MARCH, 2003
Volume 2, Issue 3
NEXT MEETING: 7:00pm MARCH 20, 2003 AT LEPERT AND HENSLEY

Yes, There Was A Banquet - Barely!
Winter continues to rage, yet all were warm at this year's banquet at the Five Seasons club this past February 22nd. Near blizzard conditions dumping four to six inches of snow in parts descended on top Indianapolis and again hampered any traveling. But, a few brave CISS souls made their way into the dark to share an evening of food and camaraderie. Director of Ops, Dave Newill, again did a wonderful job as the evening's host. The keynote speaker was to be Dan Montgomery, but the weather had other plans in mind for his schedule. The torch was passed from outgoing president Tom Ruble to newly elected leader Kurt Ristow - be sure to ask Tom about his parting gift! The current board members were acknowledged and a special recognition by the SSA to Bob Gillan was presented (see special article). Aside from the dinner and fellowship, the reason we were at the Five Seasons was to hand out some awards. The following is a list of the top honors and some photos of what you may have missed.

CISS Club Awards for 2003

Highest Flight - Terry Wools 8400 MSL
Honorable Mentions - Jeff Meiln 8250, Scott Ortmann 7800

Longest Duration - Jeff Melin 5 Hr 13 min
Honorable Mentions - Pete Detore 5 Hr, Terry Wools 4 hr 30 min

Greatest Distance - Pete Detore 192 Handicap miles
Honorable Mentions - Ron Clarke 176 HC miles, Kurt Ristow 143 HC miles

Most Improved Pilot - Chris Carpenter

State Records - Darren Bedwell: World Class Glider Free Out & Return, Triangular Distance Out & Return Distance, 100 K Triangular speed

Region 6 Fun Contest - Darren Bedwell: Silver Division First Place

Other Awards:
Bill Ellison: A B C Badges
Mike Beckage: A B Badges
Ken Harry: B Badge
Scott Ortmann: Bronze Badge ( + Silver altitude gain )
Jeff Melin: Silver Badge
Keith Marshall: Private Glider
Mark Mayernick: Commercial Glider rating
Tom Eaton: Commercial Glider added rating

Top Crew: Crew 7 - Kurt Ristow DO, Brad Hays ADO, Daniel Hixon and Scot Ortman

Soaring Society Most Active Club Instructor:
Special Award to Bob Gillan
Director of Ops, Dave Newill, was our very jovial master of ceremonies.
Outgoing president, Tom Ruble bids adieu (and kicking up his heels, and shouting, and singing, and...).

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