Minutes of the February 7, 2017 Meeting
Called to order at 6:58 by President Mark Schmaltz
There were 14 Members present with no guests.
The Minutes of the January 3, 2017 meeting were reviewed with no additions, deletions, or changes.
Motion to approve by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: Allen Simpson
Vote: Carried
The Financial Report was presented by Treasurer Dan McLaren. No questions were raised.
Motion to accept by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Mike Murphy
Vote: Carried
No New Members this month.
Old Business
Mike Murphy’s Safety review this month centered on LiPo batteries not being left for storage at full charge. Recommended rate is about 33%. He showed a unit that you can build at home for under $35 that will discharge and balance your batteries in about 30 minutes. Check “My RC Mart.com” and look for the RCX 3 in one Battery Balancer. It is simple to construct, easy to find the parts, and does the job!
Jim Herron – possible club field trip (Air Force Museum / Toledo) – Jim was on vacation but emailed Mark an update that tells us that all the vans in the city are spoken for since the date we had targeted is the Spring Break week for the schools. Private transport is still an option and will be discussed at the March meeting.
Mark Schmaltz reported that BEN’S AVIATION at the Ionia airport has two gliders and offers rides that range in cost from $75 to $300. Some discussion about giving a ride away as a raffle prize at the Swap Shop. More discussion to follow.
Jim Grant reminded all that a guided tour of the WMAA by George Pavey would take place after our meeting. (The tour was very insightful as George led us around the building and told us the interesting things about the school which now has over 600 students. Thanks George for staying late! Where was this kind of school when we were kids???)
Mark Schmaltz handed out sales brochures for zero point turn rider lawnmowers for all to look at and rate as to possible machine for field maintenance. During this discussion Lee Frederickson informed us that he is probably moving into a condo and thus his riding mower might be available to buy. He has used that mower for the last two years for mowing the “infield” while we continued to use the big mower for the “outfield”. More to come at the March meeting…
New Business
Dan – Club Dues are due now past due. For those delinquent, a renewal form should be filled out and returned to me with you check for $75 ($50 for associate members).
Mark requested we change our Memorial Fly In from June 10 to June 17 to eliminate a conflict with the Ionia Clubs IMAC event. Change was approved.
Coming Events – Mark
Indoor flying – see West Michigan Club web page.
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
March 22 – Muncie – training sessions for IMAC judging.
April 8 KRAM Spring Dinner at Brann’s
June 17 KRAM Memorial Fly In
July 15/16 KRAM IMAC
August 19 KRAM Club Picnic
September 9 KRAM Vets Fly In
October 29 KRAM Swap Meet
Show and Tell – Jim Grant showed off his just completed Ultra Sport 40 with a Rossi 45. Looked very nice! Now all we need is spring to see how it flies.
Next meeting: April 4, 2017 at 7:00pm AT West Michigan Aviation Academy
Meeting adjourned at 7:50
Motion by: Jim Grant
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Motion Carried.
Respectfully Submitted
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary / Treasurer
