Called to order at 7:00pm by President Mark Schmaltz
Members present: 20
Acknowledge any guests present: none
Review of the Minutes of the October meeting revealed no additions or corrections.
Motion to approve by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Vote: carried
Financial Report: Presented by Dan McLaren showing the club in much better shape than a year ago. Membership renewal is moving slowly with 28 members renewed as of November 30. Club Members logged into the Web site can view the details of the financial statement.
Motion to accept by: Dave Pierce
Seconded by: Jim Heist
Vote: Carried
OLD BUSINESS:
Outgoing President Mark Schmaltz commented that he has enjoyed the last two years as President of the club and will entertain doing it again in the future when life is not so hectic. He also thanked all the officers that helped make the last year a success and for stepping up and running for office for the 2012 calendar year.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mark noted that all of the 2012 Officers positions are unopposed, therefore vote of those here present will elect the following slate of officers for 2012 (By laws section V, F).
President Nik Zinsli
Vice-President Dave Pierce
Assistant Vice-President George Orphan
Secretary-Treasurer (2 year term) Dan McLaren
Lead Field Safety Officer Ed Bradley
Field Maintenance Officer Ed Fowler
Social Director Mark Schmaltz
Web Master Nik Zinsli
Mark called the vote and it carried unanimously.
Mark noted Club dues remain $75 for 2012 can be given to Dan McLaren at any time you see me or mailed to
1058 San Lucia SE
East Grand Rapids, Mi. 49506
Also noted is the fact that AMA dues are submitted directly to the AMA. The club will not be submitting AMA dues for you this year.
Danny Osborn gave Mark Schmaltz the Air Force American flag that has hung in the shelter all summer for safe keeping over the winter.
Lee Lubbers made a statement thanking Mark Schmaltz for being president for the past two years. Those present affirmed said comments.
It was noted that cows are in the south barn and no row boat is yet located at the retention pond.
Ed Fowler noted a conversation that he and I had with Mrs. Oesch last week. We were at the barn and she came out to check on who we were and what we were doing. She noted that a number of people have been coming to the building and getting things that they have no business taking. The Eurshs bought the place lock, stock, and barrel and no one has permission to be coming into the property without her approval (we are approved). This being said it was felt that changing the locks on the two doors was probably the prudent thing to do at this time. Ed and I will discuss with Mrs. Oesch and offer to change both locks at our expense and supply keys to them as required and then keep distribution to a minimum within the club.
It was noted the Pin Box has a broken hasp. It was felt that repairs should be made prior to winter setting in so the wind does not blow the doors open and expose the inside to the snow. David Pierce volunteered to take care of this maintenance item ASAP.
Dan McLaren noted that contact will be made with Fred Oesch this month to extend the existing lease “as is” for one year. This will allow both parties to evaluate the effects of the barn and retention pond on the people and cows…
Noting that contact was going to be made with the landlords, Lee Lubbers asked that we request the earth moving equipment be removed from the NE corner of the field.
Likewise, Ed Bradley requested we follow up on the possibility of getting electricity to the shelter area.
George Orphan was asked to confirm the date of the 2012 Swap Meet with the Kof C – deposit already made.
Mark Schmaltz read a letter of appreciation for the Vet’s for the enjoyable day they had with up in September. Mark was asked to confirm a date for the 2012 event with the schedulers there.
As noted last month, George Orphan wants to have a “kick off” meeting with the club officers for next year’s Swap Shop. Dave Pierce was tasked with scheduling said meeting.
George Orphan was also tasked with writing a formal thank you note to the two hobby shops that helped us have a successful Swap Shop this year.
It was noted that Ryder’s Hobby shop is intending to be open Sundays during 2012 (which they were not during 2011). Hopefully this is a sign that the economy is picking up.
Danny Osborn reminded everyone of the New Year’s Day Fly-In. Bring a stick of firewood and come out to the field on New Year’s Day – flying will start at 1:00pm (New Year’s day is Sunday).
50/50 won by Tim Power ($10)
Next meeting: January 3, 2012 at 7:00pm at Kellogsville High School
Motion to adjourn: 7:40pm
Motion by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
