Author: miketharp

West Michigan Aero Bats

Tom Wrobleski of the West Michigan Aero Bats team was at the last meeting to talk about the group and see if anyone was interested in joining them to assist with flying at three shows this year.

Their goal is to promote RC fling as well as entertain groups at events in West Michigan. This is a great opportunity to have some fun and promote RC flying.

The only requirements were that you were comfortable flying in front of a crowd, in wind, and could maintain safe control of your plane.

More information can be had by contacting him at 616-813-2639 or his email of twrobleski

-mike

Meeting Minutes – April 2013

Call to Order

  • Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM by President

Secretary’s Report

  • Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

  • $3982.68 in account
  • June lease payment and Port-O-John are next expenses
  • Hoping for another 5 paid members

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

  • Field looks dryer now, not a squishy
  • Dave to check fire extinguisher to make sure it is OK and replenish First Aid kit
  • All folks should put their name and contact info on plane
  • STAY ON THE ROAD! DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS. Seriously if you don’t want to get your car dirty don’t go to the field.

New Members

  • Scott Storteboom and his son Ryan. Welcome! They will need training

Visitors

  • Tom Wrobleski of West Michigan Aero Bats team. – Looking for folks to join the team and do demo flights at events this summer, three planned.

Announcements

  • KRAMS club on the east side of GR will be having a IMAC event this year. Be sure to check their web site for details.
  • Walter’s RC Park in Ionia is new and very large. Will be hosting events this year and worth checking out.

Old Business

  • Grill needs cleaning

New Business

  • Sign needs to be put up, Dave V to do.

Comments and Questions

  • Toledo show is this coming weekend
  • Tom Ziemba won the raffle for a biplane donated by Jerry Timmer. Club raised $20

Next Meeting

  • Saturday May 4th at 9:00AM to be held at the flying field

Adjourn

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM by vote of members present

Members Present

  • Mike, David VerHoef, Aaron Dweitt, Jerry Timmer, Ray Weller, Bill Porter, Rich Moore, Tom Wrobleski (V), Tom Ziemba, Jeff Archer, Larry Weller, Dave Jamrog, Scott Storteboom, Ryan Storteboom

Car Tracks In Grass

As of today, there are stakes to keep people from driving on the grass at the Tulip City field. As most people are aware, there are takers and givers, and some also feel that rules do not apply to them. We have to take care of our field, and we also have to respect our land lord. I don’t want to be the first one to find out that there is a chain across the driveway, and a sign on it saying come back in June. This can happened, and has happened at a field I used to fly at. So give your buddies a break, and if you see someone doing this, report them.

William Porter

Further note from President: Thank you Bill for letting us know and for putting up the stakes. If anyone doesn’t get the meaning of the message…STAY ON THE DRIVEWAY AND OFF THE GRASS!

Meeting Minutes – March 2013

Call to Order

  • Meeting called to order at 7:05PM by President

Secretary’s Report

  • Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

  • 1st lease payment of $500 made 12/5
  • Mowing bill of $980 paid 12/5
  • AMA Charter renewed $90
  • $3775.68 in checking
  • 10 – 15 members not paid

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

  • Civic Center flying going well, just be cautious and advise to aircraft too large for the space when spectators present

New Members

  • Scott S and his two kids (Not at meeting)

Visitors

  • Dennis Tiggleman (Future member)

Announcements

  • Jim Zeitlow passed away on 2/24
  • Weak Signals RC Show in Toledo is coming up in April. Very worthwhile if you have the time to go to this.

Old Business

  • Need someone to volunteer for training

New Business

  • Dave will do a balance sheet for this year
  • Grill should be cleaned before use this spring
  • Radian discount program continued and extended to include a few more known good trainers sold by Cobblestones
  • Hot Dog Nights for this year will be 5/1 (Larry), 6/5 (Dave J), 7/10 (Dave V), 8/7 (Mike), and club potluck on 9/4

Comments and Questions

  • A question regarding to poisoning of the pond by the landlord came up however we have no word at this time on his intentions
  • Dave VerHoef won the raffle for a new NanoPlanes Depron Baby Shark kit with motor donated by Mike. The total proceeds of $27 went to the club.
  • If anyone would like to donate an item please contact Mike or bring it to a meeting for the raffle, tickets are $1 and this is a new, fun way to get something out of storage and help raise a little money for the club.

Next Meeting

  • April 1st at 7:00PM to be held at Cobblestones. Please use the door on the side of the building to enter.

Adjourn

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:42PM by vote of members present

Members Present

  • Mike, Larry Weller, Dave Jamrog, David VerHoef, Kenny Ly, Rich Moore, Daniel Thomann, Tom Ziemba, Brian Harvey, Adam Tennant, Tom Schmidt, Jeff Archer, Dennis Tigglman (visitor)

Meeting Minutes – November 2012

Call to Order

  • Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM by President

Secretary’s Report

  • Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

  • $4473.88 in account now
  • Members are renewing
  • AMA bill paid
  • No bills for October
  • Port O Jon cleaned

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

  • Field is good
  • Sign at the road is still up, to be removed by Tom and taken to Cobblestones
  • Keep your head up at Civic Center flying!

New Members

  • None

Visitors

  • None

Announcements

  • Civic Center flying 9AM – 11AM Tuesday and Thursday
  • Will be added to calendar

Old Business

  • Pump drained and pipe to be pulled Saturday (Done)

New Business

  • Bob would like to retire from training duties with the club

Comments and Questions

Next Meeting

  • Monday, March 4th at 7:00PM to be held at Cobblestones Hobby Shop

Adjourn

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:25PM by vote of members present

Members Present

  • TBA