The monthly meeting of Graham R/C Flyers was held on Monday, February 11, 2002 at Zack Burkett Co. offices. President Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Attending were members Zack Burkett, III, Dick Rovnyak, Bob Castor, Mary Castor, Roger Robinson and President Jackson.
The minutes from the January 14, 2002 meeting were read and approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
Burkett reported receiving re-charter information from AMA. A discussion was held regarding the AMA requirement that all officers be current members of AMA. AMAs records reflected that V.P. Brad Brock had not renewed his AMA membership, and Burkett reported he had notified Brock by correspondence of this fact. A motion was offered to conduct a special election, in accordance with the club Bylaws, at the March club meeting to fill the office of Vice President in the event that Brock chose not to renew his AMA and GRCF memberships by that time. As this action required a vote of the Board of Directors, and a quorum of the Board was present, the motion was voted upon by the Board and was passed.
Burkett also reported he would send letters to Lane Harding, Oliver Watson, and William Martin encouraging them to renew their AMA memberships and GRCF memberships.
Burkett also reported the AMAs requirement for all clubs to have bylaws by 2003 and that a copy of the clubs Constitution and Bylaws had been sent to AMA. It is expected that AMA will review them and advise any suggested changes. Burkett plans to review the bylaws in light of AMAs recommended bylaws provisions and report back to the club.
Burkett also reported receiving from AMA the Introductory Pilot Program materials for renewing the list of Intro Pilots. As previously agreed, Burkett submitted Ernie Jackson, Roger Robinson and Bill Martin (in place of Burkett) as the designated Intro Pilots for 2002.
OFFICER REPORTS
Secretary-Treasurer report: cash in banks: $1,561.79. Burkett again reminded all members that 2002 dues are due by February 1 and automatic expulsion if not paid by 3-1-02.
Safety Officer: Robinson reported one of the pilot station pads was crushed and in need of replacement.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Introductory Pilot Committee: Jackson reported plans to offer Intro Pilot training to any interested attendees at the upcoming spring event.
Events Committee: Chairman Castor reported the date for the spring event was changed to June 8, 2002. Other details for the event: $15.00 Landing Fee for pilots, including lunch. Lunch for non-pilots: $5.00. Raffle will be for a digital camera. A motion was made, seconded and passed for Burkett to acquire the camera at a cost not to exceed $200. Prizes for the contests (Poker and Climb and Glide):
1st Place: airplane kit or engine and a medal 2nd Place: medal 3rd Place: medal 4th and 5th Places: ribbon
Prizes for Pilots Choice Awards for Best Military, Best Civilian, Best Sport and Best of Show: Plaques Grab bags will be handed out by drawing tickets. Tickets awarded for each flight made. A motion was made, seconded and passed for Burkett to acquire the engine(s), kit(s) and grab bag items at a cost not to exceed $250.00.
The fall event is scheduled for September 28, 2002, to be called the Graham R/C Roundup, and will be an AMA- sanctioned 520 Fun Scale Event, with Divisions 1 & 2 combined.
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Public Relations Committee: Rovnyak reported Breckenridge High School will start receiving a 1-year complimentary subscription to Model Aviation. He also reported the marquee at Graham National Bank had carried a message about the February 3 event.
Field Committee: Chairman McAfee presented two samples of signs to be built for the entrance to Lakeside Airpark. The club voted to adopt the one using the clubs logo and to authorize Vic Bailey to acquire the necessary materials for the sign and be reimbursed by the club. Bailey has offered to build the sign. It was agreed one sign would suffice, painted on two sides and mounted near the entrance and perpendicular to the highway. Burkett agreed to contact TxDOT regarding the possibility of getting TxDOT informational signs erected.
McAfee also recommended painting the pavilion substructure and will make plans to have a workday to do so.
Burkett offered to deliver the riding mower to a repair shop to get an estimate on repair costs. Burkett also (again) said he would have a steel plate/grate welded to the cattle guard to provide easier access to the chain gate.
NEW BUSINESS
A discussion was held regarding the need to obtain non-profit (IRS 501 (c) 3) designation. Burkett agreed to look into it and report back.
The March meeting was set for Monday, March 11, 2002 at Zack Burkett Co. office, 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Zack Burkett, III, Secretary-Treasurer