The meeting of the Executive board of the Barnyard Buzzard Model Airplane Club, Inc., was held on February 3, 2004 at Alfy’s pizza in Monroe

President Ron Swift called the meeting to order. Present were the Ron Swift, (President), Brian Richardson (Vice President), Bob Martin (Secretary), Doug Hoff (Treasurer), Randy Turner and Joe Goffin (Field Development Committee).

Ron reported that he had received email from Karl Schaefer stating that his full scale restoration project, work, family commitments and other projects will prevent him from participating in the club meetings this year. He asked that someone be appointed as the club’s Safety Officer.  Ron raised the concern that the club By-laws state that we need a minimum of five members on the board and a replacement for the Safety Director position will need to be nominated and voted on by the club’s membership at our membership meeting.

Ron presented the proposed agenda for the meeting.

After reviewing the agenda and adding one item, the Executive Committee began addressing the items.

Review of the 2003 goals and excellent progress made. - Ron

Recommended Goals for 2004 - Ron

· Field  (Easier maintenance, prevention of over flying the house, Safety features such as length, spacing, etc.)

· Increase activities/membership with area youth

· Involve other clubs in our events and activities

· Increase member participation in meetings

· Increase club membership

· Continue to support flight instruction/pilot qualification program – investigate intermediate pilot training program

· Change corporate status (done)

· Enhance communication with AMA

After a few questions, the attendees of the Executive Committee approved the proposed goals for 2004.

 

Agenda items were addressed as time allowed…

New Member Checkout Flight

A brief discussion about the requirement to have all new members pass through the flight instruction program. This is already in place today.

Club Events.

             Approved Events for 2004

· Spring Field work party - April 10^th,, ,rain date April 17th

· Swap Meet – May 15^th

· Open House - June 19^th          

· Fun Fly - July 24^th

· Combat - August 14^th

· Fun Fly - September 11^th

· Builder’s competition October through March 2005

· Cub Scout event later this year

 

 

 

Brian, as Vice President to coordinate – find directors for the events and begin the task of obtaining a local area club contacts list.

Field Improvement and Spring Cleanup

The main considerations for the Field Development Committee recommendations to the board are:

Prevent flying over the house

Easier maintenance

Improved safety for pilots, members and spectators

Make changes with regard to the AMA flying site guidelines

The Board discussed the planned layout to be presented to the full club membership. A new field layout was designed using the recommendations provided and presented by the field improvement committee at the January club meeting.  All the recommendations were approved with exception of the clubhouse trailer, which was tabled until measurement and layout could be looked into.  In addition, the board decided to recommend the addition of a 2^nd safety fence to enclose the pilot stations.  Some of the fight tables will be located between the fences.

Alternate Flying Field – A brief discussion was held about doing an investigation of alternate flying facilities. The Field Development Committee will work on this as part of their charter.

By-Law and Field Rule Copies

Both are up to date. Ron will make copies available by next meeting.

Red Tag Radio Equipment

After some discussion it was agreed that Bob Martin will draft guidelines and review them with the Safety Director.

Membership

It was noted that our membership has increased over the past few years.. Newsletters at the local hobby shop, the club web site, and club events seem to be attracting new members.

The board discussed trying to increase involvement with area youth, continue supporting the Cub Scott fun fly, increase community awareness by participating in an Everett mall show, Monroe 4^th of July parade, attend Monroe City council meetings, etc. The board also talked about the increased member involvement in club meetings and activities which could involve other AMA clubs in our events.

Ron mentioned that it is the Vice President’s job to look into communication with the other area clubs, possibly by asking our club members who are already involved in the other area clubs.

Investigation of Frequency interference

It was pointed out that reports for suspected  interference problems should go to the Safety Director, where they can be compiled. While there may have been discussions in the past (as reported by Bob) no reports have been received.

Ron Swift stated that the AMA scanner had  been returned.  He stated that we could request it again. The AMA would send it when available.  Bob Martin asked what the cost of one like the AMA’s would cost. Ron stated $450. Bob made a motion that we present to the

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Barnyard Buzzard’s 

Executive Committee Meeting

February 3, 2004