Joe Scheibinger's Posts - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T15:53:45ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibingerhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10826710665?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://zenith.aero/profiles/blog/feed?user=1ma2rv25hs8f0&xn_auth=noBanquet for 2021tag:zenith.aero,2021-07-09:2606393:BlogPost:8416082021-07-09T14:29:14.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Fellow Builders,</p>
<p>The Zenith Builders Banquet will be held on Thursday, July 29, at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. This year's banquet will include a very special tribute and toast to Chris Heintz by Sebastien Heintz and his family.</p>
<p>Cocktails begin at 5:30 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM and a presentation to follow. Because this year's event will be catered by the famous Roxy in Oshkosh we need to estimate how many are coming to the event. Sebastien has set up an RSVP link you can use to…</p>
<p>Fellow Builders,</p>
<p>The Zenith Builders Banquet will be held on Thursday, July 29, at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. This year's banquet will include a very special tribute and toast to Chris Heintz by Sebastien Heintz and his family.</p>
<p>Cocktails begin at 5:30 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM and a presentation to follow. Because this year's event will be catered by the famous Roxy in Oshkosh we need to estimate how many are coming to the event. Sebastien has set up an RSVP link you can use to reserve your tickets. Please go to this link and let us know you are coming!</p>
<p><a href="https://forms.gle/CPMizWhJYsdpKGB47">https://forms.gle/CPMizWhJYsdpKGB47</a></p>
<p>We have over $2000 in aviation door prizes to give away. The grand prize this year is a $1000 gift certificate for an LED package for your plane from AeroLED! David Clark is donating a great headset as a door prize. Other sponsors include Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, Sporty's pilot Shop, and FLYDYNON.</p>
<p>For more information please call Joe Scheibinger at 920-237-1450. For more information and a copy of Zenith events, maps, and banquet poster, please send an E-mail to Joe at backstagelive@gmail.com.</p>
<p>Have a safe and fun trip to Oshkosh! Can't wait to see you all at the Elks Lodge for the banquet.</p>
<p>Joe Scheibinger<br/> Banquet Guy / 750 Builder</p>Zenith Banquet - Parking - Forumstag:zenith.aero,2019-07-12:2606393:BlogPost:6837302019-07-12T13:47:47.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p>It's time to get out the banquet and forum information to you all. We are late with this because much of the grounds at EAA are being changed and remodeled. In fact as we speak EAA volunteers and construction workers are putting the final touch on the new EAA 50th anniversary grounds.</p>
<p>Our event will be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 25th. We have very comfortable seating for over 250 people, our own private…</p>
<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p>It's time to get out the banquet and forum information to you all. We are late with this because much of the grounds at EAA are being changed and remodeled. In fact as we speak EAA volunteers and construction workers are putting the final touch on the new EAA 50th anniversary grounds.</p>
<p>Our event will be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 25th. We have very comfortable seating for over 250 people, our own private bar, and award winning food! The full bar will open at 5:30 PM for people that would like to come and relax early. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for $20 per person at the door by cash or credit card. Banquet information is also available at the Zenith display. As always, bring your camera and get a picture of the special dessert! If you would like to park your camping vehicle at the Elks for any number of nights, please call me at 920-237-1450 or E-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com to make motorhome and camper parking reservations.</p>
<p>Zenith show plane parking will not be available this year due to site changes. This is only a one year change and things will go back to normal next year. Because this is the 50th anniversary of EAA, the parking committee is using the spot we had for classic homebuilt parking and some warbirds. Next year we can once again have a designated spot just for us.</p>
<p>The new Zenith aircraft booths will be located in the brand new North Aircraft Display area. And we have the two best booths on the site! (booth 601 & 611) Go to EAA on the web and get the new site map downloaded to you smart phone for easy access to the convention grounds.</p>
<p>HERE IS HOW YOU GET THE BROCHURE AND POSTER!</p>
<p>Please send me an E-mail to backstagelive@gmail.com and I will send you the brochure and poster. Brochures will also be available at the Zenith airplane booth. There are an incredible number of great forums both for Zenith and other companies and government groups. I added a few you may like on the brochure. You can also download the EAA App on your Smartphone, which I recommend.</p>
<p>See you at the banquet and have a safe and fun trip. As always, I am your Oshkosh connection if you need anything. See you soon.</p>
<p>Joe Scheibinger<br/> 920-237-1450<br/> backstagelive@gmail.com</p>Banquet Results - Largest one Ever!tag:zenith.aero,2018-08-08:2606393:BlogPost:6406512018-08-08T15:30:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Fellow Builders,</p>
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<p>Thanks so much to everyone that attended the Zenith Builders Banquet during the Oshkosh EAA convention. The event was held at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. With 162 Zenith builders attending, this was the largest Zenith banquet to date for the Elks Lodge. Profits from the event go to the many charities that the Elks Lodge support including education and Veterans groups.</p>
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<p>And once again the door prizes were outstanding. Patricia Porter was the grand…</p>
<p>Fellow Builders,</p>
