Skiing is over. It's almost time to go flying! Only a few piles of snow remain in the shade of the hangars, and by opening day they will be gone.

Here is the weekend schedule:

	Saturday, May 7
		8:30 AM -- Breakfast at the DinerSoar 10:30 AM -- Mandatory Safety briefing and radio procedures with Rick Hanson in the lounge 11:00AM to 5:00 PM -- Glider assembly and cleanup projects 5:30 PM -- Sugarbush Soaring Club Opening Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM -- Sugarbush Soaring Club Opening Dinner at the Airport.
	Sunday, May 8
		8:00 AM -- Breakfast at the DinerSoar 9:00AM – General Membership meeting - Airport Lounge 10 AM – Sugarbush Soaring Board Meeting 10:30 AM -- Mandatory Safety briefing and radio procedures with Rick Hanson Noon – lets go flying!!

Please let Bill McGinty, soar@sugarbushsoaring.org, know the number of attendees for Saturday night dinner.

Opening day for Sugarbush Soaring Association is set for May 7, 2005. Activities begin with Breakfast at the Dinersoar Restaurant from 8:30 AM, followed by glider assembly, and general airport cleanup. There is a lot to do, so dress casually. Dave and Sandy will be hosting appetizers and dinner at the Dinersoar on Saturday evening. Please plan to attend.

Attendance at one of the safety briefings is mandatory. Please select one of the sessions.

Dave Ellis, President