State College Radio Control Club Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 Meeting Minutes

Chuck Paulson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. No guests or new members were in attendance.

1. The minutes from the November 11^th meeting were approved.

· The Treasurer’s report was given by Al Jones. As approved in last month’s meeting, Al used about half of the club’s total funds to purchase a CD. This is First National’s 9-month CD which pays 2.33% interest. SCRC can make withdrawals at any time (in $500 increments) without having to pay penalties. We had income from three membership dues payments and from last month’s 50/50 drawing. Al advised the current account balance and his report was approved by membership. Al reminded us that he is now taking dues for 2009 membership.

2. Old business –

· Chuck advised us of the results of the e-mail poll for banquet entrée choices. Prime Rib and Stuffed Chicken Breasts were the favorites so we will have both available. The American Legion will also be able to serve a vegetarian main dish if requested in advance. Votes were taken for the side dishes. The potatoes will be smashed garlic. Green beans were the favored vegetable. Fruit salad will be our salad dish and there will be an assortment of desserts.

· The cost of the banquet is not set but it will be somewhere between $16 and $18 per person. Attendees are encouraged to pay by the January meeting – and no later than one week prior to the event. January 24^th, 2009 is the date of the banquet.

· Curt Buergin read the nominating committee’s slate of officers for 2009:

Ron Lueth (President)

Brad Fisher (Vice-President)

Al Jones (Treasurer)

Daryl Allen (Secretary)

Sam Stitzer (Newsletter Editor)

There were no nominations for officers among the meeting attendees so a motion was made to accept the slate. Motion carried. Congratulations to the new officers! Appointed offices for 2009 will be filled at the next meeting.

· Al Jones and Al Niessner advised us that Centre Region Parks and Recreation has no scheduled park planning activities during December. Al Niessner has collected some testimonials from groups and individuals who have experience with model aircraft flying fields within public parks. He believes that our next step would be to present some of this positive support material to the park planning committee before their meetings resume in January.

3. New Business –

· Since we’re shifting the flight line at the field and the helicopter area will now be on the right side of the line, Woody Struble asked if we should expand the grass area that he mows for the club. The consensus was that we should mow no more grass than we currently mow. The mowed (short-grass) area will remain about the same size but will move down the field accordingly to accommodate the new flying station arrangement.

· Al Niessner advised that Futaba has dropped their prices on 2.5 GHz systems. With all of the available discounts, the 12-channel system can he purchased for as little as $600. This one comes with a $200 receiver but most people will require additional receivers and the $100 units with fewer channels are compatible.

4. Program

· No program

5. Show and Tell

· None

The motion to adjourn passed at 7:25 pm. Al Jones won the 50-50 drawing, splitting $13 with the club.

Respectfully Submitted,

Daryl Allen, Secretary