Ron Lueth called the meeting to
order at 7:00 PM. Ari Geselowitz was in attendance as a new member. Welcome,
Ari.
1.
The
minutes from the December 2nd meeting were approved.
2.
Al
Jones read the Treasurer’s report. He advised the current balance of SCRC’s
account and reminded us of the CD that was purchased for the club in November. To
date, fourteen members have paid their 2009 dues. A motion was passed to approve
the Treasurer’s report.
3.
Old
business –
·
SCRC’s
Winter Banquet begins at 6:00pm (with dinner being served at 7:00pm) on January
24th, 2009. The cost of the banquet is set at $16.50 per person. If
you have not paid, or you have not advised us of your intention to attend, please
contact Al Jones by Friday, January 16th. Al can be reached at
237-2284.
·
Ron
brought up the subject of gifts for the banquet. In past years, the club had
appropriated up to $200 to buy the prizes. Also, some items were donated by
members. Al Jones motioned to spend $100 for this year’s banquet prizes. Motion
carried. Ron Lueth and Daryl Allen will handle gift procurement. Any donations
will be greatly appreciated. Each member in attendance will receive one ticket
(at the banquet) for the drawing of prizes.
·
The
Field Search Committee had nothing new to report. No recent planning activities
have taken place by
4.
New
Business –
·
The
Central Penn Aeromodelers have announced the date for the 29th
annual radio control flea market. Doors open at 9:00am on Saturday, March 14th
at the Lebanon Fairgrounds. For further information and directions, visit http://www.cpaa.us/ .
·
On
February 1st, 2009, the Murrysville Area R/C Society is sponsoring a
flea market and auction at the American Legion Hall in Export, Pa. Doors open
at 8am and general admission is $3. Take turnpike exit 6 then follow
·
Al
Jones handed out copies of an article by Dave Patrick on flight trimming a
model airplane. It’s a handy and helpful, step-by-step guide. Al will keep
copies on hand for SCRC members.
·
Buzzard
Field Model Airplane Club in Mill Hall is always looking for new members. Some
SCRC members had a great time at their Fun Fly last year. It’s a very nice
field and a $10 associate membership will provide you with a good alternative
to the Center Air Park/SCRC field when it’s closed to R/C flying due to scheduled
full-scale events. A full membership is only $35 per year and well worth it.
Buzzard Field contact information is lacking at this time so please contact
Daryl Allen if you would like to join for the 2009 season.
·
Ron
Lueth informed us of the Muncy Indoor Flyers, An AMA chartered club. The club
has a great indoor flying site, the GSC Sports Complex Dome in
5.
Program
(No program)
6.
Show
and Tell
·
·
Ron
Lueth brought his new 1/10 scale, all-foam Cassutt pylon racer. Ron built this
from plans and it weighs in at 125 grams. It looks great and indoor maiden
flights done at the Sports Dome indicate that it will be a fine flier.
·
Sam
Stitzer showed a Tower Uproar 40 plane that he built from a kit and modified
for electric power. It features a rubber shock-mounted motor and a very
attractive Monokote covering job. Nearly complete, it weighs 2-1/4 pounds. Sam
estimates that the flying weight will be right at 3-1/4 pounds when finished.
The motion to adjourn passed at 7:48
pm. Ron Lueth won the 50-50 drawing, splitting $18 with the club.
Respectfully
Submitted,