Meeting Minutes December 11, 2014

IONIA COUNTY MODEL CLUB MEETING

December 11, 2014

Meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM.

Present at the meeting were 8 members.

Minutes of the November 12 meeting were read and approved.

Treasure report:  The bank account shows $2,299.28 in the black.

New business:

                Dave Walter expressed his appreciation for all who showed up to move the barn to its new location.  Many hands made light work and a gratifying time.  We do have a beautiful flying field with many options and we need to keep it looking that way.  Some donations have come in for the building project but more is needed.  Over $5,000.00 has been spent on this project up to this point.  More needs to be done to close in the south wall.  Come out tomorrow morning (Sat. 13) if you can for a couple of hours of working together.  Let’s not take advantage of Dave’s generosity.

                The dinner at Lamplight Grill was well attended.  It was a great way to finish a good year. 

                Don’t forget the Frozen Finger Fly-in for January 1, 2015.  What a great way to start off the New Year!  Remember there will be plenty of food and warmer temperatures inside.  The fun starts around noon.  In case of snow, it will be plowed ahead of time.

New Activity:

                Charles and Mike gave us an informative review about electric airplanes.  Those of us who are glow engine fanatics learned much.  Some are reluctant to make the change because they like the smell of the exhaust or don’t mind all the tinkering to get a glow engine started.  We will all see the advantage of electric motors when we celebrate the Frozen Finger Fly-in.  Thanks, guys, for sharing your expertise with us.  Our club is here to give anyone the thrill of flying, no matter how they power their planes.

Observations:

                Don’t forget to pay your dues.  They keep our club running.

                Kalamazoo County Expo Center Swap Meet is January 24, 2015.  If you need some space on the tables for this, please contact Dave Walter.

                Cheasaning Club RC Swap Meet is scheduled for February 8, 2015 at New Lothrop Elementary School, 9387 Genesee St., New Lothrop MI 48460.  Contact Dave Walter if you are interested in going with him.

Minutes submitted by Paul Gess, Secretary/Treasurer