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<p>Thanks so much to everyone that attended the Zenith Builders Banquet during the Oshkosh EAA convention. The event was held at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. With 162 Zenith builders attending, this was the largest Zenith banquet to date for the Elks Lodge. Profits from the event go to the many charities that the Elks Lodge support including education and Veterans groups.</p>
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<p>And once again the door prizes were outstanding. Patricia Porter was the grand prize winner of the David Clark headset donated by the David Clark Corp., John Read was the winner of the Sporty's Air Band radio.</p>
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<p>We had a huge surprise when Robert Hamilton, President of the Dynon Corporation, stepped up at the banquet and donated one of Dynon's new glass panels to be used as a door prize! Talk about a surprise! The panel isn't even on the market yet! Ken Fullilove was the winner of the Dynon panel.</p>
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<p>The 50/50 raffle raised a little over $700 for Elks charities. The winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, gave his portion back to the Elks in honor of his father, who was also an Elk. </p>
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<p>Pictures of the winners are attached below. Thanks again for everyone who came to the event, and we will see you at Oshkosh 2019!</p>
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<p>Joe in Oshkosh</p>
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<p></p>Banquet just a few weeks away, and do I have a surprise for you!tag:zenith.aero,2018-07-10:2606393:BlogPost:6366752018-07-10T22:26:35.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Hello Fellow Builders!</p>
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<p>We have just a few weeks to go for the Zenith Banquet celebration of builders and enthusiasts. We are looking forward to a great night of comradery, celebration, and door prizes! Just to name a few, David Clark has sent us a beautiful set of headsets that will be given away to one lucky winner. Sporty's Pilot Shop has donated an Air Scanner Interrupt Radio for you hanger. You can listen to AM and FM Stereo and 10 of your favorite air bands will break in…</p>
<p>Hello Fellow Builders!</p>
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<p>We have just a few weeks to go for the Zenith Banquet celebration of builders and enthusiasts. We are looking forward to a great night of comradery, celebration, and door prizes! Just to name a few, David Clark has sent us a beautiful set of headsets that will be given away to one lucky winner. Sporty's Pilot Shop has donated an Air Scanner Interrupt Radio for you hanger. You can listen to AM and FM Stereo and 10 of your favorite air bands will break in when it receives a signal. This unit will be great for your hangar or office. ZenithOwner.com has donated tee shirts and coffee mugs for the event, and the door prizes are still coming in.</p>
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<p>Our event will be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 26th. We have very comfortable seating for over 250 people, our own private bar, and award winning food! The full bar will open at 5:30 PM for people that would like to come and relax early. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM (30 min earlier than last year). Tickets are available at the door for $20 per person by cash or credit card. Banquet information is also available at the Zenith display. As always, bring your camera and get a picture of the special dessert! If you would like to park your camping vehicle at the Elks for any number of nights, please call me at 920-237-1450 or E-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com to make reservations.</p>
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<p>All profits from this banquet will go to the Elks Lodge special programs that include Scholarships and the Elks Veterans Charities.</p>
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<p>Please send me an E-mail to backstagelive@gmail.com and I will send you maps, parking information, and all of the Zenith happenings on the field including workshops, forums, and the very special Engine Day on Thursday where engine manufacturers come to the Zenith tent and answer your questions!</p>
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<p>Or you can download the attachment on this page! </p>
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<p>As always, I love seeing you guys every year and I am really looking forward to this one! Have a safe trip to Oshkosh and if there is anything I can help you with let me know.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2231379427?profile=original" target="_self">Zenith%20BANQUET%20FOR%202018%20new.pdf</a></p>
<p>Joe in Oshkosh <br/> backstagelive@gmail.com</p>Zenith Banquet for 2018tag:zenith.aero,2018-06-04:2606393:BlogPost:6308632018-06-04T20:30:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Fellow Zenith Builders,</p>
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<p>It's time once again to announce the Zenith Aircraft Builders Banquet for 2018! Our event will once again be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 26. As always we have very comfortable seating, our own private bar, award winning food, and door prizes! The full bar will open at 5:30 PM for people that would like to come and relax early. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are once again available at the door…</p>
<p>Fellow Zenith Builders,</p>
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<p>It's time once again to announce the Zenith Aircraft Builders Banquet for 2018! Our event will once again be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 26. As always we have very comfortable seating, our own private bar, award winning food, and door prizes! The full bar will open at 5:30 PM for people that would like to come and relax early. Dinner starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are once again available at the door for $20 per person.</p>
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<p>The Elks Lodge will take cash, Master Card, & Visa. Any profits from the banquet and from the 50/50 raffles go toward the Elks charities that include the Veterans groups at the King Retirement Home, and our Elks Lodge statewide scholarship programs.</p>
