| Checking | $6,075.28 |
| Money Market | $2,166.59 |
| CD | $2,831.04 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $11,072.91 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,831.04 |
| Net Cash Available | $8,241.87 |
| 2012 Membership @ 11/30/12 | 79 |
| Regular | 66 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Lifetime | 4 |
| Junior | 5 |
*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.
KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the December 4, 2012 Meeting
Called to order at 7:06pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present 23 with no guests present.
Review of the Minutes of the November meeting produced no additions, deletions, or corrections.
Motion to approve by: Ed Buck
Seconded by: Mark Schmaltz
Vote: carried
The Financial Report was presented by Dan McLaren and can be seen on line. Membership remains at 79 members.
Motion to accept by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Dave Parrotte
Vote: carried
New Members: None this month
KRAM & WMAA have joined forces to bring some inexpensive flying fun to your winter! Join us on any of the dates below from 9am-1pm in the gymnasium of West Michigan Aviation Academy, located on the grounds of the GRR airport. If its lightweight, electric and flies...bring it!
Dates: 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 1/18, 2/8, 2/22, 3/15 - 9am to 1pm
Pilots fee: $5 - (Free to spectate). **All proceeds goto the WMAA R/C club!**
Food and vendors, including West Michigan Park Flyers, may be available.
Download the flyer
| Checking | $5,767.43 |
| Money Market | $2,166.54 |
| CD | $2,830.96 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $10,764.93 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,830.96 |
| Net Cash Available | $7,933.97 |
| 2012 Membership @ 8/30/12 | 79 |
| Regular | 66 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Lifetime | 4 |
| Junior | 5 |
*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.
KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the November 6, 2012 Meeting
Called to order at 7:00pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present: 27
Guest: Roger Heileman
Review of the Minutes of the October meeting resulted in no additions, changes, or deletions.
Motion to approve by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Ed Bradley
Vote: carried
The Financial Report was presented by Dan McLaren and can be seen by members on the web site.
Motion to accept by: Mark Schmaltz
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Vote: carried
New Members: No new members were introduced this month. Total membership remains at 79.
Good evening pilots!
And just like that, this years' club events are in the books. We had a FULL house and I just got the financial report from the swap shop; we had a great year! Thanks to everyone for coming early, setting up 100 tables w/ chairs and helping all of the vendors unload. Special thanks go out to Dave Pierce and George Orphan for all of their hard work putting the swap together and keeping it organized, it really paid off. Without their efforts, we couldn't pay for our field! Next time you see them, be sure to shake their hand and congratulate them on a super show.
A reminder that the November meeting will close nominations for club officer positions. The slot of social director is still seeking a home. Whomever takes this role will have a lot of opportunity to help shape the clubs' events into bigger and better things. If you have ideas to help improve the club, this may be the position for you! Or, if you have another member in mind, nominate them!
The November meeting also brings a first for the club - indoor flying! The WMAA gym is complete and will be host to us before and after the meetings through the winter. Flying will open at 6pm, pause at 7 for the meeting, and resume afterwards until around 9 (or until George kicks us out!). Meeting night flying will be free and reserved for KRAM members only. Dates are planned for Saturdays starting in December that will be open to anyone for only a $5 fee that will be donated to the WMAA R/C club. Details on those dates will be announced at the meeting.
November is also time to start the renewal process! Don't forget to bring your dues to Dan, and the AMA renewal in the mail before the end of the year so you can come brave the cold, but fun, New Years Day Fly.
Winter is a time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions to improve and change. Its time to take this club into your hands and mold it into something even better. If you have any comments or suggestions about the club, its up to YOU to bring them forward to us! No matter how big or small, or how brief or long you've been in the club, all of your ideas will be considered and could very well be carried out. The result? KRAM becomes more than just a place to fly!
Keep your wings level & altitude positive,
Nik
| Checking | $2,028.04 |
| Money Market | $2,166.47 |
| CD | $2,830.89 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $7,025.40 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,830.89 |
| Net Cash Available | $4,194.51 |
| 2012 Membership @ 8/30/12 | 79 |
| Regular | 66 |
| Associate | 4 |
| Lifetime | 5 |
| Junior | 4 |
*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.
KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the October 2, 2012 Meeting
Called to order at 7:04 pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present: 27
Guests present were: Fred Heileman, Mr.& Mrs. Van Heulen
Review of the Minutes of the September meeting had two corrections noted by Dan McLaren: 1) Mike Murphy’s granddaughter was 8 months (not weeks) old when taking her first airplane ride and 2) the milking barn open house times were wrong.
Motion to approve by: Allen Simpson
Seconded by: Dave Pierce
Vote: carried
Financial Report given by Dan McLaren generated no questions or comments. Current total membership is 79 of which 66 are regular, 4 lifetime, 4 associate, and 5 junior.
Motion to accept by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Allen Simpson
Vote: carried
Greetings pilots!
With the Veterans Fly-In completed, another year of successful flying events is completed at KRAM. Great weather, a bus full of vets, 20+ pilots, over 60 aircraft and over 100 people fed made for a great day at the KRAM field. A big thank-you to everyone that came and helped with setup and other volunteer positions needed throughout the day; you are all appreciated! During lunch, we had everyone roll their planes to the middle of the runway and opened it to visitors. This went very well and I think it was impressive to see planes stretched from one end of the runway to the other! We may have to make this a new fly-in tradition at KRAM. Did you attend this or any of the other KRAM fly-ins? If so, we'd like to hear your comments and suggestions! How did we do? What can we improve? How do we attract more pilots and visitors?
Have you been saving your change in a jar? I hope it's full, because our annual swap shop is drawing close! Oct 28th will be coming up fast, so call Dave Pierce quick to reserve your table! And, if you're in contact with anyone from other local clubs, please spread the word. Our flyer can be found on the events page of the website. You'll also notice our ad in Model Aviation for September and October. Your raffle tickets for the P-47 will be in the mail shortly.
Speaking of our website, I'd like to remind our new members (and those that haven't done it yet), to register an account. An account on the KRAM site will enable you to see the monthly financial reports, post pictures in our galleries, and post in our forums. Once you register, be sure to send me an email with your name & email address so I can change your access rights on the site! In addition to the website, we have a public group on facebook. I encourage anyone with a FB account to join our group and help me make it a bit more active! Post to us when you're going out flying, or your build progress, or some videos! Check us out here - http://www.facebook.com/
I'm very happy to report that KRAM and West Michigan Aviation Academy are joining forces! Several of you have already lent them spare planes to hang in their classrooms (they still want more if you have one to spare!), and have met George Pavey, a new instructor at WMAA. He has been working with the club officers in order to help get a r/c club established at their school. In return, WMAA will be the future host of our winter meetings and even some indoor flying once their gymnasium is finished! We're also planning on doing a club demo for the students in their new gym this fall, so get those foamies and micros ready. The demo should help attract a lot of attention for both their WMAA club and ours! I'll email more details when it's closer, but plan on driving to the airport instead of the High School. Thanks George and WMAA for connecting with us!
Until then...
Keep your wings level and altitude positive,
Nik
