KRAM - Kent Radio Aero Modelers

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The meeting was called to order by President Mark Schmaltz at 7:00 pm. 

Twenty five members and one guest (Jim Korringh who is getting back into the hobby and looking for a club to join) were present. 

Minutes from the February, 2010 meeting were motioned for approval without change by Lee Frederickson and seconded by Al Natali.  Motion carried. 

The financial status report was presented by Dan McLaren.  The report was motioned for acceptance by Ken Nanzer and seconded by Lee Lubbers.  Discussion followed concerning the non availability of the encumbered funds and the club intent to keep the CD as “emergency funds” and not be spent for ongoing operations.  Motion carried. 

Old Business:

Nik reported that the Kzoo Air Zoo would like us to do a static display on May 1.  There was consensus to proceed.  The Kzoo clubs will be notified and invited to participate.  See the web site for details. 

The YMCA event is still in the planning stage.  More to follow. 

The TAG event date has been confirmed as Aug. 7. 

The lawn mowing schedule has been established as Wednesday mornings.  The field will be closed during mowing which will be from 7:00am to something close to noon. 

Lee Lubbers presented the concept of a “Big Bird” evening.  The plan is for Wednesday, July 14 from 4:00pm until dark with a five dollar entry fee which will cover dinner (dogs, corn, & pop).  AMA giant rules apply (100 inch single wing or 80 inch bi wing).  The plan was accepted as presented. 

Mark Schmaltz reported that training night for the Lowell High School club will be Wednesday evenings so we do not overload our normal club training night on Tuesdays. 

New Business:

AMA Charter Club documents were briefly covered by Dan McLaren.  Most important is that we, as a club, follow the rules of AMA and KRAM. 

AMA Leader Club requirements were discussed.  Initially the idea was presented to apply for Bronze status but as the discussion concluded it was motioned by Lee Frederickson and seconded by Lee Lubbers to “go for the gold”.  Motion carried. 

It was noted that the Flint Swap meet is Sunday, March 7. 

It was noted that Toledo is coming up April 7 – 9. 

It was noted that last years KRAM TAG day is featured in this months AMA magazine on page 150. 

A motion was made by Richard Held and seconded by Lee Frederickson to revise the club bi laws to eliminate the cap on membership.  Discussion centered around the fact that we seldom reach our cap and have never sustained a cap membership for more than a few months and the fact that having a capped membership is an impediment to AMA Leader Club status.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary will present the proposed bi law changes at the April meeting. 

An indoor flying report was given by Fred Heileman.  Since it is so late in the indoor season for this year, Fred was tasked with the job of investigating locations and costs with the idea of developing a schedule for next winter. 

The AMA Safety Code and the KRAM Field Rules will be reviewed at the April meeting. 

Mark Schmaltz won the $18 in the 50/50 drawing. 

At 8:25 a motion to adjourn was made by Dick and seconded by Floyd Atkins.  Motion carried. 

Respectfully,

Dan McLaren

Secretary / Treasurer