The view from here or how to spoil some of Mother Nature's most beautiful scenery. The great view is from Ed Gresik's cottage on Lake Dalrymple. The ugly part came up as President JJ was launching Ed's second McCessna floatplane.

President Jim reminds everyone that our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th at 7:00 pm at the Staples Community Centre. This meeting will feature a SWAP MEET so be sure to bring your surplus stuff that could be someone else's find of the year.

JANUARY. 12, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 19:20 hrs. by Treasurer Barry Fegarty. Secretary Bill Bell read the minutes of the Dec. 8, 2003 meeting. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Ed Gresik and seconded by Norm Long. Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report:

The Treasurer's report was presented by Barry Fegarty A motion to accept the report was made by Jim Helkie and seconded by Ed Gresik. Motion Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Treasurer Barry Fegarty outlined the club's approach for a presentation to the Trillium Foundation as a possible revenue source. This revenue would be used for 5 kits, equipment and spares to do with school field trips and school plane building programs. At present members use their own planes equipment and fuel. An application was sent to the Trillium Foundation on 17/12/03. They have indicated that more information is required. The deadline is 23/02/04.

Ed Gresik gave a brief report on the building/flying program in the schools, Dec. 10/03 and Jan 07/04. It was a great success with students, teachers and volunteers all learning a great deal. More volunteers are needed.

It was announced again that meetings will be automatically cancelled if the weather is stormy or "iffy".

A swap meet has been scheduled for the February 9, 2004 meeting.

John McIntosh suggested more social activities be held at the field, such as Combat Flying etc. A $2.00 entrance fee could be charged to participate.

A motion to close the meeting was moved by Ed Gresik and seconded by Bob Axford. Motion carried. The meeting was closed at 19:45 hrs. by Treasurer Barry Fegarty.

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Bill Bell, Jim Helkie, Kyle Tiessen, Norm Long, Peter Auch, Bob Axford, Ed Gresik, Bert Litke, Jack Pepin, Bob Myers, Robin Paulton, Marty Marshall, Roger Gould, Ray Gould, Herb Thrun, Jeff Kuzniak, John McIntosh, Barry Fegarty, Joe Schooley.

Following the close of the business meeting the members enjoyed a display of old time kits provided by Joe Schooley. There were lots of questions and answers

Secretary Bill Bell.

Ed Gresik at Maplewood School sharing some of his skills with the students, who are eager to learn.

Just a short bulletin this month. Ron E.