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May 6, 2000
Attendees:
There were 9
active members plus 1 visitor present at the meeting. They included: Jim Skeen,
Jeff Fellman, Terry Bliss, Scott Hughes, Keith Hudgins, Doyle Tatum, Steve
Bellio, Jim Newman, Heather Grumbine, Ken Frye and visitor David Hill (CAP
member).
Opening:
President Steve Bellio called the meeting to order at
approximately 3:10pm. This meeting was
held at Geac, Doyle’s place of employment for space purposes. Secretary Jim Skeen read the minutes of the
March meeting. They were approved after
a motion by Doyle and second by Keith to accept.
Treasurers Report:
With the
absence of Treasurer Martie Hamilton, Steve reported we had $1259.38 in the
bank. Currently, the club has 76 active
family memberships.
Welcome Committee:
Ken Frye
brought up the question of why members don’t renew from year to year. He suggested that we might organize a
“welcome committee” for new members.
This committee could also phone and talk with members we are at risk of
losing. This could be called an
“outreach” program. Jeff Fellman also
volunteered for this duty. Jim to send
a copy of the roster to Ken and Jeff.
May Launch Director:
Ken Frye is to be the launch director for
May (B & B Classic). He is looking for volunteers.
Budget:
It was noted by President Bellio that the
budget for ’01 is due on June 30th.
Recognition:
The idea was
discussed of giving Hunter the club’s altimeter as a token of our gratitude for
hauling the trailer and going above and beyond the call of duty. President Bellio also wanted to thank
Secretary Skeen for helping secure the new field in Whitesburg, Georgia.
New Field results:
Secretary Skeen presented to the group the pictures and maps of
the new field in Whitesburg. The board
of directors performed a “test launch” in April and had good results.
Trailer party report:
President Bellio reported on the trailer
outfitting party held in Acworth in March.
The trailer now has new shelving, tie-down harnesses, and other goodies
for equipment storage. Next up ...
labeling and organizing the launch equipment.
Non Email members:
It was
noted that the board needed to call the non Email members and inform them of
the change in date / location of the B & B classic. This is now to be held in Perry in
conjunction with the TARA HP launch.
Club Logo:
The club needed
to get with Mike Deluca about “clarifying” the word “SoAR” on his design. Also, we needed to ask about adding our NAR
section number to the logo with the flying Eagle. Steve to Email Mike about these items.
Flyers at S. Cobb Hobby Shop:
Jeff Fellman volunteered to take some of the
club’s flyers by the hobby shop on S. Cobb Drive.
Awareness Committee Report:
Terry Bliss gave a report on the planned
event to be held at Hobbytown in June.
A sign-up sheet was circulated for additional staff to help with this.
Mick Meet 2000 Report:
Unfortunately,
all contestants received NO NAR points due to the fact there were no
qualifying flights (weather). This
decision has been and is being disputed with NAR.
SoM 6 and B & B Classic report:
The group did not discuss
SoM 6 (deferred until the July meeting) and did not go into detail about the B
& B Classic.
Achievement / Youth Programs:
Nothing
reported / discussed on these items.
Cival Air Patrol (CAP):
David Hill explained quickly about the CAP
rocketry program (or how he envisions it may be). He asked for advise and tips.
David will send a schedule of CAP activities to Steve.
Additional Field:
The
discussion for a new field popped up again.
Several people are going to look for a 2nd field. Good Luck!!
Closing:
Steve Bellio
closed the meeting around 5:40 p.m.
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