Buzzard Droppings February 2006

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bring them! Who knows, they might be something someone else will want to build. Also, feel free to bring the latest treasure you bought (maybe at the show in Puyallup), we’d like to see it. The whole idea behind the swap meet is to encourage you to enter your prize in the builders competition. I have also asked some of the club’s master builders to show their ticks of the trade.

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Tom Pellerin

 

A motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as punblished in our December newsletter.

Fred asked everyone’s patience while he gets over the jitters of being the new President, but he’s up to the challenge and is looking forward to it.

Fred announced the program for the evening had gotten confused so we would enjoy 2 programs, old and new radios by Fred Hanquet and Vince Bell and Engine Myths and Magic by Ron Swift

 

If anyone has any ideas or suggestions for Fred, please email or call him.

His email address is…….. 2005fhanquet@earthlink.net

 

Vice President - Brian Richardson was out of town, but Fred reported the following for him:

Events:

à Builder’s Competition – 10/05 thru 5/10/06. The judging will be at this meeting at the field.

à Sat. 5/13  Swap Meet and Day of Electrics (Elect. Fly and Swap Meet)

à Sat. 6/10  Open House

à Sun 7/9    Fun Fly 1

à Sat  8/12  Combat & Swap meet

à Sun 9/10  Fun Fly 2

à Sun 10/1  Glider Day (NEW) ! The Glider Day may move to a date earlier in the year to be able to provide better thermals.

Fred also reported that he wants to have 1 Open House with Swap Meet each month, June thru October to increase public

awareness and membership in the Club. He also would like to see Hydro races ( Yes… I said “Hydro Races”, BOATS That FLY !) at one of the Fun Flys. We’d be the only Airplane Club to fly boats ! (at least on this flying field)

The hydro model can be seen at www.redshangarone.com . It is quite unique!

Entries are still welcome to the Builder’s Contest and entries are $10 ea. You do not have to bring your plans, ARF or kit to the meeting.  Models are to be built by the member submitting the fee.

 

Secretary - Chet Blake reported 69 members including; 1 Honorary, 3 family and 1 junior.

Chet reminded everyone that they the 2006 AMA registration is now required, ALSO, the Club dues will be coming up soon. Please take these seriously, BOTH are required to fly at the field.

 

Treasurer – Rick Hanners reported that he and Bob Martin went over the finances and reported the club finances to be in good shape at just over $2900 beginning the year. Per the vote by the membership last October, dues will remain at the present rates of $100 for new members, $60 for current members, $30 for family members and $15 for student members.

 

Safety Officer – Vince Bell reported that all reports have been good and we’ve enjoyed a great safety record at the field. Vince recommended during the slower winter months to take time to check out linkages, hinges, batteries, bolts and general equipment.  Don’t take it for granted that every time you get out “old faithful” it doesn’t need to be checked out. Dick Ovrid told about a member that was

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My email address is 2005fhanquet@earthlink.net. I would like to hear from you and what you think about our club direction and what it should be. Don’t let someone else decide our direction. Your voice and opinions are important. Please write.

See you at the meeting.

Fred