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

 

 

 

In This Issue…

 

·         Old Business

·         New Business

·         R/C Events

·         Announcements

·         Helpful Hints

·         Club Officers & Committees

·         Club Meeting Dates

Next Meeting:

           Thursday, January 16th, 2003 @ 7:30 PM

Hamburg Moose Lodge

 

 

Old Business…

 

1.      Appliances – Dave Renninger had contacted Lowe’s.  At this time, the freezer is to be replaced but not the refrigerator.  The schedule is to have this completed by March.

 

2.      Moose Donation For 2002 – A motion was made by Bud Wunder and seconded by Dave Renninger to make a $100 donation to the Moose Lodge for use of the facilities for the year.

 

New Business…

 

1.      2003 AMA Membership Cards – The AMA is apparently sending out multiple membership cards to some individuals.  It was reported that there is no serious problem other than computers with a minor glitch.

 

2.      Reading HAM Frequencies – Contact Dave Renninger for details regarding obtaining a HAM license.  The Reading Radio Club is offering a 14-week training series.  The cost is $6 for the test and the first test is January 25.

 

There was no other new business at the time.

 

R/C Events…

 

 

 

·        BC/RC Winter Flea Market

 

February 21st - Doylestown, PA

Site: Lenape Middle School - W. State Street

 

 

For Info Contact:

Herb Barringer

221 Loch Alsh Dr.

Chalfont, PA  18914

Ph: 215-997-6023

Email: popoprc@aol.com

 

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·        TCWS Swap Meet

 

March 22nd - Hamburg, PA

Site: Hamburg Field House - Pine Street


For Info Contact:

Walt Gladney

665 Dunkels Church Rd.

Kutztown, PA  19530

Ph: 610-683-6128

Email: xxspeed@netzero.com (c/o Dave Renninger)

Website: www.tcws.org

 

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Announcements…

 

1.      Sam Miller

 

Sam had suffered a heart attack and had been taken to Hershey Medical Center.  He is improving and cards may be sent to him at R.D. 2 Box 104, New Ringgold, PA 17960

 

2.      Roy Mutter Deceased

 

Long time member for years and inactive for some time, Roy recently passed away.  The thoughts and prayers of the TCWS are with his family.

 

3.      Thank-You Messages

 

One goes out to George and his woodcutters for the removal of tress at the approach end of the field.  Another goes out to The Christman’s for permission.  The final thank-you is to Rick Boyer for “Christmas In The Air” at the Reading Airport, in which Sam Miller, Larry Smith, and Dave Renninger participated.

 

4.      Reminder - 2003 TCWS Club Dues

 

The 2003 TCWS club dues are now due in the amount of $75, if not paid already, made payable to the club secretary, Dale Loop.  Dale can be reached at mrbehavan2@aol.com, 1150 Hex Highway, Hamburg, PA  19526, or at 610-562-0643.  As a reminder, Dale won’t be present at the winter meetings due to a conflict with his work schedule.  Please make arrangements to get your dues to him on time.

 

*** NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE LAST NEWSLETTER UNTIL YOUR 2003 DUES ARE RENEWED ***

 

The following individuals received electronic newsletters in 2002.  Once again, to save on increasing postage costs, anyone willing to have their newsletter emailed each month should notify me at jeff773@fast.net.  Unless otherwise notified, the members listed here will continue to receive the newsletter via email:

 

 


Anthony Talarigo

Bernard Laschinsky

Charles Mitchell

Chris Stoudnour

Cory Geist

Cory Stoudnour

Dale Loop Sr.

Dave Glockner

David Renninger

David Winterhalter

Dennis Christman

Edward Frank

Edward Koch Jr.

Ellis Nease III

Eric M Barrall

Gil Walters

Jack Hilbert Jr.

John Weidman Jr.

Karen Loop

Keith Daubert

Larry Dunkle

Larry Smith

Luther Francis

M. Lynn Shomgard

Martin Weinhold

Michael Ritter

Nathan Christman

Nelson Gould III

Paul Gardner

Peter Reyner

Richard Boyer (SM)

Samuel Miller Sr.

Stephen King (TF)

Susan Christman

Tarek Elzeneiny

Terry Haas

Vincent Indelicato

William Grube III

William O'Neil

Zach Hilbert

 


 

Helpful Hints…

 

Air-Bleed Screws

 

When adjusting air-bleed carburetors (the ones with the little hole in the front), a good rule to remember is the word "richen". Split this word in half (rich-en), and when you want the carburetor rich, turn the screw in. Of course leaning the carburetor would be turning the screw out.

 

Transmitter Neck Straps

 

If you use a neck strap on your transmitter, beware of getting it caught in a rotating propeller! Some people leave the strap around their neck and detach the transmitter while starting engines. This is a perfect way for it to get caught in the prop, especially if you start your planes on the ground rather than a stand or table. Also, having the transmitter nearby while starting an engine is potentially a hazard. When you pick up the transmitter make sure the strap doesn't swing into the prop.

 

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

Vince Indelicato   (exp. 2006)             610-845-3222                       vince@southeast-pa.com

Jack Hilbert           (exp. 2006)             610-767-6938                      

 

Building & Grounds Committee…

 

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

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

George Case                                        610-264-9782

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                      

Erik Rudjord                                          610-285-2176                       ejorudjord@cs.com

 

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

 

·         Thursday, January 16, 2003 @ 7:30 PM

·         Thursday, February 20, 2003 @ 7:30 PM

·         Thursday, March 20, 2003 @ 7:30 PM