AMA 573, IMAA 138                             www.tcws.org                                     April 2002

 

 

 

In This Issue…

 

·         Old Business

·         New Business

·         R/C Events

·         Announcements

·         Helpful Hints

·         Club Officers & Committees

·         Club Meeting Dates

Next Meeting:

Thursday, April 18th, 2002 @ 7:30 PM

Hamburg Moose Lodge

 

 

Old Business…

 

Lease Agreement – The TCWS and Christmans have signed the 4-year lease, and not the alternate 10-year lease.  It has been suggested that negotiations for the lease renewal for 2005 begin fairly early.  Some advisements have been made for the club to seek possible future options.  Future club activities are to proceed as usual with the exception of any “more permanent” ones.  Questions and discussions were heard on percent increases for future leases.

 

Swap Meet Work List (now a past event) – Cash window volunteers are still needed.  Dave Renninger is handling the 50/50 drawing and such related raffle items.  An inventory of our club apparel is needed.  Sam and Bert Miller are to handle the kitchen organization.

 

Field House rental (now a past event) – The rental fees have been taken care of at this point.  Dale Loop has coordinated the funds.

 

 

New Business…

 

Lease Lawyer’s Bill – A motion was made, by Vince Indelicato and seconded by George Case, to approve and pay the bill from the lawyer.

 

Field Lease taxes – A motion was made, by Larry Smith and seconded by Bob Grim, to approve and pay the township and county/borough taxes for the field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R/C Events…

 

 

·          Bus Trip Planned to Air and Space Smithsonian

 

EAA Chapter 700, Easton, PA - is planning a bus trip to Paul Garber (Silver Hill) Facility

and The Smithsonian Air And Space Museum.

 

May 11, 2002                Cost: $25.00

 

For info, contact:

Dave Van Norman @ 610-498-2162

 

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·          The 6th EAGLES All-Electric Fly-In

 

May 18, 2002

Hope, New Jersey

9 AM – 4 PM

 

For info, contact:

Joe Beshar, CD - Send SASE to:

198 Merrit Dr.

Oradell, NJ  07649

 

 

Announcements…

 

1.      AMA Newsletter Online

 

The AMA now provides past and present National Newsletters online.   You can find the February 2002 NNL on the web (in HTML, PDF, and text format) at:

 

http://www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/newsletters.asp

 

2.      TCWS Club Newsletters by Mail

 

Several club member-mailing addresses have changed over the past few months.  Each time this occurs, there is a $0.60 charge from the USPS to provide the correct mailing address.   AS A COURTESY, please provide Dale Loop and/or myself (Jeff Shriver) with your correct address if you plan on moving soon.  Thank you.

 

Helpful Hints…

 

Model Hanger


Wire coat bent to hook around stabilizer, close to fuselage is just fine. Use rubber tubing from auto department to protect leading edge.

 

Rubber Band Cleaner


Place oily rubber bands in a snap-tight plastic box containing cornstarch, talcum powder, or kitty litter. Bands will emerge completely free of oil at next use. Inspect frequently and junk old and deteriorated bands.

 

 

Club Officers…

 

Walt Gladney  - President  610-683-6128                      

Nelson Gould - Vice President         610-395-9159                       AT6SNJ@rcn.com

Jeff Shriver – Secretary       610-366-1820                       jeff773@fast.net

Dale Loop – Treasurer       610-562-0643                       mrbehavan2@aol.com

 

Board of Directors…

 

Sam Miller             (exp. 2004)             570-943-2912                       KAM611@earthlink.net

John Weidman    (exp. 2003)             610-916-7009                       gr8flyer@earthlink.net

Larry Smith           (exp. 2003)             610-377-4941                       bolar@mail.ptd.net

 

Building & Grounds Committee…

 

Sam Miller – Chairman                       570-943-2912                       KAM611@earthlink.net

Larry Smith                                            610-377-4941                       bolar@mail.ptd.net

Dave Geist                                             610-562-0434                      

Dennis Christman                                               610-562-3680                       christmanlake@aol.com

 

Flight Instructors…

 

John Weidman                                     610-916-7009                       gr8flyer@earthlink.net       

Larry Smith                                            610-377-4941                       bolar@mail.ptd.net

Dave Renninger                                   610-374-2306                       dave@early.com

Walt Gladney                                         610-683-6128                      

 

Field Marshals…

 

Larry Smith                                            610-377-4941                       bolar@mail.ptd.net

Jack Hilbert                                            610-767-6938                      

 

Safety Officers…

 

Larry Smith                                            610-377-4941                       bolar@mail.ptd.net

Larry Dunkle                                          610-929-2159                       larry4113@netzero.net

 

                     K                                 FUTURE TCWS MEETING DATES                          7  

 

Fall/Winter Meetings – Hamburg Moose Lodge, 2nd Floor

12 South 3rd Street, Hamburg, PA

 

Summer Meetings – TCWS Club Field

 

·        Thursday, April 18th, 2002 @ 7:30 PM (Lodge)

·        Sunday, May 19th, 2002 @ 1:00 PM (Field)

·        Sunday, June 9th, 2002 @ 1:00 PM (Field)