The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Vice President George Orphan.
There were 15 members present.
No guests were present.
The Minutes of the January meeting were approved without change.
Motion to approve by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Lee Lubbers
Vote: carries
Financial Report: Presented by Dan McLaren. Ed Buck asked if we ever add to the CD. The answer is no, not in recent years. Lee Lubbers pointed out that with interest rates so low there is no “penalty” to take the money out. Dan pointed out that by having money in a separate account, it is easier not to spend it on normal operational activity. It is there for emergency purposes.
Motion to accept by: Ed Buck
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Vote: Carries
OLD BUSINESS:
Report on “Builders Club” – Nik reported the first two meetings went well with a few people at each evening. The next meeting will be Tuesday the 11th at Hobby World. Ed Buck asked that the sessions be posted on the web.
Danny Osborn reported the KRAM banquet will be held on April 9 at Branns on Division starting at 6:30 with dinner at 7:00.
Tabled item from January meeting – setting aside time exclusively for electric flying as discussed by Lee Frederickson. Dave Pierce motioned and Dick Cowan seconded the motion to discuss the issue. Motion carried. After considerable discussion about the issue of setting time aside for one type of flying vs. another, Lee Frederickson withdrew the original motion. Being safe and being courteous to others was the final decision.
Ben Lopez to report out on Ryder’s interest in 28th Street Cruse – Absent, no report.
Ben Lopez to report out on contact with the Vets home to verify date – Absent, no report. Dan McLaren to follow with Ben to be sure we have a date with the Vets.
NEW BUSINESS:
John Dussia presentation concerning fixed wing 3D event – Absent, no presentation given.
Establish dates for KRAM events
Memorial Fly In – June 11
KRAM Club Picnic – July 23
Vets Fly In – September TBD
TAG Day – May 21
Big Bird Sun Set Fly In – July 13
Swap Shop – Oct. 30
Club Trainers for 2011 – Dan Osborn, Dan McLaren, Nik Zinsli, Dave Parotte – AMA Intro Pilot cards to be ordered for these individuals.
Kalamazoo Air Zoo static display was brought up by Nik – after discussion of the pros and cons of the event, Nik was given approval to see if the Air Zoo is interested in repeating the event.
Lee Frederickson reminded the club of the AMA Building Grant application timing.
Dan McLaren requested the following By-Law change:
Section V F currently reads: Absentee voting is only allowed for annual Board/Officer elections. A numbered ballot will be mailed to all eligible voting members for officers’ elections. It will be returned to the secretary/treasurer before or during the December meeting for validation by an election committee. These ballots will be the only voting mechanism for annual officers’ elections.
The change would add the following to the end of the above: In the event of an uncontested election for all positions, a simple show of hands at the December meeting, assuming a quorum is present, shall be substituted for the preceding ballot process.
This change was supported by Lee Frederickson and seconded by Allen Simpson with the motion carrying.
50/50 of $8.50 was won by George Orphan who donated his winnings to the club.
Next meeting: March 1, 2011 at 7:00pm
Do not forget to send your $75 for the 2011 Club Dues to Dan McLaren NOW!!!
Call me if you have any questions – 245-5874.
Motion adjourned: 7:55 pm
