Unofficial Meeting Minutes… 19 February 2004

President Karen Loop called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Hamburg, PA.  (14) members, (1) visitor and (1) associate member were present.  Jack Hilbert read the Secretary’s report for January with a motion to accept by Terry Miller, seconded by Bud Wunder, and all approved.  Jack Hilbert read the Treasurer’s report as of 19 February 2004.  A motion to accept was made by Walt Gladney, seconded by Jim Paul, and all approved.  Lee Buskirk won the 50/50 raffle drawing, ($5.00).

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Old Business…

1.      Working Airplane Model for Reading Airport Display

a.      John Messersmith reported that he and Dave Renninger are making progress on the educational display model.

                                                   i.      Once a plan is finalized, cost estimates will be presented to the membership for approval.

2.      2004 Swap Meet Update

a.      Dave Renninger reported sale of table space continues to go well.

b.      Karen Loop will meet with “Sherry” and learn the locations of all circuit breakers, gas shut off valves, etc., in the kitchen.

c.      Production of the announcements is bring completed by Carl Colasanti.

d.      Dave Renninger to handle the distribution at the WRAM show and Lebanon Swap Meet, as well as local hobby shops.

e.      Bud Wunder will co-ordinate getting the announcement on the local TV community bulletin board at the Reading TV Station.

f.        Karen Loop has also submitted the information to other Lehigh Valley community bulletin boards.

g.      Table rates for 2005 will be increased to $12.00 and $7.00 for wall and row tables respectively.

3.      TV Program for 2004 Swap Meet Advertising –

a.      Bud Wunder reported there are no slots yet available and we cannot just wait till the last minute to see if one becomes available.  We will therefore pass on this approach for this year.

4.      Lebanon Swap Meet –

a.      Walt Gladney reported that the Club will have tables 4,5,6,7,& 8 in row H at the event.

b.      Walt, Dave Renninger and Larry Smith will man the tables however other volunteers are welcome to assist.

 New Business…

1.      2004 Fly In –

a.      TCWS will again host a summer Giant Scale Fly In.

b.      Date will be 19 June with open flying available on the afternoon of the 18^th.

c.      Larry Smith has agreed to be contest director.

d.      Dave Renninger will be responsible for the kitchen activity that weekend.

2.      Newsletter Corrections –

a.      Walt Gladney mentioned there is one correction needed to the Newsletter;

                                                   i.      Our table location at Lebanon is Row H, not Row 8, as indicated..

3.      Family Picnic –

a.      The date will be 08 August with 15 August as the rain date.

b.      Club will provide Pig Roast and Soft Drinks

c.      Members to all provide a “covered dish”.

d.      An organizing committee is being headed by Dale Loop.

e.      Walt Gladney will invite our field neighbors.

4.      By-Law Amendment

a.      Karen Loop has proposed an amendment to Section 4, page 44 of the current By-Laws which raises the amount of money which can be authorized by the Board without getting full membership approval from $50.00 to $200.00.

b.      Karen Loop motioned the above amendment be proposed to be changed and it was seconded by Walt Gladney.

c.      The proposed change will be voted on for acceptance at the March meeting.

d.      Any member who wants to cast a vote, but cannot make the meeting, can do so by contacting any of the Club Officers.

5.      Club History and Over-all By Law Update

a.      Karen Loop will coordinate the efforts to have the Club history and complete set of By-Laws updated and made current.

6.      Lawn Care Services for 2004

a.      Karen has confirmed with Green Giant that they will provide our fertilizing and weed control needs for the 2004 flying season.

b.      Costs are estimated to be $ 368.40.

c.      A motion was made by Walt Gladney and seconded by Ray Lucas to allow Dale Loop to pay for these services as they are rendered.

7.      Tractor Repairs

a.      A suggestion was made to have a single person responsible for an over-all maintenance plan and budget for the Tractor operations.

b.      This suggestion was NOT approved by the membership in favor of maintenance and funding from general club account on an “as needed” basis.

c.      The tractor is currently in need of repairs and the following plans were tabled;

                                                   i.      Purchase a new shaft for the existing hydraulic pump and install.  Estimated cost to be $300.00.

                                                 ii.      If the new shaft doesn’t resolve the problem, purchase and install a new hydraulic pump.  Estimated cost to be $1,500.00.

                                                iii.      A motion was made by Terry Miller, seconded by Jeff Shriver and approved by all to allow Sam Miller to make the above purchases and coordinate the work to be done.

d.      The tractor will also need new tires and wheels in the near future.

                                                   i.      John Messersmith will coordinate this activity.

8.      Club Fund Raiser – Tupperware Sale

a.      Karen Loop proposed the TCWS hold a Tupperware Plastic fund raiser.

b.      Jane Kramer was present at the meeting and explained the program

                                                   i.      Sales brochures and order forms will be distributed at the March meeting.

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

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

c.       Participation is voluntary. – The Club receives 50% of sales made.

d.      A motion to proceed was made by Bud Wunder, seconded by Walt Gladney and approved by a majority.

e.      Any member who wants to participate but cannot make the March meeting should contact Karen Loop to get the brochures and order forms.

f.        Any members wishing to purchase Tupperware but not participate as sellers are also welcome and can contact Karen as well.

9.      IMAC – 2004

a.      TCWS will again host an IMAC event in co-operation with the Harrisburg Club.

b.      Proposed dates are 25^th and 26th September.

c.      Karen Loop will coordinate with Pete Castine.

10.  Kitchen Improvements

a.      The following recommended improvements to the field kitchen were proposed;

                                                   i.      New higher capacity water pump – Est. cost @ $50.00.

                                                 ii.      Hot water heater – Est. cost @ $150.00.

b.      A motion to approve was made by Bud Wunder and seconded by Terry Miller.

c.      Dave Renninger will coordinate the purchase and installation.

11.  Field Clean-Up Day

a.      Scheduled for 3 April – 9:00 AM - lunch will be provided for all those helping out

R/C Events…

1.      24th Annual Radio Control Flea Market

March 13, 2004

Lebanon Exposition Center

Information: Darryl Betts (CPAA)

Phone: 717-960-8170

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

2.      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

3.      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

 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.      THANKS -- to George Case and the Christmans for the new First Aid boxes and supplies at the Field.

 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.

2.      www.modelaircraft.org/templates/ama/-1-4news.asp – The AMA National Newsletter can be found on this website.

	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