KRAM MEETING
March 3, 2026
- Call to Order at 7:03pm by president Tom DeVries
- Approval of minutes.
No corrections were made to the minutes. Jim Herron motioned to approve the minutes and Jim Grant seconded. Motion carried.
- Financial Report. Dan McLaren
Dan McLaren reported the checkbook balance is the same as the reported bank balance and showed the president those documents. No issues presented. Dan also noted that our lease had been signed in January so we are in good shape through December, 2026.
- Safety Report. Mike Murphy
Mike walked through the KRAM field rules as required by our Gold Leader Club requirements. For those not present the Field Rules are attached for your reading pleasure. As a result of the review it was noted that they could use some updating. Murphy, McLaren, and DeVries will take a stab at updating and bring back to the club for final approval.
- Field Maintenance Report. Bob Irish
Bob has visited the field and noted that everything was in order. The spring maintenance day will be set later. The road and under the mat is still quite wet…
- Chris Mroch’s report.
Chris noted that everything is up to date with Site 5 – our hosting platform. He did note that new members, when added to our mailing list, will get an email requesting a response that it is ok to add them to the roster. Failure to respond will result in not being added to the roster and no emails sent to you. So please respond. You might have to search for the first email in your Spam file.
Chris showed drafts of fliers for upcoming events. The dates for these events were finalized so Chris can get the fliers complete.
Memorial Fun Fly / Veterans Picnic will be June 6
We will invite the Ionia club to join us so we have more planes in the air for the Vets
Our Club Picnic will be August 1
Poker Fun Fly will be hosted by Jim Grant on September 19
Swap Meet will be October 18
- Cooperative events with other clubs.
There was discussion about inviting other clubs to some events. It was decided to invite Ionia to the Vets Picnic and see how it goes. There has not been much interest from other clubs in recent years…
- Update on any restrictions that affect us, e.g. manufacturing restrictions.
There was no new information other than the fact that it does not seem to be affecting the availability of planes, parts, or accessories at this time. No other issues from AMA.
Dan McLaren announced that our AMA Charter and Insurance certificate had arrived. Also, a new requirement for Leader Club application is having at least one of the club members being a “leader member”. Since we had none, I applied and was approved so we should be a Gold Leader Club again this year.
Dan also reported that the Porta-John would be in place around the first of April.
- Show and tell.
Tom DeVries brought 30 – 40 year old unmade Pilot “Das Box” biplane kit. This type of kit was very popular in Asia years ago. Tom also showed an “old” cub – fabric covering. He bought it at a swap shop with a Satio motor for $200. Plans to fly it this summer.
Allen Simpson showed off a battery powered tissue plane he had purchased from Dave Schearer, which included a safe carrying case.
- Miscellaneous.
Mike Murphy remind everyone the there is indoor flying on Tuesdays from 9:30 until 2:00 at MSA (across from Rider’s).
Dave Hill and Bob Irish brought up the issue of getting a defibrillator for the field. Some investigation will be done and see if it is cost effective. Their first look said it would be $4,000.
- Adjournment.
Allen Simpson moved and Dave Hills seconded a motion to adjourn. Adopted.
Next meeting is April 7th at 7:00pm at the hanger. I hope to see you there.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary
