Call to order at 7:00 pm by Club President Mark Schmaltz.
Note number of members present: 19
No guests at this meeting.
Minutes – no corrections, changes.
Motion to approve by: Nik Zinsli
Seconded by: Lee Frederickson
Vote: carries
Financial Report: presented by Dan McLaren. No questions by observation of how the balance changes dramatically with the income from the Swap Shop and renewals. See the Web site for the December Financial Report.
Motion to accept by: Mike Murphy
Seconded by: Jim Peterson
Vote: Carried
OLD BUSINESS:
Election of Officers for 2011
President: Mark Schmaltz
Vice President: George Orphan
Assistant Vice President: Dave Pierce
Director 1 – Lead Safety Officer: Jim Peterson
Director 2 – Field Maintenance Officer: Eddie Francisco
Director 3 – Social Director: Ben Lopez
Director 4 – Web Master: Nikolei Zinsli
(Secretary / Treasurer not standing for election this year – remains Dan McLaren)
Motion to elect the above named as the Club officers for 2011 by Allen Simpson. Seconded by Dan McLaren. Unanimous approval.
NEW BUSINESS:
Approve spending of $300 for, and delivery of fruit baskets for our land lord, barn owner, and two neighbors.
Motioned by: Dan McLaren
Seconded by: Mark Schmaltz
Vote: unanimous
Mark reminded all of the New Year’s Day fun fly in at the field – show up at noon, bring a few sticks of firewood, some food, and plan to have fun.
Lee Frederickson opened a discussion on a strategic plan for the future. Lee’s ideas cover possible improvements at the field which cover runway improvements, shelter enclosure, and electricity. These ideas, along with others, will be discussed at future meeting.
Lee Lubbers asked for a budget to be presented at a future meeting.
A number of the other local clubs are doing some indoor flying. Seems like Allen and Nik had some information on who, where, and when – contact them if interested. Nothing is being planned at this time by KRAM.
Roger Ausema asked if there was any formal “help” process for new members to the hobby can get assistance on any and all parts of the hobby. Allen Simpson offered the use of his “square jig” for final assembly to all builders. Lee Lubbers, Danny Osborn, and Mark Schmaltz all offered to help anyone with building issues. Nik Zinsli will investigate the formation of a “builders club”.
Danny Osborn proposed that the 2011 Swap Shop run from 9:00 to 1:00. The membership agreed.
Dan Osborn will discuss the possibility of a February banquet at the January meeting.
It was noted that the club had two nice “PR” blurbs – the current AMA Magazine has a picture and words about last year’s winter banquet the recognition of Larry Brannan’s service to AMA. The second recognition is on the AMA Web site – shows the club installing the new runway a few years ago…
Allen Simpson won $10 in the 50/50.
Next meeting: Jan. 4, 2011 at 7:00pm
Do not forget to send your $75 check for 2011 Dues to Dan McLaren NOW!!! Call me if you have any questions. 245-5874
Motion to adjourn:
Motion by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: Al Natali
Time: 8:03
Respectfully Submitted:
Dan McLaren
Secretary / Treasurer
