Buzzard Droppings June 2004

 

New Business:

Ron will have the port-a-potty cleaned as soon as possible.  He also mentioned that we are looking for a second one for the ladies.  Joe Goffin stated that the runners on the current one need repair and that he and Fred will do the work needed.

Bob Martin stated that he will get a new lock for the shed and make the combination the same as the gate.

 

Program:

Dave Bell had set up for the glider presentation at the field, but since it started to rain he was unable to continue. It will be rescheduled.

 

Announcements:

· Next club meeting Tuesday June1st, at the Field if weather permits at 7PM.   Bring your plane and fly before the meeting.

· Club Scouts RC Outing June 5^th 10:00 AM

· Open House June 19th  10:00 AM

· Next Month’s Program Flying 3D

 

President Ron Swift closed the meeting at 9:00 PM

 

Respectfully submitted Bob Martin, Secretary 5/25/2004

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Randy advised all pilots to make their flying intentions known to all in the area by announcing what you are doing, i.e. “taxing”, “taking off”, “landing” etc…  He also stated that he has not made contact with the local EMTs to advise them of our location as of yet and Doug Hoff stated that he could do that.

Several brought up that more planes have had trouble at the NW corner of the field regarding frequency interference.  We do have a problem, and it is hoped that as soon as the scanner is ready we can determine where it is coming from.

 

Committee Reports:

Pilot Training Program: Rick Hanners was not present, but it was again mentioned that we are looking for more pilot instructors

Field Improvements: Joe Goffin thanked everyone that came to both work parties.

 

Old Business:

Jim Clayton had looked into several charities that we could support.  The Monroe Food Bank, and St Jude Center for cancer.  He will continue his investigation.

The members approved the purchase of a plaque for the field to provide the location of the field in the event of calling 911 and needing to provide location information.

A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks you are stupid, stand up!"

After a few seconds, little Johnny stood up. The teacher was surprised, but realized this was an opportune moment to help a child. "Do you think you're stupid, Johnny?" she asked.

"No, ma'am," Johnny replied, "but I hated to see you standing there all by yourself!"

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If repair of one of the machines is required, please let Dick Ovrid or one of the club officers know.

If you have signed up for mowing, thank you!

I signed up for September 24. That is a Friday, so it is my responsibility to make sure the field is mowed by that Friday... parking areas and pit areas included. Also, weed whacking the tall stuff at the ends of the runway is part of the job.  For that date, it is my responsibility to watch the weather reports and make sure the grass is cut by the weekend.

For safety reasons, no flying is

to be done while the runway is

being mowed. Mowing has priority

at the field (Guys it only takes an

hour!). Have a fun and safe flying

 season.  See you at the field!  Ron