the new flight table that Joe and Randy built.  Some discussion ensued about possible improvements that could be made to it.  It was decided that a second table would be built like the first one, but a little larger. Investigation about shelves or other improvements for the initial table would be looked into as well.

 

New Business:

Dave Bell discussed that there will be a train and plane show at the Monroe Fairgrounds on April 24^th & 25^th.  He stated that it may be too late for the club to do anything this year, but suggested that we look into becoming involved next year.

Doug Hoff than mentioned the Arlington show April 4^th & 5^th and also suggested that we become involved next year.

Butch Sidbeck asked if we could do an open house with the Boy Scouts as we now do with the Cub Scouts.  He was given an overwhelming OK.

 

Program:

Ron Swift lead a discussion on different gadgets and gizmos that we could use to make our modeling interesting and more fun.

 

Announcements:

Next club meeting Tuesday March 2^nd, Monroe Library at 7PM

Program: the Building Competition Judging

 

President Ron Swift closed the meeting at 9:00 PM

 

Respectfully submitted Bob Martin, Secretary 2/12/2004

 

 

 

 

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bank account and has transferred the club funds from the old bank account.  The balance is growing as members have started paying their 2004 membership dues.

 

Safety Director - Newly elected Randy Turner reminded all present that as they prepare to start flying this year they all should check their planes for winter (or other) damage.  They should cycle the battery, check for proper operation of the servos and all the control surfaces.  He also stated that anytime you take a plane that you have not flown for awhile out, you should also check the range of the radio equipment.

 

Committee Reports:

Builders’ Competition:  Bob Martin reported 18 entries in the builders competition. The judging is next month at the March club meeting.  All finished planes should be brought to the Monroe library for judging.  The builders should not fasten the wing on the plane, as the judges will need to see the inside of the fuselage.  Un-finished planes should also be brought to the meeting.

Pilot Training Program: Rick Hanners reported he had assigned the last new member to an instructor.

 

Old Business:

Frequency Investigation: Bob Martin opened the discussion regarding the purchase of a scanner like the one the AMA sent to the club, an Icon IC-R 7000.  He stated that Ron Swift estimates the cost of the scanner at $450.  Bob reviewed the reasons for the need to scan for intermittent signals at the field and suggested that the club put the purchase of the scanner on the goals for 2004 and raise the money with donations.  A discussion was opened and several had reasons to purchase and not to purchase.  A motion was made to purchase the scanner with current club funds, seconded and was voted down.  Bob Martin then made a second  motion to purchase a club scanner with donations. The motion was seconded and passed.  The Treasurer reported after the meeting that $115 was donated that night.

 

Field Improvements: Joe Goffin presented the field improvements.  Bob assisted by showing a sketch of the proposed field improvements as approved by the board of directors during their meeting..

Items included: moving the present safety fence to angle the runway away from the house, adding a 2^nd safety fence with new posts and railings, with pilot stations established in-between the two safety fences, moving the shed to allow a mower to go completely around it, addition / enclosure of the shed  or replacement of the shed, potential club house, both American and Canadian Flags to fly at events, moving the transmitter board.  A vote was taken to proceed with the improvements recommended by the board. The improvements were passed as presented.

Comments were solicited from the membership about

 

.You might be a R/C Redneck if:

· Your only microwave is in the shop

· Toothpicks are stored in the shop

· You have more wings than fuselages

· You supply the neighborhood with paint

stirrers that just happen to look like broken props.

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