KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the MARCH 1, 2022, Meeting
Call to order at 7:04pm by President Gary Stephens
13 Members present including new member Jon Bomers
No Guests present
Review of the Minutes of the February 1, 2022 meeting resulted in no changes.
Motion to approve by: Chuck Putney
Seconded by: Jim Peterson
Vote: Carried
The Financial Report presented by Dan McLaren
Motion to accept by: Jim Grant
Seconded by: Lee Frederickson
Vote: Carried
New Members: Mike Nolan
Old Business
Mike Murphy – Safety Message – be sure to discharge Li Po batteries before disposal. Disposal can be done at Lowes, Home Depot, and the road commission
Jim Herron – Swap Shop 2022 update – raffle plane selected – the new E-flight T-28 Trojan which flys on a 3S or 4S battery, 70A mart Lite ESC, electric retracts, and functional flaps. Tickets will be $1 each or 6 for $5.
Dave Hills – status of the field – no report
Social Director – introduction of new Director – Jeff Straight has volunteered to be our Social Director for this year. Welcome and thank you Jeff. If you need any help just holler!
New Business –
Lee Frederickson noted there are two articles in the Model Aviation Magazine that are suggested reading. They both deal with keeping and growing club membership. Please take the time to read them.
AMA – MODEL AVIATION FEBRUARY 2022 ISSUE “How clubs can be successful.” Page 26
AMA – MODEL AVIATION DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE “Fostering an active flying club in the modern area.” Page 30
Name Tags – if you want a KRAM name tag, which we encourage you to have, let me know by return email.
Coming Events – Gary Stephens
4/1 & 2 /22 Toledo Swap meet
3/26 Thunderbirds Swap meet – Kalamazoo
6/11 KRAM MEMORIAL fly in
8/13 KRAM Picnic
9/10 POKER FUN FLY (Jim Grant in charge)
10/23 KRAM SWAP SHOP
Indoor flying is available at MSA (across 28th Street from Rider’s) on Monday through Friday. Check schedule for times
Show and Tell – Rider’s has a face book page. The just bought out a going out of business hobby shop and are going to be posting sale items and free items on the face book page. Might be worth a look…
Next meeting: APRIL 5, 2022 at 7:00pm AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm
Motion by: Chuck Putney
Seconded by: Lee Frederickson
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary / Treasurer
