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.
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.
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.
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.
Minutes from the May 2010 Meeting
May 25th, 2010, EWEB Meeting Room
The meeting came to order at 1900 on 5/25/2010 with 20 members, family
and guests in attendance. President Khoi Tran presided.
Reading of Meeting Minutes:
Vice President Brad Werneth read the May meeting minutes. The minutes
were approved as read.
Treasury Report:
The Treasurer / Secretary, AL Barrington, read the treasury report. The
report was approved as read.
Old Business:
The replacement Sun Shelter was discussed and all improvements were
approved. Construction is to start as soon as weather permits.
Confirmation of the Fun Fly date:
BIG BIRD
JULY 10th
FUN FLY
AUG. 14th
LABOR DAY FUN FLY
SEPT. 6th
Fund raising was mentioned. Members were invited to submit ideas
and suggestions for future revenue generation.
New Business:
1. Marty Wittman is to contact members that have not paid club
dues but are still flying. He is to give them a reminder that dues are
due and need to be paid.
2. A motion was made and approve that Pat Willis will be the
clubs PR person and help to promote all upcoming club events.
3. There is a Fun Fly in Lapine, Oregon on June 11th, 12th &
13th.
4. Rod Madison will donate all material needed to fix the low
spots on the runway. Rod needs a work party to help place the loam and
do grading. Doug McWha and Wayne Wahrmund are the contacts..
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at about 2000.
Minutes from the June 2010 Meeting
June 22nd, 2010, ERCA flying field
The meeting came to order at 1900 on 6/22/2010 with 30 members, family
and guests in attendance. President Khoi Tran presided.
Reading of Meeting Minutes:
Vice President Brad Werneth read the May meeting minutes. The minutes
were approved as read.
Mike Burgess Addressed the Club:
Landlord, Mike Burgess addressed the club about the future possibility
that he may lease his land to the Government for Wet Lands
construction. We talked for about 30 minutes about how this may or may
not affect the club and the flying field. Mike will not know if this is
a possibility for some time, spring of 2011 at the earliest. Mike will
keep the club informed of any issues that may affect the field as soon
as they may come up. Mike wants the flying field to stay and will work
to that end as he talks to the government.
Treasury Report:
The Treasurer / Secretary, AL Barrington, read the treasury report,
membership is at 87. It was decided that there would be no new
expenditures for field improvement for the rest of this flying
season.
Old Business:
Fund raising was mentioned. Members were invited to submit ideas
and suggestions for future revenue generation.
New Business:
1. The subject of having raffle prizes for the Big Bird Fun Fly was
discussed. After a lot of back and forth a motion was made to
budget $100.00 for raffle prizes. A motion was also made to charge a
$10.00 landing fee for ALL PILOTS who come to the fun fly. The $10.00
landing fee is to help offset the cost of the prizes and food given out
at the event.
2. Pylon Racing will be held at the field on July 17th, 2010 from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m... The field will be closed to ALL FLYING EXCEPT
RACING during this time.
3. Options for a second flying field were discussed. Walker Field
will be looked at by the executive board as a possible second field or
future new field if needed.
4. There will be a Flyer for the Big Bird Fun Fly. The flyer will
state that there will be a $10.00 landing fee as will as food and
raffle prizes given out at the event.
New members:
Don Hansen and Donny Krenz were voted on and approved as new members.
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at about 1945.
Minutes from the July 2010 Meeting
July 27nd, 2010, ERCA flying field
The meeting came to order at 1903 on 7/27/2010 with 28 members, family
and guests in attendance. President Khoi Tran presided.
Reading of Meeting Minutes:
Vice President Brad Werneth read the June meeting minutes. The minutes
were approved as read.
Treasury Report:
The Treasurer / Secretary, AL Barrington, read the treasury report,
membership is at 89. The current bank balance is at $5,832.61. The Big
Bird Fly cost the club, after prizes and food, a tolal of $5.00.
Old Business:
Fund raising was mentioned. Members were invited to submit ideas and
suggestions for future revenue generation.
Mike Burgess asked that in the future don’t drive vehicls in to the
field to retrive downed airplanes.
Promotion of the Big Bird Fly was great, if anyone has ideas on how to
further promote the upcoming Fun Fly please let the club officers know.
New Business:
1. Wayne Wahrmund had a great idea. Individual club members can donate
items for the Fun Fly raffle to add to the prize count. V.P. Brad
Werneth will accept all donated items and bring them to the Fun Fly.
2. Khoi Tran gave a report about Walker Field as a 2nd flying field and
or a replacement field if needed in the future. There was a lot of
discution about the need to research a 2nd field but in the end it was
motioned and approved that the club officers would gather more
information and report back to the club at the August meeting. (If you
have strong thought about a 2nd flying field them come to the August
meeting to get the up to date info.)
3. Pylon Racing will be held at the field on August 28th, 2010
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m... The field will be closed to ALL FLYING
EXCEPT RACING during this time.
4. It was dicussed that there is to much bitching and not enough
“fun talk” at both the field and durring the meetings. We need to get
back to what this club is all about “HAVING FUN”. In the future please
keep the complaints down and FUN LEVEL up at both the field and durring
the club meetings.
5. If you have any ideas on how to promote the club to the community
then please share them with the club.
Show and Tell:
Brad Werneth brought a U.S. Aircore Barnstormer 40 to show. This is a
SPAD airplane. “SPAD” stands for simple plastic aircraft design. The
plane is made out of plastic sheets, the same as used for real estate
signs.
Adjourned:
The meeting was adjourned at about 2040.
