Meeting Minutes – May 9th, 2022

NOTE:  These minutes are preliminary and will not be final until approved by member vote at the next club meeting. Please notify the club secretary John Russcher, via email (planeaddicted@gmail.com) of any corrections and/or errors as soon as possible. 

Meeting called to order:

  • 7:00pm by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report: John Russcher

  • The January 24th, 2022 meeting minutes were posted on the web site for review. One edit was made and they were reposted.  
  • A motion was made and seconded. The January 9th, 2022 meeting minutes were approved by member vote.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave VerHoef

  • The club expenditures and account balances were reviewed. This includes the general fund, field improvement fund, mower and geotex replacement funds. This information can be found in the member’s only area of the club webpage or by contacting treasure Dave VerHoef.
  • At the time of this meeting there are 57 members. This includes 4 grandfathered in life members and one new member that joined at the meeting.
  • The field lease and the AMA charter were both paid in March 2022
  • The drain tile work was completed and the $1,000 was paid out of the new field fund.
  • A motion was made and seconded. The treasures report was approved by member vote.

Safety Report/Field Maintenance: Steve Kastens

  • The flight line fence after the meeting.
  • The first air kit is under the charging table in a plastic box.
  • There is a fire extinguisher mounted to the leg of the charging table.
  • There was some discussion about the underground wire that has one power leg not working. We are going to use a meter to do some more investigation to try to find where the break is.

Visitors and/or New Members:

  • No visitors

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

  • The upcoming event schedule was reviewed.

Old Business:

  • The drain pipe was installed and is draining water to from the parking area/driveway to the drainage ditch on the west side of the road.
  • We are getting two 10-yard loads of dirt delivered once the parking area is dry enough for the dump truck to drive on it. Once we know when the dirt will be delivered, we will use it to fill in the low spots to help the water to flow to the drain.  

New Business:

  • New members Tom Cudney and Matt Helms introduced themselves.   

Comments and Questions:

  • Talked about the electric fence and were it is located for the new members.

Next Meeting:

  • The next scheduled meeting will be in August. The date, location and time will be announced by email in July.  

Meeting Adjourned:

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:31pm.

Attendees:

  • Members present: Dave Jamrog, Scott Storteboom, Dave VerHoef, John Russcher, Steve Kastens, Tyler Kastens, Mike VanAanhold,  Noel Miller, Bill Rowlee, Larry Weller, Tom Cudney, Bob Kovacs, Kenny Ly, John VanBaren, Ray Weller and Matt Helms.

Meeting Minutes – January 24th, 2022

NOTE:  These minutes are preliminary and will not be final until approved by member vote at the next club meeting. Please notify the club secretary John Russcher, via email (planeaddicted@gmail.com) of any corrections and/or errors as soon as possible. 

Meeting called to order:

  • 7:10pm by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report: John Russcher

  • The September 20th, 2021 meeting minutes were posted on the web site for review.  
  • A motion was made and seconded. The August 20th 2021 meeting minutes were approved by member vote.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave VerHoef

  • The club expenditures and account balances were reviewed. This includes the general fund and field improvement balances. This information can be found in the member’s only area of the club webpage or by contacting treasure Dave VerHoef.
  • $250 was moved into savings for the Geotex replacement fund.
  • A roller and fertilizer spreader were purchased out of the new field funds.
  • USPS post office box rent went from $120 per year to $162 per year, $42 increase.
  • A motion was made and seconded. The treasures report was approved by member vote.

Safety Report/Field Maintenance: Steve Kastens

  • The new pvc fence section between the two taxiways was damaged due to high winds. It needs to be repaired and new fencing attached that doesn’t catch the wind as much.     

Visitors and/or New Members:

  • No visitors

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

  • The event schedule will be worked on in the upcoming months and added to the club’s calendar and sent by emailed.

