4th Quarter / Annual Meeting of the Members
- Laura Anderson
- Feb 18
- 2 min read
December 15, 2025
Himalayan Kitchen, SLC
Meeting Recap
We wrapped up 2025 with our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party at Himalayan Kitchen, celebrating a full year of flying, service projects, competitions, and community. Here are a few highlights from the evening:
Fall Highlights
Boy Scout Service Project
A Draper Boy Scout troop helped install a new concrete base for the Steep Mountain windsock. Club volunteers hauled tools, water, and supplies up the mountain to support the effort, and the new windsock was installed on November 22, 2025. Huge thanks to everyone who pitched in!
Steep Mountain Trail
The club continues to work with SL County Parks & Trails and Geneva to plan an acceptable trail route to the top of the upper ridge. We’ll share updates as progress continues.
North Side Weather Station
Almost ready to install — stay tuned!
South Side Fire (Nov. 9)
Following the fire at the under-construction Alta Vista apartment complex in Lehi, club members came together to clean up burned debris that had blown onto the South Side hill and LZ. We’re grateful for the quick response from volunteers who helped restore the site.
Insurance Update
The club spent many hours working with USHPA to become an insured chapter. While we were ultimately unable to complete the process to USHPA’s satisfaction and did not renew landowner insurance for 2025, the Board will continue discussions and work toward securing appropriate coverage in 2026.
Eastwood Elementary
Good news for the community — the Granite School District Board of Education voted in November to place an indefinite pause on the Area 5 study. This means no school closures or boundary adjustments are anticipated for the foreseeable future.
Budget Update
Members reviewed the 2025 Budget Report and discussed the proposed 2026 budget, which is pending approval from a quorum of 30 club members.
2026 Board of Directors
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Board:
New Directors
President: Harry Sandoval
Vice President: Chris Santacroce
Treasurer: James Masinelli
Safety Officer – Mini-Wings: Kevin Hintze
Continuing Directors
Secretary: Laura Anderson
Safety Officer – Hang Gliders: Chris Santacroce
Safety Officer – Paragliders: Andrew Ross
Thank you to everyone serving — your time and dedication keep this club running.
2025 Competition Awards
We celebrated our 2025 competition season and recognized pilots from all three competitions. Full contest details can be found here.
XC League winners received beautiful 3D relief maps created by UHGPGA’s Alexey Galda — truly works of art. If you’d like one of your own, join the XC League! Or reach out to Alexey.
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the evening. Here’s to safe flights, strong lift, and an even better 2026!
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