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Newsletter of the Kitsap Aircraft Radio Control Society (KARCS), January 2004 |
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Greetings all,
First of all I would like to thank you for having me as President for the next year. There have been a lot of positive things happen over the past two years and much of that has to do with the great volunteers that we have and the great job Al has done, the Presidents shoes became harder to fill after Al’s term.
As we start out a new year of flying I would like to personally challenge all of you to become involved in a new aspect of this club. We have Meetings, Mall Shows, Contest, Float Fly’s, Combat, Air Shows and much more. You should seize the year and do something that you have always wanted to, but never have. We are only here once; “I should have” is not the kind of thing you want to hear yourself say.
Anyway, good luck to all and here’s to a full year of great flying,
Chris
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Club Officers for 2004
Our 2003 President and Vice President changed hats for 2004. Our current Secretary/Treasurer Jim Hyson was unopposed and was re-elected for another term. CONGRATULATIONS to all.
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Chris Bessex - 2004 President
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Al Franklin - 2004 Vice-President
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COUNTY PUTS LOCKS ON THE GATES
The Parks & Recreation department has replaced all of McCormick’s locks with their own county locks. We still have access using our lock but the procedures have somewhat changed. Both ourselves and McCormick Woods will use “our lock”. It is very important that we lock up after we are done flying because we will not know who opened the gate. The lock position of "on post or gate" may still work but to be certain that we have some security:
Make sure that if you are the last to leave the field that you lock the gate!
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DECEMBER 9, 2003 MINUTES
Meeting opened at 7:05 pm. President Al Franklin presiding.
GUESTS: Clem.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Given by Jim Montell acting for Jim Hyson who underwent surgery.
MINUTES: From November meeting were waived and approved as written in the ARC Light.
COMMITTEES: No committee reports.
SAFETY: Appointed Sam Hovey as acting Safety Officer until Marlin’s return. Al discussed safer ways of taxing to prevent accidentally running into the pits. There were many options shown but nothing settled as yet.
EVENTS: New Years day Fly on January 1, 2004 starting at 9:00am. - New 2004 schedule will be in January Arclight. - Discussion of holding a raffle at the 2004 Expo were discussed. Monte Foust will check into an engine or airplane from Hobby Outlet. - Dick Anderson discussed the upcoming Mall Show. Suggestions were an engine display, radio display and a die cast airplane display. Send Dick an e-mail or call if you have other ideas or want to volunteer. - Al talked about having a Glider event. More on this later. - Ken Mahn is working with Legacy Hobbies to instruct a kid’s building program. Ages 10-15 and will be held on Wednesdays from 5-7pm. A trainer will be built by each kid paid for by the parents. This will start in January.
INSTRUCTION: Dan Mason gave out flight qualification certificate to Bud Arnold. Congratulations!
OLD BUSINESS: 2004 club dues need to be taken care of no later than our January, 2004 meeting.
BANQUET: Club Banquet will be held January 10, 2004 at the Bremerton Airport Diner. Buffet menu is Prime Rib or Crab stuffed Cod. Price is $15.99 per person and will be paid at the restaurant. No RSVP.
NEW BUSINESS: Someone dumped a pick-up load of trash at the field. Chris found a name and address in the trash and Al & Chris reported this to the Sheriff but no results from this. - Al gave out the “new” gate and container combination. - Chris Bessex stated that we need some videos of the clubs events for showing at shows.
Loren Miller explained how the gift exchange game works. Ken Mahn drew #1 and started the gift exchange.
ELECTIONS: Chris Bessex is the new club President, Al Franklin is the Vice President and Jim Hyson remains Secretary/Treasurer. CONGRATULATIONS!
SHOW & TELL: Chris Madl won with a Fiddler’s Dream paper Airplane. Others were; Harold “Boots” Keith showing a cheap way to keep hands warm during winter flying. - Al showed a new way to do hinge slots. - Danny Mason showed a new RC magazine “Fly RC” that has great articles. Available at Fred Meyers or at flyrcmag.com. & using ornament hangers to secure fuel lines.
FOR SALE: Keith Woyshnis has a Hobbico Superstar w/ os46 and Airtronics radio $350 and a Voyager airplane for $100. Both are new.
QUARTER DRAWING: # 12L Don Cowgill was not present.
DOOR PRIZE: None.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
Jim Montell, for Jim Hyson, Secretary/Treasurer
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2004 NORTHWEST MODEL EXPO January 31st - February 1st 2004
This is the Big one!
Click to link to the 2004 Expo web page
Courtesy of the Mount Rainier Radio Control Society (MRRCS)
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CLUB DUES ARE DUE SOON
The following is an excerpt from the clubs By-Laws concerning club dues:
“Section 2. All club dues shall be payable to the club Secretary/Treasurer. A grace period of 45 days from 1 January, or until the February meeting, whichever comes first, will be granted to allow regular club members to pay dues and renew AMA membership. During this grace period, those members who have not paid dues or renewed AMA membership will not have voting or flying privileges. After the grace period has expired, any regular member wishing to rejoin the club will be required to pay a $15.00 processing fee in addition to regular dues. The processing feel will not apply to active duty military personnel.”
In the past we have overlooked the grace period penalty for late payment and some members have taken advantage of this and have flown as late as July without paying dues, and then only paid the pro-rated amount of $20.00. This grace period processing fee will be enforced starting in 2004. To avoid the extra $15.00 cost PAY YOUR 2004 DUES BY THE FEBRUARY MEETING! To ensure you are a paid up member we will use “CLUB CARDS” on the frequency board vice AMA cards. Remember, you cannot get a 2004 club card without having a current 2004 AMA card. If you do not have a 2004 club card you cannot fly after February 9th 2004 until your dues are paid.
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KITSAP ARCS 2003 ANNUAL BANQUET
January 10, 2004 - 6pm till?
Location:
Bremerton National Airport Restaurant
COME JOIN THE FUN - GOOD FOOD - AWARDS
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SAFETY REPORT
There have been some safety issues raise by some members as of late that should be addressed so here goes.
All of these safety items have happened as of late and it is getting everyone in the pit area nervous. We have had some close calls and luckily no injuries! The best safety rule of all is to use “common sense” and don’t think you are a better pilot that you are. Know your limitations. Ed.
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Editors Note
Hi ARCS, Another year has started and we have many events scheduled. It should prove to be a very exciting year of flying. I wish you all the best in 2004 and hope that your aircraft mishaps are few in number. Remember that our Annual Banquet is on January 10th. Hope to see you there.
Take care & Happy flying,
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!! NEXT MEETING Tuesday, January 13, 2003 "7pm"
at the Sunnyslope Improvement Association clubhouse!!
Address is: 5830 Old Clifton Rd. SW. |
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