The monthly meeting of Graham R/C Flyers was held on Monday, January 14, 2002 at Zack Burkett Co. offices. President Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
Attending were members Zack Burkett, III, Dick Rovnyak, Bob Castor, Bill Martin, Marney Ignacio and President Jackson. Guests: Mary Castor.
COMMUNICATIONS
Rovnyak reported The Graham Leader wanted to do a feature article on a member of the club. It was suggested he recommend Roger Robinson and/or Bill Martin and/or Ernie Jackson for the interview.
OFFICER REPORTS
Secretary-Treasurer report: $194 gain for 2001. Since inception, gain of $1,401. Burkett reminded all members that 2002 dues are due by February 1 and automatic expulsion if not paid by 3-1-02.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Introductory Pilot Committee: Jackson recommended this program be emphasized at the next flying event or perhaps set up a special event to publicize the program.
Events Committee: Castor reported on the 12-2-01 meeting of the committee. Tentative date for the spring event set for May 4, 2002. In charge of the following items: food-Jackson, Ignacio; registration-Castor; safety inspections- Rovnyak; transmitter impound and concessions-Robinson; portable toilets-Burkett; field preparation-McAfee; contests-Bill Martin; publicity-Rovnyak.
Public Relations Committee: Rovnyak reported Graham High School will start receiving a 1-year complimentary subscription to Model Aviation. The consensus of the club was to have the club pay for renewing it next year.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Safety cages: it was agreed that using rebar and safety netting would be the best alternative.
NEW BUSINESS
Bill Martin agreed to determine the date for the annual EAA Fly-In for 2002 and report back. Rovnyak agreed to post the May 4 fly-in date on the Graham Chamber of Commerce calendar. The Events Committee was scheduled to meet at Lakeside Airpark on Sunday, February 3, 2002. Rovnyak agreed to have the February 3 date publicized as a fun-fly open to the public.
The February meeting was set for Monday, February 11, 2002 at Zack Burkett Co. office, 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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Zack Burkett, III, Secretary-Treasurer