The monthly meeting of Graham R/C Flyers was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2003, at Zack Burkett Co. Attending were Zack Burkett, III, Doc Dockstader, Bill Martin, Marney Ignacio, Dick Rovnyak and guest Richard Herndon.
The minutes for the February 10, 2003 meeting were approved.
Communications: Burkett reported receipt of newsletters from WAMS and ARCS. Rovnyak passed around a Certificate of Solo Flight for review.
Officer Reports: Secretary-Treasurer Burkett reported a gain for 2003 of $473.00. Since inception, the club shows a $1,070.60 gain (cash in bank).
Committee Reports
Field Committee: Ignacio received input on the pilot cages. Fencing the field was discussed. Burkett and Ignacio will get cost estimates for hot wire vs. barbed wire fencing and report back at the next meeting.
Events Committee: In Chairman Castor's absence, the group discussed the two events for 2003. Recapping those discussions:
June 20 Fun-Fly: emphasis on scale but "anything goes" as far as aircraft. Two contests (Poker, Climb and Glide, etc.), two Pilots' Choice awards for Best Scale and Best Non-Scale; One "Best of Show" award; no raffle; grab bags; Entry fee $15, including lunch; $5 lunch ticket for non-pilots; Event coordinator: Burkett; hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pilot Briefing at 9:15 a.m.. Rovnyak passed around a draft flyer for the event which was approved.
Graham R/C Roundup: Date September 20, 2003; Fun-Scale (non-AMA rulebook event); Pilots' Choice awards for 1st and 2nd place; possible "Best Scale Flight" award, judged by one unknown judge throughout the day. Need to determine how the trophy winner will be determined.
Membership Committee: Richard Herndon completed and presented his application for membership in the club (already an AMA member). On a motion and second, his application was approved.
Introductory Pilot Committee: In Chairman Jackson's absence, Rovnyak proposed developing an article for the newspaper about the club's pilot training program.
Public Relation Committee: Chairman Rovnyak reported a trading post site on the club website is now up and running for members to post items for sale. He will follow up on the matter of Model Aviation subscriptions for local schools.
Unfinished Business
Burkett reported possible problems with AMA concerning the proposed "Associate Member" issue and will report back after discussing with AMA. The ballots for the amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws are being held unopened pending the AMA discussion.
Bill Martin reported the annual EAA event at the Graham Municipal Airport is set for May 10, 2003. Martin is in charge. It was agreed to have a booth set up in Burkett's hangar and to have a raffle for a trainer kit (Burkett to procure). New Business The monthly meeting for April was set for Sunday, April 13 at Lakeside Airpark, a "flying session" and a short business meeting, if necessary. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held Monday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Zack Burkett Co. offices.
Program
Dick Rovnyak presented his Hobby Lobby Tipsy motor glider, sporting a 280 electric motor, folding prop, 36" wingspan, 10.5 oz. fying weight, 3 channel radio, 650 mAh NiMH battery. He reports 20+ minute flight duration. Impressive.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
_________________________ Zack Burkett, III, Sec-Treas.