MINERAL POINT, WIS. – The Wisconsin Chapter of the International Flying Farmers held its annual convention in Mineral Point, Wis., April 27-29, 2014. Recognized during the convention were Dale and Ann Grahl of Eden, Wis., for their service to the organization and aviation in general. Ann Grahl has been newsletter editor, woman of the year and president. Dale Grahl has flown 148 Angel Flight missions, the ninth highest number of flights ever. Wisconsin Representative Daniel Le Mahieu presented the Grahls with a legislative citation for their contributions to aviation.
During the convention, the Flying Farmers toured historic Mineral Point with visits to Pendarvis House, Cummins Emission Solutions, Hook’s Cheese Factory, and Howdle Studios. The banquet was held at the MP Dining Co. and featured Mineral Point Airport Manager Kevin King and Pat Ripp of Point Aviation LLC, as guest speakers.
Members came from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and South Dakota.
Phil Peterson was reelected president; Jeff Thompson was elected first vice president; George Suess was elected second vice president; Marcia Thompson was elected secretary/treasurer and coeditor of the newsletter with Ruth Dodge-Ducharme; and Carol Peterson was elected historian. Membership in the International Flying Farmers is open to anyone who supports aviation and agriculture. For additional information and a list of fly-outs, email Phil Peterson at pcpete83@frontier.com.