Meeting called to order:

• 7:04 in Dave’s absence

Secretary’s Report:

• Approved by member vote

Treasurers Report:

• Current balance $3027.50
• Three people paid dues so far this year for next
• Port-O-Jon for $35 paid but it wasn’t winterized (no worries)
• Dues are due
• 32 paid members for last year

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

• Nothing
• Sign by street has note been removed yet
• Sign from building is in rafters wrapped in plastic (birds?) (concerns?)

New Members:

• None

Visitors:

• None

Announcements:

• Pot-O-Gold Swap Meet is this coming Saturday 11/7
• Civic Center flying is going well unless Dave V. (AKA Capt Crash) is flying

Old Business:

• They’re all old…
• Dave contact AMA that we have an agreement with West Michigan Regional Airport – They are happy with that

New Business:

• AMA asking for commentary on drone registration. See AMA website for details

Events:

• None

Comments and Questions:

• Not much flying activity going on at the field

Next Meeting

• March 7, 2016 7:00pm at Cobblestone

Meeting adjourned:

• 7:26 by member vote

Meeting attendees:
Dave V, Mike T, Scott S, John R, Bill P, Larry W, Bob K, Jim H, Lucas R

Meeting called to order:

• 7:00PM by President Dave J.

Secretary’s Report:

• Bob K noted the rule numbers in the meeting minutes may not have been correct for his suggested modification.
• Previous meeting minutes approved with correction.

Treasurers Report:

• Check to Dave V. for State of Michigan non profit of $20. (CC payment required on internet)
• $3082.50 current balance
• Last year was $3776.22 at this time
• Bill for port-o-jon pumping will be coming
• Treasurer report approved by vote of members present

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

• John received comments on new rule discussion. Decided not to meet and to recommend officers look over existing rules and propose changes at March meeting.
• We are within 5 mile radius required to talk to airport Ron L at West Michigan airport approves of our activity per discussion with Dave J. Dave also contacted Lisa J at AMA via email relaying that information and that there is an existing agreement (verbal) with the airport. She says that will suffice with the AMA.
• Dave will post “See and Avoid” guidelines at field. Mike to post on website.
• Dave notes flying alone goes against the guideline but says to use caution in the event of aircraft and medical emergencies.
• Lisa (AMA) and club to consider this item complete.

New Members:

• None

Visitors:

• None

Announcements:

• Civic center flying begins 10/6/15. Jim H. has coordinated and a schedule will be released.
• Generally Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00a – 11:00a.
• Wednesday 10/7 will be a learn to fly event from 6:30 until ?? weather permitting.

Old Business:

• Card sent to Jerry T. and appreciated.

New Business:

• Street sign to be taken down end of October by Dave V for winter storage at Cobblestones.
• Sign from shelter to be removed to be stored at Cobblestones as well. Mike debated the wear and tear from moving and storing it versus leaving it up during the winter (Wasn’t it weather proof?)
• Scott produced a memo to the AMA regarding the grant with pictures and verbiage regarding how money was used and thanking them for the grant.

Events:

• TCAF kids flying event at club field Wednesday October 7th at 6:30 weather permitting.
• Civic center flying begins 10/6 on Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am – 11:00am
• KRAMS Swap Meet October 25th at 9:00am – 1:00PM. More details here
• Pot Of Gold Swap Meet Saturday November 7th. More details here

Comments and Questions:

• None

Next Meeting

• Monday November 2nd at 7:00pm at Cobblestones (Last meeting for 2015)

Meeting adjourned:

• 7:27PM by member vote

Meeting attendees:
Lucas R, John R, Dave J, Dave V, Mike T, Bob K, Ray W, Rich M, Bill P, Larry W

Meeting called to order:

• September 12^th at 9:00 AM

Secretary’s Report:

• August meeting minutes were reviewed, Dave V. requested a change to the reference of a Propane expenditure in August, the expenditure was for club trainer airplane fuel, a motion was made to approve the Secretary’s report, the minutes were approved

Treasurers Report:

• Dave V. paid Tom S. $62.37 for purchases in support of the August club Hot Dog night
• Donation by Don Breazeale, he sold a plane and donated $25 to the club
• Spent $27.08 to repair two table legs and to purchase soda for the Potluck event
• The clubs current checking account balance is $3,102.50
• Email from AMA suggested someone from the club meet with the airport administrator to work out agreeable arrangements in support of the 5 miles club field proximity to the airport

Once the new board member is approved the officers will submit the clubs nonprofit renewal application

• Dave V. and George made repairs to the damaged bench legs and leveled the no smoking sign…(club members thanked both Dave and George for their hard work and dedication to the club field)
• A motion to approve the Treasures report was made and approved

Safety Report/Field Maintenance:

• The safety sub team met, proposed a new rule for electric planes, which if approved would go into effect spring of 2016
  • Proposed Rule 18
    Electric aircraft, helicopters and multi-rotor should not have their batteries plugged in or be armed in the pits. The batteries should be plugged in or the system armed at the flight line fence or on one of the two fold up tables along the flight line fence. In either case the aircraft should be pointing towards the north; away from the pit area. After your flight you must disarm your motor by disconnecting the battery or removing an arming plug at the flight line fence openings or at one of the two fold up tables along the flight line fence.
  • We recommend that this take effect spring of 2016. This will allow time for two folding tables to be designed, built and installed in the spring
• Proposed rule not voted on yet, Scott S. asked all members to send comments to John R. for further review by the sub team.
• Bob K. suggested adding electric aircraft rule modification to the existing rule # 11 vs. creating a new rule
• Further discussion took place on what making electric planes safe means, if are using an arming switch, need to remove until at the flight line, you can keep you battery plugged in.  If no Deans style arming switch is used you must have your battery disconnected until you are at the flight line.

New Members:

• No new members

Visitors:

• No Visitors

Announcements:

• The AMA reduced rate for 1 or 2 years ends on 9/15/15, don’t miss out on renewing your membership savings

Old Business:

• The Kid’s fly that was scheduled for August 29^th, was rained out, Scott S’s. batting average for selecting event dates needs improvingJ
  • Had new kids planned to come out to fly
  • To date kids fly has not generated new members

New Business:

• Dave Jamrog raised a question about club sending cards etc. to deceased members and/or member’s immediate family members. Members decided not to make this a standard within the club, but to do it on an individual bases
• Bill Porter requested to be referred to as Bill not Mr. Porter
• Take off and grow grant, Scott S. will be issuing a thank you / update letter to the AMA, thanking them for the Tag Grant award of $600. Scott will outline stats and provide photos of the events
• Members voted for a new Secretary, Mike was approved by the members to be the next club Secretary. The club members thanked Tom S. for his two years of fulfilling the club’s Secretary responsibilities

Events:

• No events planned

Comments and Questions:

• None

 Next Meeting

• October meeting will be at Cobblestone Monday 10/5 at 7P

Meeting adjourned:

• 9:36AM

Meeting attendees:

Dave Jamrog, Mike, Mort Wright, Bill Porter, Rich Moore, Scott Storteboom, George Keefe, Tom Schmidt, Larry Weller, Dave VerHoef, Dan Thomann, Bob Kovaks, Jim Tibbitts, Ray Weller, Tom Ziemba