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2010 Meeting places, Dates and Times

EWEB downtown Eugene:
January 26th
  7:00 pm. 
February 23rd   7:00 pm.  Papas Pizza
                        11th and Chambers
March 23rd   7:00 pm.     
April 27th 
   7:00 pm.     
May 25th  
  7:00 pm.
At the flying field
7:00 pm.

June 22nd
July 27th
August 24th
EWEB downtown Eugene:
September 28th     7:00 pm.    
October 26th      
  7:00 pm.
November 23rd     
7:00 pm.

  December no meeting.


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Eugene R/C Aeronauts

Minutes from the January 2010 Meeting
January 26th, 2010, EWEB Meeting Room

Please be aware that winter flying hours are still in effect.

The meeting came to order at 1900 on 1/26/2010 with 21+ members, family and guests in attendance.  Vice President Brad Werneth presided.

Treasury Report:
The Treasurer / Secretary, AL Barrington, read the 2009 Year End financial report stating in short that the club started the year with a bank balance of $3,836.90 and ended the year after expenses with $4,042.40.  The January Treasury Report was read stating that the club has 27 members renewed but 5 of those had expired AMA statuses.  The January bank balance is $4,922.40.  Both reports were approved as read.

2010 Budget:
It was announced that the executive board met on 1/8/2010 to draft the 2010 budget proposal.  The current draft shows total anticipated expenses of $6,335.00.  Mention was made to the importance of renewing memberships as well as recruiting new members to help bridge the financial gap and achieve our goals.  The current budget draft was voted on and approved.

Old Business:
Fund raising was mentioned.  Members were invited to submit ideas and suggestions for future revenue generation.

Brad Werneth presented the topic and the membership discussed the current fund raiser raffle of the Futaba 10C Transmitter.  A motion was made and seconded to conclude the raffle with a push to sell the remaining tickets and have the drawing at the end of the February (Pizza Parlor) meeting on 2/23/2010.   The membership voted and approved the motion.

Brad Werneth presented his design and the proposal for a pits area covering structure.  Last meeting the membership approved a target budget of $1000 for the project.  At current prices, the proposed structure is expected to cost approximately $1100 after considering additional needed hardware.  He also presented three options for coverings.  The membership voted and approved to allow for the $1100 expenditure and chose the tan colored covering option.

The subject of field aeration and sanding was discussed.  It was decided to get the opinion of our resident expert, landscaper, Rod Madison and wait for drier conditions in April – May.  The subject was tabled to future meetings.

New Business:
1.  The subject of events for this year was discussed.  The membership was invited to suggest dates & times for our Big Bird Fun Fly, General Fun Fly, and Labor Day Fun Fly.  It was agreed to decide and lock in on those dates and begin advertising the events as soon as possible.  The subject was tabled to future meetings pending consensus.

2.  Landlord, Mike Burgess announced a NO FLY DAY on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 due to a bird hunting event happening near the field on that day.  NOTAM requested.

3.  The motion was made for the membership to annually, (at the January meeting), present a special recognition award to a club member, expressing appreciation for outstanding contributions and dedicated service to the club during the previous year.  The membership approved to enact the proposed award and present a $50 cash award to the first recipient. Other award options were discussed.  Possible honorary membership for a period of time was mentioned and tabled for further discussion.  Suggested later:  A “traveling trophy” or plaque that an engraved brass plate could be added to with the name and award year of the winner could be presented.

New members:
Roget Winz was voted on and approved as a new member.

Show & Tell:
Marty Wittman showed his two pylon racing planes.  He brought an LA Racer-40 and a Club 40 Sky Raider.  He told about the sport and fielded questions.  He hopes to generate enough interest to hold AMA sanctioned events and host competitions with other clubs at our field.

Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at about 2045 and AL continued with taking of membership renewals.  15 members renewed their memberships at the meeting.


AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA


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Eugene R/C Aeronauts

Minutes from the February 2010 Meeting
February 23rd, 2010, Papas Pizza 11th & Chambers

Please be aware that winter flying hours are still in effect.

ERCA Meeting Minutes 2/23/2010

The meeting was held at Papa’s Pizza Parlor, 11th & Chambers, Eugene.  Members began arriving before 1830.  The usual noise level and pizza munching made it difficult to hear so business was kept brief.  AL Barrington took membership renewals before, during and following the meeting.  The meeting came to order at 1900 with 29 members, family and guests in attendance.  Secretary / Treasurer AL Barrington started the meeting in the absence of President Khoi Tran who arrived later.  VP Brad Werneth was not present.

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Treasury Report:
The Treasurer / Secretary, AL Barrington, read the Minutes of the January meeting and the current Treasury Report.  The current bank balance is $4,574.40.  Both reports were approved as read.

Old Business:
Fund raising was mentioned.  Members were invited to submit ideas and suggestions for future revenue generation.
The subject of field aeration and sanding was discussed again.  It was decided to get the opinion of our resident expert, landscaper, Rod Madison and wait for drier conditions in April – May.
The cover structure project was discussed.  Khoi Tran stated that the company providing the structure kit could have it ready within a day of the order.  The construction work party was discussed.  Frank Blain and Brad Werneth will lead the canopy installation project.  They need about 6 fencing steel posts to secure the canopy posts.  Craig mentioned he has some at home to contribute.  Khoi, Wayne, Ken volunteered to help with the installation.  Other members who are willing to help?  Please contact Frank Blaine and Brad Werneth to get details.  We will have a work party to install this 18'x40' canopy next month.
            Aeration and sanding project was brought up.  Some club members have suffered broken props trying to take off and end up hitting puddles of water on the west end of runway.  Khoi will contact Rod Madison to get details on cost of aeration and sanding the runway to raise the west side elevation.  Frank will independently get details on the most cost effective way to add sand to the runway.  If any members have experience with this project, please contact Frank or Khoi.
This year’s main events will be scheduled as follows:  Big Bird Fun Fly – July 10th,  Fun Fly – Aug 14th,  Labor Day Fun Fly – Sep 6th
Reminder: Landlord, Mike Burgess announced a NO FLY DAY on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 due to a bird hunting event happening near the field on that day.  NOTAM requested.


New Business:      No new business was presented
New members:      No new members this month
Show & Tell:         None this month

Raffle:
The last tickets for the Futaba 10C radio were sold at the February meeting.  The drawing was held, Wayne Wahrmund won the radio and graciously donated it to the club for fundraising Auction next month.  We will hold a live auction with Pat as auctioneer at the next meeting.  Please show up with your checkbook to bid for the radio.  The funds raised will help pay for field improvement such as aeration/sanding project coming up.

Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at about 2030 and AL continued with taking of membership renewals.  10 members renewed their memberships at the meeting.  The bill for the pizza meeting came to $222.20 which is a bit over the budgeted $150, no doubt due to the great turn out.


AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA


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