Area Indoor Flying Opportunities – UPDATE 2

There are several opportunities for indoor flying this winter.

Grandville Middle School – 3535 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Jan 20th – 8pm to 10pm – $12.50 pilot fee
Feb 17th – 8pm to 10pm – $12.50 pilot fee

West Michigan Aviation Academy(WMAA) – 5363 44th Street, Grand Rapids
Jan 14th – 9am to 1pm – $5.00 pilot fee

Woodlawn Indoor Field – 5435 28th Street, Grand Rapids
Dec 23rd & 30th – 9am to 1pm, Field #2 – $10 pilot fee
Jan 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 9am to 1pm, Field #2 – $10 pilot fee
Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th – 9am to 1pm, Field #2 – $10 pilot fee
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st – 9am to 1pm, Field #2 – $10 pilot fee

John Russcher

Meeting Minutes – October 2016

Meeting called to order:

  • 9:00 (9AM) by President Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report:

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

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Reviewed by Treasurer Dave VerHoef
  • $2385.89 in account
  • Paid $63.55, flowers for Richard Moore funeral
  • Number of paid members – 36
  • Approved by member vote

New Members:

  • None

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

  • Nothing to report
  • Dave VerHoef noted that we need to replace broken fence post on chain link fence. This deferred until spring 2017.
  • It was also noted by President Jamrog that maintenance was needed on windsock. This also deferred until spring 2017.

New Members:

  • No new members

Visitors:

  • None

Announcements:

  • Civic Center indoor flying is under way on Tuesday and Thursdays, 9am-11am

Old Business:

  • None

New Business:

  • George Keefe was voted in as the club new Secretary by a unanimous, landslide vote.

Events:

  • None

Comments and Questions:

  • Noted by President Jamrog that club received thank you note from Mrs. Richard Moore. We will truly miss Richard and his great truck that everyone knew was arriving.

Next Meeting:

  • Monday March 6th, 2017 at 7pm at Cobblestone Hobby.

Meeting adjourned:

  • 9:17am by member vote

Meeting attendees:

  • James Hartmann, Dave Jamrog, George Keefe, Kenny Ly, John Russcher, Lucas Russcher, Clayton Russell, Scott Storteboom, Jim Tibbitts, Jerry Timmer, Dave VerHoef, Mort Wright.

Meeting Minutes – September 2016

Meeting called to order:

  • 9:02 by President Dave

Secretary’s Report:

  • Minutes from last meeting approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

  • $2899.44 in account
  • 1 new member
  • No new expenses at this time
  • 36 paid members
  • Approved by member vote

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

  • Fire extinguisher needs refill (was unknowingly discharged)
  • Wasp nests in pipes cleaned up

New Members:

  • Steve C

Visitors:

  • None

Announcements:

  • Civic Center indoor flying on their schedule for Tuesday and Thursday through December

Old Business:

  • None

New Business:

  • Officer nominations are in October
    • Dave J will continue as president, Dave V as treasurer, Scott S as vice president, John (??) as safety officer, secretary position will be open.

Events:

  • None

Comments and Questions:

  • None

Next Meeting

  • October 8th at 9:00 AM at TCAF field

Meeting adjourned:

  • 9:23 by member vote

Meeting attendees:

  • Dave V, George K, Bill P, Steve C, Mort W, Ron P, Rich M, Mike T

Meeting Minutes – August 2016

Meeting called to order:

  • 9:00AM by President Dave

Secretary’s Report:

  • Approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

  • $2834.44
  • Non profit paid
  • $20 donation

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

  • Everyone is responsible for safety, if you see something happening say something
  • Roundup needed under tables

New Members:

  • None

Visitors:

  • None

Announcements:

  • Couple articles in AMA magazine worth reading
  • AMA 400′ rule repealed

Old Business:

  • None

New Business:

  • Cub scouts at field

Events:

  • Fun Fly Aug 13th (was canceled due to rain)

Comments and Questions:

  • Cedar Springs flying event on Labor Day, information on TCAF site

Next Meeting

  • September 10 at field at 9:00AM

Meeting adjourned:

  • 9:15 by member vote

Meeting attendees:
Jerry T, Ray W, Dave V, Dave J, Brian A, Bob K, George O, Bill P, Larry W, Mike T, John R, Lucas R, Jim T, Scott S