The July Meeting

Tuesday, July 12, 2006 Meeting.

 

There were 25 members present and three guests: Mike and Mark Stitzer (my sons!), and their friend David Houts.

1.      Meeting minutes from the meeting held 6/6/06 were approved by the club members.

 

2.      Treasures report – George Gurney presented the treasures report. The report was approved by the club members.

 

3.      Old Business –

a.     Fun Fly this Sunday, July 16th.

b.     Air field regulations regarding several incidences at the field. A meeting was held by the officers and in that meeting by the officers it was proposed to have the helicopters fly over the hover area on the left hand side of the field. The second barrel would mark the far right area where the helicopters will go. The first person in to fly helicopters will go to the left followed by the next person and so on. Dwelling over the runway by the helicopters means the helicopters stay to the left of the wind sock barrel. The airplanes will stay to the right of the barrel by the wind sock. When a helicopter is flying, it is recommended to try and make your approach between the two barrels to the left of the wind sock, then land to the right of the wind sock. Motion was submitted and approved by the members.

c.     Airshow – August 13^th.  1-2 pm will be static display and 2-4 pm Airshow flying.

i.      Safety fence goes up Aug 12th. 8am.

ii.      Canopy goes up with safety fence.

iii.     The Field Committee will come up with the field design. Done by the next meeting.

iv.     Volunteers were recruited to attend to the multitude of tasks required to get the air show ready.    

                                             

4.      New Business –

 

a.     If anyone wants to see Don Underwood’s airplanes and large lot of R/C equipment, there will be a table at the fun fly with all items for sale.  (See the photos below)

b.     Sandy talked about leaks in the roof during Sunday’s rainstorm.

c.     Al Jones has a new members list if you would like one.

d.     Frequency board update. We need someone who has software to cut numbers in the board.

e.     Al Jones has a new frequency list.

f.      Al Jones presented proposed changes to the By-laws. They will be posted on the web site for review.  (See list below)

 

5.      Program – None

 

6.      Announcements –

 

a.     Al Niessner has a catalog showing nuts, bolts, and other hardware from Micro Fasteners.

 

7.      Show and Tell – None

 

8.  I won the 50/50!

 

The Meeting was adjourned at 8pm.

 

Proposed SCRC Bylaw Changes:

Compiled by Al Jones

1. …Safety Rules

      delete 1), 3)

      modify 7): Upon landing your aircraft, taxi to your flight station, shut the aircraft     (delete off) down, and turn transmitter off.

      add: 10): all helicopter flying will occur in the designated hover practice area 

or on the main runway adjacent to the hover area (See site map on the  frequency board).

 

      11): fixed wing flying may occur anywhere over the main runway area

taking care to avoid those already occupying runway space.

       12): when full scale aircraft are either landing, taxiing, or taking  off, model aircraft will move away from the runway or land

      immediately to avoid any potential contact with the full scale  aircraft, and will remain there until the full scale aircraft has

left the area or shut down.

2. …Field Courtesies

      modify 2): When an aircraft lands in an area with planted crops, use the least

number of searchers necessary to retrieve the aircraft to avoid disturbing the crop. (delete second sentence)

 add: 3): Be aware of your transmitter “on” time to avoid monopolizing your 

frequency or your flying area.

4): Retrieve your AMA card from the frequency board as soon as possible after turning your transmitter off so someone else can fly on your frequency.

 

3. …Constitution, Article IV

modify Section 1: The administrative affairs of this club shall, except as may be

otherwise provided by the Bylaws, be under the supervision of the SCRC

(delete elected) officers. The elected offices shall include President,

Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, and Newsletter Editor. The offices

appointed by the President shall include a Safety Officer, an Assistant

Safety Officer, a Webmaster, and a Field Officer. The term of office for

the officers shall be for one (1) year beginning with the January

meeting. This Club, by its Bylaws, may provide for such Ad-Hoc

Committees as the business of the Club may require.

      Modifty Section 2: ….holding a valid…..

4. …Bylaws, Article II

      modify: Section 2:…if the current President resigns or is otherwise unable to

            complete his term.

       Section 3:…The Treasurer, the President, and the Vice-President, in the absence of the Treasurer, are the only persons allowed to write checks on the SCRC bank account. The current Treasurer will notify the bank

regarding changes in names on the account.

…………, Article IV

            Section 1:…Secretary with their (delete his/her)…

…………, Article V

            Section 3: …members should be paid (delete pain) by the January

                  meeting. Only first time members…..

            Section 5: Any flying member of SCRC………while involved in

                  modeling activities, to act (delete conduct himself/herself) in a

                  manner……

            Section 6:…Each member of the Club shall be given a copy of the

                  Constitution and Bylaws with initial membership, and after

any change in either, each member shall be given a copy of the item changed.

            Section 7: Each member of the Club shall be offered copy of the current membership and frequency lists at the regularly scheduled  April meeting.

……………,Article VI

            Section 1:

delete: sentence beginning Nonmembers.

 add: AMA members who do not reside locally may use the facilities of the

Club while visiting in the area and must abide by all club rules and          regulations as posted. AMA members who do reside locally may  use the club facilities no more than three times before deciding to become Club members.

 

That’s all for now.  Please be careful at the field in this hot weather. Use sun block, and drink lots of water. Remember, there is cold soda for sale in the airport office.

 

Sam Stitzer  814‑364‑9530

samstitz@yahoo.com 

 

July 16 Fun Fly

             

  Ben Combs’ beautiful Sukhoi – Wow!                             Al Niessner’s Kadet Sr.

 

            

 Checking out some of the goodies for sale                                                          Need a flying wing?

 

                

   More of Don’s stuff. Like a hobby shop!                                            Fred Knoffsinger’s items