Buzzard Droppings February 2005

The Board of Directors’ Meeting called to order at 5:30 pm on January 4, 2005,  by President – Ron Swift.  Four Board members were present: Ron Swift, Brian Richardson, Robert Martin & Chet Blake

 

The goals set by the board for 2004 were discussed and reviewed. It was agreed that many of the goals were met, with some room for improvement in the area of more involvement in club events and becoming even more active with the area youth.

Ron proposed the following as goals for 2005:

Set club direction for increased growth

Continue to enhance communication with the AMA

More participants at our events and activities

Provide a program for intermediate piloting and building skills

Determine corporate level document requirements and make sure we’re covered

Maintain club meeting and work party participation

Each goal was discussed as documented below and approved unanimously.

Discussion of increased growth lead to the fact that we had at this time (1/4/05) a first come first serve basis for membership renewals. A discussion about entertaining a motion for removing the membership cap at the regular meeting was agreed on.

Agreed to change the Club address to Bob Martin’s address in Monroe (close to the field), so the AMA web site will have us located in Monroe. Currently we are listed in Woodinville.

Activities need more publication and promotion. At least one of the members has a classified section on emails at work and will advertise there, also. Advanced publicity is needed.

Events scheduled at this point are:

May 7           Swap Meet    

June 11        Open House  

July 23          Fun Fly & Swap Meet

Aug 13          Combat                       

Aug 27          Fun Fly or rain day of Sept 3

An intermediate flying or building class was suggested. Ron offered his premises for a builder session.  A date and further info will be forthcoming.

Randy Turner will be in charge of the scanner and will train with Ron Swift and Bob Martin on operation, so that all those who request training will have the same methods.

Legal Documents. All new and returning club members are to fill out a new membership form every year.

It will be sought from the AMA and other sources as to how long we need to keep old records, memberships, minutes, etc.

The budget for 2005 was approved for presentation to the membership at the regular Jan. ’05 meeting.

Bob presented the idea of investing $2000 in a CD to perpetuate future funds. This was approved.

Ron will create a flying site investigation committee, replacing the one created last year.

Bob Martin asked that Board Meetings be held quarterly since the club size has increased. This was agreed by those present.

 

Meeting Adjournment at 6:30 pm

Respectfully submitted, Chet Blake, 2005 Secretary