KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
MINUTES OF the APRIL 5, 2022 Meeting
Call to order at 7:02 by President Gary Stephens
Members present 13
Guests present 2 Michael Bos who joined at the end of the meeting and Rick Radke
Review of the Minutes of the March 1, 2022 meeting – no issues noted.
Motion to approve by: Lee Frederickson
Seconded by: Roger Ausema
Vote: carries
The Financial Report presented by Dan McLaren. Chris Mroch asked how much rent we pay annually. Answer is $2,250.00
Motion to accept by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Chris Mroch
Vote: carried
Renewals received as of 3/31/22 – 31
Old Business
Mike Murphy – Conducted our Annual Safety review.
AMA SAFETY RULES FOR RC
KRAM SAFETY FIELD RULES
In addition to covering the above, Mike pointed out that the AMA rules are listed in the AMA web site and go into great detail. Likewise, the KRAM Safety Field Rules are on our Club web page. In a nutshell, be courteous, no flying over the flight line, announce your intentions (landing, taking off, etc.), no flying over the barns or behind the flight line.
Jim Herron – Swap Shop 2022 update – flyers went to K’zoo and raffle tickets are available ($1 each or 6 for $5). All club members are expected to sell (or buy) ten dollars’ worth to support the club.
Dave Hills – status of the field
NEW WINDSOCK RECEIVED
NEW AMERICAN FLAG RECEIVED
Batteries for the Beast and tractor are cycled and charged
Batteries for all trainers and transmitters cycled and ready for the new season
Jeff Streit offered to use his equipment to spray for weeds…
Social Director – introduction of new Director
JEFF STREIT
New Business –
Dan McLaren – porta potty ordered for April through October
Gary Stephens – school letter supporting communicating with ISS (international space station)
Gary Stephens – help with the disposal of Steve O’Connor’s RC collection might be requested once he sees what is left to be disposed of.
Danny Osborn – report on the K-zoo swap meet of 3/26/22 better than the last 5 years…
Dan McLaren – West Michigan Aviation Academy requested permission to do their annual “rocket Launch”. PERMISSION GRANTED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 28 FROM ABOUT NOON UNTIL 2:30. (Weather permitting)
Coming Events – Gary Stephens
4/28 WMAA Rocket Launch noon to 2:30
6/1 KRAM Combat *
6/11 KRAM MEMORIAL fly in
6/22 KRAM Combat *
8/13 KRAM Picnic
9/10 POKER FUN FLY (Jim Grant in charge)
10/23 KRAM SWAP SHOP
*Note: Bloody Baren kits and power packs available at Rider’s
Indoor flying is available at MSA (across 28th Street from Rider’s) on Monday through Friday. Check schedule for times
Show and Tell – none this month
Next meeting: MAY 3, 2022 at 7:00pm AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm
Motion by: Dan McLaren
Seconded by: Chuck Putney
Respectfully Submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary / Treasurer
