Southern New Hampshire Flying Eagles R/C Club
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SNH Flying Eagles Meeting Minutes: April 6, 2005 Meeting called to order at 7:44pm by Jay Francis. 24 members present. Visitors: Mark Fischer, Bob Scott. New members: Neil Watts Officers Report President Jay Francis: - We are a gold leader club this year as witnessed in the Model Aviation magazine. VP Dave Beach: - Tuesday evening flight instruction has started with Thursday as the rain date. Treasurer Jim Austin: - Absent: Treasurers report by Jay Francis. o Treasury reported o 101 members for 04/05. 68 members for 05. o Accepting club applications tonight Secretary Dave Majchrzak: - Subscription of Model Aviation to Merrimack Library about to expire. Will renew. - The 2005 club AMA charter and 3 insurance certificates have been received. - Have been contacted by Rotary Club regarding July 4th parade. - Multi-wing fly-in in Connecticut put on club calendar on website. Safety Officer Chris Frost: - Please keep off of parking lot until water recedes. - Most recent magazine had good article on trimming airplane properly. Field Marshall Gary Aubin: - Field is underwater. 4WD vehicles are causing ruts. - Contacted owner of potential new field. Owner still pushing rental fee. No progress. - Discussion resulted in parking lot being closed until water recedes. Newsletter Editor Bruce Gruenbaum: - April 27 is deadline for submissions - Please submit more photos. - Club had nice write-up in Nashua Telegraph. Link to article on our website. Old Business: - Jay Francis: Events o July 4th: Dave M. o Float Fly: Joel/Chris: Joel: Use permit submitted. 2nd weekend after Labor Day is typical. Date to be picked this month. o Toys for Tots: Gary/Dave M. New Business - Jay Francis: Budget o Jay presented copies presented to all membership o Goal for events will be to break even at least. o Expenses to be submitted and approved before spending the money. o Eagle Cup and events need budget and approval from officers. o Conservative number of members needed to achieve budgeted income. o Dave Beach: 04 income $800 less than budget. 04 expense ~$800 more than budget. Please promote the club. Membership is the main source of income. o Joel C.: to submit fixed expenses of Float Fly. o Bob Kilmon: Recommended we have presence at Hudson Old Home Days. $115 for 3 days. Last week of August. Tented area available. o Al Fischer: Asked about lawn expense. Reply: Basic mower maintenance. o Vote: Budget approved unanimously. - Jackets: o The following members expressed interest in getting a club jacket: Bob Kilmon, Dave M., Dave Lorenzo, Chris Frost, Bruce Gruenbaum, Mike G., Gary Aubin. - Public Access Video: o Dave Beach: Town of Merrimack has video production lab. We can take out their equipment. No cost to club. o Chairs: Dave Beach / John S. / Bruce G. - 4th of July: o Brian Henderson: Volunteered to make sign to celebrate 20 years in Merrimack. Club to pay for materials. - District 1 News: o Joel C.: Now 2 freq. coordinators for District 1 o New glitch detectors. - Trainer for Sale : Bob LaCroix. Trainer w/ 40FP, 4ch TX and buddy box. $225 for everything. From TufFlight. - Donation to Club: Jay Francis. Jesse Floras has donated old control line planes, starter, covering iron etc.. Auction will be held tonight. - Radios for sale: John Spitz. Meeting Adjourned at 8:31pm. Show n Tell Results: Best Arf: Bruce Gruenbaum Best kit <.60: John Spitz Best kit > .60: Dave Beach Best kit other: Jay Francis Best unfinished: Ernie M. Best in show: Bruce Gruenbaum Spirit of innovation: Dave Beach.
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