Author: TCAF

Meeting Minutes – November 2014

Call to Order

  • Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

  • Reviewed October meeting minutes, they were approved by members in attendance

Treasurer’s Report

  • Deposited a donation of $30
  • $3,814.62 total balance on the books as of this meeting
  • The mowing bill and PO Box renewal are outstanding
  • Dave Jamrog sent a letter to Repcolite for the donation of primer and paint
  • Treasurer’s report was approved by members in attendance.

Safety Report

  • Please remove your prop when working on aircraft electronics. Test the direction of the motor.

New Members

  • No new members

Visitors

  • No visitors

Announcements

  • No announcements

Old Business

  • Pavilion has a lower board installed around the perimeter. This board is treated and will need to dry over the next 6 to 8 months. It should be ready for paint by May 2015. It will be painted battleship grey.

New Business

  • Gift to Klingenberg’s of a $50 dollar gift certificate to Salt and Pepper will be given with the lease payment.

Comments and Questions

  • West MI Aviation Academy has Saturday indoor flying during winter. There is a $5 entry fee. A flier was handed out.
  • A foam plane by West Michigan Park Fliers was shown.
  • A Google discussion group has been tested for use for TCAF. All members will be invited to the group after the officer’s upcoming meeting.
  • It was requested that next year’s calendar would include special events and kid training days.

Next Meeting

  • March 2, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourn

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM

Members Present

  • Bill Porter, Denny Tiggleman, Rich Moore, Mike, Donald Breazeale, Bob Kovacs, Jim Hartmann, Ray Weller, Larry Weller, Ryan Storteboom, Clayton Russell, Lucas Russcher, John Russcher, Dave Jamrog, David VerHoef, Scott Storteboom

First Flight

On Sunday 7 boys got their first taste of flying. Bob K. gave instruction on safety, basic aerodynamics, and airplane control. Bob did a great job and the boys had a great time. Most are already asking when we can do this again!

Here are some pictures.

 

Meeting Minutes – October 2014

Call to Order

  • Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

  • Reviewed September meeting minutes, they were approved by members in attendance

Treasurer’s Report

  • Deposited a $5 donation
  • $3,760.40 total balance on the books as of this meeting
  • Shelter Repair Cost incurred
  • $32.57 for paint brushes
  • $70.82 for drip edge and lumber material
  • $35.00 Port-john was pumped out and cleaned
  • $8.00 for material to repair sign frame
  • Dave Jamrog to write a thank you letter to Repcolite for supplying donated paint for the site pavilion
  • Dave VerHoef re-installing signs on building
  • Snaps missing on tarps were repaired

Treasurer’s report was approved by members in attendance Safety Report/Field Maintenance

  • Conversation about replacing the locked cabinet lock was discussed, no decision at this time was made on replacing the lock

New Members

  • No new members

Visitors

  • No visitors

Announcements

  • No announcements

Old Business

  • Suggestion on what to do with free AMA box of stuff (FM radio sets, flight simulator, toy airplanes, etc.), the members voted and approved to use the items for giveaways during the 2015 flying season

New Business

  • Club sign on the building is in disrepair, discussed a new sign vs. no sign. Motion to leave as is, passed by members present, no sign is planned for re-installation at this time
  • An issue was raised in regards to members flying octocopters/quadcoptors for long periods directly over the field preventing others from flying in the immediate airspace. Suggestions was for the board to review and provide feedback on the issue

Comments and Questions

  • Civic Center flying begins tomorrow October 7th between 9-11 AM. Flying days unless otherwise notified will be Tuesday’s and Thursday’s
  • Upcoming swap meets are Pot of Gold event in South Bend Indiana KC Hall Swap Meet in Grand Rapids
  • Scott Storteboom is reviewing the clubs website for better updated content including calendar events. The suggestion was made for members to contact Scott of upcoming events that can be posted on the club calendar
  • The board will be holding a separate meeting yet this year to review plans and ideas for 2015

Next Meeting

  • November 3rd 7:00 PM Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourn

  • November 3rd 7:00 PM Cobblestone Hobby

Members Present

  • Don Breazeale, Jim Hartman, Dave Jamrog, Bob Kovacs, Rich Moore, Bill Porter, Ryan Storteboom, Scott Storteboom, John Vander Warf, Dave VerHoef, Tom Schmidt, Dave VerHoef, Larry Weller