State College Radio Control Club Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 Meeting Minutes

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

1. The minutes from the May 6^th meeting were approved.

2. Al Jones read the Treasurer’s report. Expenses since last month included field maintenance. We received some membership dues. Al advised the balance of the SCRC account and the report was approved. Al had copies of the updated membership roster which he passed out to the meeting attendees.

3. Old business –

· Chuck Paulson reported on the progress of the air show committee. Al Jones motioned to set the date of the show for 10^th of August. Motion carried. Chuck advised that Roy Long and the Civil Air Patrol will be available to park cars and perform their flag ceremony. A motion was made to appropriate $100 for the skydivers and $140 for the rental of two porta-johns. Motion passed.

· Chuck reminded us of SCRC’s open Fun Fly on Sunday June 22^nd. Members and guests should bring their own food and drink. The club’s barbeque grill will available and we will provide ice. Woody suggested that we rent one porta-john for this event and Chuck motioned to spend $70 for the rental. Motion passed. Setup will start around 10:00 in the morning. Please see “coming events” on the SCRC web site for further details. The members decided to discuss plans for the July 20^th SCRC picnic at the next meeting.

· Sam Stitzer mentioned SCRC’s participation in the Relay for Life event at the Grange Fairgrounds on June 28^th. We should be there by 1:00 in the afternoon to set up a static model display. A flying demonstration will take place later in the day. This year, we should have better place to fly. The members who attended last year had a good time and it was a great public relations opportunity. Please contact Sam if you’re interested.

· Al Jones had nothing new to report from the field search committee. He did receive some input from Mr. David Kelly, a competition IMAC flyer from the Pittsburgh area. In Mr. Kelly’s opinion, we have a great site and should not be so quick to give it up. He believes that a limited-use private airport can be a safe place to fly model aircraft and offers some other advantages. He may be interested in joining our club to make use of the SCRC field when he is in the area.

4. New Business –

· Woody Struble made a motion to paint a line to designate the pit area behind the flight line. This was done last year with the help of Curt Buergin. Motion carried.

5. Show and Tell –

· George Gurney brought a miniature helicopter and Alex did an admirable job of flying it amongst the members in attendance.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Paul Bittengle won the 50-50 drawing, splitting $6.00 with the club.

Respectfully Submitted,

Daryl Allen, Secretary