We received a very nice thank you card from Boy Scout troop 33 and Girl Scout Troop 80173 that I wanted to pass along to everyone.We had a great time flying with them and they had a great time with us. Thank you to all the TCAF folks that made the event a massive success!
Author: TCAF
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts at TCAF Field
Meeting Minutes – April 2016
Meeting called to order:
- 7:10 by President Dave J
Secretary’s Report:
- Accepted by vote of members present
Treasurers Report:
- $2790.70
- No expenses
- No further income
- Approved by members present
Safety Report/Field Maintenance:
- Everything is safe
- Check your batteries
New Members:
- John K
- Terry G
Visitors:
- None
Announcements:
- Our club will be in the AMA magazine next month for District 7. Dave had advanced copy of article
- The club will not enforce AMA registration or labeling of planes. You may take individual action of your choice.
- May 7th at 10:00AM. Boy Scout troop coming to fly after meeting. (Mike to send email reminder to club members)
Old Business:
- Rules discussion
- Bob would like the old rule number 5 added back related to inspection of new planes
- Will be added back in
- Bob asked about the rule of allowing only four planes in the air at a time (Old #15)
- Will be added back in
- Bob spoke of a taxi way that was half the distance between fences that you were allowed to taxi in or out of but plane must be (Markers would but put in the ground)
- Will be added to rules to replace Section 5 rule 5.
- Motion to approve rules as edited per tonight’s discussion
- Bob would like the old rule number 5 added back related to inspection of new planes
New Business:
- Signs need to be put up at road and on shelter. David V will do when the weather gets good.
- Need to put something up at the field for people to take with them for information on the club.
Events:
- May 7th – Boy Scouts
- TCAF Fly In June 18 – Mike T (Sanction and advertise to other clubs)
- TCAF Fly In August 13 – John R (Sanction and advertise to other clubs)
- Come and Fly May 14 (Community invited. Intro fly) – David V will coordinate
- May 4 – First hot dog night for the year – Dave J
Comments and Questions:
- John printed up an intro to the hobby informational page
Next Meeting
- May 7th at the club field at 9:00AM
Meeting adjourned:
- 8:04 by member vote
Meeting attendees:
Dave J, John K, Terry G, Jim H, John R, David V, Mike T, Scott S, Bob K
Meeting Minutes – March 2016
Meeting called to order:
- 7:05 by President Dave J
Secretary’s Report:
- All business from previous year had been concluded.
Treasurers Report:
- $2730.70 in treasury
- Received $200 donation
- Trending downward
- 15 people paid so far
- First lease payment made
- Pain AMA $120
- Mowing bill for last year was $995
- Treasurer report accepted by member vote
Safety Report/Field Maintenance:
- Asked landlord about removing trees at West end of runway. He is not sure at this time
New Members:
- None present
Visitors:
- None
Announcements:
- None
Old Business:
- None
New Business:
- FAA registration now required
- We do not wish to enforce FAA registration
- AMA is not enforcing at events
- Question to allow Park Pilot AMA members was put to vote and members decided to allow them. They will pay full dues
- Discussion of new rules which will be redrafted for next meeting.
Events:
- None
Comments and Questions:
- None
Next Meeting:
- April 4th, at Cobblestones at 7:00PM
Meeting adjourned:
- 8:30 PM
Meeting attendees:
Mike T, Dave V, Tom S, Bill P, Larry W, Rich M, Jim H, Bob K, Ray W, Scott S, John R, Lucas R, Dave J
West Michigan Jet Rally – Baldwin MI
West Michigan Jet Rally
June 9-11
Baldwin, MI
www.LCMFA.com
Take a moment to check out the West Michigan Jet Rally held in Baldwin MI. If you ever had an interest in large turbine jets, this is something to see.