AMA 573, IMAA 138                            www.tcws.org                                    April 2004

 

 

In This Issue:

 

·         Unofficial Meeting Minutes

·         Old Business

·         New Business

·         R/C Events

·         Announcements

·         Web Sites

·         Club Officers & Committees.

·         Club Meeting Dates

 

HEY! – WANNA GO SEE THE NEW SMITHSTONIAN AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON, DC?

 

IMAC Tournament of Champions  in Baltimore is scheduled for 4,5,6 June

 

Check Out the details for both  in the ANNOUNCEMENTS and EVENTS  sections of this Newsletter

 

AS OF 01 MAY – ALL PILOTS MUST HAVE THEIR TCWS MEMBERSHIP CARD VISIBLE AT THE FIELD!

 

 

Next Member Meeting:

Thursday, 15 April 2004 @ 7:30 PM

Hamburg Moose Lodge

 


Directions:

 

Hamburg Exit from Route 22

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

 

Official Field Location Address:

 

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


 

HAMBURG SWAP SHOP --- SATURDAY – 27 MARCH --- PLEASE HELP SET UP TABLES ON FRIDAY – 26 MARCH – 1:00 PM IF YOU CAN!

 

Unofficial Meeting Minutes… 18 March 2004

 

President Karen Loop called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hamburg, PA.  (10) members, (1) new member and (1) associate member were present.  Jack Hilbert read the Secretary’s report for February with a motion to accept by Bud Wunder, seconded by John Messersmith, and all approved.  Jack Hilbert read the Treasurer’s report as of 18 March 2004.  A motion to accept was made by Nelson Gould, seconded by Dennis Sell, and all approved.  Jack Hilbert won the 50/50 raffle drawing, ($5.00).

Old Business

 

1.      Working Airplane Model for Reading Airport Display

a.      John Messersmith and Dave Renninger reported that progress has been made but until some definition as to available space and expectation of model size, no further work can proceed.  Karen Loop is to contact Reading Airport to obtain the necessary information.

 

2.      2004 Swap Meet Update

a.      Dave Renninger reported sale of table space continues to go well, only (22) tables are left unsold.

b.      Karen Loop met with the Fire Chief and learned the locations of all circuit breakers, gas shut off valves, etc., in the kitchen.

c.      Announcements have been distributed as planned.

 

3.      TV Program for 2004 Swap Meet Advertising –

a.      Bud Wunder hosted a (30) minute show on 10 March along with Karen Loop, Nancy Messersmith and Jack Hilbert.  Bud Wunder made a motion which was seconded by John Messersmith and approved by all for the Club to send a thank you note along with a check for $100.00 to the Berks County TV Station.

 

4.      Lebanon Swap Meet –

a.      Walt Gladney reported that the Club tables were successful and thanked Jeff Shriver, Larry Smith and all those who also participated.

 

5.      2004 Fly In –

a.      Larry Smith has agreed to be contest director.

b.      Jack Hilbert will be responsible for the kitchen activity that weekend.

 

6.      Family Picnic –

a.      Karen Loop reported that Dale Loop will organize the Picnic.

 

7.      By-Law Amendment

a.      The membership in attendance unanimously voted to amend Article III, Section 4, page 44 of the current By-Laws to raise the amount of money which can be authorized by the Board without getting full membership approval from $50.00 to $200.00.

b.      The revision will be incorporated into the By-Laws Upgrade currently being managed by Karen Loop.

 

8.      Club History and Over-all By Law Update

a.      Karen Loop is coordinating the efforts and had no new information to report.

 

9.      Tractor Repairs

a.      The new hydraulic pump was installed and works fine.  Our THANKS to Dennis Christman and George Case for performing the labor.

b.      The tractor also needs new tires and wheels.

                                                   i.      Jack Hilbert contacted the TORO distributor in Doylestown for current pricing.

                                                 ii.      Nelson Gould suggested Dixiesales.com be checked for comparison prices.

                                                iii.      Walt Gladney made a motion and Nelson Gould seconded it to allow a maximum of $1,200.00 to be spent to obtain (14) new tires and (8) new wheels.  The motion was approved by all.

                                               iv.      Jack Hilbert will order the parts and pick up when available.

 

 

 

 

10.  Club Fund Raiser – Tupperware Sale

a.      Jane Kramer was present at the meeting and distributed books and order forms.

                                                   i.      All orders along with PRE-PAYMENT are to be handed in at the April meeting.

                                                 ii.      A “pick-up” time will be scheduled to deliver the goods to those who handed in the orders for final delivery to the customers.

 

11.  IMAC – 2004

a.      Karen Loop is coordinating with Pete Castine and had nothing new to report.

 

12.  Kitchen Improvements

a.      Dave Renninger reported that Lee Buskirk is donating the hot water heater and the two of them will install the new heater and water pump on 3 April as part of the Field Work Party.

