We can guarantee you a high-flying time at the April 20 meeting, since the topic will be the history of soaring in the Indian Wells Valley. The Inyokern area is famed in the soaring community for its great thermals, and many experts in the sport live here and have set records over our valley. Some of the most experienced members of the local soaring community have agreed to entertain us on such topics as the early days of soaring here, some of the records that have been set in this area, the history of the China Lake Glider Club and of Sierra Soaring and more. Our panel will include Al Berryman, Hugh Helmick, B J Holden, and Bill McEwan, all of whom have much local soaring experience. They also plan to show slides and perhaps a video.
Guests are welcome too.
Our speaker for the evening will be Dr. Jackson Newell, president of Deep Springs College in California and Professor Emeritus of Higher Education at the University of Utah, where he taught in 1974-78. Come and learn how the men met, how they helped each other, and what their sharply contrasting motivations and legacies were. Lou Pracchia extended the invitation after he heard Newell speak at a recent conference in Death Valley. Dinner arrangements are pending, but we expect a buffet style with a choice of at least two entrees. We are still looking for more membership renewals to come in.