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Membership Meeting February 25, 2010
SRQ Board Meeting
March 8, 2010
Members Present: Phil Bender, Paul Jantzen, Neil Hanson, David Speed, Al Jensen, and Vince Veltri.
Members Absent: Charlie Allen
Guests: Dick Bobb
The meeting was called to order by President Bender @ 7:02 P.M.
President’s report: President Bender met with county officials and reports that the county intends to move our gate up closer to our leased property line and pave the road from the bottom of the hill to our field. The issue is money and where the county can find it. They will keep us informed as to the progress of financing these projects. Bender, Jantzen, and Speed will meet with the county to hear what progress is being made.
Secretary’s report: The 2010 AMA Club Charter applications have been received and are being processed by Secretary Speed.
Treasurer Hanson reviewed the February financial report with the board. The report was accepted into the records as presented.
Old Business:
The signing of the lease and the requested changes in the lease will all be done as part of the renewal of our current lease that expires on September 9th, 2010. The lease requires a 90-day prior notification to the county of SRQ’s intent to renew the lease. President Bender will draft the letter and send it to the appropriate authorities.
Gate status: A general discussion whether to leave the gate open or continue its current status was had. A motion was made to leave the gate in its current status (closed) until the county decides where the gate will be moved. The motion passed.
Badges: The board discussed the possibility of members wearing nametags while at the field so that members can easily recall fellow members’ names to improve fellowship and camaraderie. The board will determine the cost of quality nametags and, if reasonable, bring the proposal before the membership.
New Business: President Bender reported that all mowers have been fully serviced and are ready for this year’s grass cutting season.
Awards Picnic/Dinner: The board discussed three options. Have a dinner as in the past; have a picnic lunch and fly-in; or do nothing. The board was concerned that many members leave in late April and early May and that there may not be enough time to execute a successful event. The board decided to have the event in the fall.
Fans: Dick Bobb has looked into replacing the fans with units similar to the old ones that everyone seemed to like. The best price for the fans is from Just Fans of $89.00 each. Since 9 fans exceed the board’s spending authorization, it will be placed on the agenda for the March membership meeting.
Dick Bobb has cleaned the maintenance shed and all obsolete material has been discarded. Additional lights have been installed in the shed. The automatic outdoor lights have been reported as non-functioning. Dick Bobb will investigate and report.
AMA Leader Club Award status: The board discussed obtaining the Gold Leader Club Award. The board elected not to pursue the award.
Helicopter flying: Helicopter flying should be done at the east end of the runway, south of the paved runway. The purpose is to keep helicopters out of the landing pattern of fixed wing aircraft during east to west landings. David Speed will discuss with known helicopter pilots.
Membership: There are 272 members as of this date.
Safety Report: Jim Holloman’s safety enforcement program is listed on SRQ’s website. This will be announced at the next membership meeting.
The meeting was adjourned @ 9:10 P.M.
David M. Speed
SRQ Secretary
Membership Meeting February 25, 2010
Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota, FL
The meeting was called to order @ 7:01 PM by President Phil Bender. He then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were 44 members present.
New members or guests: None
President Bender apologized to the membership for the error on which night the February meeting was to take place. The error was internal and not the county’s fault. Phil thanked the 44 members that returned for a second night in a row to attend the meeting. All meetings for the rest of the year will take place on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Announcements: The school outing scheduled for this Friday has been cancelled due to the forecasted weather.
Florida Jets is at Lakeland March 4th through March 7th.
Air Fair 2010 is on for April 24th and 25th at our club field. See the website for more details.
Wings Over Venice is this Friday Saturday and Sunday at R/C Fliers of Venice field.
The Dick Cole Fly-In is March 12th, 13th and 14th at the Manatee County Radio Controller’s field.
IMAC Aerobatics is March 13th and 14th at R/C Fliers of Venice.
The Bay City Fliers from Land O’ Lakes, FL are having a swap meet March 14th 8:00 until noon. Rain or Shine
Bob Helbling has received his Solo Certificate. Bob was unable to attend the meeting. Congratulations to Bob!
V.P. Paul Jantzen talked to the members about the public entering our fly zone from the North side of the field. With the park now open to the public, we will see more incursions onto our property. When this happens, please land your planes. Inform the people that they are in a restricted area, and ask them to leave. Be polite but firm. Do not yell at them and do not buzz them with your plane. Stay grounded until they leave. The Board will work with the County in reducing these incursions.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the January membership meeting minutes as published. The motion was passed.
Treasurer Hansen presented the January Financial Report. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report as presented. The motion passed.
Treasurer Hansen presented to the membership the 2009 Annual Financial Statement as required by the club by-laws. The report shall be filed in the club records.
Mike Winter made an inquiry as to whether there will be an Annual Awards Picnic for 2010. President Bender assured the membership that the event would take place again this year.
BREAK
Neil Hansen showed next month’s raffle prize. It is from Troy Built Models and is a beautiful Hawker Typhoon. The plane has a 73.5” wingspan and a length of 60.9”. It is designed for a 30-50cc gas engine or a 1.60-1.80 4-cy glow engine.
Charlie Allen (Mr. Electric) gave an excellent presentation on electric airplanes. He shared his vast knowledge of power systems, component selection, care of batteries and lots of other information. Charlie provided a handout that he wrote and is full of valuable info, tips, and was an outline for his presentation. A copy of the handout can be found at the following link. HANDOUT
Don Janssen showed his completed HUGE Fokker D 7. Don described his maiden flight that took place last Sunday and ended in a successful dead stick landing.
Jim Martin showed off his beautiful Bucker Jungmann.
Bill Kimbrell conducted the raffle, which was for a beautiful ME 109 from Troy Built Models. Jerry Clayton won the plane.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.
David Speed, SRQ Secretary
Neil Hansen showed next month’s raffle prize. It is from Troy Built Models and is a beautiful Hawker Typhoon.
Charlie Allen (Mr. Electric) gave an excellent presentation on electric airplanes.
Don Janssen showed his completed HUGE Fokker D 7 and Jim Martin showed off his beautiful Bucker Jungmann.
Bill Kimbrell (l) conducted the raffle, which was for a beautiful ME 109 from Troy Built Models. Jerry Clayton won the plane.