In This Issue

 
Spring 2010 Issue
 

From the President

AMA News

Secretary's Pad

P.R. Posts

Member Highlights

Members Elsewhere

Prop Spinners
(Chit Chat)

Tech Talk

Bob on 2.4 Ghz

Newsletter Main

Home Page

 

 
 
MACON AERO MODELERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
 
March 16th, 2009

Bill Schadt

CALL TO ORDER:

            A Board of Directors meeting of the Macon Aero Modelers was held at Bob Wilson's home Mon Mar 16 2009. The meeting convened at 7:04 PM with President Com. Bob Wilson presiding.

BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

            BOD members President Com. Bob Wilson, Secretary Bill Schadt, Treasurer Gerry Doubleday, Safety Officer Greg Doster, Vice President Charlie Berry, Safety Officer Bill Duncan, Club Videographer Lou Vitale, and Director at large Bruce Herman participated. Absent was Webmaster Jim Alvord and Field Maintenance Officer Erwin Gribble.

SECRETARY'S REPORT:

            The minutes of the Dec 14 General Membership meeting and additional business conducted via email vote were read.
            MOTION: Bill Duncan moved to accept the report
            Gerry Doubleday seconded and the motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

            Gerry Doubleday reported that the treasury currently holds ~$2297 not including the Miss II ~$200 asset             We missed to motion acceptance, though it was clear that all were satisfied with the current status.

SAFETY OFFICE REPORT:

            Bill Duncan reported that he had reviewed both AMA and Club safety documentation and found them to be current and consistent. As well, Bill proposed making the keys for the refrigerator and toilet more accessible by placing them near the charging station. Bill also provided a gallon can with sand should anyone experience a battery catastrophe, and enabled easier feedback by the general membership with a suggestion box.

OLD BUSINESS:

            A. Bob Wilson solicited comment on the costs and next order commitment for the Club Logo T-shirts.
            Gerry Doubleday moved that we set the cost at $8 for child sizes and $12 for adults and that 20 shirts be committed with the prior order size distribution.
            Bill Schadt seconded and the motion carried.

            B. Charlie Berry agreed to investigate what other shirt colors, styles and costs may be. This information will be distributed to the General Membership via email when available.

NEW BUSINESS:

            A. Bob Wilson noted that some our flight table tops were in need of replacement. Bob and Erwin Gribble will identify the needs and organize a repair party.
            Bill Schadt moved to support the rebuild at a cost up to $250
            Bruce Herman seconded and the motion carried.

            B. With knowledge of the Joe Nall event scheduled for May 13-16
            Gerry Doubleday moved that we have our Fun Fly on Sat. May 23 with a rain date for May 30.
            Bill Schadt seconded and the motion carried.

            C. Gerry Doubleday moved that the Club compensate Greg Doster with a year free membership in return for his being our Event Coordinator and organize food and refreshments.
            Bruce Herman seconded and the motion carried.

            D. As Gerry Doubleday is officially "part time" in NC with a majority of time in SC, he asked if he and Charlie Berry could exchange roles as Treasurer duties could be more easily executed by remote control.
            Charlie agreed and none of the BOD members have any objection.

            E. Lou Vitale suggested that the Club place an Anemometer at the field.
            As there were no objections he will investigate cost and availability for likely email motion.

            F. Bill Schadt moved that we install a suitable perimeter detection system with light and a time limited siren alarm to protect the tractor while stored at the field.
            Gerry Doubleday proposed we amend this motion to add the discussed Auger and chain method to secure the tractor to the premises. Charlie Berry offered to donate the chain.
            Bruce Herman seconded and the motion carried.

            G. Bob Wilson brought up the possibility for an aerobatic competition for discussion.
            None present felt they had sufficient skill nor time available to help organize an official competition.

           

ADJOURNMENT:

            Bill Duncan made a motion to adjourn at ~9:00pm.
            Gerry Doubleday seconded and the motion carried.

           

           'Bill'

You can contact us easily by sending an email to:

Join our friendly skies!

 

 
 
 

Copyright © 2006 - 2010 Macon Aero Modelers Club. All Rights Reserved