Old Business:

  • Scott gave an update on the AMA grant the we received. The completion report was sent to the AMA and it was accepted.
  • Dave VerHoef gave the 2021 budget report. 2021 income was $5,517.35, Expenses $4,166.56, retained earnings $1,350.79.
  • A motion was made and seconded. The officer slate was approved by member vote.

New Business:

  • TCAF received a $1,000 donation for the new field fund.
  • 2022 budget was reviewed and discussed. A motion was made and seconded. The 2022 budget was approved by member vote.
  • The board recommended to take the $1,350.79 2021 retained earnings and distribute it in the following manor. Additional $125 into the geotex fund, $500 into a mower replacement fund and $725.79 into the new field fund. A motion was made and seconded. The motion was approved my member vote.  

Comments and Questions:

  • None

Next Meeting:

  • The next scheduled meeting will be in May. Date, location and time will be determined in April. We will review our summer event and any other club business.  

Meeting Adjourned:

  • Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.

Attendees:

  • Members present: Dave Jamrog, Dave VerHoef, John Russcher, Scott Storteboom, Tyler Kastens, Mike VanAanhold,  Ron Nienhuis, and Jim Herron

Revised 3/31/2020 JR – clarified USPS post office box rent.

Meeting Minutes – September 20th, 2021

NOTE:  These minutes are preliminary and will not be final until approved by member vote at the next club meeting. Please notify the club secretary John Russcher, via email (planeaddicted@gmail.com) of any corrections and/or errors as soon as possible. 

Meeting called to order:

  • 7:02pm by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report: John Russcher

  • The August 23rd 2021 meeting minutes were posted on the web site for review.  
  • A motion was made and seconded. The August 23rd 2021 meeting minutes were approved by member vote.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave VerHoef

  • The club expenditures and account balances were reviewed. This includes the general fund and field improvement balances. This information can be found in the member’s only area of the club webpage or by contacting treasure Dave VerHoef.
  • We have 58 members which includes youth and life members.   
  • A motion was made and seconded. The treasures report was approved by member vote.

Safety Report/Field Maintenance: Steve Kastens

  • When entering the property please turn left at the Y. Phil would like us to not go back his trailer.   

Visitors and/or New Members:

  • One visitor, Rob Wetterholt. Rob is part of the West Michigan Soring Society and is interested in joining TCAF.

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

  • Final Streamer Combat on September 22nd.
  • Field closed at 3pm on Saturday September 25th for a Wedding onsite.
  • Member cookout on Monday September 27th starting at 5:30pm.
  • 1st Annual Autumn EDF Jet Rally will be held on October 9th, registration 9am, pilots meeting 9:45, flying 10am – 4pm.

Old Business:

  • Voting on the Officer slate. The nominations are as follows.
    • President – Dave Jamrog
    • Vice President – Scott Storteboom
    • Secretary – John Russcher
    • Treasure – Dave VerHoef
    • Safety Officer – Steve Kastens
  • A motion was made and seconded. The officer slate was approved by member vote.

New Business:

  • The officers will be having a officer meeting on Thursday September 23rd to discuss the timing of getting dirt delivered and reseeding specific areas.

Comments and Questions:

  • None

Next Meeting:

  • January. Date, location and time will be determined in December. This will be our 2022 budget meeting.  

Meeting Adjourned:

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm.

Attendees:

  • Members present: Dave Jamrog, Dave VerHoef, John Russcher, Steve Kastens, Tyler Kastens, Mike VanAanhold,  Ron Nienhuis, Noel Miller, Larry Weller, Jo VanOyen and Rob Wetterholt

Meeting Minutes – Auguest 23, 2021

NOTE:  These minutes are preliminary and will not be final until approved by member vote at the next club meeting. Please notify the club secretary John Russcher, via email (planeaddicted@gmail.com) of any corrections and/or errors as soon as possible. 