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<p>EAA Zenith Show plane Parking</p>
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<p>Zenith show plane parking will be just north of the Homebuilders center on the flight line in its usual place across from the Zenith factory display. Please follow the NOTAMS instructions for signage for parking, and it would be a great idea to add another sign that says "ZENITH". When you get near the parking area flagmen will help get you to the location requested. Most of the parking volunteers know what Zenith airplanes look like, but any extra signage helps! Once your aircraft is parked, EAA's policy is no engine operations in the parking area and the aircraft will need to be pushed to the east of the safety line for engine start. If you are anticipating demonstrating or flying any of the aircraft during the convention, park your aircraft as close to the flight line as you can.</p>
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<p>Accommodations</p>
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<p>The Oshkosh Elks Lodge has a very large parking area and they are offering motor home parking for $10 per night for anyone coming to the banquet before coming to the EAA, or if you need overnight accommodations for after the banquet. For more information please call me at 920-237-1450 or E-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com to make reservations. Electrical spots are available on a first come basis.</p>
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<p>Everyone have a very safe and wonderful trip to Oshkosh. If I can be your Oshkosh connection for anything please call me at 920-237-1450 or e-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com and I can help.</p>
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<p>Watch for updates.</p>
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<p>Joe Scheibinger, better known as "Joe in Oshkosh"</p>Zenith Banquet for 2016tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-02:2606393:BlogPost:5102752016-06-02T22:09:33.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p><strong>Zenith Banquet for 2016</strong></p>
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<p>It's time once again to announce the Zenith Aircraft Builders Banquet for 2016! Our event will once again be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 28. As always we have very comfortable seating, our own private bar, award winning food, and door prizes! The full bar will open at 5:30 PM for people that would like to come and relax early. Dinner starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at the…</p>
<p><strong>Zenith Banquet for 2016</strong></p>
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<p>It's time once again to announce the Zenith Aircraft Builders Banquet for 2016! Our event will once again be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh, on Thursday, July 28. As always we have very comfortable seating, our own private bar, award winning food, and door prizes! The full bar will open at 5:30 PM for people that would like to come and relax early. Dinner starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door for $20 per person. On the menu this year will be the Elks Lodge specialty, Pineapple Rum Glazed Ham and Broasted Chicken with all the trimmings.</p>
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<p>We have made one important change to this year's banquet. You won't have to pre-purchase your tickets! You will be able to just come to the banquet and pay at the door! All credit cards will be accepted. We did this because we want to keep the costs down and keep the price the same. This will help us save money on tickets, PayPal, postage, and it will help the Zenith employees on the field by letting them do what they do best - sell airplanes! Just come to the banquet and pay at the door! Brochures about the banquet will be at the Zenith tent or you can get one at <a href="mailto:backstagelive@gmail.com">backstagelive@gmail.com</a>.</p>
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<p>EAA Zenith Showplane Parking</p>
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<p>Zenith showplane parking will be just north of the Homebuilders center on the flight line in its usual place across from the Zenith factory display. Please follow the NOTAMS instructions for signage for parking, and add another sign that says "ZENITH". When you get near the parking area flagmen will help get you to the location requested. Most of the parking volunteers know what Zenith airplanes look like, but any extra signage helps! Once your aircraft is parked, EAA's policy is no engine operations in the parking area and the aircraft will need to be pushed to the east of the safety line for engine start. If you are anticipating demonstrating or flying any of the aircraft during the convention, park your aircraft as close to the flightline as you can.</p>
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<p>Accommodations</p>
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<p>The Oshkosh Elks Lodge has a very large parking area and they are offering motor home parking for $10 per night for anyone coming to the banquet before coming to the EAA, or if you need overnight accommodations for after the banquet. For more information please call me at 920-237-1450 or E-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com to make reservations. Electrical spots are available on a first come basis.</p>
<p>Everyone have a very safe and wonderful trip to Oshkosh. If I can be your Oshkosh connection for anything please call me at 920-237-1450 or e-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com and I can help.</p>Builders Banquet Big Surprise!tag:zenith.aero,2015-07-17:2606393:BlogPost:4437602015-07-17T19:56:14.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>So now it's time to announce the big surprise for the Zenith Builders Banquet for 2015.</p>
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<p>Fellow builder Walt Snyder has announced that he will be giving away the major door prize this year.</p>
