Meeting Minutes


The meeting was called to order at 7pm sharp with 21 people present, including guest Tom Karupa.

The minutes from last month were approved first by Ed Bradley, then Ed Buck and everyone else.

The financial report from Dan McClaren was reviewed and accepted by Ron Ricketson, Al Simpson and everyone else. The report will be available on the website for logged-in members here...http://kentradioaeromodelers.com/2010/May/Financials

Meeting Minutes – May 4th 2010


Checking$5590.49
Money Market$2000.91
CD$2820.01
Total Cash on Hand$10411.41
  
Less 
Encumbered Funds$5106.50
CD$2820.01
Net Cash Available$2484.90
  
Membership114
Regular97
Associate4
Lifetime5
Junior8

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Club Financials – May 2010


Meeting was called to order on time, a nice group of 22.
We now have 2 new members, James Korringa and Mark Tucker. Welcome to the club guys!

The K-Zoo air zoo event is coming up, looks like it's going to be a good time. Let's hope the weather holds, that way if you wish, you can set up your display outside. We could use some volunteers for the make – and – take. Please contact Nikolei if you can help.

Presidents Corner – April 2010



The meeting was called to order by President Mark Schmaltz at 7:00 pm.

Twenty two members were present.

Minutes from the March, 2010 meeting were motioned for approval without change by Jim Peterson and seconded by Al Natali. Motion carried.

The financial status report was presented by Dan McLaren. The report was motioned for acceptance by Dan Osborn and seconded by Lee Frederickson. Motion carried.

Meeting Minutes – April 16th 2010


KRAM is announcing our first annual giant scale fly-in, dubbed 'Sunset Salute'! Come and join us for a spectacular evening of big bird flying on one of the premier flying sites in Western Michigan. The event will take place on Wednesday July 14th, 2010 starting around 4pm. All mono planes with a 80" wingspan or greater, and biplanes 60" or greater are welcome to join the flightline. An entry fee of $5 will pay for a fantastic evening of flying and food. Registration is requested so we can plan for food. If you would like to attend, complete and mail the registration form on the PDF at the end of this page, or email your name, AMA # and # of planes you'll be bringing to lmlubbs@yahoo.com.

Keep appraised of details and changes via our event calendar here.

KRAM announces 1st annual ‘Sunset Salute’ giant scale fly-in


We had another well attended meting with a guest Jim Korringh. Please welcome him if you see him at the field, he is the one blasting down the rough road to the field in a Corvette! Plus we got to meet our newest member, Andrew Kursch. Welcome Andy!

Speaking of which, it’s that time of year again, please do your best to take it easy on the road if you go flying.

Presidents Corner – March 2010



The meeting was called to order by President Mark Schmaltz at 7:00 pm. 

Twenty five members and one guest (Jim Korringh who is getting back into the hobby and looking for a club to join) were present. 

Minutes from the February, 2010 meeting were motioned for approval without change by Lee Frederickson and seconded by Al Natali.  Motion carried. 

The financial status report was presented by Dan McLaren.  The report was motioned for acceptance by Ken Nanzer and seconded by Lee Lubbers.  Discussion followed concerning the non availability of the encumbered funds and the club intent to keep the CD as “emergency funds” and not be spent for ongoing operations.  Motion carried. 

Meeting Minutes – March 2nd 2010


Checking$4889.10
Money Market$2000.57
CD$2817.26
Total Cash on Hand$9706.93
  
Less 
Encumbered Funds$4884.50
CD$2817.26
Net Cash Available$2008.17
  
Membership 
Regular87
Associate3
Lifetime5

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

Club Financials – March 2010


Our club was featured in this months' AMA Model Aviation Distrct 7 report! Our successful first TAG event was mentioned, as well as the club improvement money we were awarded that allowed us to build our shelter. Thanks to Mr. Oberdieck for the writeup and to Mr. Osborn for sending in the info & pictures! Full-size article available for download at the bottom of this page.

Model Aviation Article

KRAM featured in March 2010 Model Aviation District 7 report