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

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:04AM PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

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

Treasurer’s Report

• Current club account balance $3,803.79, this is $50 below last year’s balance at this time
• Finance report was reviewed and approved by members in attendance

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Safety fence repairs completed
• Fire extinguisher needs to be replaced
• Safety report approved by members

New Members

• Randy Schregardus

Visitors

• No visitors

Announcements

• No announcements

Old Business

• The club pavilion is being prepped for a fresh coat of paint and the bottom of wood siding is in bad shape. The plan is to replace the damaged area with a new composite bottom board. Dave VerHoef taking lead on painting and repairs. Work to be completed during the month of September.

New Business

• Larry suggested we send a club letter and individual letters, highlighting our club age and safety highlights to the FAA in support of the model aircraft interpretation. Plan to post club letter at Cobblestone Hobby by 9/11 for all club members to sign. Encouraged to send letter to the FAA http://www.regulation.gov, search for model airplane.
• Klingenberg sign is in bad shape and being removed. The club members will need to review sign ideas during the October club meeting.
• Elections 2015 Board members:

• Two positions open VP and Safety officer. Club members voted and approved Scott Stoke for the VP position and John Russcher as Safety Officer.

Comments and Questions

• Mort suggested / reminded all members that it is everyone’s responsibility to keep our flying site safe, not just the Safety Officer. Speak up do not just rely on one person.

Next Meeting

• October 6th 7:00 PM Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourned

• The meeting adjourned at 9:34 AM

Members Present

• Dave Jamrog, Tom Schmidt, Dave VerHoef, George Keefe, Scott Storteboom, Dan Thomann, Ray Weller, Rich Moore, Don Breazeale, Tom Ziemba, Randy Schregardus, Mort Wright, John Russcher, Lucas Russcher, Ron Nienhuis, Larry Weller, Clayton Russell, Jerry Timmer, Kenny Ly, Bob Kovacs

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 6:25PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

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

Treasurer’s Report

• Current club account balance $3,838.65
• Paid $20 to renew the clubs nonprofit license

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Orange safety fence repairs have been completed. Dave VerHoef disposed of old fencing and Ron Nienhuis volunteered to store the surplus fencing material in his barn
• Painting of the pavilion is still planned for the near future

New Members

• New members this month, Gene Major and Fred Calloway. Welcome new members!

Visitors

• Clayton Russell

Announcements

• Reminded members of the planned August 9th “Come-Fly-Event”. Extra hotdogs are left over from the 8/6 hotdog night event and will be available for members on 8/9

Old Business

• No Old Business discussed

New Business

• 2015 board members will need to be voted on during our September club meeting. Larry Weller informed the club that he will be stepping down as vice president. Dave Jamrog offered to stay on for another term has president, Dave VerHoef is willing to continue as treasurer, Tom Schmidt is open to continuing as secretary. Two positions need to be filled vice president and safety officer
• Thank you to Dave VerHoef for trimming the trees by the club signage
• The September potluck is scheduled to be held on 9/3 at 6PM, guest and family members are invited to attend as well. Please bring a dish to pass for 6-8 people

Comments and Questions

• Rich Moore shared with the members details about his recent plane accident. He believes the incident was tied to a bad servo that led to electrical issues with both receivers. Additionally, he reviewed the setup in his plane and how it may have been part of the issue. Since the crash and rebuild the entire right aileron and left elevator are connect to one receiver and the left aileron and right elevator is connected to the second receiver

Next Meeting

• August 6, 2014 at 9AM

Adjourn

• The meeting adjourned at 6:56PM

Members Present

• Dave Jamrog, Dave VerHoef, Dennis Tiggleman, Don Breazeale, George Keefe, Jerry Timmer, John Fortunato, Larry Weller, Lucas Russcher, Matthew Honkanen, Mike Rose, Mike, Ray Weller, Rich Moore, Ron Nienhuis, Scott Storteboom, Tom Schmidt, Tom Ziemba

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 6:15PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

• Reviewed June meeting minutes, they were approved by members in attendance
• Revised May meeting minutes to reflect there was no Treasurer’s report

Treasurer’s Report

• Current club account balance $3,808
• Life members financial contributions will be kept confidential and recorded as donations on the cash flow summary
• The club will be receiving one more lawn mowing bill
• Treasurer’s report was approved by members in attendance

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Orange fence repairs are to be coordinated by George Keefe with updates on progressed planned for the August club meeting. The plan is to use the surplus material that came from the Park Township flying site.
• Painting of the pavilion is still planned for the near future and being coordinated by Dave VerHoef

New Members

• No new members this month, but the club has had an increase of nine new members so far in 2014

Visitors

• Randy Schregardus, John Richards, Todd Russel, Rachel Russel

Announcements

• Dave VerHoef replaced a broken wheel on one of the mobile airplane stands….great job and thank you!
• Dave VerHoef reminded members of the planned July 12th and August 9th “Come-Fly-Event”, mentioned that many helpers will be needed. Cobblestone has allowed the club to post a banner at the entrance of their store promoting the events. Additionally, there are plans to reach out to the Holland Sentinel and WHTC radio station. Hotdogs and soda will be served at both events.
• Reviewed the use of a new sign in form, which allows attendees to place a check next to their names vs. the need to write them out.
• Discussed the possibility of adding a column to the member contact document allowing for the recording of dues paid values. This will aid in better understanding of total revenue for the club.
• Reviewed the option of cleaning up the member list by removing inactive past member names / data.

Old Business

• No Old Business discussed

New Business

• Board to still review “Fun Fly Event”

Comments and Questions

• Thank you Dave for cooking and serving the hotdogs and all the prep work

Next Meeting

• August 2, 2014 at 9AM

Adjourn

• The meeting adjourned at 6:45PM

Members Present

• Bill Porter, Bob Kovacs, Dave Jamrog, David VerHoef, Dennis Tiggleman, Don Breazeale,George Keefe, John Russcher, Mike Rose, Mike, Rich Moore, Ron Nienhuis, Tom Schmidt

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:02AM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

• The secretary’s report was not reviewed or voted on due to to the the secretary’s absence

Treasurer’s Report

• $3K in accounts
• Lease signed/approved for 3 years, 2014-2017
• The club will be receiving one more lawn mowing bill
• Treasury report accepted
• Request to modify May meeting minutes to reflect no Treasurer’s report

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• No Safety report

New Members

• Jeff Schepers

Visitors

• No visitors

Announcements

• No Announcements

Old Business

• No Old Business

New Business

• “Come Fly Event” July 12 and August 9, voted and approved, need plenty of helpers
• “Fun Fly Event”, Board to determine date – passed by vote

Comments and Questions

• No comments or questions

Next Meeting

• Club flying field Jul 2, 2014 at 6PM

Adjourn

• The meeting was adjourned at 9:36AM by Larry Weller

Members Present

• Jerry Timmer, Mort Wright, Donald Breazeale, David VerHoef, Dan Thomann, Bill Porter, Tom Ziemba, George Keefe, Rich Moore, Kenny Ly, Lucas Russcher, John Russcher, Ron Nienhuis, Bob Kovacs, Larry Weller, Denny Tiggleman, David Jamrog, Ray Weller