The monthly meeting of Graham R/C Flyers was held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2003, at Zack Burkett Co. Attending were Zack Burkett, III, Marney Ignacio, Dick Rovnyak, Doc Dockstader, Bob Castor, Mary Castor, Oliver Watson and guests Sherrel and Ryan Mulvaney.
The minutes for the July 14, 2003 Regular Meeting were approved.
Communications: Burkett reported receipt of various newsletters, e-mails and flyers. Bob Castor reported that Bill Agard might be attending our September event.
Officer Reports: Secretary-Treasurer Burkett reported a gain for 2003 of $21. Since inception, the club shows a $619 gain (cash in bank).
Committee Reports: Field Committee Chairman Ignacio will be mowing the field shortly. Burkett reported the hot wire had been erected Saturday, August 9 around the pavilion.
Public Relations Committee Chairman Rovnyak reported on his continuing efforts to promote an article in the Graham Leader about the clubs Introductory Pilot Program.
Events Committee Chairman Castor confirmed the format for the September 20 Graham R/C Roundup. Event Coordinator Burkett set up the following duties:
1. CD: Bob Castor; Coordinator: Burkett 2. Field Preparation: Ignacio 3. Registration and Transmitter Impound: Castors 4. Safety and Inspections: Brock 5. Promotion: Rovnyak 6. Meal: Jackson 7. Pilot Briefing: Castor and Burkett 8. Concessions: Dockstader 9. "Best Scale Flight" Judges: Jackson and Martin
Unfinished Business: All agreed the hot wire should be re-set around the field perimeter as soon as ground moisture is suitable. Ignacio will advise a work day when conditions are right.
Program: Rovnyak brought his "in the bones" wing, tail feathers and engine nacelles for his Wing Mfg. B-25. He will use two .72 4-stroke engines for power. Wings are sheeted foam. The craft will sport flaps and retracts and be finished in Monokote. Span is 85".
Burkett brought his Top Flite Giant Scale P-51D, also "in the bones". He has finished the wing and the lower fuse half. It will be powered by a Moki 2.10 two-stroke, with flaps and retracts, including tail wheel retract. Span is 84". Finish will be fiberglass and paint.
The monthly meeting for August will be Sunday, September 9, at Lakeside Airpark, an afternoon of flying, a short business meeting to finalize last minute details for the September R/C Roundup, and a "brown bag" supper. Most will plan to arrive around 4:00 p.m., due to the likely warm temperatures.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Zack Burkett, III, Sec-Treas.