Call to Order

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

Secretary’s Report

• Tom handed out copies of the last meeting minutes (November 2013). The minutes were briefly reviewed and approved by those in attendance.

Treasurer’s Report

• Dave was not present for the meeting, we skipped due to his absence..

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Nothing for safety.

New Members

• None

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• None

Old Business

• Question was raised about lease renewal, more to follow from Treasurer during our April monthly club meeting
• Members discussed what can we do get more media attention, we reviewed past media attention, i.e. Holland Sentinel article.

New Business

• Discussed ideas on sending out an invite to local fellow clubs and invite them to our field for some flying time. Nothing final was determined if this will happen or not
• Discussed if there in interest in scheduling a fun fly event for this summer, to attract new members. This was discussed, but a date and planned was not developed.
• Discussed option to find a indoor flying cite/event. One option suggested was the Boy’s and Girl’s club.

Comments and Questions

• Do we want to continue Monthly hotdog nights, took a vote and agreed to continue. The events will take place the first Wednesday May through August with a Potluck in September. Dave Jamrog will host the first event May 7th.

Next Meeting

• April 7, 2014 Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourn

• The meeting adjourned at 7:45PM

Members Present

• Board Members: Dave Jamrog, Tom Schmidt
• Members: Rich Moore, Ray Weller, Mike Thorp, Jim Hartmann, Mike Rose, Tom Ziemba, Ryan Storteboom

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3,976.35 (current club balance)

• Received 2014 dues from two members

• Paid Porta John clean out $35

• Will pay 50% of 2014 lease payment in mid December

• Will pay $1,000 for moving services in January

• Discussed the future use of a Cash Flow Statement

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Club sign has been removed for Winter storage at Cobblestone Hobby

New Members

• One new member Donald Breazeale…..welcome to the club!

Visitors

• No visitors

Announcements

• No announcements

Old Business

• KRAMS swap meet (AMA provided club package to TCAF consisting of a shirt, samples of small wood airplanes, one Real Flight Simulator, literature, 5 Zebra 4 channel radios (FM). Board will review plan to on how best utilize club package and respond at a future club meeting.

• Big Bird event discussed by members and decided too costly to proceed with. Voted on event, it did not pass member approval.

New Business

• Dave reviewed ideas on increasing membership, current trend people are buying/flying park flyers. Has effect of decreasing membership numbers (current trend). How do we involve park flyer crowd, in order to get them involved in club flying. Dave proposed an indoor flying event; member thought it is a good idea and worth pursuing if we can find a venue. It would be an opportunity to hold an event(s) to promote club, do fundraiser 50/50 raffle etc. Dave J. will seek out location opportunities that would house an event. Mike suggested checking with Boys & Girls club to see if they have availability in their facility.

• Rich mentioned organizing an information area/model display at a mall to spark interest in our hobby.

• Bob Kovacs recommended doing one to two events at the field per month and promoting the benefits of being a member of a club as a means to increase membership.

Comments and Questions

• Bob Kovacs asked treasurer for summary of annual run-rate cost, i.e. what does it cost to operate the club on an annual bases.

• Club membership is currently at 35, overall membership has declined by approximately 20 members over the past couple of years.

• Dave J. reviewed member attendance at meetings, 1/3 of membership participates at meetings

Next Meeting

• March 3rd, 2014 Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourn

• 7:52PM by vote

Members Present

• Board Members: Dave Jamrog, Larry Weller, Dave VerHoef, Tom Schmidt

• Members: Donald Breazeale, Kenny Ly, Rich Moore, Tom Ziemba, Jim Hartman, Bob Kovacs, Mike Ros, Mike

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Ex Prez Mike

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3831.35 in account
• Non profit done $20
• ~$35 still to be paid for Port-O-Jon

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Sign needs to come down and stored
• Pump still winterized from last year (never used)

New Members

• None

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• KRAM club swap meet Sunday 10/27th
• KRAM indoor flying ( Mike will post schedule)

Old Business

• Board elections – Larry, Chad, Dave, Dave, Tom (Secretary) all approved
• Big Bird??? Tabled but MUST BE DECIDED NOV MEETING

New Business

• Pay attention to lease (Expires end of 2014)
• Meeting attendance is low…very low

Comments and Questions

• We need to find a way to get more members, or just more participation from non members that may spark more membership or income.
• Need new way to get young members
• Most airplane sales are park flyers and not interested in joining clubs

Next Meeting

• Monday Nov 4th 7:00PM at Cobblestones

Adjourn

• 7:53PM by vote

Members Present

• Tom Schmidt, Ron Neinhuis, Rich Moore, Dan Thomann, David VerHoef, Mike, Dave Jamrog, Lary “Late” Weller

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:02am by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3866.77 in bank
• This is $800 less than the same month last year

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• The port-o-jon needs cleaning before winter

New Members

• None

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• None

Old Business

• Swap meet costs estimated to be $1300 if we choose to host one. Decision made to pass planning one.

New Business

• Board Member nominations: Dave Jamrog for President, Larry Weller for V.P., Chad for Safety Officer, Dave V for Treasurer. Secretary position remains open.
• Motion made and passed to discuss and hold a vote on whether or not to put on the “Big Bird” event for 2014. Vote will be held at October meeting to determine if we want to do it and start the process. This is a great money maker for the club and cash is needed.
• A question as to the bi-laws was brought up related to the nomination and voting process for board members. Bob and Mike to look into it to see if they are correct and bring findings back to the club.

Comments and Questions

• From Mike: Turn out to September meeting(s) is historically low. Is this due to board nominations and if so why?

Next Meeting

• Monday October 7^th at 7:00PM to be held at Cobblestone Hobby Shop. Use the door off the side alley as the front will be locked.

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 9:37am by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, Bill Porter, Larry Weller, Bob Kovacs, Dave Jamrog, Tom Ziemba, Rich Moore, Ron Nienhuis, Denny Tiggleman, Kenny Ly

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:00 by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3846.77 in account
• No new members, 2 new member prospects
• $20 non profit needed to be paid

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Grass looks better
• Tree west of field has been eating planes again, watch out.
• Nickname of “Charlie Brown” will be give to anyone that crashes into it, Bill Porter on 8/17 was last one I saw.

New Members

• None

Visitors

• Tom

Announcements

• None

Old Business

• Aug 17th Event, need more folks out
• Ron has new club trainer ready

New Business

• Club needs new ways of making money
• September meeting will be time for board member nominations. The Secretary, and President seats will be open this year. Mike is not seeking re-election.

Comments and Questions

• None

Next Meeting

• September 7th at 9:00am at the field

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 9:23am by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, Larry Weller, Ron Nienhuis, Dan Thomann, Kenny Ly, Mort Wright, Bill Porter (aka Charlie Brown), Jerry Timmer, Richard Moore, Ray Weller, David VerHoef, David Jamrog, Jim Tibbitts, Tom Ziemba