Meeting Minutes

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/

KRAM & WMAA gets AMA blog mention

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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
Regular66
Associate4
Lifetime4
Junior5

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Club Financials – December 2012

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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

Meeting Minutes – December 4th 2012

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West Michigan Aviation AcademyKRAM & 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.
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It’s Cold Out There! Join Us @ WMAA For Some ...

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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
Regular66
Associate4
Lifetime4
Junior5

*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.

Club Financials – November 2012

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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.

Meeting Minutes – November 6th 2012

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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

Prez Sez – October 2012

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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
Regular66
Associate4
Lifetime5
Junior4

*Note: This page is only viewable by KRAM members and therefore should not be discussed publicly on the forum or elsewhere.

Club Financials – October 2012

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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

Meeting Minutes – October 2nd 2012

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