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As far as the Spring Cleanup goes,  we had 14 volunteers, who worked from 9:00—1:30. We did have pizza for the few who stayed late. From my feeble memory, I know I saw the following members: Bob Martin, Karl Schaefer, Rick Hanners, Tom Perren, Dick Ovrid, Kim Volz, Jay Wellan, Ray Gilkey, Fred Guiloyle, George Schmidt, Norm Curtis, Steve Webster, and Ron Swift. I apologize for missing anyone.  Many thanks guys! You did a great job!

Speaking of a great job, Rick Hanners, Bob Martin, Tom Perren, and Sandy DuVall  provided a day of flying and a picnic on Sunday

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present, but it was noted that a coordinator for the club’s Fun Fly on July 26th. Anyone who is interested in heading this event should contact Hap as soon as possible.

Secretary Bob Martin reported no new members since the last meeting and announced that all of his planes made the trip to Florida and all returned undamaged.  He also reminded all members of the club’s fieldwork party scheduled for Saturday May 10th. There was no update on changing the club’s corporate classification to Not-for-Profit.

Treasurer Doug Hoff gave the treasurer’s report and stated that the rent for the field is due in June.

Ron asked the attendees if there were any known safety issues or concerns as part of our ongoing safety program. There were none.

Rick Hanners reported that the club’s training program is established.  Forms and a guideline were created to help each instructor approve new members as ready pilots and help train new members that need additional help.

Randy Turner reported on the progress of the Field Improvement Committee and reviewed a list of field improvements that have been submitted by club members.  He submitted a shorter list of projects for the members to consider for the upcoming work party on May 10th.  A motion to ac

cept the projects was made, seconded and approved with a short discussion to clarify some details of the work.

As part of the club’s Sound Management committee, Ron Swift, reported that no sound management readings were made in the month of April.

The club’s Open House is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th with a rain date of June 29th. 

Scott Curtis reported on his progress for the upcoming combat event and requested a change of date.  It was decided that the date would now be August 9th with a rain date of August 10th. Scott agreed to provide a write-up for the event explaining the rules, judging, etc. that will be published in our newsletter.

The club’s fun fly is schedule for July 26th and it was decided that this would be an open event to any and all AMA members.

Ron Swift reminded all members that all flyers must have a current AMA card or you should not fly at our field.

It was decided and announced that the club’s monthly June meeting would be held at the field on June 3rd at 7:00.

Dave Bell presented a very interesting discussion on Gliders and Launching.  He discussed the different ways to launch a glider and the different types of gliders currently being used.  The discussion also included finding and staying in a updraft.

June’s discussion will be on Engines.

A time of refreshments and show and tell followed. The meeting was concluded at 8:50 PM

 

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Bob Martin

May 25.  You can see the write-up of the event on page 4.

Dave Bell put on an excellent program at our last meeting covering gliders and launching.  It still amazes me at the skills and experiences of our fellow club members. This month we will have a short program discussing engines,  as part of the club meeting at the field.

We’ve had quite the active month and much progress has been made. Our first flying event of the 2003 season will be our annual Open House on Saturday, June 28. See the ad on page 7. Invite your flying buddies, friends and neighbors. We will have the grill open at noon!

See you at the flying field!

Ron