KRAM MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by president Tom DeVries.
President Tom DeVries called for a motion to approve the minutes as published. Bob Irish made the motion and Chris Mroch seconded the motion. Motion carried.
President Tom called on each member present to tell the group what their favorite full scale or model airplane was:
Mike Murphy liked the full scale AD7 bomber with the heads up display.
Jim Grant likes the RC Kaos 60 – enjoys flying it.
Dave Hills likes the B17 full scale
Allen Simpson likes the early Tiger Moth.
Chris Mroch likes the Bloody Barron combat plane – most fun for the dollar.
Dan McLaren likes the Couger – like it is on rails.
Gordon Vogel loves his Eagle 2 – so much so he has built a number of them!
Lee Lubbers likes the full size Star duster and the RC Torrus – large and stable.
Jim Herron likes the UMX Concendo – dirt cheep and fun.
Tom DeVries likes the RC Ultra Stick.
President Tom DeVries named Member of the Month for going above and beyond for the benefit of the club. This month Bob Irish was named for all his effort to keep the field mowed and for training new members to fly RC. Thanks for all you do Robert.
Mike Murphy reminded everyone that if you are out at the field by yourself and need to go out by the pond or out in the corn, call someone (wife) and let them which way you are going. A search party will find you quicker if they know which way you went.
Robert Irish reports all is well on the grounds. He is planning a work day in the spring to pull some of the mat and fill some of the water trenching underneath.
Jim Grant reminded everyone that the Poker Fun Fly and Club Picnic is planned for September 19. (As you know, it was rained out!) (Poker Fun Fly rescheduled for September 26, starting at 9:00am. No Picnic.
FIRST PLACE $200
SECOND PLACE $150
THIRD PLACE $100
Prizes are gift certificates to Riders Hobby Shop
Jim Grant noted that a sign up sheet was going around to for people to sign up where they could help at the Swap Shop. It will be at the October meeting also so look for it and sign up where you can help!
Chris Mroch announced the sign that hangs on the shelters East side has been repainted and will soon be re-hung. Thanks for the effort Chris!
The next meeting is scheduled for October 6th at 7:00pm at the hanger at the school!
Motion to adjourn was made by Doctor Vogel and seconded by Allen Simpson. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan McLaren, KRAM Secretary
