Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:00AM by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3846.77 in account
• No major expenses foreseen
• 1 new member renewal

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Dave V fixed the legs on the benches. Thank you.

New Members

• None

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• Aaron and his wife had a baby. Congratulations.

Old Business

• Larry to check with Civic center for cost of hosting a swap meet in the spring

New Business

• August 17th event planned. Larry and Dave to publicize. We will need members to come out and man the trainers, do demo flights, and visit while showing off their planes. 9:00 AM – ??

Comments and Questions

• Lawn looks dry (rain expected)

Next Meeting

• August 3rd at 9:00AM to be held at club field.

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 9:24 by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, Larry Weller, Jerry Timmer, Bill Porter, Tom Ziemba, Kelly Ly, Tom Schmidt, Peter Ly, Mort Wright, Bob Kovacs, Maury Decoster, David VerHoef, Dan Thomann

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:01am by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3775.95 in account
• 2nd lease payment has been made

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Dave V asked landlord about adding gravel to the end of the drive by street, he is working on it

New Members

• Maury Decoster (not present)

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• There will be an IMAC event at the new Walter’s RC Park

Old Business

• Per the discussion from last month regarding tables a motion was made and passed to get rid of the large round picnic table. Bob K will handle the deed.

New Business

• Discussion was had regarding ways to make more money for the club. One suggestion was a spring swap meet to be held at the Civic Center. More discussion is needed on this topic before moving forward.
• Members expressed interest in a cookout event to host members from other area clubs. To be held on a weeknight near the end of June. (End of June suggested.) WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THIS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
• A “recruitment” or “come fly with us” event was also suggested to be hosted on June 22nd to allow folks to come out and fly with us, buddy box, and so forth. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THIS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Comments and Questions

• None

Next Meeting

• Saturday July 13th at 9:00am at the club field

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 9:49 by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, Aaron DeWitt, David VerHoef, Ron Neinhuis, Rich Moore, Bob Kovacs, Larry Weller, Mort Wright, Bill Porter, Jerry Timmer, Kenny Ly, Peter Ly, Tom Schmidt, Brian Austin

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 9:01 by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $4035.95 in bank
• Two new members
• Expenses: $49 for hot dog night, and $47 to update fire extinguisher and first aid kit

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Grass mowing is a little behind due to wet field
• Weeds are tall at the end of the runway, fly higher

New Members

• Rick Dacey

Visitors

• Chris Dibble

Announcements

• Hot Dog Night had a great turn out and went well. Thank you Larry!
• Sparta club has lost their field

Old Business

• Sign is up and grill is cleaned

New Business

• Dave will talk to Steve about adding gravel to driveway by the road
• Bob K wants to get rid of the two large picnic tables. A motion was made and seconded but resulted in a No vote.
• Several members said they would like to see a change to the tables to allow work on planes to be done easier. Mort and Larry will look into ideas on how to improve tables for airplane prep.
• Dave suggested a photo directory online as part of the member only area. Send a photo to Dave at the club email address if you want to be part of it.
• Dave says the building needs paint and is to put together a cost estimate to do so.

Comments and Questions

• Steve likes the new charging table.
• Rich suggested folks head the information given in crash stories on the web site so you do not fall victim to the same mistakes. Good information there folks!
• Mike would like to see all members go to the web site and use the Subscribe feature so that new posts on the site will send you an email. This would be helpful instead of the board having to email everyone.

Next Meeting

• June 1st at 9:00AM at the field

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 9:36 by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, Larry Weller, Chris Dibble (Guest), Jerry Timmer, Rich Moore, Bob Kovacs, Jim Tibbitts, Bill Porter, Rick Dacey, David VerHoef, Dan Thomann, Ray Weller, Mort Wright, Kenny Ly, Steve Post, Ron Neinhuis

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3982.68 in account
• June lease payment and Port-O-John are next expenses
• Hoping for another 5 paid members

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Field looks dryer now, not a squishy
• Dave to check fire extinguisher to make sure it is OK and replenish First Aid kit
• All folks should put their name and contact info on plane
• STAY ON THE ROAD! DO NOT DRIVE ON THE GRASS. Seriously if you don’t want to get your car dirty don’t go to the field.

New Members

• Scott Storteboom and his son Ryan. Welcome! They will need training

Visitors

• Tom Wrobleski of West Michigan Aero Bats team. – Looking for folks to join the team and do demo flights at events this summer, three planned.

Announcements

• KRAMS club on the east side of GR will be having a IMAC event this year. Be sure to check their web site for details.
• Walter’s RC Park in Ionia is new and very large. Will be hosting events this year and worth checking out.

Old Business

• Grill needs cleaning

New Business

• Sign needs to be put up, Dave V to do.

Comments and Questions

• Toledo show is this coming weekend
• Tom Ziemba won the raffle for a biplane donated by Jerry Timmer. Club raised $20

Next Meeting

• Saturday May 4th at 9:00AM to be held at the flying field

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, David VerHoef, Aaron Dweitt, Jerry Timmer, Ray Weller, Bill Porter, Rich Moore, Tom Wrobleski (V), Tom Ziemba, Jeff Archer, Larry Weller, Dave Jamrog, Scott Storteboom, Ryan Storteboom

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:05PM by President

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• 1st lease payment of $500 made 12/5
• Mowing bill of $980 paid 12/5
• AMA Charter renewed $90
• $3775.68 in checking
• 10 – 15 members not paid

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Civic Center flying going well, just be cautious and advise to aircraft too large for the space when spectators present

New Members

• Scott S and his two kids (Not at meeting)

Visitors

• Dennis Tiggleman (Future member)

Announcements

• Jim Zeitlow passed away on 2/24
• Weak Signals RC Show in Toledo is coming up in April. Very worthwhile if you have the time to go to this.

Old Business

• Need someone to volunteer for training

New Business

• Dave will do a balance sheet for this year
• Grill should be cleaned before use this spring
• Radian discount program continued and extended to include a few more known good trainers sold by Cobblestones
• Hot Dog Nights for this year will be 5/1 (Larry), 6/5 (Dave J), 7/10 (Dave V), 8/7 (Mike), and club potluck on 9/4

Comments and Questions

• A question regarding to poisoning of the pond by the landlord came up however we have no word at this time on his intentions
• Dave VerHoef won the raffle for a new NanoPlanes Depron Baby Shark kit with motor donated by Mike. The total proceeds of $27 went to the club.
• If anyone would like to donate an item please contact Mike or bring it to a meeting for the raffle, tickets are $1 and this is a new, fun way to get something out of storage and help raise a little money for the club.

Next Meeting

• April 1st at 7:00PM to be held at Cobblestones. Please use the door on the side of the building to enter.

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 7:42PM by vote of members present

Members Present

• Mike, Larry Weller, Dave Jamrog, David VerHoef, Kenny Ly, Rich Moore, Daniel Thomann, Tom Ziemba, Brian Harvey, Adam Tennant, Tom Schmidt, Jeff Archer, Dennis Tigglman (visitor)