Exhibit #IIIA  EASTERN CAROLINA AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting Friday, April 12, 2024  1 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tom Braaten, Jimmie Green, Mark Meno, City 2 Commissioner Brenda Wilson, Richard Hazlett, Dr. Bill Fortney. Members via Teams: 3 Mayor Will Lewis, City Manager Christopher McGee, Barry Fetzer, Rhonda Murray, Mary 6 MEMBERS ABSENT: Adam Persky, Tim Clark, Guy Nelson, John Langdon.  4 Beth Fennell, Ray Dunn  5 7 9 10 L 11  8 STAFF PRESENT: Pam Holder, Dianna Vaccarella  CALLTOORDER  12 Chairman Tom Braaten called the meeting of the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage 13 Foundation (ECAHF) to order at 8:30: am on Friday, April 12, 2024 in person and via video  14 conferencing, with a quorum present. 16 II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  15 17  18 Chairman Tom Braaten presented the ECAHF Board with the Regular Agenda for their 19 approval. limmie Green made a motion to approve the Regular Agenda, as presented.with  20 nodiscussion, the motion carried unanimously. 22 III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA  21 23  24 Chairman Tom Braaten presented the ECAHF Board with the Consent Agenda for their 25 review and approval. Barry Fetzer made a motion to approve the minutes from the March 26 8,2024 Board ofDirectors Meeting,with no discussion, the motion carried unanimously.  27 29 30  28 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS  1. COMMITTEE REPORTS ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting 04.12.2024  Page 1    31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53  Aircraft Curator Report  Rich Hazlett reported he has started spring clean-up and discovered a bird nest in the drag chute area of the F4. He is also working touching up the tie down chains and cleaning out the nose of the H46. Brenda Wilson asked if there would be painting done. Pam Holder replied that it was put in the 2024- 2025 budget, however the budget has not been approved yet. Chairman Tom Braaten updated Rich Hazlett that the gentlemen whowould be donating dressl blues will deliver by next  Exhibit Report  meeting at the latest. Budget Report  Pam Holder provided the Treasurer's Report dated. April 10, 2024. She noted $500 listed in revenues came from scholarships from Duke Energy, Debbie Brown and Albert Lester. Dues and membership income increased also. Expenses included advertising in Carteret County Chamber Directory and Middle School Camp director. limmie Green made a motion to accept the April 10.2024 ECAHF Budget Report. With no discussion, the motion EASTERN CAROLINA. AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION  carried unanimously.  EXHIBIT#1C  TREASURER'S REPORT April 10, 2024  Revenues:  Contributions 2024 GalaF Fundraiser 2023F Fly-n 2024 Summer Camp DueslMembership 2023 Summer Camp Tuition Sales ofl Items Capital Outlay (Armistead) Expenses: 2024 Gala 2023F Fly-In Contracted Services Advertising Postage Printing 2024 Summer Camp Supplies 2023 Summer Camp Supplies 2023 Summer Camp Salaries FICAExpense 2023)  386.00 27,420.00 800.00 500.00 2,160.00 675.00 37.00 26,264.98 Revenue Subtotal S 58,242.98 (12,070.39) (1,214.42) (708.00) (1,873.00) (215.88) (239.93) (8,235.02) (2,286.39) (6,150.00) (470.48) Expenditure Subtotal S (33,463.51)  Current FYE Balance Carry-Over (FY 2023) AvailableE Balance  S 24,779.47 S 155,274.84 S 180,054.31  54  ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting 04.12.2024  Page 2    55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97  Education Committee Report Marketing Report  Will be discussed with Old Business and New Business Will be discussed with Old Business and New Business  Development Committee Report  Development Committee meeting was cancelled therefore nothing to  report.  2. OLDBUSINESS  A. 2025 Gala: February 21, 2025  Chairman Tom Braaten announced the date oft the 2025 Gala and called attention to a NASA flyer (Agenda Exhibit #2A.1.a) provided by Mark Meno. The flyer detailed information and requirements for requesting an astronaut to come and speak at the 2025 Gala. There was much discussion regarding legal, fundraising and financial requirements and conditions as well as the possibility of having the astronaut speak at other Tom Braaten mentioned there were previous suggestions to pursue unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) as a topic as well and other topics should be considered as well. Jimmie Green mentioned that he does not believe this area has had an astronaut come to speak in the past. Mark Meno stated historically NASA has limited the availability of astronauts tos speak at events, however, is now more open to engagements in order to generate youth interest. Pam Holder stated the theme of 2025 Summer Camp will be space travel. Mary Beth Fennell pointed out it would be better advertising for next year's Summer Camp to have an Barry Fetzer suggested pursing a fall back option ift the application is not Commissioner Brenda Wilson made a motion to apply to NASA foran astronaut, guest speaker at the Febmuam/1.2025Gala. Chairman added tothe motion to pursue the topic of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) assecondaryshould the application not be approved and used asa2026 topic if the application is approved. With no discussion, the motion passed unanimously. Mark Menovolunteered to work with Pam Holder in completing the required application process. Mark Meno also mentioned pursuing funds from Space Grant to assist in covering  venues while he or she is in the area.  astronaut speak at the Gala. approved.  