AMA 573

AMA 573, IMAA 138 www.tcws.org December 2005

REMINDER – Meetings are now on the third Sunday of the month at the Hamburg Moose Lodge, starting at 1:30 PM.

CHRISTMAS PARTY will follow the 18 December meeting –be sure to attend!!

2006 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE NOW DUE – PAY BY 31 DECEMBER TO AVOID THE LATE PENALTY!!!

In This Issue:

· President’s Message

· Unofficial Meeting Minutes

· Old Business

· New Business

· R/C Events

· Announcements

· Web Sites

· From the Kitchen

· Club Officers & Committees.

· Club Meeting Dates

Next Member Meeting:

Sunday, 18 DECEMBER 2005 @ 1:30 PM

Hamburg Moose Lodge

Directions to Moose Lodge:

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

December is here once again! Cold weather, Christmas with its celebrations and parties will dominate our thoughts in the next few weeks! Before then however there are a few TCWS things that need our attention. First, remember to renew your membership in both the AMA and TCWS before it expires on December 31^st! Renew NOW and you won't pay the late fee! Second, our annual Christmas Party will follow the next meeting on Sunday, December 18th at 1:30 PM at the Moose Lodge on 4th St. in Hamburg. This party is FREE to all members and their immediate family, so I'll see you there!

Christmas in the Air will be held December 10^th at the Reading Regional Airport. Dale and Karen Loop will once again provide a display for TCWS at the event. If you wish to participate at the event contact Dale or Karen.

Don't forget the January 1 Polar Bear fly at 10AM! We will have hot drinks, and maybe light lunch available. Come and participate in this annual event!

Our 2006 event sanctions for the Swap Meet and the Giant Scale Fun Fly have been approved and plans are going forward on both. Club help is needed for both events, please contact the event coordinators to volunteer time. These events are the financial backbone of the club and everyone needs to pitch in to make them a success!

Finally, make your list for the man in the red suit and hope he brings you all you wish for this Christmas!

This will be my last President's Message and I wish to thank the membership for their help and support during my tenure. I sincerely appreciated it during the last year.

President, John Messersmith called the meeting to order at 1:30PM at the Hamburg Moose Lodge (12) Members and (1) associate member were present. Dale Kugler won the 50/50 drawing and graciously donated his winnings back to the club.

Jack Hilbert read the Secretary’s report for October’s meeting. A motion to accept was made by Jim Pauley, seconded by Bud Wunder and all approved.

Dale Loop read the Treasurer’s report as of 20 November. A motion to accept was made by George Case, seconded by Jim Pauley and approved by a majority vote.

b. John Messersmith reported that George Case had generously mounted protective caps to the Tx supports on all of the plane stands at the field.

a. John Messersmith reported that no information was available as the attorney representing our side had not returned any of John’s calls.

a. Thanks to Dennis Christman for bringing the soda machine to the field and placing it outside the kitchen, under the pavilion.

i. Danny Kapustic volunteered to coordinate the local advertising with newspapers and other media forms.

a. John Messersmith proposed the wording of the amendment which was approved at the October meeting be changed.

b. After a lengthy discussion and several proposals, the consensus was to accept the new wording as follows;

i. Any current member, reaching the age of 80 years will automatically receive a lifetime membership.

ii. Any current member may recommend to the BOD that another current member be granted Lifetime Membership in recognition of exemplary service to the club.

c. Since the wording has been changed, this is now the FIRST posting of the newly proposed amendment.

a. John Messersmith recommended this topic be tabled until the new officers take over in 2006.

b. Bud will check to see if a community bulletin board is available to post the information concerning the 2006 events.

a. The membership once again agreed to extend a free club membership to the Christman family.

c. Nathan indicated that while he thanks the club, a membership for him is not necessary.

a. It was agreed that Walt Gladney will once again coordinate the TCWS activity in this event.

d. (5) Advance purchased entry tickets will also be ordered for purchase by club members who plan to attend.

2006 membership renewals are due by 31 December to avoid the $25.00 late penalty.

Web Sites…

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