Greg from West Michigan Park Flyers has invited KRAM and other local clubs to their first "WMPF Appreciation Fun Fly" on March 15th from 6-11pm at WMAA. Admission is free and he has several fun events planned from spot landing and limbo to balloon cut combat. Fun and prizes will ensue, so be sure to come out and join in the fun! Click the image to download the flyer.
KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
Minutes of the February 5, 2013 Meeting
Called to order at 7:02 pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present: 20
Guests present: Fred, Roger, and Mike Heileman
Review of the Minutes of the January meeting resulted in a request by Leroy Lubbers to include a statement about the future possible additions to the shed as mentioned at the meeting. Such additions will be proposed once we have a lease and ok from our landlord.
Motion to approve by: Ed Bradley
Seconded by: Ed Buck
Vote: Carried
Financial Report presented by Dan McLaren and produced no questions or comments.
Motion to accept by: Danny Osborn
Seconded by: Dave Kingma
Vote: Carried
No New Members admitted this month.
Membership currently stands at: Regular – 43; Lifetime – 4; Associate – 1; Junior – 2 for a total of 50
AMA District 7 VP Tim Jesky and Education Director Bill Pritchett visited West Michigan Aviation Academy earlier this year to see the program that George Pavey has put together. Visiting on one of the mornings that the R/C club meets, Mr. Jesky and Mr. Pritchett got to experience the students love of aviation and the level to which KRAM members are helping. They were thoroughly impressed with not only the school, their kids and faculty, but with our interaction with the school! So much so, that we got a full page write-up in Model Aviation, February 2013, page 154. Click the image to read it full-size.
A BIG thanks goes out to all of our members that have been volunteering each week. This is proof that your efforts have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated!!
| Checking | $4,815.28 |
| Money Market | $2,166.65 |
| CD | $2,831.10 |
| Total Cash on Hand | $9,813.03 |
| Less | |
| Encumbered Funds | |
| CD | $2,831.10 |
| Net Cash Available | $6,981.93 |
| 2013 Membership @ 12/31/12 | 36 |
| Regular | 30 |
| Associate | 1 |
| Lifetime | 4 |
| Junior | 1 |
2012 Summary
| INCOME | $ | $ | ||
| DUES | 5,254.00 | |||
| DONATIONS | 672.75 | |||
| 50/50 | 183.00 | |||
| SWAP SHOP | 4,431.00 | |||
| ALL OTHER | 698.34 | |||
| TOTAL INCOME | 11,239.09 | |||
| EXPENSES | ||||
| AMA | 129.00 | |||
| FIELD RENT | 2,250.00 | |||
| BARN RENT | 300.00 | |||
| LAWN MOWING | 1,718.08 | |||
| POTTY | 680.00 | |||
| INSURANCE | 189.00 | |||
| SWAP SHOP | 1,838.89 | |||
| FIELD MAINT. | 555.66 | |||
| FRUIT BASKETS | 450.00 | |||
| MEMORIAL FLY IN | 283.18 | |||
| PICNIC | 139.76 | |||
| VET'S FLY IN | 364.76 | |||
| TAG | 163.00 | |||
| ALL OTHER | 869.17 | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSE | 9,930.50 | |||
| 2012 PROFIT / (LOSS) | 1,308.59 | |||
*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 January 8, 2013 Meeting
Called to order at 7:00 pm by President Nikolei Zinsli
Members present: 23
Four guests present: 3 Heilemans
Fred Wiltse
A review of the Minutes of the December meeting produced not changes or additions.
Motion to approve by: Mark Schmaltz
Seconded by: Ed Bradley
Vote: Carries
Financial Report presented by Dan McLaren for both the month and year. Detail available on line.
Motion to accept by: Jim Peterson
Seconded by: Danny Osborn
Vote: Carried
New Members approved for club membership:
Fred Wiltse
Daniel Herweyer (youth membership)
Greeting Pilots!
So did you find anything under your tree that made you go "Wheeeeee!"?? Under mine, was a UMX Stryker 180. I've loved the Stryker since its release in 2004(time flies!), and now I have a micro version with dual rudders that will do boomerang flat spins like nothing else! And yes, I've already got the light kit in my hands for it! ;) This leads to your first assignment, send me pics of your R/C gifts this year! I want to compile a post with everyone's goodies so we can all share what we might see on the field next summer.
The holidays are over, snow is finally on the ground, and that only means one thing - the building season has begun! Whether it was under the tree, or already on the build table, send me pics of what you're building this winter. If you don't have anything to build, come help build the new club trainer this winter! We will be building a Tiger 60 (kindly donated by Hobby World) progressively through the winter, which will be an excellent advanced trainer for the club. Mark Schmaltz will be hosting our build nights in Lowell on Wednesday nights, every other week, starting around 6pm. Each session will have a planned focus; fuselage assembly, wing assembly, covering, engine/radio installation, etc. With the 'elderly statesmen' supervising and instructing, we will let the new builders in attendance handle the assembly. With the huge growth of ARF's, our goal this winter is educate everyone so you will be prepared when the inevitable happens. This will also be open to the public, so if you know anyone that might be interested in learning please invite them! Keep an eye on your email, I will send more details with the what/where/when very soon.
KRAM and WMAA got a mention on the AMA youth blog recently, following AMA D7 AVP Tim Jesky's visit to WMAA. Mr. Jesky and Mr. Pritchett were both very excited to see the interaction between the club and the WMAA students. You can read the blog entry here: http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amayouth/2012/12/18/a-trip-to-western-michigan-aviation-academy/ But wait, there's more! In the February edition of Model Aviation, there will be a full page article about our very own club and the Tuesday/Thursday morning WMAA R/C club sessions! What great visibility for both of us! Be sure to keep an eye out for it when it comes in the mail. Special thanks to Dan McLaren and Dave Kingma for providing pictures for the article, and to Lee Frederickson for letting AMA know what we've been doing!
Have you renewed your club dues? Contact Dan McLaren ASAP to avoid late fees! How about your AMA card? It would be a shame to not be able to fly with us at the Frozen Fun-Fly on Jan 1st just because you forgot to go to modelaircraft.org to renew.
Keep your wings level and altitude positive,
Nikolei
KRAM & WMAA were featured in a quick blog post that was featured in the AMA Flightline Newsletter & Youth Blog. This is great exposure for both of us and there is more to come! Please go to the link at the end and share on your Facebook!
A Trip to Western Michigan Aviation Academy
In early December, AMA’s Education Director, Bill Pritchett and District VII VP Tim Jesky took a trip to the Western Michigan Aviation Academy. They visited the Academy to learn more about the programs that were put together to provide a charter high school experience with lots of aviation resources available. One of their best resources is the local AMA Charter Club, the Kent Radio Aero Modelers and their president, Nikolei Zinsli. Not only does the Dean, George Pavey, recognize the value of modeling, the local AMA club knows a great opportunity to share their wealth of talent and experience. Every Tuesday and Thursday morning KRAM members can be found building and flying with the students at WMAA.
To learn about more about opportunities for students to develop a relationship with your club, visit http://www.modelaircraft.org/education/masc.aspx.
Source: http://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amayouth/2012/12/18/a-trip-to-western-michigan-aviation-academy/
| 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