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<p>Walt says "Dutch Cycles would like to express their appreciation to Zenith Aircraft and their recognition and inclusion of women in aviation by offering a chance to win a Dutch Cycle Ladies Vintage bicycle.</p>
<p>A chance to win your choice of Vintage Ladies Bicycle is made…</p>
<p>So now it's time to announce the big surprise for the Zenith Builders Banquet for 2015.</p>
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<p>Fellow builder Walt Snyder has announced that he will be giving away the major door prize this year.</p>
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<p>Walt says "Dutch Cycles would like to express their appreciation to Zenith Aircraft and their recognition and inclusion of women in aviation by offering a chance to win a Dutch Cycle Ladies Vintage bicycle.</p>
<p>A chance to win your choice of Vintage Ladies Bicycle is made possible through your purchase of a ticket to the Zenith Builders Banquet. Zenith Aircraft has always been at the forefront of women’s involvement in aviation, and Dutch Cycles would like to thank them with this opportunity for someone to take home a beautiful Ladies Vintage Bicycle. Dutch Cycles USA offers vintage ladies bicycles, perfect for leisure cruising and enjoying life. These bicycles capture a timeless style and include modern features for an amazing price. Please visit our website at <a href="http://www.DutchCyclesUSA.com">www.DutchCyclesUSA.com</a>"</p>
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<p>When the package came in the mail, I was floored to find a box full of incredible camping equipment along with a certificate for a bicycle! the guys who fly their planes in and out of campsites will live to see this stuff!</p>
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<p>This is in addition to some wonderful aviation door prizes!</p>
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<p>Tickets for the banquet are available to purchase at the Zenith tent in the homebuilt aircraft kit display area, same as last year. If you know you are coming to the banquet, you can send $20 per ticket to backstagelive@gmail via PayPal and save time for the guys at Zenith to sell more airplanes!</p>
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<p>Everyone have a very safe and wonderful trip to Oshkosh. I was on the field today and the B-52 flew in today and is parked at the main square. The Zenith tent is up and we are ready to rock and roll! See you at the banquet. For banquet information call 920-237-1450</p>
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<p> </p>Zenith Banquet / Builders Dinner Update - Oshkosh 2014tag:zenith.aero,2014-07-24:2606393:BlogPost:3699932014-07-24T15:30:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Zenith Banquet for 2014</p>
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<p>One week to go! With the huge pre-sale response for the Zenith Banquet it looks like this will be a blockbuster! Just a quick recap. The Zenith Builders Banquet will be held on Friday, August 1st at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge. More information can be found on the attached brochure. If the brochure did not attach to this post, you can request one by sending an e-mail to backstagelive@gmail.com and I can E-mail you one.</p>
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<p>It's easy to get…</p>
<p>Zenith Banquet for 2014</p>
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<p>One week to go! With the huge pre-sale response for the Zenith Banquet it looks like this will be a blockbuster! Just a quick recap. The Zenith Builders Banquet will be held on Friday, August 1st at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge. More information can be found on the attached brochure. If the brochure did not attach to this post, you can request one by sending an e-mail to backstagelive@gmail.com and I can E-mail you one.</p>
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<p>It's easy to get tickets. You can still purchase your tickets by PayPal by sending $20 per person to backstagelive@gmail.com. Your tickets will be put on the will-call table at the Oshkosh Elks and you can pick them up there! You can purchase tickets all the way up to noon on Friday August 1st via PayPal, so you can buy your tickets on your smart phone during the convention! All PayPal purchases will be confirmed and a brochure will be E-mailed to you.</p>
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<p>Tickets will also be available at the Zenith booth. It is much better on us if you pre-buy your tickets so we know how many are coming! We will be selling tickets at the door also.</p>
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<p>Lots of door prizes this year with the Grand Prize from David Clark, a beautiful headset worth $350. And the icing on the cake: Chris Heinz will be here this year and at the banquet!</p>
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<p>If you need more information please call me or E-mail. Have a safe trip to Oshkosh and we will see you at the banquet!</p>
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<p>Joe Scheibinger</p>
<p>920-237-1450</p>
<p>backstagelive@gmail.com</p>
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<p>2809 Scenic Drive</p>
<p>Oshkosh, WI 54904</p>Zenith Banquet at Oshkosh 2014tag:zenith.aero,2014-06-18:2606393:BlogPost:3630642014-06-18T22:00:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p>Hi Everyone!</p>
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<p>Here is an update on the festivities for the “Zeniths to Oshkosh” builders banquet and aircraft parking for the 2014 Oshkosh EAA Convention.</p>
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<p><u>The Banquet</u></p>
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<p>The banquet will once again be held at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. This beautiful facility served us well last year and is expandable for our growing Zenith family. We have very comfortable seating for over 250 people, our own private bar, and award winning food. The banquet…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone!</p>
