First volunteer work party for this years convention was held this weekend. Biggest change for this year is probably the change to the arrival for the ultralight field. It can be found on the EAA sight under Airventure, Flying in/Ultralight arrivals. No further update on moving the ultralight field further south. Now it appears some neighbors are raising concerns. Another small grocery store will be added in Camp Scholler by the showers down by the South gate and a breakfast tent and food truck will be added in the new South 40. Another 104 electric/ water campsites are available in the area they are now. More Purple Mat (plastic grating) is being put down in areas prone to turning to mud after heavy rain. The museum gift shop has been completely redone. There are now only about 40 ash trees left on the grounds. Total number lost to the borer is approximately 1500. Yes that number is correct. Countdown is at 77 days. Hope to see you there.

Rick