Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:00pm at Cobblestone Hobbies by Larry Weller

Secretary’s Report

• Minutes were approved for the March meeting with no discussion

Treasurer’s Report

• Treasurers Report presented by Dave V. gave a balance in the Treasury of $3,868 and some change
• The number of members signed and paid to date is around 26.
• This figure is down from last year, which was in the low 30’s at this time.
• There is a need to do some serious recruiting if we don’t want to see our dues go up (my commentary).

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Dave Ver Hoef led a discussion on the condition of the field.
• The drive was sound for vehicle use provided they stay on the gravel drive.
• Off the drive is wet and soft.
• The field is fairly firm with some soft spots and dear hoof prints on the east end that could trip up landing gear.
• Stay out of the farm fields or prepare to have a grave marker set for your sunken body when the mud finally dries.
• Dave and Bill Porter talked about possibly planting stakes along the drive to discourage driving off the gravel. I don’t know how this is coming along or if they determined no need at this time.
• Remember to use caution. We want to respect the landlords property and his time to fix problems we might make.

New Members

• John Ruscher and his son Lucas

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• None

Old Business

• The members asked that the board meet this month to discuss summer events. One in particular they definitely would like to see is a repeat of our very successful “fly a RC plane” event last year. In addition to any other event the board brings forward at the May meeting this one they would like a date set.
• There was discussion about the lease and the members would like us to move quickly to try to secure the lease for another term. There is much concern about the time we have to find a new field should the present landlord not renew the lease. Mike volunteered to work with and introduce Dave Jamrog to Mr. Klingenberg our landlord. (IF asked by Dave)

New Business

• Dave Jamrog is taking the first hot dog night in May. I [Larry] will take the June meal and Dave Ver Her Hoef is planning for July unless Tom needs or wants to switch with Dave. Otherwise Tom is scheduled by default for August.

Comments and Questions

• Chit chat included visiting about the Weak Signals Toledo Trade Show from those of us who attended. Although many of us think the Friday attendance to be down some and possibly fewer or shrinking of booth space by some vendors it was, as always a very nice show and a great opportunity to see leading edge technology and new planes and equipment.
• Larry Weller brought his Chet Lanzo, RC-1 in bare bones condition (cover ready) and Bill Porter showed off his newly and very nicely finished scratch built scale model of a German motor glider for show and tell.

Next Meeting

• Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 at 9:00AM at the TCAF Flying Field.

Adjourn

• Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Members Present

• Mike, Don Breazeale, Rich Moore, Bill Porter, Kennuy Ly, Denny Tiggleman, Scott Storteboom, Tom Ziemba, John Ruscher, Lucas Ruscher

Meeting minutes prepared by Larry Weller (formatted by Mike)

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:05PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

• Tom handed out copies of the last meeting minutes (November 2013). The minutes were briefly reviewed and approved by those in attendance.

Treasurer’s Report

• Dave was not present for the meeting, we skipped due to his absence..

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Nothing for safety.

New Members

• None

Visitors

• None

Announcements

• None

Old Business

• Question was raised about lease renewal, more to follow from Treasurer during our April monthly club meeting
• Members discussed what can we do get more media attention, we reviewed past media attention, i.e. Holland Sentinel article.

New Business

• Discussed ideas on sending out an invite to local fellow clubs and invite them to our field for some flying time. Nothing final was determined if this will happen or not
• Discussed if there in interest in scheduling a fun fly event for this summer, to attract new members. This was discussed, but a date and planned was not developed.
• Discussed option to find a indoor flying cite/event. One option suggested was the Boy’s and Girl’s club.

Comments and Questions

• Do we want to continue Monthly hotdog nights, took a vote and agreed to continue. The events will take place the first Wednesday May through August with a Potluck in September. Dave Jamrog will host the first event May 7th.

Next Meeting

• April 7, 2014 Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourn

• The meeting adjourned at 7:45PM

Members Present

• Board Members: Dave Jamrog, Tom Schmidt
• Members: Rich Moore, Ray Weller, Mike Thorp, Jim Hartmann, Mike Rose, Tom Ziemba, Ryan Storteboom

Call to Order

• Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Dave Jamrog

Secretary’s Report

• Last meeting minutes approved by vote of members present

Treasurer’s Report

• $3,976.35 (current club balance)

• Received 2014 dues from two members

• Paid Porta John clean out $35

• Will pay 50% of 2014 lease payment in mid December

• Will pay $1,000 for moving services in January

• Discussed the future use of a Cash Flow Statement

Safety Report/Field Maintenance

• Club sign has been removed for Winter storage at Cobblestone Hobby

New Members

• One new member Donald Breazeale…..welcome to the club!

Visitors

• No visitors

Announcements

• No announcements

Old Business

• KRAMS swap meet (AMA provided club package to TCAF consisting of a shirt, samples of small wood airplanes, one Real Flight Simulator, literature, 5 Zebra 4 channel radios (FM). Board will review plan to on how best utilize club package and respond at a future club meeting.

• Big Bird event discussed by members and decided too costly to proceed with. Voted on event, it did not pass member approval.

New Business

• Dave reviewed ideas on increasing membership, current trend people are buying/flying park flyers. Has effect of decreasing membership numbers (current trend). How do we involve park flyer crowd, in order to get them involved in club flying. Dave proposed an indoor flying event; member thought it is a good idea and worth pursuing if we can find a venue. It would be an opportunity to hold an event(s) to promote club, do fundraiser 50/50 raffle etc. Dave J. will seek out location opportunities that would house an event. Mike suggested checking with Boys & Girls club to see if they have availability in their facility.

• Rich mentioned organizing an information area/model display at a mall to spark interest in our hobby.

• Bob Kovacs recommended doing one to two events at the field per month and promoting the benefits of being a member of a club as a means to increase membership.

Comments and Questions

• Bob Kovacs asked treasurer for summary of annual run-rate cost, i.e. what does it cost to operate the club on an annual bases.

• Club membership is currently at 35, overall membership has declined by approximately 20 members over the past couple of years.

• Dave J. reviewed member attendance at meetings, 1/3 of membership participates at meetings

Next Meeting

• March 3rd, 2014 Cobblestone Hobby

Adjourn

• 7:52PM by vote

Members Present

• Board Members: Dave Jamrog, Larry Weller, Dave VerHoef, Tom Schmidt

• Members: Donald Breazeale, Kenny Ly, Rich Moore, Tom Ziemba, Jim Hartman, Bob Kovacs, Mike Ros, Mike