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<p>Here is an update on the festivities for the “Zeniths to Oshkosh” builders banquet and aircraft parking for the 2014 Oshkosh EAA Convention.</p>
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<p><u>The Banquet</u></p>
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<p>The banquet will once again be held at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. This beautiful facility served us well last year and is expandable for our growing Zenith family. We have very comfortable seating for over 250 people, our own private bar, and award winning food. The banquet will be held on Friday, August 1st, 2014. The bar will open at 5:30 and dinner starts at 7:30. Tickets are available for $20 per person. On the menu this year will be the Elks Lodge specialty, Pineapple Rum Glazed Ham and Broasted Chicken, buttered parsley potatoes, green beans, and all the trimmings! Once again this year there will be a very special surprise dessert so make sure you bring your camera, and don't forget all the great aviation door prizes!</p>
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<p><u>Pre-convention Banquet Tickets Available</u></p>
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<p>The banquet will be held at the Elks Lodge, 175 Fernau Ave, Oshkosh, WI. The Lodge is very easy to find. There will be maps and tickets available at the Zenith display just like in previous years. If you would like your tickets sent to you along with the map, there are two ways to receive your tickets. You can mail a check for $20 per person to Joe Scheibinger, Zenith Banquet, 2809 Scenic Drive, Oshkosh, WI 54904, or you can use PayPal and send the money to <a href="mailto:backstagelive@gmail.com" target="_blank">backstagelive@gmail.com</a>. Your tickets will be sent in the mail 2 weeks before the convention. Buying advance tickets helps the Zenith staff save time and sell airplanes, and it also gives us a better way to estimate the number of people attending.</p>
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<p><u>EAA Zenith Showplane Parking</u></p>
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<p>Zenith showplane parking will be just north of the Homebuilders center on the flight line in its usual place. Please place a sign in your window indicating "HOMEBUILT PARKING - ZENITH." When they get near the parking area flagmen will help get you to the location requested. Once your aircraft is parked, EAA's policy is no engine operations in the parking area and the aircraft will need to be pushed to the east of the safety line for engine start. If you are anticipating demonstrating or flying any of the aircraft during the convention, park your aircraft as close to the flightline as you can. EAA will not be using the commercial demo ride operation parking area as they did last year.</p>
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<p><u>Accommodations</u></p>
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<p>The Oshkosh Elks Lodge has a very large parking area. they are offering motor home and trailer parking for $20 per night for anyone coming to the banquet before coming to the EAA, or for people leaving the convention on Friday. If you would like to park your camping vehicle at the Elks for any number of nights, please call me at 920-237-1450 or E-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com to make reservations. Some electrical spots are available on a first come first served basis.</p>
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<p><u>What’s Needed?</u></p>
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<p>We could use some volunteers for the event. We will need 3 volunteers to come to the banquet early and help make sure everything is working smoothly, and to work the registration table. If possible, Also, I would like to have volunteers who are knowledgeable with the Zenith Company to escort invited EAA dignitaries.</p>
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<p><u>Contact Information</u></p>
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<p>Seeing that I live in Oshkosh, I would be more than happy to help you with anything you need to make your stay in Oshkosh the best ever. If you need any more information on the banquet, camping, special foods, lodging, etc, please call me directly at 920-237-1450 or E-mail me at backstagelive@gmail.com.</p>
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<p>Joe Scheibinger</p>
<p>2809 Scenic Drive</p>
<p>Oshkosh, WI 54904</p>
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<p>920-237-1450</p>
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<p> </p>2013 Zenith Banquet a Successtag:zenith.aero,2013-08-05:2606393:BlogPost:3018052013-08-05T19:00:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p><strong>2013 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Another Great Year for Zenith</strong></p>
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<p>A huge thank you to everyone that came to the Zenith banquet at EAA this year! We had 173 builders from all over the world attend. If you would like to see more pictures of the event and pictures of the Zenith display, you can Facebook me at "Joe Scheibinger", go to my pictures, and…</p>
<p><strong>2013 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Another Great Year for Zenith</strong></p>
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<p>A huge thank you to everyone that came to the Zenith banquet at EAA this year! We had 173 builders from all over the world attend. If you would like to see more pictures of the event and pictures of the Zenith display, you can Facebook me at "Joe Scheibinger", go to my pictures, and click on EAA Convention 2013.</p>
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<p>We will be having the banquet for 2014 in the same location, the Oshkosh Elks Lodge. They supply great food, a very large and very clean facility that can handle over 350 people, with ample parking.</p>
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<p>Besides the door prizes provided by aviation companies, some of the Zenith builders purchased gun raffle tickets from the Elks Lodge from a fundraiser that was going on in the other room. So many builders bought tickets that the Elks decided to hold the drawing during our banquet. 2 lucky Zenith builders won guns valued at $400 each!</p>
