Greeting Pilots!
So did you find anything under your tree that made you go "Wheeeeee!"?? Under mine, was a UMX Stryker 180. I've loved the Stryker since its release in 2004(time flies!), and now I have a micro version with dual rudders that will do boomerang flat spins like nothing else! And yes, I've already got the light kit in my hands for it! ;) This leads to your first assignment, send me pics of your R/C gifts this year! I want to compile a post with everyone's goodies so we can all share what we might see on the field next summer.
The holidays are over, snow is finally on the ground, and that only means one thing - the building season has begun! Whether it was under the tree, or already on the build table, send me pics of what you're building this winter. If you don't have anything to build, come help build the new club trainer this winter! We will be building a Tiger 60 (kindly donated by Hobby World) progressively through the winter, which will be an excellent advanced trainer for the club. Mark Schmaltz will be hosting our build nights in Lowell on Wednesday nights, every other week, starting around 6pm. Each session will have a planned focus; fuselage assembly, wing assembly, covering, engine/radio installation, etc. With the 'elderly statesmen' supervising and instructing, we will let the new builders in attendance handle the assembly. With the huge growth of ARF's, our goal this winter is educate everyone so you will be prepared when the inevitable happens. This will also be open to the public, so if you know anyone that might be interested in learning please invite them! Keep an eye on your email, I will send more details with the what/where/when very soon.
KRAM and WMAA got a mention on the AMA youth blog recently, following AMA D7 AVP Tim Jesky's visit to WMAA. Mr. Jesky and Mr. Pritchett were both very excited to see the interaction between the club and the WMAA students. You can read the blog entry here: http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amayouth/2012/12/18/a-trip-to-western-michigan-aviation-academy/ But wait, there's more! In the February edition of Model Aviation, there will be a full page article about our very own club and the Tuesday/Thursday morning WMAA R/C club sessions! What great visibility for both of us! Be sure to keep an eye out for it when it comes in the mail. Special thanks to Dan McLaren and Dave Kingma for providing pictures for the article, and to Lee Frederickson for letting AMA know what we've been doing!
Have you renewed your club dues? Contact Dan McLaren ASAP to avoid late fees! How about your AMA card? It would be a shame to not be able to fly with us at the Frozen Fun-Fly on Jan 1st just because you forgot to go to modelaircraft.org to renew.
Keep your wings level and altitude positive,
Nikolei
Yearly Archives: 2012
KRAM & WMAA were featured in a quick blog post that was featured in the AMA Flightline Newsletter & Youth Blog. This is great exposure for both of us and there is more to come! Please go to the link at the end and share on your Facebook!
A Trip to Western Michigan Aviation Academy
In early December, AMA’s Education Director, Bill Pritchett and District VII VP Tim Jesky took a trip to the Western Michigan Aviation Academy. They visited the Academy to learn more about the programs that were put together to provide a charter high school experience with lots of aviation resources available. One of their best resources is the local AMA Charter Club, the Kent Radio Aero Modelers and their president, Nikolei Zinsli. Not only does the Dean, George Pavey, recognize the value of modeling, the local AMA club knows a great opportunity to share their wealth of talent and experience. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning KRAM members can be found building and flying with the students at WMAA.
To learn about more about opportunities for students to develop a relationship with your club, visit http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/masc.aspx.
Source: http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amayouth/2012/12/18/a-trip-to-western-michigan-aviation-academy/
KRAM & WMAA gets AMA blog mention
| Checking | $6,075.28 |
| Money Market | $2,166.59 |
| CD | $2,831.04 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $11,072.91 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,831.04 |
| Net Cash Available | $8,241.87 |
| 2012 Membership @ 11/30/12 | 79 |
| Regular | 66 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Lifetime | 4 |
| Junior | 5 |
*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.
Club Financials – December 2012
KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the December 4, 2012 Meeting
Called to order at 7:06pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present 23 with no guests present.
