AMA 573

AMA 573, IMAA 138 www.tcws.org December 2003

In This Issue:

· Unofficial Meeting Minutes

· Old Business

· New Business

· R/C Events

· Announcements

· Web Sites

· Club Officers & Committees.

· Club Meeting Dates

TCWS CLUB DUES ARE DUE!

They are $50 for renewal by December 31, 2003 and $75 for new members or renewal starting January 1, 2004.

Contact Treasurer Dale Loop w/

a SASE for your membership card. See Announcements for details.

Next Meeting:

Thursday, December 18^th, 2003 @ 7:30 PM

Hamburg Moose Lodge

Christmas Party @ 8 PM to follow

Directions:

Hamburg Exit from Route 22

2^nd Floor, 12 South 3^rd Street, Hamburg, PA

Official Field Location Address:

Tri-County Wingsnappers, Inc.
329 Balthaser Road
Lenhartsville, PA 19534

President Walt Gladney called the meeting to order at 7:28 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hamburg, PA. Twelve (12) members and one (1) associate member were present. Jeff Shriver read the Secretary’s report for October with a motion to accept by Terry Miller, seconded by Bud Wunder, and approved. Jeff Shriver read the Treasurer’s report for October as presented by Dale Loop with a motion to accept by John McLaughlin, seconded by Dave Renninger, and approved. Terry Miller won the 50/50 raffle drawing.

1. 2004 Election of Officers – Walt Gladney closed the nominations for the slate of 2004 officers. A motion was made by Bud Wunder, seconded by Terry Miller, and approved to accept the slate of nominations as presented in the November newsletter. Since there was only one (1) person per position nominated, a motion was made by Bud Wunder, seconded by Terry Miller, and approved to accept the slate by acclamation.

2. 2003 Swap Meet Insurance Activity – A call was made on 11/20/03 by the AMA independent investigator regarding an incorrect date listed at the top of the insurance form for the event and some miscellaneous details. A follow-up contact regarding the details of the losses to the TCWS is to follow.

3. 2004 Swap Meet Update – So far, about 10% of the tables have been sold. Everything is going well to date. Minor jokes have been made regarding the 2003 fire. On a related note, $95 will cover the Lebanon Swap Meet tables’ rental and the tickets so far. Costs will be reimbursed to the TCWS for the $95. The Lebanon table layout has changed slightly – see Walt Gladney if you are interested in participating in the event at the TCWS tables. Flyers for the 2004 TCWS Swap Meet will be handed out at Lebanon.

4. Christmas Party – Arrangements have been made for the annual event. The time is set for 8 pm at the Moose Lodge lower level. A short monthly meeting will be held prior to the event at 7:30 pm as usual.

5. TV Program for 2004 Swap Meet Ad – Bud Wunder reported that there is no update on the schedule for the program and that the only way to actually do it is for a cancellation to occur. No date has been set yet.

1. Safety Tables Concerns – Good comments were made overall. In general, though, the tables are difficult to mow around. A suggestion was made to arrange for mowing between and to have room for airplanes. It was then suggested that the club let George Case decide what was best for the arrangement. Any changes would require an outdoor carpet purchase. Jack Hilbert was to obtain a purchase price; however, a motion was made by Bud Wunder, seconded by Nelson Gould, and approved to permit a $350 limitation for the purchase of the carpet by Jack Hilbert.

2. “Christmas In The Air” Event – The event is going to be held at the Reading, PA airport. The date and time are December 13 from 8 am to 2 pm. Walt Gladney had contacted Tony Talarigo regarding the details. Basically, the setup is the same as last year.

3. Missing Video Tapes – Pete Castine and Barry Finck are looking for a box of videotapes that was left at the field (in the kitchen) from the IMAC contest held back in August. If anyone has any information about the location of these tapes, please email Pete at pcastine@fciconnect.com or pcastine@comcast.net. You can also reach Barry Finck at (717) 813-1795 or TorkRollN@aol.com. These tapes were from various TOC and other aerobatic events. Any help in locating these tapes is greatly appreciated.

200 tables + dealer areas - Food & door prizes - Wall tables $10, isle $5 - Admission $5

Announcements…

1. Dues Now Due! – The annual dues are $50 and payable to Club Treasurer, Dale Loop – 1150 Hex Highway, Hamburg, PA 19526. He can also be reached at 610-562-0643 or mrbehavan2@aol.com. The dues for new members and those who renew after December 31, 2003 are $75. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to Dale to help with postage costs.

2. R/C Stuff For Sale – If you are interested in buying R/C airplanes, radio equipment, etc., contact Todd Noonan @ 610-683-0929 for an exact list of everything he has available.

3. Bulk Fuel Sale! – S&W 15% Nitro, Castor/Klotz Mix, $7.50 / Gallon, In YOUR Bottles.

· Your CASH (no Checks) and your bottles are needed by February 16th, 2004. Fuel will be ready for pickup after February 27th.

· TCWS Contact: John Messersmith @ 610-562-4767 or E-mail: blu-ftas@comcast.net.

· OR call Jim Gilbert @ 610-939-9379, 91 Mexico Road, Oley PA or E-mail: jhgilbert@comcast.net.

Web Sites…

1. www.rcuniverse.com - The Ultimate RC Site! - Research & Discuss RC Airplanes, RC Helicopters, RC Cars, Boats, Engines, Radios, Park Flyers and more plus RC Classifieds and Auction.

2. www.diynet.com - The “Do It Yourself” network (DIY - Channel 230 on DIRECTV Satellite) has a “Radio Control Hobbies” section where they feature topics such as “Learning to Fly”, “Electrically Powered RC Cars”, “Radio Control Nitro-Powered Stadium Trucks”, “Model-Airplane Gas Engines”, and “Model Slot Cars”, to name a few. A new show airs each week and airs several times over the next few days. Chris Chianelli, who is the creative director for Megatech International, a leading manufacturer of R/C airplanes, land vehicles, boats, and R/C engines, hosts the show.

K FUTURE TCWS MEETING DATES 7

Fall/Winter Meetings – Hamburg Moose Lodge

2^nd Floor, 12 South 3^rd Street, Hamburg, PA

· Thursday, December 18, 2003 @ 7:30 PM

· Thursday, January 15, 2004 @ 7:30 PM

· Thursday, February 19, 2004 @ 7:30 PM