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<p>One of the exciting thing being developed for 2014 will be the construction of a Zenith airplane in 7 days during the convention. With that in mind, I would like to get some suggestions from you as to how we can make the banquet better and raise more awareness for the Zenith company on the EAA grounds.</p>
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<p>I would like to find out how many people would like to bring their planes to Oshkosh in 2014 and plan a mass arrival. The New Holstein airport features concrete runways, a large parking area, and is only about 12 miles from Oshkosh from the East. We would need volunteers with experience in loose formation flight to help organize and give safe instruction. I can supply the set up work with the EAA. It would be fun to see 30 or 40 or more Zeniths on the field like we had 2 years ago, and a mass arrival adds to the fun and excitement, and it adds great promotional value to the Zenith brand.</p>
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<p>If you are interested, or you have suggestions for 2014, please E-mail me at <a href="mailto:backstagelive@gmail.com">backstagelive@gmail.com</a>. I will share all ideas with Sebastien. 2014 is going to be a great year again for Zenith at EAA. Thanks again everyone for your help.</p>
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<p>Joe Scheibinger in Oshkosh</p>Oshkosh Parkingtag:zenith.aero,2012-07-10:2606393:BlogPost:2244042012-07-10T20:47:36.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
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<div>EAA Homebuilt Parking is reserving the same parking spaces as we had last year for us, just north of the Homebuilders Headquarters and north of the Cannon Camera viewing stand. Again, we are near the Zenith factory display.</div>
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<div>Follow the NOTAMS for the signage needed to park your plane. Please print another sign with the word ZENITH on it. The volunteers parking the planes will guide you to the reserved Zenith…</div>
<div>Are you flying into Oshkosh?</div>
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<div>EAA Homebuilt Parking is reserving the same parking spaces as we had last year for us, just north of the Homebuilders Headquarters and north of the Cannon Camera viewing stand. Again, we are near the Zenith factory display.</div>
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<div>Follow the NOTAMS for the signage needed to park your plane. Please print another sign with the word ZENITH on it. The volunteers parking the planes will guide you to the reserved Zenith row.</div>
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<div>Unfortunately, EAA will not provide a separate parking spot for Zenith Homebuilt Camping. But they said if there is enough interest and if there is someone who would get there early enough to get a spot in the back, and if you know how many people would like to camp together, they will make arrangements to accommodate us. It would be interesting to know how many people will be sleeping under their wings with their Zeniths this year! If you plan to, please let me know and we will see if there is enough interest.</div>
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<div>Don't forget to confirm your banquet spot right away. Seating is limited and you need to confirm as soon as you can. You can get information at the Zenith display. Jon Croke is donating 3 Zenair Archive CDs ($49 each) for the dinner. These disks have the entire Zenair Newsletter collection in .PDF format for easy searching thru all of the past years of the Newsletter. Thanks Jon!</div>
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<div>See you in Oshkosh!</div>
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<div>Joe in Oshkosh</div>ZENITHs TO OSHKOSH!tag:zenith.aero,2011-07-19:2606393:BlogPost:1043612011-07-19T13:00:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
<p><em>Hi Everyone,</em></p>
<p>Here is a summary of the <b>Zeniths to Oshkosh</b> events:</p>
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<p><b>The Banquet</b></p>
<p>The Zenith Builder’s Banquet to honor Chris Heintz will be held on Wednesday, July 27th with cocktails starting at 6:30 and dinner following at 7:30. We have 155 people as of today that have pre-registered. Banquet tickets are still available. If you want to purchase your tickets by mail, please don’t send your money past Thursday, July 21. I can set…</p>
<p><em>Hi Everyone,</em></p>
<p>Here is a summary of the <b>Zeniths to Oshkosh</b> events:</p>
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<p><b>The Banquet</b></p>
<p>The Zenith Builder’s Banquet to honor Chris Heintz will be held on Wednesday, July 27th with cocktails starting at 6:30 and dinner following at 7:30. We have 155 people as of today that have pre-registered. Banquet tickets are still available. If you want to purchase your tickets by mail, please don’t send your money past Thursday, July 21. I can set your tickets aside to be picked up at the banquet “will call” table. It will be too late to mail your tickets after July 19th. <strong>Banquet tickets will also be available in the Zenith display booth up until Wednesday</strong> at noon or until they are sold out. The do not exceed number is 250. Tickets are $20 per person.</p>
<p>The banquet tickets were made post card size and were designed to be a keepsake. When you check in, volunteers will punch your ticket, and you will be able to keep it as a memento. (You can get Chris to autograph it!) A brochure was also sent out with the tickets showing directions, parking, and bus schedules to Oshkosh and Gruenhagen Hall.</p>
<p>The banquet will be held in the Nature Center building #2 located between the EAA grounds and the Museum in the EAA Nature Park. If you are attending the convention, it’s about a 20 min walk from the flightline. If you are traveling by car, head east on Waukau Ave just like you would be traveling to EAA parking. Tell the officer directing traffic you want to go Nature Center Parking. If that lot becomes full, the officer will direct you to the EAA parking on the south side of Waukau Ave. From there it’s a 5 min walk to the nature center. If you are coming from Gruenhagen Hall, the bus will drop you off near the control tower. From there, it’s about a 10 min walk to the Nature Center. Please come early. If we have the full 250 people reserved, you should plan on being there by 6:00 PM. There will be a group of us there by 4:00 PM if you want to volunteer your time. </p>
