KENT RADIO AEROMODELERS, INC.
MEETING MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2025
The meeting was called to order by President Jeff Streit at 7:04pm
Eight members were present, no guests.
No corrections were offered for last month’s meeting minutes. Allen Simpson motioned to approve the minutes as read. Tom DeVries seconded and the vote carried.
Dan McLaren presented the financial report. Jeff Streit made the motion to accept and seconded by Jim Grant. Motion carried.
Jim Grant gave a final update on the Swap Shop. We had 50 tables sold this year (vs. 74 last year). Vendors were happy we are still having a Swap Shop. Jeff Streit has volunteered to take over the position for 2026. (Again, many thanks to Gary Stephens and Jim Grant for running the show this year.)
Bob Irish reported he has taken down the American Flag and the solar light on the flagpole for the winter. He also has taken the batteries out of the lawn mowers for winter storage at his house. The windsocks at the end of the runway have been placed in the shed for the winter. The American flag will need to be replaced in the spring – pretty wind damaged.
Jeff Streit volunteered to take down the big windsock next to the shed since the pole is now bent leaning on the shed and the sock is in tatters.
Mike Murphy was absent since he was involved with the elections.
Chris Mroch reported that all systems are up and running. Chris is also working with Site 5 (our hosting source) trying to regain access to our mailing list. More to come.
Dan McLaren made a motion to maintain club dues at the $75 level of 2026. Jim Grant seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Show and Tell – none this month.
Nominations for club officer positions were opened.
Jeff Streit nominated himself to the Vice President and swap shop coordinator position.
Jim Grant agreed to be Second Vice President and help Jeff learn the swap shop ropes.
Currently nominated are:
President – Tom DeVries Vice President I – Jeff Streit Vice President II – Jim Grant
Secretary / Treasurer – Dan McLaren Safety Officer – Mike Murphy
Maintenance Officer – Bob Irish Social Director – Jim Herron Web Master – Chris Mroch
With a nominee for all positions, Dan McLaren made a motion to close nominations. Jeff Srteit seconded the motion and motion carried.
Dan McLaren made a motion that we elect the slate of officers as nominated above. Chris Mroch seconded the motion and the motion carried. Thus, the Club Officers are as listed above.
Allen Simpson gave observations and suggestions to improve the acceptance and welcoming of visitors and guests at the club. They were:
A couple of picnic tables along the outer fence (and / or)
A set of bleachers protected by fencing outside the outer fence.
These suggestions will be held for next spring based on funds available.
Next Meeting is December 2 at 7:00pm at the school.
Motion to adjourn offered by Jeff Streit. Allen Simpson seconded the motion and it carried at 7:50pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary
November 26, 2025