required expenses.  B. Summer Camp) July 22-26, 2024 "Hovercraft Heroes"  Mary Beth Fennell reported 65 applicants and 29 are AIG.  ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting 04.12.2024  Page 3    98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141  The selection date is scheduled for April 18, 2024. At that time 50 Pam Holder said the AIG director wanted tol know how many students she should request funding for as they would pay for more than the original 10 they were told would be accepted. Mary Beth Fennell said There was discussion regarding increasing total number ofs students accepted to 55, however odd number of students is difficult to manage for putting them in teams oft two. The option ofi increasing to a class size of12 for a total of 60 will be discussed with the teachers. Commissioner Brenda Wilson asked if funds were received from Rotary. Pam Holder replied it has not been voted yet. She will bring it Mary Beth Fennell stated the curriculum is still in the process ofl being The teachers were offered an opportunity to come and view the drone kits. Additional supplies can be ordered based on number ofs students  students will be selected.  itcould bei increased to 15.  up at next meeting. finalized.  and what the teachers may need.  . Website Analytics  Pam Holder reviewed the website analytics. Barry Fetzer stated he has been working with the website developer to make some changes. Pam Holder announced that ECAHF is registered to participate in STEM Day on May 10, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Volunteers will oversee an activity alongside pilots and flight crew members. Participants will be approximately 1,000 6+h grade students. The activity willl be building and decorating gliders which will be provided. A list of volunteers has been sent to the event coordinators. Approximately 8 people have volunteered from ECAHF.  D. STEM Day @MCAS Cherry Point Air Show  3. NEWE BUSINESS  A. Fly-In August 9, 2024  Pam Holder presented a list of activity booths from last year. Commissioner Brenda Wilson stated the Concert in the Park, "British Invasion" will be the same day. There was discussion on moving the date of the Fly-In. The Board ultimately decided not to adjust the date. Chairman Tom Braaten notified the Board that some members have expiring terms. All members with expiring terms have agreed to continue. Tom Braaten asked if anyone would step forward to take his  B. Recommendations for Board of Directors Appointments  position as Chairman.  ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting 04.12.2024  Page 4    142 143 144 145 146 147 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186  Dr. Bill Forney made a motion that the members oft the Board of Directors would like to continue as is. With no discussion the motion passed unanimously. Tom Braaten stated al letter would bes sent to the  City to approve the membership as it stands.  148 IV. MEMBER COMMENTS  Tom Braaten stated revising the Mission Statement will be discussed at the next Since the last meeting Jimmie Green's sister passed away and Tom Braaten gave City Manager Christopher McGee gave an update on the acquisition oft the AV-8B. Hes stated thel last of the Harriers will be decommissioned at Cherry Point, sometime in 2025, and he has requested one specific Harrier be designated "the last Harrier" decommissioned and would be taken over by a museum, preferably a Marine Corp museum and it would be assigned to Havelock, NC. No commitments were made and more info to follow once the date gets closer. He also inquired about the condition oft the aircraft and was assured it will bei in top-notch condition. City Manager Christopher McGee also provided an update on the Armistead property. A couple of the easements have paid dividends totaling more than the appraised value from several years ago. Additionally, an entity is interested purchasing the property and developing it into office spaces. Any proceeds will be held for use by the ECAHF Board. Tom Braaten asked about the easements and Tom Braaten reminded the Board of the upcoming Air Show the weekend of May 11"and 12.Itwill be the last performance by Hubie Tolson, a former Gala Speaker. Rhonda Murray mentioned the week after the Air Show there will be a change of command as Major General Scott Benedict will be leaving as the Commanding Mark Meno advised that he would be leaving his position at FRC-East. The Dr. Bill Fortney announced that a former Summer Camp student was selected as a Park Scholar at NC State. Additionally, the Havelock Campus of NC State will be offering the Electrical Engineering Program in the Fall with 7 students registered for  meeting.  sympathies on behalf of the Board.  Christopher McGee stated the easements are permanent.  General oft the Second Marine Aircraft Wing. transition will take a few months.  the upcoming program.  The next Board meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2024 at 08:30 a.m.  ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting 04.12.2024  Page 5    187 188 189 190 191 193 194 195 196 Date 197  192 V. ADOURNMENT  limmie Green madean motion to adjourn at 9:46am,with no discussion, the motion  carried unanimously. approved: 14JE2DIY  Ympiilh Tom Braaten, Chairman  198 Attest: DlR  Taunell  199 Dianna Vaccarella, City of Havelock Staff  ECAHF Board of Directors Meeting 04.12.2024  Page 6