KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 4, 2025
The meeting was called to order by President Jeff Streit at 7:00pm
Ten members were present, with no guests.
No corrections were offered for last month’s minutes. Gary Stephens motioned to approve the minutes as read. Chuck Putney seconded, and the vote carried.
Dan McLaren presented the financials. No questions were raised. Jim Grant motioned we accept the report. Danny Osborn seconded the motion, and the vote carried.
OLD BUSINESS.
Safety Report: Mike Murphy was absent, so we did not have a safety message.
VP report – Gary Stephens reported all Swap Shop items are under control. Gary is investigating possible media coverage for a $175 charge. More to follow.
Gary dropped a bomb on the news that he may be moving to Midland this summer. He has a daughter who lives there, and it would be helpful to have a family member nearby to help with his ill wife.
With the possible move, changes have been made to the flyer to reflect Jim Grant as the contact and a post office box as the place to send reservations and $. Jim Grant will monitor the post office box.
It was noted that the Kalamazoo Thunderbirds are having their swap meet on April 29,2025. Check their website for more details.
Maintenance Officer – Bob Irish reported having been out to the field and repaired some wind damage to the safety fence. Bob did note that we will have some work to do in the spring on the south side of the runway and the west taxiway. More to follow…
Web Site – Chris Mroch reported all is up and running. Recent changes – Jeff Streit is now listed as the Vet’s event contact.
Chris also brought up the article in this month’s “Model Aviation” article titled “How Clubs Succeed”. Read the article and see if anything catches your fancy that we should try! To be discussed at the April meeting
Chuck Putney noted he will be training on Tuesday! Since there have been so few students Chuck is going to make training “by appointment only”. His number is listed on the training paperwork and the website.
Dan McLaren reported the club has attained the “GOLD LEADER STATUS”. Dan made a motion to buy a gold leader pin for all members. Chuck seconded the motion, and it carried. Dan will follow up and order pins from AMA for all active club members.
It was also noted that Chuck has a DX8 in like new condition for sale for $250. This will also be posted on the website.
SHOW AND TELL
Jeff is just about finished “printing” his new Cub. Almost done. The test flight is coming soon!
Motion to Adjourn was made by Jeff Streit and seconded by Chuck Putney. Carried at 7:45pm
THE NEXT MEETING IS APRIL 1, AT THE HANGER AT 7:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary
MARCH 26, 2025