<p>We have some great prizes to be given away including a beautiful headset from David Clark, an instrument flight course by Sporty’s, subscriptions to Contact Magazine, and lots of aviation gifts and gift certificates from Aircraft Spruce.</p>
<p>Who is coming this year? Tom Poberezny and Paul Poberezny will be there to honor Chris. We have 3 people attending that are building a CH650 in Russia, and we have people from all over the world including South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, and China! Zenith builders Larry Zepp, Ken Pavlou, and Mack Kreizenbeck have volunteered to man the check in tables. William Wynne will be escorting Tom Poberezny and our own Sabrina will be escorting Paul Poberezny.</p>
<p><b>Showplane Parking</b></p>
<p>As of today, we have 32 Zenith airplanes that have reserved a spot in Zenith Showplane parking! With the Zenith planes camping, and on display, that will bring the number up to over 50, so there is still a lot of room to bring your plane to Oshkosh! </p>
<p>When flying your plane to Oshkosh, please make sure to follow the AirVenture <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://airventure.org/flying/2011_notam.pdf">NOTAM</a></span></strong>. The Parking volunteers recognize the plane type for most planes. To help them along, make a sign from a sheet of letter size paper on your computer that says “ZENITH SHOWPLANE”. Flash the sign after you flash the correct sign listed in the NOTAM. We have 4 rows of parking stalls reserved. Planes will be parked nose to tail.</p>
<p>If you are participating in the Monday morning ceremony with Chris, park your airplane on the outside row to make it easy to remove your plane for the awards event. </p>
<p><b>Showplane Camping</b></p>
<p>At EAA’s suggestion, EAA will set aside an aircraft camping area specifically for Zenith Aircraft. Once again, follow the <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://airventure.org/flying/2011_notam.pdf">NOTAM</a> </strong>for taxi information, and make a secondary sign out of letter size paper with the words “ZENITH CAMPING” on the sign. Use the Papa-1 taxiway. The parking volunteer staff will direct you to the Zenith aircraft camping area, row 301 & 302 off the Papa-1 taxiway. EAA has set aside 20 Zenith aircraft camping spots.</p>
<p><b>Special Presentation by Tom Poberezny</b></p>
<p>On Monday morning, this is the event where all Zenith builders and enthusiasts need to attend. Chris Heintz will receive a special commendation by Tom Poberezny, Chairman of the Board of EAA. One of many kinds of Zenith aircraft will be parked at ConocoPlaza, formerly AeroShell Plaza. Please be there by 9:30 to help coordinate and organize for pictures. The event will take place from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, with Tom coming at 10:30. Members of the press from all over the world will be interviewing the pilots of the Zenith airplanes during this time. The Review after the ceremony is still being worked out. If you are selected, I will keep in touch with you and let you know where the pre-flight briefing will be taking place.</p>
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<p><b>T-Shirts and Hats</b></p>
<p>Russell Lepre’ from Flight Crafters has designed a great T-shirt and cap (<em>see above</em>) to commemorate our Zenith celebration at Oshkosh. You can order now and have your shirt and cap for the convention! Please go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flightcrafters.com">www.flightcrafters.com</a> for more information. Shirts and hats will also be available in the Zenith Aircraft booth. Flight Crafters will give a T-shirt away free to every Zenith builder that flies a Zenith to Oshkosh! A huge thank you to Russell who designed this year’s Zeniths to Oshkosh logo. You can pre-order you T-shirts and hat by calling 813-779-1156. (Visa and MasterCard accepted).</p>
<p><b>Gruenhagen Hall</b> (University Dorms)</p>
<p>Just last week, Gruenhagen opened up another 100 rooms for EAA. There is a great deal of new construction at the UWO. Most of the hotels are sold out. If you still need a room for Oshkosh, Call Gruenhagen Hall at 920-424-1103. The charge is $55 per room, and each room can hold 2 people. It’s not the lap of luxury, no mints on the pillows, but its only $55 per night!</p>
<p><b>Zenith Guitar<br/></b>EAA member Rick Land builds custom guitars for the enthusiast and professional musician alike. Talented artists like Herman's Hermits and others strum these beauties. A special tribute guitar commemorating Zenith Aircraft has been designed and will be signed by Chris Heintz. This one-of-a-kind guitar can be yours! For more information on the guitar, please go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=137974012">Auction website</a>.<br/><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.airventure.org/attractions/gathering_online.html">EAA Gathering of Eagles 2011 Online Auction</a></span></p>
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<p><b>Master Events Schedule:</b> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.eaaapps.org/forumsearchresults.aspx?keyword=heintz">AirVenture website schedule</a></span></p>
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<li>Mon 7/25: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Special Presentation at ConocoPhillips Plaza (Formerly known as AeroShell Square) with Chris Heintz and Tom Poberezny. </li>
<li>Mon 7/25: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM - Chris Heintz Design History: 40 years of light aircraft designs (Forum Pavilion 07 Mainstage). </li>
<li>Mon 7/25: 4:00 PM - Chris Heintz will appear at the “Autograph Corner” located at the EAA “Wearhouse” near the control tower.</li>
<li>Tue 7/26: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Designing and Building a Modern Light Aircraft, by Chris Heintz (in the Homebuilders Hangar – “Homebuilts in Review”).</li>
