The Scoop...April 22, 2013
President Jim Osmon called the meeting to order at 12:08pm and asked for a moment of silence in memory of John Rudolph who passed away on April 16. Fr. Dave Ross gave the prayer and the Pledge of Allegience, and Dave Runk led the club in singing God Bless America. David Collins welcomed two visitors during his Sgt. At Arms report, and Larry Webb fined quite a few members during fellowship. Several members addressed the club: Carl Berger asked for people to volunteer as drivers for the guests we’re hosting in the International Exchange. Billi Dray promoted the Young Life Golf Outing on June 14, and announced that members can now pay club dues with their credit card. Judge Warren addressed the club about his plan to start a Lima Drum Corps or Drum Line this fall as a way to give children positive activities and keep them off the streets. He asked for club support and members gave him the thumbs up to proceed.
Lima Rotarians got a glimpse into the life of an airline pilot from guest speaker Steve Hayne, who was introduced by his proud father, Phil Hayne. Steve graduated from Western Michigan University with a BS in Aviation Technology & Operations and a commercial pilot license. His first job was flying cargo planes for PSA Airlines at the salary of 10 cents per mile. For the last five years, he’s been a pilot for Delta/Northwest Airlines, flying an average of 2-4 flights per day domestically. Pilots typically work for three days straight, with at least 9 hours off between days. The maximum amount of time they can work without a break is 16 hours. They receive between 12-18 days off per month. A typical day has Steve arriving at the airport one hour prior to the flight; he does the exterior walk around and pre-flight checks while the captain loads the route into the computer. The captain and first officer alternate flights to keep from getting fatigued or bored with routine. Once the plane is on the ground, the pilots get a short break – long enough for a quick meal and a stop in the restroom – before they start prepping for the next flight. It’s a job Steve enjoys, and he hopes to be promoted to captain in the next five years.
President Osmon adjourned the meeting at 1:01pm.