Meeting Minutes – March 2017

Meeting called to order:

• 1902 (7:02PM)       by President Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report:

• Minutes from last meeting reviewed by George Keefe
• Minutes from last meeting approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

• Reviewed by Treasurer Dave VerHoef
• Dues collected=$1080.00
• New Expenses:
  • Exp Field Rent=$500.00
  • Exp Lawn Service=$855.00
  • Business Exp(Includes AMA Dues($120))=$429.89
•  $1340.53 in account
• NEW MEMBERS: Steve Kastens.   WELCOME!!!
• # OF PAID MEMBERS:   29 paid members (Includes lifetime members)
• Approved by member vote

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

• NOTES FROM SAFETY OFFICER: Nothing to report.  No real field activity during winter months.

New Members:

• Steve Kastens. Again WELCOME!

Visitors:

• None

Announcements:

• 15 April: Suburban Barnstormers Swap Meet in Wheaton, IL

Old Business:

• Wind soak repair pending warmer weather.

New Business:              

• Two airplanes for training donated to the club by Brian Austin! Thank You, Brian!
• The Club did apply for a new AMA Grant for 2017. More community oriented with the goal of recruiting new Club members.  Also, to include Quad Training and Club advertising.
• Noted by Club Treasurer that our cash flow is trending in the negative direction. Some thoughts presented to turn the trend positive:
  • Recruit new members (see events below)
  • Possible change to the Bi-Laws concerning lifetime membership. Possible change to dues policy.  This is deferred for further discussion/ideas at next Club meeting.
• The Club now has a Face Book page. Those that can, please visit and “LIKE” the page and invite your fiends to “LIKE” the page. This will be a great way to promote our hobby to our friends and family.  https://www.facebook.com/TulipCityAirForce/ (right click then select open in a new tab)

Events:

• John Russcher briefed the meeting on Combat Streamer competition. Sounds like great fun.  Anyone still interested that has not signed up, please contact John Russcher( 616-836-8489 or planeaddicted@gmail.com).  For the schedule of these events, please refer to the Club calendar on the Club Web page and Face Book page
• A club fun fly is scheduled for May 27th at 9:30am. Contact John Russcher with questions (616-836-8489 or planeaddicted@gmail.com).
• Club hot dog nights will be the first Wednesday of the month, starting on May 5th. They are always a fun time.
• For all planned events dates and times, please refer to the Club calendar on our Web and Face Book pages.

Comments and Questions:

Next Meeting

• 3 April 2017 at 1900 (7PM) Cobblestone Hobby.

Meeting adjourned:

• 2000 (8PM)    by member vote

Meeting attendees:

• ATTENDEES:  Brian Austin, Aaron DeWitt, James Hartmann, Dave Jamrog, Steve Kastens, George Keefe, Bill Porter,  John Russcher, Lucas Russcher, Scott Storteboom, Mike Tharp, Dave VerHoef, Larry Weller, Ray Weller