0 893 Other Expenses

Misc. Expenses 0 35 Gate Xmtrs Purchased 0 0 Rounding Adj. 0 (1) Projects

Drainage Phase II 13,973 13,973 North Gates & Fences 0 0

Total Expense 19,766 39,309 Net Income/(Loss) 1,471 24,738

21,237 64,047

NEXT BOARD MEETING: THURS, MAY 9, 2013 6:30 PM AT THE BEACON CAFÉ

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BALANCE SHEET - HAPA As of March 31, 2013

ASSETS LIABILITIES

Current Assets ($) Current Liabilities

($)

Operating Cash - PMG 107,646 Deliquency Fee Payable 2,480 F A Bank Prepaid Assessments 63,866 Transfer Fee Payable 840

Operating Cash - BOD 1,917 Other Accrued Expenses 939 Wells Fargo Bank Resident Refunds -17 Accounts Payable 0 Cash-Money Market 52,142 Total Current Liabilities 68,108 Beal Bank Other Liabilities

Handling Fee Escrow 0 FAB - Money Market 60,171 Other Escrowed Fees 0 Clearing Account 0 Total Other Liabilities 0 Total Cash 221,875 Total Liabilities 68,108

Past Due Accts Recvble:

Assessments 30 days 3,402

Assessments 31 - 90 days 5,291 OWNERS' EQUITY

Assessments over 90 days 14,068

Other Accounts Recvble 0 Deferred Maint. Reserve 0

Total Accounts Recvble 22,761

Total Current Assets 244,637 Equity Prior Years 155,284 Total Owners' Equity 155,284

Other Assets

Prepaid Insurance 2,437 Net Income/(Loss) 24,738

Prepaid Expenses 1,055

Total Assets 248,130 Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity 248,130

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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We work hundreds of manufactures and repair stations around the world. We can provide a reduction in cost and faster availability for you! Parts request drop box by the front door-

Drop off your requirements any time. Owner: Craig Poslick Office: 817-439-8484 Fax: 817-439-8442 Email: sales@metropartsinc.com or metroparts@yahoo.com Cell: 817-368-2274

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installation and repair. �Lighting

�Ceiling Fans �New Circuits �Diagnostic Jason Fischer

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Fort Worth TX 76179

HANGARS and

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Please patronize our café!!

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Monday-Friday 7:00 AM –3:30 PM Come see Jay, Chuck, or Shane!

Jay Hamilton President and CEO jay@airfours.com www.airfours.com

817.439.3051 (office) 817.713.9701 (cell) 817.439.3289 (fax)

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May 9, 2013 HAPA Board Meeting: The May meeting of the HAPA BOD is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 6:30pm at the Beacon Cafe. All members welcome to attend!

May 15, 2013 EAA Chapter 670 Monthly Meeting: The EAA Chapter 670 will meet at the Beacon Cafe for their May meeting at 7pm. Come early for dinner and chat with members. For more info, contact Ben Morrison at 817-309-3959

May 18, 2013 HHMS Breakfast, 8:30am: All ladies of Hicks Airfield are invited to meet at the Beacon Cafe for breakfast and fun (NO politics!).

May 10, 2013 Hicks Dinner Fly Out - Grand Prairie Municipal (KGP M) Meet on the ramp at KGPM at 6:15pm for dinner at Mixed Up Burgers located in the terminal. Everyone is welcome! http://www.mixedupburgers.com/#!menu/c66t May 11, 2013 15th Annual Corsicana Airshow, Corsicana Muni (KCRS ), Corsicana, TX Gates Open at 9:30am, Cost is $5.00 per person or $10.00 per car. Free admission for Veterans, Active Military personnel and their families. Hosted by the Coyote Sqdn of the Commemorative Air Force. Contact: Mary Brown, ilmarnock.mary@gmail.com May 18, 2013 3rd Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration Fly-In, Cur tis Field (KBBD), Brady, TX Please come help us honor armed service members, veterans, & the history of Brady Curtis Field! Free Admission, Warbirds including B-25 Yellow Rose rides available, BT-15 Little Noodle rides available, P-51 Pecos Bill, PT-19, PT-17, C-47, and more! WWII Exhibit Art Gallery, vendors, noon Color Guard Ceremony, $5 Hamburger lunch, free shuttle to Heart of Texas Historical Museum historic square, Hangar Dinner Dance tickets $30 with Sentimental Journey Orchestra directed by Ted Conerly with the Memphis Belles. For dinner/dance tickets, please mail ck to Morgan Military

HICKS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Come Fly With Me!

HAPA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Over the years it seems that many of HAPA’s tables and chairs have wandered away from their home. We have one cart completely empty! In the future we hope to have member’s events on the airport but we need our tables & chairs to provide seating for our events! If you locate any strays, please call a Board member and we will return them to our storage.

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MAY 2013 FLAPPINGS! The Official Newsletter of Hicks Airfield Pilots Association

Notices:

• We are continually updating the online version of the HAPA membership directory. If your info needs

updating please email Mike Reddick at mrr9447@yahoo.com

• If you haven’t yet provided an email address, please do! We would like to be able to contact as many HAPA

members as possible via email.

• This is YOUR newsletter– Please submit articles, pictures, thoughts, etc by the 25th of the month

to flappingseditor@t67.org

• The 2013 BOD is looking for volunteers Please Contact any Board member to volunteer to help with the continuing improvement of Hicks Airfield.

• If you have an issue and would like to address the HAPA BOD during a Board meeting, Please contact Tom Martin to be put on the agenda. Our next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, at 6:30pm at the Beacon Café.

• For Emergency South Gate Issues, call Roy Geer 817-253-1795

• For South Gate Directory Changes contact Kurt Buchert at

hapagate@yahoo.com

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