Unofficial Meeting Minutes…

President Walt Gladney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hamburg, PA.  Nineteen (19) members were present.  Jack Hilbert read the Secretary’s report for November with a motion to accept by George Case, seconded by Bud Wunder, and approved.  Jack Hilbert read the Treasurer’s report for November as presented by Dale Loop with a motion to accept by John Messersmith, seconded by Dave Renninger, and approved.  George Case won the 50/50 raffle drawing and graciously donated an extra $5.00 from his winnings back to the Club.

Old Business…

1.      “Christmas In The Air” Event – The event was held as scheduled at the Reading, PA airport on December 13 from 8 am to 2 pm.  Dale and Karen Loop were present to represent TCWS and passed out candy canes to approximately 250 visitors.

a.      A request was made to the club if we would consider donating a set-up of a working RC model to be used for educational purposes.

b.      The request was deferred to the January meeting for discussion and possible action.

2.      2003 Swap Meet Insurance Activity – A summary report dated 13 December was written and read by Walt Gladney – primary points are as follows:

a.      AMA’s insurance investigator handling the claim on behalf of AMA is Chris Gerfen, (717.545.4777)

b.      Hamburg Field House Insurance has made the claim we took “too long” to place the alarm once the fire started.

c.      The two insurance companies are now working to achieve a mutually agreeable settlement.

d.      We will not be able to recover our losses for food, supplies and equipment.

e.      Our only form of restitution is the $500 rental discount for 2004.

3.      2004 Swap Meet Update – Sales of table space continue to come in. Everything is going well to date.  On a related note – volunteers are needed to work in the Kitchen before, during and after the swap meet.  Jack Hilbert is the Kitchen coordinator for the 2004 event.

4.      Christmas Party – Arrangements were made for the annual event which took place immediately following the December meeting.  A motion was made by Dave Renninger , seconded by Bud Wunder and approved by all to make a $100.00 donation to the Moose Lodge.

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.

There was no other old business at the time.

 New Business…

1.      Safety Tables Concerns – Jack Hilbert reported that the outdoor carpeting and related supplied were all purchased for approximately $375.00.  They are currently in the storage shed at the field and a work party will be organized as soon as weather permits.

2.      Polar Bear Fly-In – Jack Hilbert announced the annual New Year’s Day fly-in would be held starting at approximately 10:00 AM on I January 2004.  Dave Renninger volunteered to make soup and Jack Hilbert will prepare hot dogs and sauerkraut.  Coffee and hot chocolate will also be available.

3.      Lawn Mower Repair – George Case reported the mower still has a hydraulic pump problem which Sam Miller is trying to resolve.

4.      Thanks to Outgoing Officers -- On behalf of all the members of TCWS, Dave Renninger offered a special acknowledgement to Walt Gladney for his service to the club as past President and an over-all THANK YOU to all the officers who have served during the past year.

There was no other new business at the time.

R/C Events…

1.      Flea Market with Auction

      1 February 2004

      American Legion Hall, Export, PA.

      Information: Gene Binduga 

      Phone: 724.733.8106

      Tables $10…Admission $3

2.      36th Annual WRAM Radio Control Equipment Show

February 20-22, 2004

White Plains, NY

Information: www.WRAM.org

Admission $10 per person per day

3.      24th Annual Radio Control Flea Market

March 13, 2004

Lebanon Expo.

Information: Darryl Betts (CPAA)

Phone: 717-960-8170

600 table spaces - 38,000 sq. ft. - Spaces $10 & $14 - admission $7 per person

4.      2004 TCWS Swap Meet

March 27, 2003

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

 Announcements…

1.      Dues Now OverDue! – The annual dues 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. This will be the LAST time we announce the issue of dues.

2.      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.

·         John will handle TCWS collection and transport – bring cash & bottles to the next meeting.

·         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.

Club Officers…

Karen Loop - President      610.562.0643                       mrsmermaidusa@aol.com               

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

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

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                      jdh@flsairtech.com            

Building & Grounds Committee…

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

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

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

Walt Gladney                                        610-683-6128                     

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

Bill O’Neill                                             610.435.9640                       oneillwj@aol.com

Field Marshals…

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

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

Safety Officers…

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

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