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At the Last Meeting...

content thanks to Paul Jackson and Marv Kea

June 7th's general meeting fell on yet another gorgeous Sunday morning for flying and was attended by 17 members. First of all, we'd like to welcome two new members: Gil Grommes and Dennis Haynes in addition to welcoming back Tanya and Lyle Gallegos. Many happy landings to all of you!

Treasurer Carlos Rangel initiated the meeting with a financial report of the club. At the time of the meeting, sixteen members have paid their $100 assessment, for a treasury balance of $5,840.47. At the time of writing, several additional members have paid the assessment, and TRCC has very graciously donated $200 to our runway project, giving us approximately $6,500 for a current balance. We owe a great big thank you to the folks at TRCC for their help!

As expected, a very lengthy discussion was held on the field pavement assessment. Runway proponents expoused the virtues of having a paved runway, while others raised reservations about our ability to keep SAM a low cost alternative to other area R/C clubs and suggested that all necessary runway money be raised without resorting to assessments. It was also suggested that the assessment deadline (June 5th) be eliminated. To assist in future decisions, long-time member John Fay has kindly contacted members who have not paid their assessment and has polled them as to whether they plan to pay now or some time in the near future. (over tex2html_wrap_inline95 )

Since this is a critical time for our club's direction, it is very important that all members attend the July meeting! 17 members out of a 50 member club is not sufficient input to resolve this delicate issue to everyone's satisfaction. We really need to hear from all of you. If you cannot be at the meeting, be sure to call, write, or email one of the officers and let them know your opinions!

President Kea noted that we need to contact the weed control company; he estimated the cost to be about $300 for spraying the periphery of the runway. A motion to this effect was made by Bob Goodrich, seconded by Rick Scanlon, and passed by the general membership. President Kea also advertised that we will have another open night fly on September 6th. We will need volunteers to help organize the night fly; interested parties should contact Marv at 722-4569. Also Jerry Knebel and VP Rick Scanlon have volunteered to put on a fly-in breakfast on August 9th. The cost will be approximately $3.50 and they guarantee you will get a plate full. If you remember Jerry's last fly-in breakfast, you know that this isn't to be missed - thanks guys for your initiative!

VP Rick Scanlon asked the members if they knew of anyone who might have a tank that could be filled with water and used as a roller. If anyone gets a line on one, please contact him at 577-7604. Even if it needs repairs, he has volunteered to take it to his shop and do any necessary welding, etc. Also of note, Joe Perkins made new flight station numbers - they look great! Thanks Joe!


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Craig Kulesa
Fri Dec 4 19:19:29 MST 1998