Minutes of Meeting December 12, 2005:
The meeting was called to order at 19:05 hrs. by President Jim Jewell. Secretary Jeff Kuzniak read the minutes of the Nov. 14, 2005 meeting. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by John McIntosh and seconded by Bill Bell. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer Barry Fegarty presented the Treasurer’s report. His summary indicated that at the time of the meeting the club had about $6,200.00 in the bank with approx. 14 paid up members. Motion to accept the report as read was made by John McIntosh and seconded by Bob Myers. Motion carried.
New Business:
President Jim Jewell brought up the issue of the tractor grass gang mower. Currently the existing grass gang mower is in need of replacement (the blades on most of the cutters are worn and can no longer be sharpened). The following motions were made, voted and passed to address the current tractor situation.
1. A motion to enable the executive to sell the existing tractor(s) and equipment, in order to raise funds to replace the existing gang mower/tractor. (Please note the cub tractor will be sold for $4,500.00) Voted. No opposition to this motion.
2. Purchase a replacement tractor/gang mower for no more than $6,500.00. Voted. No opposition to this motion.
If necessary and at the executives discretion, establish a grass cutting contingency fund that will finance any shortfall between the sale of existing equipment and the purchase of replacement equipment. This fund will be created by levying a one-time fee of $30.00 to each member. Voted. No opposition to this motion.
Meeting was closed at 19:44 hrs. Moved by Ron Edwards, seconded by Bill Bell.
Members in Attendance:
Norm Long, Jeff Kuzniak, John McIntosh, Bob Axford, Herb Thrun, Bob Myers, Ron Edwards, Ray Gould, Barry Fegarty, Jim Jewell, Bert Litke, Steve Chobrda, Jeff Declerk, Bill Bell, Bill Buschman, Terry Momney, Steve Johnson.
Secretary Jeff Kuzniak.
Minutes of Meeting January 9, 2006:
The meeting was called to order at 19:01 hrs. By President Jim Jewell. Secretary Jeff Kuzniak read the minutes of the December 12, 2005 meeting. A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Herb Thrun and seconded by Ed Gresik. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report:
Treasurer Barry Fegarty presented his report. His summary indicated that at the time of the meeting the club had about 14 paid up members. Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by John McIntosh and seconded by Ron Edwards. Motion carried.
New Business:
President Jim Jewell brought up some issues with MAAC and our Zone (The southwest zone). There have been many issues and rumors being discussed on various Internet sites regarding our Zone and MAAC. President Jim cautioned our members to keep in mind that everything is just a rumor and talk until it is confirmed by our Zone director or by MAAC.
President Jim reminded everyone that the classroom student airplane-building program begins January 11th. This involves teaching the grade school children how to build simple rubber band powered balsa airplanes. If you can help, please contact Jim.
President Jim brought up the issue of obtaining a canopy for the field this season. Ron Suchiu and John McIntosh agreed to look for a suitable canopy solution. If you have any ideas please contact Jim Jewell, Ron Suchiu or John McIntosh.
If necessary and at the executives discretion, establish a grass cutting contingency fund that will finance any shortfall between the sale of existing equipment and the purchase of replacement equipment. This fund will be created by levying a one-time fee of $30.00 to each member. Voted. No opposition to this motion.
The club decided on some preliminary dates for the upcoming season.
Season Opener: Sat. May 6th, Rain date: Sun, May 7th.
Co-An Park: To be determined, sometime in August.
Cross Country: Sun. Sept. 17th. We need teams from our club for this event. Four man teams are now needed for the Cross Country event.
A motion was put forward to wave any initiation fee for members under 18 years of age. This motion would only apply to those members joining after February 1st, 2006. Motion carried with no objections.
Next Month: Meeting on Feb. 13th – Joe Gibson and Ron Suchiu will be presenting their Mustangs.
Meeting was closed at 19:50. Moved by Pio Santilli, seconded by Rick Foale.
Members in Attendance:
Jim Jewell, Norm Long, Jeff Kuzniak, Barry Fegarty, Herb Thrun, Bill Bell, John McIntosh, Ron Suchiu, Rick Foale, Ed Gresik, Bert Litke, Ron Edwards, Bob Myers, Chad Bluteau, James Bluteau, Magy Bluteau, Jim Helkie, Jim Sales, Robin Paulton, Joe Gibson, Joe Schooley, Pio Santilli.
Secretary Jeff Kuzniak.
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