<li>Wed 7/27: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Light Sport STOL Aircraft (Forum Pavilion 09). </li>
<li>Wed 7/27: 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Zenair Floats for Light Aircraft (Forum Pavilion 03). </li>
<li>Fri 7/29: 8:30 AM - Chris Heintz will appear at the “Autograph Corner” located at the EAA “Wearhouse” near the control tower.</li>
<li>Fri 7/29: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: CH 650 Aircraft (Forum Pavilion 11).</li>
<li>Fri 7/29: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Sheet Metal Construction (Forum Pavilion 04).</li>
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<p><b>Summary</b></p>
<p>A huge thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to volunteer to make this celebration one to remember. I can still remember sitting in the meeting with Tom Poberezny and Adam Smith many months ago. I want everyone to know how incredibly easy it is to work with the professional staff of the EAA. Also, EAA waved the $2000 rental fee for the Nature Center, and volunteered to provide a digital projector and PA sound system at no charge for Chris. </p>
<p>Everyone have a safe and pleasant trip to Oshkosh. This will be a convention to remember!</p>
<p>If anyone has any questions, feel free to call me at 920-237-1450.</p>
<p><em><b>Joe Scheibinger</b></em><br/>2809 Scenic Drive<br/>Oshkosh, WI 54904<br/>920-237-1450</p>
<p>email: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:backstagelive@gmail.com">backstagelive@gmail.com</a></p>Year of the Zenithtag:zenith.aero,2011-02-24:2606393:BlogPost:1038472011-02-24T21:30:00.000ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
Hi Everyone, <br></br><br></br>Here is what we have so far for the "Year of the Zenith" for Oshkosh 2011. Let’s get a conversation going and find out where you would like to go from here. <br></br><br></br>AIRCRAFT PARKING <br></br><br></br>Tom Poberezny is putting together a parking place for 50 Zenith airplanes at Oshkosh 2011. I have asked specifically for the spot on the north side of the homebuilt parking area. That way we are a short distance from the Zenith sales area. Now, it’s time to see how many of you…
Hi Everyone, <br/><br/>Here is what we have so far for the "Year of the Zenith" for Oshkosh 2011. Let’s get a conversation going and find out where you would like to go from here. <br/><br/>AIRCRAFT PARKING <br/><br/>Tom Poberezny is putting together a parking place for 50 Zenith airplanes at Oshkosh 2011. I have asked specifically for the spot on the north side of the homebuilt parking area. That way we are a short distance from the Zenith sales area. Now, it’s time to see how many of you would like to park your planes together at EAA. The first time I posted this, I had about 15 E-mail commitments! Here is what I would like you to do. <br/><br/>If you plan to bring your Zenith to Oshkosh, please send this information to me by E-mail at backstagelive@gmail.com. I will keep your E-mail address and send you updates as time goes by. <br/><br/>Name / Address / Phone / Do you have a cell phone for Oshkosh – give us that number. <br/>E-mail address <br/>N-number <br/>Number of people in your group <br/>Would you consider flying your plane in the Homebuilt Showcase this year? <br/><br/>If you are not planning to bring your plane to Oshkosh, but you still would like to participate in Zenith activities and want to keep updates, send me an E-mail to backstagelive@gmail.com. <br/><br/>AEROSHELL PRESENTATION <br/><br/>Tom has mentioned that he would like to do a presentation in Aero Shell Square with Chris, and have one of each of his designs available for a photo session. So far we have 2 outstanding airplanes that have committed. Ken Couillard from Oshkosh would let us use his CH 300 Tri Z, and Al Beyer would like to use his 601 HDS. If you would like to have your airplane in the picture, please contact Sebastian at Zenith. We will need every model Zenith except for the ones listed above. <br/><br/>LODGING <br/><br/>If you are looking for lodging for this years convention, and you are a Zenith builder or enthusiast, <br/>the University of Oshkosh Gruenhagen Hall will reserve one entire floor (40 rooms). There is already a waiting list for these rooms. There is a time limit on this offer. THIS OFFER EXPIRES MONDAY, MARCH 7TH! The cost is $55 per night. Max 2 to a room. After March 7th, the rooms go back to the pool of people on the reservation list. If we can get these reservations in soon, we can have the entire floor to ourselves! Transportation is available to and from the University to the EAA on a very regular basis. <br/><br/>If you would like to stay at Gruenhagen Hall, please call me at 920-237-1450. I have an application form I can E-mail you. When calling, please leave me your name, phone number, and how many will be in the room. <br/><br/>AIRCRAFT REVIEW DURING SHOW <br/><br/>Tom mentioned that it would be fun to have a Zenith Aircraft Review before one of the air shows. This would be a lot of fun, very good for Zenith sales, and very easy to set up. Please let me know if you would like to fly your plane in the review. <br/><br/>OTHER STUFF! <br/>If we have a full 50 airplane commitment, which I am almost certain we will, should we look into memorabilia like hats and T shirts that have "Year of the Zenith" or something like that printed on them? Should the factory sponsor an award for best homebuilt Zenith on the field? If you do, Zenith can give the award in the Theatre in the Woods during the last day of the convention along with the regular EAA awards. It would be fun to have the Chris Heintz workmanship award given every year at EAA on a Zenith product! What are your thoughts? <br/><br/>Should the people that fly their Zenith airplanes to Oshkosh get a plaque or cup? This would be a great thing to give out and we could find an aviation parts vender that would support this financially. Do you know of any Aircraft type business that would fund such a project? <br/><br/>Thanks everyone! Your input and comments will be greatly appreciated. This will be a great year at EAA for Zenith builders. Please let me know if you are coming as soon as possible. <br/><br/>Joe Scheibinger <br/>2809 Scenic Drive <br/>Oshkosh, WI 54904 <br/><br/>920-237-1450 <br/>backstagelive@gmail.com