KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the DECEMBER 7, 2021 Meeting
Call to order at 7:00pm by President Gary Stephens
Members present were 10 (glad we changed the quorum number!)
Guests present – none
Review of the Minutes of the November 2, 2021 meeting. No additions or changes.
Motion to approve by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: David Hills
Vote: carried
The Financial Report presented by Dan McLaren. No questions.
Motion to accept by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: Jim Grant
Vote: carried
New Members: none
Old Business
Mike Murphy – Safety Message – Mike reemphasized the need to have a fire extinguisher in the shop and a smoke detector in the area of the charger station.
Jim Herron – Swap Shop 2022 update – after a lot of arm twisting and the promise of a 34% wage increase, Jim graciously agreed to be Vice President in charge of the Swap Meet again for 2022. A lot of discussion took place about what plane to have for the 2022 raffle plane. The Evolution Turbo Timber and the 550 Ultra Stick were discussed. Final decision will be made at the January meeting so keep your eyes open and bring your suggestion to the January meeting.
Dave Hills – status of the field – the two small windsocks are down and safely stored in the shed for the winter. (I got an email from one of our members that the big windsock got blown off the pole next to the shed. Another repair for spring…)
Also, the staple plungers have been returned…
Social Director – closed for the season
Web Master – Chris Mroch reports the web site is 100% up to date and everything is functioning as intended. He also noted that some officers have received spam in recent weeks. Should you get any requests concerning our web site please just forward them to Chris and take no other action!
New Business
Dan McLaren – proposed Fruit baskets for landlord and nearest neighbor to be delivered before Christmas. All were in favor…
Gary Stephens – nominations for Club Officers for 2022
- Need new social director
- Jim Herron was convinced to be First Vice President (responsible for swap meet)
- Jim Grant agreed to be Second Vice President (learning swap meet for future) for another year but will not become First Vice President in 2023.
With no other nominations being offered, Allen Simpson made the motion to close nominations. Dan McLaren seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Allen then motioned that we elect the proposed slate of officers. Danny Osborn seconded the motion and the motion carried. Our officers for 2022 are
President Gary Stephens
Vice President Jim Herron
2nd Vice President Jim Grant
Secretary/Treasurer Dan McLaren
Safety Officer Mike Murphy
Maintenance Officer Dave Hills
Social Director TBD
Web Master Chris Mroch
- Food for thought – we will need mowing assistance for summer 2022 and a Social Director for 2022. If interested, please let Gary or I know!
Lee Frederickson has offered to have a Spectrum Transmitter training session to take some of the mystery out of programming the new radios we get for Christmas. Session will probably be part of the February meeting. Watch the agenda…
Lee Frederickson noted that a good part of Floyd Atkins collection is available for sale and has been moved to the old Classic Chevrolet building just of 28th Street. Go to the north entrance between 9:00am and 2:00 weekdays and ask for Dave Parrotte.
Coming Events – Gary Stephens
1/1/22 New Year’s Day fun fly – noon till you get cold
1/30/22 Radio Control Club of Detroit swap meet 9:00am to noon
4/1 + 2/22 Toledo Show (New club sponsorship)
NO CHESNING SWAP SHOP THIS YEAR
Indoor flying is available at MSA (across 28th Street from Rider’s) on
Monday from 10:00am until 2:00pm
Tuesday from 9:00am until 2:00pm
Wednesday from 10:00am until 2:00pm
Thursday from 10:00am until 2:00pm
Friday from 9:00am until 2:00pm
NOTE – CLOSED Christmas and New Year’s Eve
Show and Tell – Mike Murphy showed off a Twisted Hobby’s foam Shake. Runs on a 2cell 250mm battery. Good for MSA indoor flying. $89 for the plane and $125 for power pack. Mike says it flies well
Next meeting: JANUARY 4, 2022 at 7:00pm AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm
Motion by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: David Hills
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary / Treasurer
