Minutes of the January 3, 2017 Meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Mark Schmaltz
Mark took a minute to thank the outgoing officers for their service.
There were 12 Members present and no guests present.
Review of the Minutes of the December 6, 2016 meeting produced no additions, corrections, or changes.
Motion to approve by: Phil Shea
Seconded by: Allen Simpson
Vote: Carried
The Financial Report was covered by Dan McLaren. No questions resulted.
Motion to accept by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: Jim Grant
Vote: Carried
Dan reported the lease for the airfield had been executed and we are good for another year of flying.
No New Members to report this month. So far there have been 26 total renewals to date.
Old Business
Mike Murphy – Safety review – be sure your batteries are discharged to storage voltage for the winter (3.8 volts).
Jim Herron – possible club field trip (Air Force Museum / Toledo). Jim reported there are a 12 passenger and a 15 passenger van available. Price varied based on where the van was rented – cheaper from the airport vs. in town.
Still thinking of April 7 -8 to go to the Air Force museum and the Toledo show. More discussion next month.
Jim Grant reported that after the February meeting we will have a guided tour of the WMAA by George Pavey, Dean of Aviation. For those who have not been through the entire school, it is worth the time! Tour will start after the meeting – roughly 8:00pm
A club Bucket list item of glider rides was supported by member Dr. Jeff Wolfson who used to fly gliders. Said it is a very relaxing, quiet an experience. Mark Schmaltz will check with the Ionia glider club for specifics on price and availability. Might also be an opportunity for a raffle item…
Mark Schmaltz, after a discussion about field mowing and equipment, Mark is going to look into prices of new sit down zero turn mowers and also trade in or value of what we currently have. Concerns still surround who and when…
Danny Osborn – Reported it was a beautiful New Year’s Day fly in… Weather was great with no skis needed. Fourteen flyers were present and enjoyed flying with no crashes.
New Business
Dan – Club Dues are due now past due. For those delinquent, a renewal form was attached to the Agenda and should be filled out and returned to me with you check for $75 ($50 for associate members).
Mark chaired a discussion about what events on what dates the club wants to have this year. The outcome was:
June 10 Memorial Fly In
July 15/16 IMAC
August 19 Club Picnic
Sept. 9 Vets Fly In
October 29 Swap Meet
Coming Events – Mark
Indoor flying – see West Michigan Club web page.
Chesaning Swap Meet – February 12 – 7am set up, 9am – to 2pm.
New Lothrop Elementary School. 9387 Genesse St. New Lothrop,48460
SKYMASTERS Swap Meet – March 4 – 9 to 1. Woodward north of Squair Lake. St. George Church and Cultural Center
K-zoo swap meet – April 22 – 9:30 to 3. Wings Event Center, 3600 Vanrick Drive, K-zoo, Mi. 49001
Show and Tell – none this meeting
Next meeting: February 7, 2017 at 7:00pm AT West Michigan Aviation Academy
Meeting adjourned at 7:55
Motion by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: Jim Grant.
Respectfully Submitted
Dan McLaren
Secretary / Treasurer KRAM
