KRAM MEETING MINUTES
MAY 5, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by president Tom DeVries.
Eleven members were present. One guest, Brian Burgess, was also present.
Jim Grant made a motion to approve the April Minutes. Mike Murphy seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Dan McLaren presented the financial report. All is well. Robert Irish motioned we accept the report as presented. Pete Dehr seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Mike Mutphy gave a safety message concerning batteries. As you pull batteries out of winter storage and charge them, be sure to stay close and watch them. He pulled a five cell 5000 ma battery that had been put in storge with a 3.8 storage charge in the fall. After five minutes on the charger the internal resistance read 13! He pulled it from the charger and pulled it out of service before any damage took place…
Jim Grant and Robert Irish reported the West Michigan Aviation Academy students had their rocket day at the field. They reported much activity with some epic fails!
Chris Mroch reported all systems are up and running as they should be. No computer system problems to report.
Tom DeVries discussed our June 6 Vet’s / Memorial picnic. He plans on pulled pork, brats, burgers. Jim Herron plans to send an email out to coordinate the “dish to pass” so we get a nice selection of food. The plan is to set up on Friday evening. Dan McLaren said he would coordinate getting all the tables over to the car wash for a good start of the season cleaning. Tom is checking with the Vets to see if a handicap porta john is required (very expensive if not required). Tom is also going to find some gift for the Vets who attend. Mike Murphy is charged with inviting the Ionia Club to join us and bring war birds to fly.
Tom DeVries asked if anyone could report on the Toledo Show. Steve Gutschow did attend and reported it was back to big. He called it a big swap shop with venders back.
Dan McLaren asked Jim Herron if he could use his computer skills to develop the club a new tri fold hand out. Our old one is outdated and we need to get a new one in place for handing out at places like Rider’s.
Tom DeVries asked the members present to think about the merits of having a “invite the public display day” where we advertise and invite the public to come out to the field and see what the hobby is all about. More to follow on this next month.
Next Meeting is June 2, 2026 at the field at 7:00pm. Come early and fly!
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren
KRAM Secretary
