We can hope the snow is now in our past and as the days are getting longer and we approach the better weather, make sure to check your models over carefully before flying them again. See the note in the safety section of the newsletter on page 5.

I appreciate the forethought and the recommendations from our field development committee. When the board meets, we will discuss these and propose changes to the membership for adoption this year. Joe and Randy have made safety, ease of maintenance, and being a

President’s Message

1

January Meeting Minutes

1

Safety Corner

5

Club Meetings, Maps and Field Info

7

Builders Competition Rules and Stuff

6

Pilot Training Program

4

Club Officers

1

AstroFlight 109 Charger

3

February 2004

Volume 11 Issue 2

Next Club Meeting is Tuesday, February 3, 2003, 7:00 PM at the Monroe Library (map on page 7). 

Program: Covering and Detailing

Text Box: Promoting the building and operation of radio controlled models, and the public acceptance and good will towards the sport/hobby. Our main goal is to have fun and enjoy the challenge of flying radio control models.

 

President’s Message — Ron Swift

News Bits:

· Puyallup Expo this weekend Jan 31 and Feb 1 … Open ‘til 5 PM

· Program this month is Gadgets and Gizmos. Please bring your favorite(s). (It would be nice if they were R/C items!

· Swap meet is coming up soon. All are invited. Looks like we’ll hold it at the field during our May 4 meeting.

· Check your models over before flying them.

good neighbor the priorities for the suggestions. In the spring we will get together for a work party to put the plans in motion.

We also have six club activities planned this year—seven if you include the scouts event. If you have an interest in helping out in the planning of any of the events, please contact Brian Richardson.

By the time you read this, Puyallup will nearly be here. If you can, stop at our booth at the Puyallup Expo and 

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      President: Ron Swift  (425) 788-6045                                                  Vice President: Brian Richardson

 

      Secretary:  Bob Martin  (425) 483-2348                                               Treasurer:  Doug Hoff (360) 794-8757

 

      Safety Officer: Karl Schaefer (425) 259-1824                                     Newsletter & Web: Ron Swift (425) 788-6045 

 

Club Officers and Contacts