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Meeting called to order:
- 07:00PM by Dave Jamrog
- Fred Vander Ploeg and Will from the Grand Haven RC club was visiting. He discussed doing a west Michigan festival at the Grand Haven airport.
- The goal of the festival is to introduce the public to RC flying.
- Would like to grow the festival to a full scale air show in 7 years.
- Current dates for the show is June 23, 2018. Next year in late August or early September.
- The public would have free admission and free parking.
- Onsite a craft show, car show, open RC flying and a coast guard helicopter demo
- Times from 8 am to 10 pm.
- Next year the festival will be expanded to 3 days.
- A 10 year contract with the city of Grand Haven for use of the airport has been signed.
- Fred is looking for volunteers and RC pilots to attend.
Secretary’s Report:
- Minutes from last meeting reviewed by John Russcher
- Minutes from last meeting approved by member vote
Treasurers Report:
- Reviewed by Treasurer Dave VerHoef
- As of today we have $2,885.84 in the checkbook.
- 28 members fully paid for 2018 another 3 members paid at the meeting another $180
- 10 sailing club members will join as associate members
- $500 for the field lease will be paid
- Report approved by member vote
Safety Report/Field Maintenance:
- NOTES FROM SAFETY OFFICER John Russcher:
- Discussed safety procedures with sailing members.
- Sailing members will sail from south of the pump house.
- New Members:
- Mike Gronback joined after a long hiatus.
Visitors:
- Fred Vander Ploeg
Announcements:
- Calendar on the website and Facebook are nearly updated.
- The website is now a paid service so it no longer will have adds on it.
- Mike T. will rework the layout over the next month.
Old Business:
- Motion to approve the changes to the Bi-Laws as written.
- Motion approved by member vote.
- The changes included adding an associate membership for sailing members.
New Business:
- None
Events:
- 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
- Saturday, May 5 at 9:00 am at the field
- Meeting adjourned: (8:05PM) by member vote.
Meeting attendees:
- ATTENDEES: Dave Jamrog, Dave VerHoef, Mike Rose, John Russcher, Lucas Russcher, Mike Tharp, Bob Kovacs, Mike Gronback, Steve Kastens, Tyler Kastens, Ray Weller, Terry Moll, Scott Storteboom.
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