MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

November 10^th, 2009

President Greg Marken opened meeting for business at 7:04 pm.

The members present were: Pendleton, Berson, Anliker, Calkins, Olson, Marken, Berger, Bruce, McIntyre, Austin, Barras, Smith, Benjamin, Fitch, Davis, Carter, J. Cook, Stephens, C. Cook, Greene, Dantzler and Maupin.

Guests: The guest at the meeting was Jim Shoe.

Minutes posted on the web site were approved and submitted.

Treasurers Report: With a dues payment of $ 45.00 and .02 interest, the Bank of America checking is currently at $1,802.38. The Quimper CD is still at $6,144.32.

Old Business: Prime Rib was voted onto the menu for the December 8^th Christmas Dinner. It was noted: money for December 8^th, Christmas Dinner must be received no later than 12/1/09.

New Business: There was strong support to "NOT BEND" the rules by giving members extended grace periods to get their membership dues paid. Paying dues on time will be enforced.

Seth Stephens suggests that there be a sign up sheet for those interested in offering hints for modeling, flying, etc. Stan Davis said that cutting out information in magazines or other news letters is a good source for hints and ideas.

Stan Davis moved that the nominations for the 2010 officers be accepted. Bill Anliker seconded the motion, so with arms waving and the ayes going up past the ceiling fans, the new body of officers was brought into being. A small addition: The acceptance of the two Beres’ for office is still pending.

General: None

Crash of the Month: Grant Smith crashed his nitro model for the 2^nd and last time. Seems he had a unique crash of the month ceremonial dance on the remaining piece of fuselage to guarantee that the dirty, no good, nitro model won’t ever fly again.

Service Award: Roy Greene got a big - A Plus – for the "make over" on the "crash of the month" trophy. Attention Grant: No fair dancing on the trophy!

Meeting Closed at 7:50pm

Program: Bill Person brought the club lawn mower engine to the meeting in pieces. NOT! He said, "Just kidding".

He shared with the members about his researching the possibility of using a lawn mower engine for his ultra-lite. The ultra-lite that he is currently building is his own design.

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S HOBBY SHOP

First, on behalf of the current officers, I would like to thank all of you for your support this past year and look forward to your support of our new staff.

It is my privilege to introduce to you our Club Officers for 2010:

   President - Bill Berson

   Vice President - Jeff Beres

   Secretary - Lawrence Pendleton

   Treasurer - Larry Berger

   Safety Officer - Seth Stephens

   Web Master - Roy Greene

   Director, Pos 1 - Pete Bruce

   Director, Pos 2 - Tom Beres

   Director, Pos 3 - Tom Cochran

As you may notice, most of the list is the same as last year. I want to thank those that stepped up to fill positions for another term. Two of our new officers were voted in without their knowledge and have graciously accepted their nomination and the votes they received. Jeff Beres and Tom Beres deserve a special thank you from all of us for their consideration in serving on our Board.

AROUND THE CLUB

J From Larry Berger:

At the November 10^th meeting of the Tri-Area RC Flyers Club it was decided that the club bylaws regarding yearly dues should be followed and that all members should be informed of that decision.  Our club has obligations to the national AMA which dictate the timing for establishing membership information.  The bylaws state that club membership terminates at the end of each calendar year but there is a grace period for dues payments up to February 8^th of the next year.  If the dues are not paid by that date, membership will be terminated.  Reinstatement would involve an additional payment of the $10 initiation fee.

The dues for an individual are $45 and for a family the dues are $55.  Dues may be mailed to me:

     Laurence Berger

     5416 Wilson St.

     Port Townsend, WA

     98368-1524

If you have questions, my phone number is 360-344-3549 and my e-mail address is bergerlh@gmail.com

J Seth Stevens sent me a great report written by a NASA pilot who ferried the shuttle Atlantis back to Florida. It was a bit long for this issue, so watch for it next month.

NEW MEMBERS

I hope to obtain a brief bio and a picture of our new members to enhance their introduction to the membership. This is voluntary on the part of the newbie, but it should be beneficial for all.

HINTS, KINKS, AND STUFF

J From Michigan friend Mike Magers:

Watch this all of the way to the end to see all of the stunts.  

This aircraft runs on four chainsaw engines.
Be sure to watch this !!

This clip is of a U-2 that carries a passenger—a very unusual configuration.

J From the November AMA Insider:

JUST PLANE FUN

J From an old work friend, Gene Gronseth:

British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal.

Control Tower replies: 'And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?'

