Meeting called to order:

• 1910 (7:10PM)       by President Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report:

• Minutes from last meeting reviewed by George Keefe
• Minutes from last meeting approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

• Reviewed by Treasurer Dave VerHoef
• $3070.53 in account
• Paid AMA Charter-$120
• # OF PAID MEMBERS:   22 paid members
• Currently 10 members overdue for 2017 dues.
• Approved by member vote

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

• NOTES FROM SAFETY OFFICER John Russcher: If you visit the field, please be careful.  The approach drive and field are still very wet and muddy from our winter weather.  No real field activity during winter months.

New Members:

• None to report this meeting.

Visitors:

• None

Announcements:

Old Business:

• Follow up on proposed change to club dues policy because of current net negative cash flow concerns.
  • Current By-Law/Policy;

• BI-LAWS
  • TULIP CITY AIR FORCE
    • Article 2: DUES
      • Section A: Amount
        • Part 4:
          • Individuals having been a member of Tulip City Air Force for 10 consecutive years, at the attainment of 70 years of age will be awarded, at no cost, lifetime membership with all rights and privileges.
        • Proposed change to Part 4 above:
          • “Lifetime member” policy as follows: Current lifetime members shall maintain their status (Grandfathered). No further lifetime memberships shall be awarded effective January 1, 2017.
          • This has been scheduled for final discussion and voting during the next scheduled club meeting.

New Business:              

• See “Events” below

Events:

• Come and Fly Events are also scheduled for this summer.
  • Based on Scott Storteboom’s recommendations the following dates are the planned “Come and Fly” scheduled dates @ 1830-2030 (6:30PM-8:30PM)(all on Wednesday evenings):
    • 31 May
    • 14 June
    • 21 June
    • 28 June
    • 12 July
    • 19 July
    • 26 July
  • No “Come and Fly” events are currently scheduled for August or later.
  • Club hotdog nights will still be another fun time. First one on Wednesday, 3 May.
  • First Streamer Combat event will be Wednesday 3 May.
  • For all planned events dates and times, please refer to the Club calendar on our Web and Face Book pages.

Comments and Questions:

Next Meeting

• Saturday , 6 May 2017 at 0900 (9AM) at the Field.  Come fly the FRIENDLY FIELD!

Meeting adjourned:

• 1936 (7:36 PM)    by member vote

Meeting attendees:

• ATTENDEES:  James Hartmann, Dave Jamrog, Steve Kastens, George Keefe,  John Russcher,  Scott Storteboom,  Dave VerHoef.

Meeting called to order:

• 1902 (7:02PM)       by President Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report:

• Minutes from last meeting reviewed by George Keefe
• Minutes from last meeting approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

• Reviewed by Treasurer Dave VerHoef
• Dues collected=$1080.00
• New Expenses:
  • Exp Field Rent=$500.00
  • Exp Lawn Service=$855.00
  • Business Exp(Includes AMA Dues($120))=$429.89
•  $1340.53 in account
• NEW MEMBERS: Steve Kastens.   WELCOME!!!
• # OF PAID MEMBERS:   29 paid members (Includes lifetime members)
• Approved by member vote

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

• NOTES FROM SAFETY OFFICER: Nothing to report.  No real field activity during winter months.

New Members:

• Steve Kastens. Again WELCOME!

Visitors:

• None

Announcements:

• 15 April: Suburban Barnstormers Swap Meet in Wheaton, IL

Old Business:

• Wind soak repair pending warmer weather.

New Business:              

• Two airplanes for training donated to the club by Brian Austin! Thank You, Brian!
• The Club did apply for a new AMA Grant for 2017. More community oriented with the goal of recruiting new Club members.  Also, to include Quad Training and Club advertising.
• Noted by Club Treasurer that our cash flow is trending in the negative direction. Some thoughts presented to turn the trend positive:
  • Recruit new members (see events below)
  • Possible change to the Bi-Laws concerning lifetime membership. Possible change to dues policy.  This is deferred for further discussion/ideas at next Club meeting.
• The Club now has a Face Book page. Those that can, please visit and “LIKE” the page and invite your fiends to “LIKE” the page. This will be a great way to promote our hobby to our friends and family.  https://www.facebook.com/TulipCityAirForce/ (right click then select open in a new tab)

Events:

• John Russcher briefed the meeting on Combat Streamer competition. Sounds like great fun.  Anyone still interested that has not signed up, please contact John Russcher( 616-836-8489 or planeaddicted@gmail.com).  For the schedule of these events, please refer to the Club calendar on the Club Web page and Face Book page
• A club fun fly is scheduled for May 27th at 9:30am. Contact John Russcher with questions (616-836-8489 or planeaddicted@gmail.com).
• Club hot dog nights will be the first Wednesday of the month, starting on May 5th. They are always a fun time.
• For all planned events dates and times, please refer to the Club calendar on our Web and Face Book pages.

Comments and Questions:

Next Meeting

• 3 April 2017 at 1900 (7PM) Cobblestone Hobby.

Meeting adjourned:

• 2000 (8PM)    by member vote

Meeting attendees:

• ATTENDEES:  Brian Austin, Aaron DeWitt, James Hartmann, Dave Jamrog, Steve Kastens, George Keefe, Bill Porter,  John Russcher, Lucas Russcher, Scott Storteboom, Mike Tharp, Dave VerHoef, Larry Weller, Ray Weller