Mooney Summit II Oct 24-26, Panama City Beach

[mike_elliott]

Guys and gals let's see if we can help raise some more money for this event.

I'm in for $100 donation. If I understood correctly Mike said it's almost at capacity, 76, and we haven't raised enough to pay for the food.

I'm sure a lot of people signed up already just haven't gotten around to throwing a few bucks in the pot by contributing to the pay pal account mike set up at mike_elliott@hotmail.com but if you could let's help ease the concerns of those who are organizing the event by contributing now instead of later.

$20, $50, $100 $500 if your going throw something in the pot please.

Take care all!!!

Thanks for the plug, Aaron. I will be sending out the first email in a day or so, once we fill this last seat, and Ill be asking for donations of course. Keep in mind, donations to the Mooney Summit not only fund the Summit, but anything excess we collect will go to the William Gilliland endowment we are setting up to honor Bill, who lost his life in the accident on July 11th this year. This endowment will be used to provide immediate therapy and support services to a downed mooney owner family member, God forbid. I witnessed first hand the need for this and the concept was suggested to me by Bill's wife when I told her I wanted to honor Bill at this years summit, as he epitomized our mission statement "to better the breed".

We are in the process of setting up a 501 c 3 to have donations tax deductible also. A lot of great people on this list are working to make that happen and volunteering their time to serve. The endowment will be administered by Jolie Lucas and my wife, Alice, both licensed therapist. SOoooo, even if you are not coming to the Summit, suffice it to say, your contributions are "bettering the breed" and kinetically helping a Mooney pilot's family when the need is the greatest.

Thanks everyone for considering this important charity.

Mike Elliott

[mike_elliott]

I'm good for donating, but I think it should be proportional to the plane.  For example, Acclaim owners should put up at least a grand, while C model owners should donate $1-5.  

 

Have to get those guys away from the gas pump to donate, Robert It should be proportional to your heart. 

[fantom]

Got your message, Mike.....a big thanks to Ron

 

You're both amazing!

[mike_elliott]

We had a couple of cancellations for the Summit, and now have a couple of spots open back up. Everyone that was on the wait list is now in, and we can still take 2 more. Go to www.mooneysummit.com to sign up!

[Bob_Belville]

My check is (almost,sort of) in the mail.

Amelia, Mike, I can top that... my check IS in the mail.  And I encourage everyone to pay up. Even if you're not attending. 

[mike_elliott]

Amelia, Mike, I can top that... my check IS in the mail.  And I encourage everyone to pay up. Even if you're not attending. 

Excess funds if we have them will go to a great new charity for downed pilot families.Thanks Mimi, Bob. your donations are much appreciated by everyone attending the Summit.

[Amelia]

The adjoining hotel's rooms (two double beds) facing the gulf were something like $65/night. No clue what the quality of the accommodations is, but I can guarantee we've likely encountered worse!

[The-sky-captain]

Sooooo, who all is going? I'll be there, can't wait!

[chrisk]

I'm going!

[The-sky-captain]

Excellent

[neilpilot]

We'll be there as well

[aaronk25]

I will be coming down from the tundra! It's actually still nice in MN.

[Bob_Belville]

Nancy and I will be there, D.V.

[fantom]

Silvia and I are in, as is our dog Sophie. She's working on her pooch PPL.

[DonMuncy]

Me too

[Bob_Belville]

Unfortunately, I failed miserably to get those days off work. It looks like it'll have to be another time for us ... I'm "kinda bummed" about it ...

Can't make Summit? For a little Mooney Love come to our little shindig Nov.15. Less than a Mooney hour from Toccoa.

 

Mooneys to the NC Mountains

Fall Fly In & more

Foothills Regional Airport, Morganton NC (KMRN)

http://foothillsairport.com/

Saturday, November 15, 2014

ñ Complimentary lunch for pilots & passengers!

ñ Seminars and Q&A sessions with Mooney experts on flying, safety, insurance and more are planned!

ñ Make it a weekend! Accommodations are available at Switzerland Inn @ 1/2 off the rack rate for Fly In attendees, contact "Gary" who owns a Mooney based @ KMRN! https://switzerlandinn.com/

(KMRN has 5 Mooneys and we’re expecting a lot of planes with their tail on correct but all planes & pilots are welcome)

Contact: Brent Brinkley: fbo@foothillsairport.com  828.757.0099

Bob Belville: rcbelville@yahoo.com

[Bob_Belville]

There will be several MSers @MRN.

