July 2015 Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Fremont R/C Flying Club

July 3, 2015 Meeting

Vice President David Green called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. There was no 50/50 drawing. Eleven members attended the meeting.

Minutes – The minutes from the June meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report

  

Checking & cash balance from June meeting = $802.12

Income:

$3.62 Treasurer’s donation

$8.00 50/50 + donation

Total Income = $11.62

Outlays:           

                        none

                       

Total Outlays = $0.00

Ending balance = $813.74 ($0.0 cash + $813.74 checking)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1516.76 savings*      

*Includes $200.00 for flight stand covers

The Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Old Business:

Balloon Classic – Marlowe reported that the Pueblo Sky Corral R/C Club has been asked to participate in the 2016 Balloon Classic. Marlowe suggested that we coordinated our activities with Sky Corral and maybe share display tables, manning assignments, flying demos, etc.

Student Training Qualification – Ed Vincent reported that he completed the rewrite of our training manual and will email a copy to all the club instructors.

Fun-Fly – The next scheduled event is Climb & Glide at 9:00AM on Saturday July 11^th.

New Business

Club Field Maintenance - We had a long discussion as to the condition of the field. It was pointed out that Dennis Sporing was doing a great job of dragging and grooming the runway. The club unanimously voted to award Dennis one gallon of glow fuel to compensate him for his expenses. Marlowe reported that he talked to Dick Baker, the airport manager, and Dick said he will have our area mowed. Garry Iovinella wanted us to schedule a work day, but it was decided to wait until after the field was mowed. Nobody stepped up to act as the Field Marshal and organize the work party.

Awarding of Wings – Larry Shivers completed the requirements for earning his wings and was awarded his wings 1) - first by VP Dave Green with a pair of “found’ wings 2)- second by Pres Ed Vincent with the official AMA wings. See the newsletter for pictures.

AMA Dues Increase – This will take effect in 2016 and also includes AMA raising rates on all their fees such as our club charter and license. It was pointed out that AMA will accept advance payment on AMA dues at 2015 rates for 2016 & 2017, if done before Sept 1st.

Port-a-Potty Service – Some of the members said service was required. Marlowe will arrange for Cañon Rental to do the job.

More Flight Stands – We voted to give the go-ahead to Bobby Bellino to fabricate two of the new “durable” flight stands. After the meeting Marlowe paid Bobby for an advance on the materials and for the glow fuel for Dennis.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Marlowe D. Cassetti, Secretary/Treasurer