Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM by Dave Jamrog
• The weather was very cold and windy, the meeting was very short and sweet

Secretary’s Report

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

Treasurer’s Report

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

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Bob Kovaks mentioned need to form a clean-up party
• Dave J discussed the need to make some repairs to the safety fence.
• Mort stated that there is no need to purchase new fencing since the Park Township club is being disbanded and the fencing can be used at our field

New Members

• George Keefe (welcome to the club, glad to have you as a member)

Visitors

• No visitors

Announcements

• No announcements

Old Business

• No announcements

New Business

• Dave reached out to Landlord; there is no concern over renewing the lease, Dave to schedule a meeting to get lease extension signed for an additional 2 years.
• Landlord rolled the flight field.
• Reminder of the hotdog night scheduled for June 4th at 6PM

Comments and Questions

• None

Next Meeting

• June 7th, 2014 Club Field

Adjourn

• 9:15AM by vote

Members Present

• Board Members: Dave Jamrog, Larry Weller, Dave VerHoef, Tom Schmidt
• Members: Jerry Timmer, Bill Porter, Donald Bretzeale,, George Keefe, Tom Ziemba, Mort Wright, Kenny Ly, Bob Kovaks, Maury Decoster

[Meeting Minutes]

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:00pm at Cobblestone Hobbies by Larry Weller

Secretary’s Report

• Minutes were approved for the March meeting with no discussion

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurers Report presented by Dave V. gave a balance in the Treasury of $3,868 and some change
• The number of members signed and paid to date is around 26.
• This figure is down from last year, which was in the low 30’s at this time.
• There is a need to do some serious recruiting if we don’t want to see our dues go up (my commentary).

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Dave Ver Hoef led a discussion on the condition of the field.
• The drive was sound for vehicle use provided they stay on the gravel drive.
• Off the drive is wet and soft.
• The field is fairly firm with some soft spots and dear hoof prints on the east end that could trip up landing gear.
• Stay out of the farm fields or prepare to have a grave marker set for your sunken body when the mud finally dries.
• Dave and Bill Porter talked about possibly planting stakes along the drive to discourage driving off the gravel. I don’t know how this is coming along or if they determined no need at this time.
• Remember to use caution. We want to respect the landlords property and his time to fix problems we might make.

New Members

• John Ruscher and his son Lucas

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• None

Old Business

• The members asked that the board meet this month to discuss summer events. One in particular they definitely would like to see is a repeat of our very successful “fly a RC plane” event last year. In addition to any other event the board brings forward at the May meeting this one they would like a date set.
• There was discussion about the lease and the members would like us to move quickly to try to secure the lease for another term. There is much concern about the time we have to find a new field should the present landlord not renew the lease. Mike volunteered to work with and introduce Dave Jamrog to Mr. Klingenberg our landlord. (IF asked by Dave)

New Business

• Dave Jamrog is taking the first hot dog night in May. I [Larry] will take the June meal and Dave Ver Her Hoef is planning for July unless Tom needs or wants to switch with Dave. Otherwise Tom is scheduled by default for August.

Comments and Questions

• Chit chat included visiting about the Weak Signals Toledo Trade Show from those of us who attended. Although many of us think the Friday attendance to be down some and possibly fewer or shrinking of booth space by some vendors it was, as always a very nice show and a great opportunity to see leading edge technology and new planes and equipment.
• Larry Weller brought his Chet Lanzo, RC-1 in bare bones condition (cover ready) and Bill Porter showed off his newly and very nicely finished scratch built scale model of a German motor glider for show and tell.

Next Meeting

• Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 9:00AM at the TCAF Flying Field.

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Members Present

• Mike, Don Breazeale, Rich Moore, Bill Porter, Kennuy Ly, Denny Tiggleman, Scott Storteboom, Tom Ziemba, John Ruscher, Lucas Ruscher

Meeting minutes prepared by Larry Weller (formatted by Mike)

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