[mike_elliott]

A few people had to cancel this weekend, so that opened up a few more reservation seats! Go to Www.mooneysummit.com and sign up if you want to participate in what promises to be another fantastic Mooney Summit. Mooney International joined our list of corporate sponsors joining Premier Aircraft Sales, and Weep no More LLC. Some of the best flying weather is happening right now in the Panhandle, take this small window of opportunity to join the rest of us to better the breed.

[mike_elliott]

With the Mooney Summit fast approaching, Ron Dubin and I wanted to publicly thank WEEP NO MORE, PREMIER AIRCRAFT SALES, MOONEY INTERNATIONAL and SEAHAVEN RESORTS for making this Summit a reality. We also have these wonderful raffle prizes:

 

Concorde Battery - a new Gel Cell battery (Really sweet if you have a 24 v. system!)

Nav Strobe Lighting – Sextant LED strobe nav light kit

Comm 1 Communications – VFR communications course

Elite Etc - A complete oil change kit ( each of us get a 10% discount by using MSI2014 on their website for all products)

ACF 50 – 10 spray cans of ACF 50, plus each of us will receive a sample bottle at check in

Innovative Products – A pro series digital timing light Kit

MAPA – Mens’ silver tie tac and a women’s MAPA shirt

Mooney Ambassadors – A Boots on the ground DVD and a Women’s tank top shirt.

Pilot Workshops – A USB drive with their Pilot proficiency scenarios

CarolAnn Garratt – A case of Exxon Elite Oil

ASL Camguard –1 ~ 4 pack of camguard

Don Muncy – 2 very nice Mooney Crystals

VDC Electronics – Aviation Batteryminder or your choice

 

We additionally want to thank our Subject matter experts who selflessly will give their time to better the breed at this, our second Summit:

 

Don Maxwell

Paul Beck

Jolie Lucas and Mitch Latting

Jay Shears

Chuck Burkhead

Richard Simile

CarolAnn Garratt

Wally Moran

Tom McDermott

and the incredible Max Gurgew

 

Fly safe everyone, I look forward to seeing and learning from each and every one of you!

[Mooneymite]

Wow!  I didn't think you could improve over last year....

 

Looks like you have.

 

Wish I could be there.

[aaronk25]

Anyone I could share a ride with from airport to seahaven? I'm getting in about 2pm on Friday.....I can adjust my schedule to meet at a different time if need be...

[DonMuncy]

I plan on getting in on Thursday afternoon. I have a car reserved, but will probably have to get the FBO to take me around to the rent-a-car area. But if that coinsides with someone's need for a ride, let me know. 

[mike_elliott]

I plan on getting in on Thursday afternoon. I have a car reserved, but will probably have to get the FBO to take me around to the rent-a-car area. But if that coinsides with someone's need for a ride, let me know. 

That's the right way to rent a car, Don. I did that last Feb. The FBO is happy to drive you the few blocks to the main terminal to get a rental for much less than a drop off fee. They will pick it up at the FBO no charge. I think it cost me about 90 for the 4 days I had it last feb. , but I needed a car to gather ice, supplies, etc. Otherwise, Alice and I would have just taken a shuttle.

 

OH, Thanks Don for donating the fine Mooney Crystals as door prizes. We appreciate it!

Jolie wanted to know if anyone wants to buy Mooney Ambassadors shirts, Moo drives, boots on the ground, etc she can pack them and bring them along to save shipping costs. Please touch base with mooneygirl if you want to her to include something for you. 

We are getting close! I look forward to seeing everyone!

[mike_elliott]

Anyone I could share a ride with from airport to seahaven? I'm getting in about 2pm on Friday.....I can adjust my schedule to meet at a different time if need be...

 

You should be there about the time Paul is wrapping up his tank sealant presentation at the airport, Aaron. There should be a number of folks there that can assist. 

[mike_elliott]

Are the seats all filled? May be able to come for at least part ... ? Still working on it ...

We have some spots because of a few cancellations, go to www.mooneysummit.com and register if you want to come. Once registered, Ill send you the previous email correspondences the attendee's have received. I hope you can make it