Minutes of the October 3, 2017 Meeting
Called to order at 6:58 by President Mark Schmaltz
There were 13 regular Members present and two associate members present.
Guests present – none.
Review of the Minutes of the September 5, 2017 meeting produced no additions, deletions, or changes.
Motion to approve by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: George Orphan
Vote: Carried
The Financial Report was presented by Treasurer Dan McLaren. No questions or concerns were raised.
Motion to accept by: Matt Slobe
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Vote: Carried
New Members: Dave Peirce has rejoined the club as an associate member!
Old Business
Mike Murphy – was at Space Camp so there was no Safety review for October.
Mark Schmaltz reported the Vet’s Fly In turned out to be a nice day with the vets enjoying the day. Very light turn out (less than 20) of club members but a nice time for all who attended. Jim Grant presented each vet with a coffee mug that had the KRAM logo on one side and the American flag and THANK YOU! on the other side. Very nice memento of the day – thank you Jim.
Phil Shea gave a quick Swap Shop update. Tables are selling well and we are on track for another sell out! If you need a table, get in touch with Phil ASAP. Mark reported he was getting nice door prize donations from the hobby shops.
Lee Frederickson led continued discussion on the runway condition and options. Everything from doing nothing to some very expensive alternatives was discussed. Suggestions such as:
- Take up all matting and scrape and roll and add 26A gravel
- 125 yards of stone at $10/yard plus delivery
- Moles were suggested as a cause – no evidence to support this idea
- Matt Slobe said the landscape pros suggested 12inch by 12 inch by 12 inch drainage boxes. Would require removing twelve inches of soil and replace with gravel and add corrugated pipe for drainage.
- George Orphan had a business acquaintance from the City of Grand Rapids come out to the field and give his professional opinion. The slope of the land on which the field sits adds to our problem. The water runs from the North West to the south east and because of the slope the velocity of the water adds to our problem. The suggested remedy is to level the entire field. Then we would need to add 21AA modified gravel to a depth of 4 to 6 inches.
- Another suggestion was to water proof the fabric, however this would defeat the purpose of it being permeable.
- Ed Bradley suggested cutting down the size of the mat.
- It was noted that the staples used to hold down the mat will penetrate gravel.
- Lee Frederickson volunteered to talk to the landlords about what they would allow us to do and what equipment they might have that we could rent or borrow.
- Lee Frederickson made a motion to spend up to $500 to rent a double drum roller this fall and have Ed Bradley try to roll out the ruts now and see what it looks like in the spring. Matt Slob seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Lee Frederickson continued discussion on communication. There was no overall support to have added Facebook pages or email lists for personal communication between club members. Those members still working do not want to be reminded when us retirees are out having fun. The club secretary will send a listing of all members to all members with phone numbers and email addresses so each individual can establish their own email group.
New Business
Mark opened nominations for officers for 2018. The following people have allowed their name to be placed in nomination:
President Phil Shea
Vice President Jim Grant
2nd Vice President George Orphan
Secretary/treasurer Dan McLaren (second year of two year term)
Safety Officer Mike Murphy
Social Director Mark Schmaltz
Maintenance Officer Lee Frederickson
Web Master Brian Thomas
Dan McLaren made a motion to establish September 8, 2018 as Vets Fly In if the Vets are available. Jim Grant seconded and the motion carried. Dan to contact the Vets Home and get it on the calendar.
Lee Frederickson made a motion that we entertain a “foamy combat” competitions next year. The motion carried and we will have a presentation next meeting about it by Mike Tharp from the West Michigan club.
Coming events – Mark
10/29 KRAM Swap Meet
Show and Tell
Jim Grant showed off a very nice Ultimate with an O/S 56 4 stroke for power. Another nice job Jim!
Jim Herron brought in a nice foam jet (which I failed to get the specs on…)
Next meeting: November 7, 2017 at 7:00pm AT WEST MICHIGAN AVIATION ACADAMY
Meeting adjourned at 8:35
Motion by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: All
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary / Treasurer
