Minutes of the February 19th, 2003 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 8:08 PM with 33 members in attendance. The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as read.

The Treasurer reported and accepted as follows, Jan. beginning balance $6,981.78, Income $844.00, Expenses $71.84, Closing balance $7,753.94.

Old Business:

· On Line Newsletter- Looking good at this point and will continue for now.

· Club Banquet- Next year- We will need to set a date ASAP to get a good place on the weekend we want. Motion made to have a banquet - when? – Tabled. Will look into dates available early Dec, or Fri. Feb. 13, or Feb, 6/7 (Fri./Sat.) 2004

· R/C Propbusters- We will be looking into the paperwork on the club from the state, and the difference Non-profit, Cooperated, Incorporated, Etc. Dick Wilkins is looking into sales tax permit number as well. Fred will keep us posted.

· Field Maintenance Day  - Sat April 19th. Need bodies for wire brushing, painting, replace ropes, raking, rolling.

· Club Auction  - An annual club auction at the March 19th meeting, headed by Dana Lord. Bring stuff to sell and money to buy. Meeting will start at 7:30.

· Mower Overhaul- $550.00 parts needed, machining needed. Joe Comeroski will look into getting it done free. Ron will do the work. Bernie & Jack will help him out. Got cost of rope, and grill will need to be fixed. Motion, Vote, Passed, to allocate $1000.00 to fix mower, grill, tables, and general monies needed for maintenance day. Money left will be put back into treasury.

New Business:

· 2003 Schedule of Events- As follows:

· NENATS RC Combat Event- Sat. June 14, CD Jim Reith. Fred would like to see a committee started to bring this event together, to organize event, to get donations, organize judges, prep field, etc. so Darrin can get more done without so much on his hands. Feels club shouldn’t have to do all the work and put all the money out and so few members participate in the event. Darrin Bellis doesn’t see a need for a committee. Expecting 35-40 pilots at $20.00 per head income. Motion made, vote, passed to allocate a $600.00 budget for prizes & trophies.

· Bob Berringer Memorial Scale Fly In– Sat & Sun.-June 28 & 29, CD Dick Wilkins. Conflict with date with RI Air show. Motion made, vote, passed to leave date as is. Motion made, vote, passed, to up landing fee to $10.00 for the weekend.

· Henry Struck Memorial Electric Fly In- Sat. July 26, CD Jorge Cintron. Motion made, vote, passed to up landing fee to $5.00.

· Neighborhood Fun Fly-Sat. Aug 16

· IMAA #392Giant Scale Fly-In Event @ Salem- Sat & Sun- Aug 30 & 31, no update.

· Club Fun Fly- Sat Sept 13 / Rain Date Sun Sept 14

· Helicopter Fun Fly- Sat & Sun- Sept 27 & 28

  New members- 3 new members were voted in. Fred Gross, 2 juniors, Brandon Knieriem & Edward Henry, welcome to    the club.

Plane of the Month- Dave Hoffman, Balsa USA, Citabria Pro

Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM. Respectfully Submitted: Diane Carpio.

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