The AGM weekend 2009 was hosted by the French in Dijon from 5th - 7th June.
Friday 5th June
- Arrivals at Dijon/Darois during the afternoon - Visit to Pole aeronautique, manufacturer of the Dijin voltige6 Flying Legend - Welcome drink at the Aeroclub de la Côte d’Or - Dinner at the taverne “ Maitre Kanter”
Saturday 7th June
- Visit to the Air Force Base 102 at Dijon/Longvic LFSD “L’avion de cristal” Mirage 2000 - Lunch : Bistrot du Marché - Visit to the Musee des Beaux Arts and walking tour of old Dijon - Gala candlelit dinner at « Les Caves de la Cloche » 14, place Darcy DIJON
Sunday 8th June
- Board meeting at Hotel Campanile - Annual General Meeting - Quick lunch - Departures – tranfers to departure points
This year saw a change in the committee of the FEWP with the British delegate Caroline Gough-Cooper passing the Presidency on to the Swiss delegate Diana Ferrero. Brigitte Gall of Austria takes over as Treasurer from Monique Didier of Luxembourg.
Despite poor weather again this year many people were able to fly in for the weekend and enjoyed excellent French hospitality. Next year the Swiss invite everybody to join them in Bex, Switzerland, from 11th-13th June for a weekend that coincides with the 100th anniversary celebrations of flying in Switzerland.
Safe and happy flying and see you all in Switzerland in 2010!