Newsletter of the Kitsap Aircraft Radio Control Society (KARCS), April, 2008

Newsletter of the Kitsap Aircraft Radio Control Society

ARCS MEETING MINUTES

March 11th, 2008

Meeting called to order by President-Al Franklin at 7:00 pm

 

 

Meeting called to order by Al Franklin at 1900

Treasurers Report; Read and Accepted

Meeting Minutes read and accepted.

Field Committee; No report

Instruction; We have a new pilot, John who is entering the training program.

Shows and Promotional:  April 17th.  Air show planning committee. Meet at Al Franklin's shop. Everyone is welcome to come, give ideas and help plan the airshow.  Please volunteer.

AMA:  No report

Safety: No report.

Guest speakers; Cancelled due to location of meeting.  Next month we will have Jerry from Port Townsend Aero Museum.  Last year we donated $500 to the Port Townsend Aero Museum.  Jerry and his crew helps all minors, including troubled kids learn about aircraft restoring.

Old Business;   No meeting occurred with Parks Commission.

New Business;

1)  KITSAP ARC Club member Kathy Grange is in the Hospital.  John (?) is taking over to ensure the club information sheet is given to the local hobby shops.

2)  It was decided we should have an Expertise lists for people in the club.  For example, those who are knowledgeable car mechanics, carpenters, etc... Just a list of people another club member can go for advise or to obtain their help (for a fee of course).  Example Les Bishop runs an auto repair shop.  This is a way of advertising for Les and his shop.

3)  It was decided we should have an Expertise in our club in our hobby.  For example, Greg Tinius is knowledgeable on how to cover models with Ultracoat covering.  He is available for any questions about covering models with Ultracoat.

4)  Saturday breakfast went from 12 people (Feb) to about 4 people (Mar).   This occurs first Saturday at 8am.  This is at the Bremerton Airport in the lounge.  It's a very enjoyable time to have breakfast and talk about aircraft.

Next Breakfast is at 8am on Saturday (April 5th)

5)  April 10th will be the Wounded Bird Club at Al's shop (7pm).  Bring your damaged airplane and the club experts in rebuilding will give you a hand at helping put it back together.

6)  Port Orchard parade is on June 28th

7)  Armed Forces parade is on May 17th.

8)  Spring Opener is April 12th.  Elliott volunteered to be the CD for the Spring Opener.  Mike M. said he would help Elliott.

9)  July 19th Wild and Wacky/picnic.  We need a CD. 

10) Art Hall had a concern about our club being non-profit.  We are researching what papers we need to show we are non-profit.  

We have been incorporated when we formed many years ago.   We don't know where the certificate is located.  Al will look into how to obtain a copy of this certificate.

11)  Elliott mentioned there is a $15 late fee if you haven't turned in your yearly dues.

12)  Loren Miller mentioned we should give out a spare roster to anyone who ask for it.  This was accepted.  If you want a roster, ask Elliot.

Show and tell;  Bruce showed off his $400 electric profile airplane.  It hasn't flown yet, but it's ready to go for it's maiden flight this weekend.  

                         Bruce showed his Astro servo tester and speed contoller tester for $20.00.  Available at "Hobby People".

                         Bruce won the show and tell (Glow stick holder).

Door Prize.     Won by Bruce.  (Manual fuel pump)

Quarter Drawing.  Mike Everhart was drawn, but he was not present, therefore he's not a winner.

Monthly Drawing.  Carried over to next month.

Next Meeting,  April 8th, 2008 7:00 pm at S.C.I.