Review of the Minutes of the November meeting produced no additions, deletions, or corrections.
Motion to approve by: Ed Buck
Seconded by: Mark Schmaltz
Vote: carried
The Financial Report was presented by Dan McLaren and can be seen on line. Membership remains at 79 members.
Motion to accept by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Dave Parrotte
Vote: carried
New Members: None this month
Meeting Minutes – December 4th 2012
KRAM & WMAA have joined forces to bring some inexpensive flying fun to your winter! Join us on any of the dates below from 9am-1pm in the gymnasium of West Michigan Aviation Academy, located on the grounds of the GRR airport. If its lightweight, electric and flies...bring it!
Dates: 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 1/18, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15 - 9am to 1pm
Pilots fee: $5 - (Free to spectate). **All proceeds goto the WMAA R/C club!**
Food and vendors, including West Michigan Park Flyers, may be available.
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It’s Cold Out There! Join Us @ WMAA For Some ...
| Checking | $5,767.43 |
| Money Market | $2,166.54 |
| CD | $2,830.96 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $10,764.93 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,830.96 |
| Net Cash Available | $7,933.97 |
| 2012 Membership @ 8/30/12 | 79 |
| Regular | 66 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Lifetime | 4 |
| Junior | 5 |
*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.
Club Financials – November 2012
KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the November 6, 2012 Meeting
Called to order at 7:00pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present: 27
Guest: Roger Heileman
Review of the Minutes of the October meeting resulted in no additions, changes, or deletions.
Motion to approve by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Ed Bradley
Vote: carried
The Financial Report was presented by Dan McLaren and can be seen by members on the web site.
Motion to accept by: Mark Schmaltz
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Vote: carried
New Members: No new members were introduced this month. Total membership remains at 79.
Meeting Minutes – November 6th 2012
Good evening pilots!
And just like that, this years' club events are in the books. We had a FULL house and I just got the financial report from the swap shop; we had a great year! Thanks to everyone for coming early, setting up 100 tables w/ chairs and helping all of the vendors unload. Special thanks go out to Dave Pierce and George Orphan for all of their hard work putting the swap together and keeping it organized, it really paid off. Without their efforts, we couldn't pay for our field! Next time you see them, be sure to shake their hand and congratulate them on a super show.
A reminder that the November meeting will close nominations for club officer positions. The slot of social director is still seeking a home. Whomever takes this role will have a lot of opportunity to help shape the clubs' events into bigger and better things. If you have ideas to help improve the club, this may be the position for you! Or, if you have another member in mind, nominate them!
The November meeting also brings a first for the club - indoor flying! The WMAA gym is complete and will be host to us before and after the meetings through the winter. Flying will open at 6pm, pause at 7 for the meeting, and resume afterwards until around 9 (or until George kicks us out!). Meeting night flying will be free and reserved for KRAM members only. Dates are planned for Saturdays starting in December that will be open to anyone for only a $5 fee that will be donated to the WMAA R/C club. Details on those dates will be announced at the meeting.
November is also time to start the renewal process! Don't forget to bring your dues to Dan, and the AMA renewal in the mail before the end of the year so you can come brave the cold, but fun, New Years Day Fly.
Winter is a time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions to improve and change. Its time to take this club into your hands and mold it into something even better. If you have any comments or suggestions about the club, its up to YOU to bring them forward to us! No matter how big or small, or how brief or long you've been in the club, all of your ideas will be considered and could very well be carried out. The result? KRAM becomes more than just a place to fly!
Keep your wings level & altitude positive,
Nik
Prez Sez – October 2012
| Checking | $2,028.04 |
| Money Market | $2,166.47 |
| CD | $2,830.89 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $7,025.40 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,830.89 |
| Net Cash Available | $4,194.51 |
| 2012 Membership @ 8/30/12 | 79 |
| Regular | 66 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Lifetime | 5 |
| Junior | 4 |
*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.