Meeting called to order:

  • 7:06pm by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report: John Russcher

  • The May 10th 2021 meeting minutes were posted on the web site for review.  
  • A motion was made and seconded and the May 10th 2021 meeting minutes were approved by member vote.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave VerHoef

  • The club expenditures and account balances were reviewed. This includes the general fund and field improvement balances. This information can be found in the member’s only area of the club webpage or by contacting treasure Dave VerHoef.
  • The AMA field improvement grant in the amount of $3,000 was received.  
  • A motion was made and seconded and the treasures report was approved by member vote.

Safety Report/Field Maintenance: Steve Kastens(Dave VerHoef reporting)

  • A new first aid kit is under the charging table.
  • The fire extinguisher is back and attached to the charging table.  
  • The first aid information sheet is posted on the charging table. If was suggested to also post this on the club website.
  • A motion was made and seconded and the safety report was approved by member vote.  

Visitors and/or New Members:

  • One visitor, Keith. Keith was a member of TCAF when we were flying by Brinks Farms on the south side of Holland.

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

  • none

Old Business:

  • none  

New Business:

  • Officer Nominations. All the current officers are willing to continue for another year. No additional nominations were received.
    • President – Dave Jamrog
    • Vice President – Scott Storteboom
    • Secretary – John Russcher
    • Treasure – Dave VerHoef
    • Safety Officer – Steve Kastens
  • There was a short discussion about purchase a load of dirt to fill in the low spots in the parking area and were we trenched for the electrical wires for the charging table and shed. A motion was made and seconded to purchase whatever amount of dirt that would needed to fill all the low areas.    

Comments and Questions:                                                                                                                                       

  • None

Next Meeting:

  • Monday, September 20th at the Club Field

Meeting Adjourned:

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:31pm.

Attendees:

  • Members present: Dave Jamrog, Dave VerHoef, John Russcher, Mike VanAanhold,  Ron Nienhuis, Ray Weller, RJ Selby, Sherwyn Lamer, Russ Verbrugge, Brian Carpenter, Matt Plaggemeyer, Noel Miller, Ray Klein and Tom Heetderks

Meeting Minutes – May 10th, 2021

NOTE:  These minutes are preliminary and will not be final until approved by member vote at the next club meeting. Please notify the club secretary John Russcher, via email (planeaddicted@gmail.com) of any corrections and/or errors as soon as possible. 

Meeting called to order:

  • 7:02pm by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report: John Russcher

  • The January 11th 2021 meeting minutes were reviewed.  
  • A motion was made and seconded and the January 11th meeting minutes were approved by member vote.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave VerHoef

  • The club expenditures and account balances were reviewed. This includes the general fund and Field improvement balances. This information can be found in the member’s only area of the club webpage or by contacting treasure Dave VerHoef.
  • We were informed that TCAF was awarded a field improvement grant in the amount of $3,000. The check should arrive late May or early June.
  • A motion was made and seconded and the treasures report was approved by member vote.

Safety Report/Field Maintenance: Steve Kastens

  • New 911 sheet was posted on one of the tables. Please look for this the next time you are at the field so that you are familiar with its location.
  • The fire extinguisher with be brought back out and will be attached to one of the tables.
  • New noodles will be installed on the starting tables.
  • Extra trash bags are at the bottom of the garbage cans.
  • A motion was made and seconded and the safety report was approved by member vote.  

Visitors and/or New Members:

  • Harry Burgus

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

  • none

Old Business:

  • Field budget report. Expenses for the new field were reviewed.  

New Business:

  • A new 8’ table is being built for a charging station. It will be placed next to the electrical pole facing north and south.  Two duplex electrical boxes will be installed at some point on the top center of the table.  

Comments and Questions:                                                                                                                                       

  • None

Next Meeting:

  • August, date to be determined at the Club Field

Meeting Adjourned:

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

Attendees:

  • Members present: Dave Jamrog, Dave VerHoef, Steve Kastens, John Russcher, Scott Storteboom, Mike VanAanhold, Tyler Kastens, Jim Herron, Larry Weller, Ryan Quelle, Ron Nienhuis, Ray Weller, RJ Selby and Joel Van Oyen