 

13.  Field Clean-Up Day

a.      Scheduled for 3 April

                                                   i.      8:30 AM – breakfast available

                                                 ii.      Work starts at 9:00 AM

                                                iii.      Lunch will be provided for all those helping out

b.      Work to be accomplished includes;

                                                   i.      New hot water heater and pump for the kitchen

                                                 ii.      New grass carpets under the flight stands

                                                iii.      Painting the window frames in the kitchen.

                                               iv.      Weather protecting the picnic tables and flight stands.

                                                 v.      New tires and wheels on the Tractor.

c.      HELP IS NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE

 

There was no other old business at the time.

 

 

New Business

 

1.                  Club Apparel

a.      Karen Loop reported that Hats, Sweatshirts and T-Shirts were ordered and have arrived.

 

2.                  Display of Membership Cards

a.      It was agreed to make 01 May as the effective date for requiring TCWS membership cards to be visible by all pilots.

b.      Since TCWS membership cards cannot be obtained unless AMA status is active, displaying AMA cards is not mandatory.

c.      Jack Hilbert will post signs at the field accordingly.

 

3.                  Flying Etiquette and Safety

a.      It was noted that some flyers are lax in exercising proper etiquette and on serving safety rules when flying.

b.      Any club member has the right to advise any pilot who is observed to be violating TCWS and /or AMA rules.

c.      LETS MAKE OUR FIELD A FUN AND SAFE PLACE TO FLY!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R/C Events…

 

 

1.      2004 TCWS Swap Meet

March 27, 2004

Hamburg Field House, Hamburg, PA

Information: Walt Gladney

Phone: 610-683-6128

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

Setup 7AM - Public 8AM

 

 

2.      IMAC – Tournament of Champions

June 4,5,6 2004

Baltimore, Maryland

Information and directions: Art Vail – Event Coordinator

Phone: 410.247.4281

e-mail; artvail@erols.com

Website: www.tocofmaryland.com

 

3.      TCWS Giant Scale Fly-In

      June 19th

      Open flying Friday afternoon and Sunday --  Saturday is GIANT scales only.

      Food – Fun – Flying and Fellowship

      Larry Smith – Contest Director

 

4.      8th Annual - All Electric Fly-In

Hosted by Old Time Eagles M.A.C.

Saturday, May 15th – Hope, NJ.

Contact: Joe Beshar

Phone;  201.261.1281

 

 

 

 Announcements…

 

1.      Trip to New Smithsonian Air and Space Museum – The Delaware Valley Federation of Model Airplane Clubs is sponsoring a bus trip on 25 April 2004.  The bus leaves Neshaminy Mall at 8:00 am and returns approximately 8:00 pm.  Costs are estimated at $25-$38 per head, depending on final count.  If interested, call Tom Haake @ 215.332.1449 or e-mail him – TomH1449@voicenet.com

 

2.      SAITO and OS Engine Repairs – Highly recommended source for parts and service for engine repairs.  SECO Enterprises, 301 Sabal Ridge Circle, Suite A, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.  Contact is John Seco. 561.625.9671.  jsseco@aol.com.

 

3.      TCWS Field Work Day – 3 April – Please come out and help with the necessary work to get our field and facilities in top shape for the 2004 flying season.  Breakfast at 8:30 AM.  Work starts at 9:00 and lunch is provided for all workers.

 

           

 

 

 Web Sites…

 

1.      www.stockhausen.org/helicopter_intro.html - If you like music and like helicopters -- you gotta check this one out -- it’s a slightly difficult website to work through but if you take the time – the results are very interesting.

 

 

Editor Note:  If you have a favorite web-site or found one which may be of interest to the Club Members – forward me a note at jdh@flsairtech.com and I’ll post it in the newsletter
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


Club Officers…

 

Karen Loop - President      610.562.0643                       mrsmermaidusa@aol.com               

John Messersmith - Vice President                610.562.4767                       BLU-FTAS@comcast.net

Jack Hilbert – Secretary & Editor      610.767.6938                       jdh@flsairtech.com

Dale Loop – Treasurer       610.562.0643                       mrbehavan2@aol.com

 

Board of Directors…

 

Jeff Shriver            (exp. 2007)            610.366.1820                       jeff773@fast.net

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

Nelson Gould       (exp. 2007)            610.395.9159                       at6snj@rcn.com

 

Building & Grounds Committee…

 

Sam Miller – Chairman                      570.943.2912                       kam611@earthlink.net                       Larry Smith                                        610-377-4941                                                     

George Case                                       610-264-9782

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

 

Flight Instructors…

 

Larry Smith                                           610-377-4941                     

Dave Renninger                                  610-374-2306                      xxspeed@netzero.com

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

Bill O’Neill                                             610.435.9640                       oneillwj@aol.com

 

Field Marshals…

 

Larry Smith                                           610-377-4941                                     

Jack Hilbert                                           610-767-6938                      jdh@flsairtech.com

 

Safety Officers…

 

Larry Smith                                           610-377-4941                     

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