KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the August 4, 2015 Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:58 by President Frederickson
Members present consisted of 15 regular members, 2 associate members, and 3 youth
There were 4 Guests present: Mitchell Suthard, Ed Buck, Stanley Plundett, and Dale Slobe
Review of the Minutes of the July 7, 2015 resulted in no additions, deletions, or changes.
Motion to approve by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Jim Grant
Vote: Carried
The Financial Report resulted in no questions.
Motion to accept by: Ed Bradley
Seconded by: Jim Peterson
Vote: Carried
Returning Member Tom Billings was introduced to the membership
Membership details consist of 57 regular members, 4 lifetime members, 2 associate members, and 16 youth members which totals 79 total members.
Old Business
Lee introduced Mark Schmaltz to discuss the needs for the upcoming IMAC event
- Currently 13 entries with 23 being the maximum for any contest this year.
- Event will run from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, Aug.22 and 9am to noon on Sunday, Aug. 23
- Friday, August 21 will be a practice day for contestants
- Mark needs volunteers to be runners, score input, etc.
- Mark Roddy needs help putting up the shelters on Saturday morning and also needs help with the food concession on Saturday.
- There is an electric night fly scheduled for Saturday night.
Lee asked for any ideas for field improvements and methods for funding them. No new ideas were forthcoming at this meeting.
Status of ideas from the July meeting is as follows:
Ed Bradley will bring an aerial diagram for proposed center taxi way to a future meeting.
Mike Murphy will bring a diagram of a narrower and longer runway to a future meeting.
Some general discussion on a SW to NE runway addition but has been rejected due to safety concerns.
Mark Roddy will bring a proposal on solar panels and batteries for future eelectrical needs to a future meeting.
Ed Bradley wants to change the bylaws so that major rules may be changed during the summer. This proposal will be brought to the October meeting as required by the bylaws.
Ed Bradley wants doors on the shelter that will open completely and close to protect from wind, rain, and weather. A motion to investigate feasibility and cost was made by Ed Bradley and seconded by Jim Grant. After much discussion, the motion failed (4 in favor and 11 against). This item will be removed from consideration.
Lee wants to use the shelter to work on airplanes in the shade. This was deemed acceptable but should not crowd out those wanting to sit in the shade to watch the action or eat their snacks or meals.
Lee reported on the Club Picnic – 42 people enjoyed a good meal and nice flying. Thanks to all who helped with the set up and take down of the tents and tables.
New Business
Lee – coming events
Wounded Warrior event August 15 at Cedar Springs with the Skyhawks
IMAC event at KRAM field Aug. 22 – 23. Mark Schmaltz is looking for help…
Vets Fly-In – September 12 (Danny Osborn has the flyer out.)
Lee – AMA is raising the dues starting next year. If you renew before September 15 you can renew for one or two years as the existing rate. Act now and SAVE!!!
Show and Tell – Mark Roddy talked about his new plug and play and how pleased he is with the purchase.
Next meeting: September 1, 2015 at 7:00pm at the field.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35pm
Motion by: Mark Roddy
Seconded by: everyone else
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary / Treasurer