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ATC: ' Al Italia 345 continue taxi to 26L South via Tango - check for workers along taxiway.'

Al Italia 345: 'Roger, Taxi 26 Left a via Tango. Workers checked - all are working'

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Nova 851: 'Halifax Terminal, Nova 851 with you out of 13,000 for 10,000, requesting runway 15.'

Halifax Terminal (female): 'Nova 851, Halifax, the last time I gave a pilot what he wanted I was on penicillin for three weeks. Expect runway 06.' 

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Lost student pilot: 'Unknown airport with Cessna 150 circling overhead, please identify yourself.'

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Frankfurt Control: 'AF1733, You are on an eight mile final for 27R. You have a UH-1 three miles ahead of you on final; reduce speed to 130 knots.'

Pilot: 'Rogo', Frankfurt. We're bringing this big bird back to one-hundred and thirty knots fer ya.'

Control: (a few moments later): 'AF33, helicopter traffic at 90 knots now 11/2 miles ahead of you; reduce speed further to 110 knots.'

Pilot: 'AF thirty-three reining this here bird back further to 110 knots'

Control: 'AF33, you are three miles to touchdown, helicopter traffic now 1 mile ahead of you; reduce speed to 90 knots'

Pilot (a little miffed): 'Sir, do you know what the stall speed of this here C-130 is?'

Control: 'No, but if you ask your co-pilot, he can probably tell you.'

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Controller: AF123, say call sign of your wingman.

Pilot: Uh... approach, we're a single ship.

Controller: Oh, Oh, Shit! You have traffic!

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O'Hare Approach: USA212, cleared ILS runway 32L approach, maintain 250 knots.

USA212: Roger approach, how long do you need me to maintain that speed?

O'Hare Approach: All the way to the gate if you can.

USA212: Ah, OK, but you better warn ground control.

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Beech Baron: Uh, ATC, verify you want me to taxi in front of the 747...

ATC: Yeah, it's OK. He's not hungry.

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Student Pilot: 'I'm lost; I'm over a big lake and heading toward the big "E".

Controller: 'Make several 90 degree turns so I can identify you on radar.' (short pause)... Controller: 'Okay then. That big lake is the Atlantic Ocean ... Suggest you turn to the big "W" immediately.'

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Tower: 'American...and for your information, you were slightly to the left of the centerline on that approach.'

American: 'That's correct; and, my First Officer was slightly to the right'

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Controller: 'USA353 contact Cleveland Center 135.60. (pause)

Controller: 'USA353 contact Cleveland Center 135.60!' (pause)

Controller: 'USA353 you're just like my wife you never listen!'

Pilot: 'Center, this is USA553, maybe if you called her by the right name you'd get a better response!'

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Tower: 'Cessna 123, turn right now and report your heading.'

Pilot: 'Wilco. 341, 342, 343, 344, 345...'

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Foreign Pilot Trainee: 'Tower, please speak slowly, I am a baby in English and lonely in the cockpit'

FIELD MAINTENANCE

Gary Austin has signed up for December. Thanks, Gary. Do

be careful out there in all that wind and rain.

EDITORIAL—The Rewards For Serving

Congratulations to our new and returning officers. You are the heart of our club, and all of us really appreciate your commitment. I think you will find that taking some responsibility for our organization will reward you many times over. No, yours is not a paid position, and you will not receive any compensation for your dedicated service. Your reward will come with the satisfaction of a job well done and the gratitude of your fellow club members.

MANY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!

FOR SALE OR TRADE

If you want to list an item, just send me the details including your name, phone number, and asking price or trade-for item. Low pixel count digital (JPEG) pictures are also acceptable.

MONTHLY MEETING—December 8 at 6:00 in the SKP Clubhouse

The date has been set and the menu has been chosen for the annual RC club dinner.

Date: December 8, 2009 @ 6:00 pm

Location: SKP Club House

Menu: Prime Rib Dinner w/dessert (BYOB/wine)

Cost: $16.00 per person :)

I have twenty two people signed up at this point and room for more. Please email me your reservation with the number in your party ASAP so Rachel can plan accordingly.

Please send your check to Larry Berger,  5416 Wilson St, Port Townsend WA 98368 no later than Dec 1, 2009.

We will have the usual gift exchange/lottery. Each gift exchange participant needs to bring a gift. The gift dollar limit is still $10.00. The gifts can be practical or gag, hobby and/or spouse oriented. Please join us "The more, the merrier".

Thank you all for another great year in modeling and I hope to see you at the party.

GREG MARKEN
(360) 779-8660

Pete Granger

granger@olypen.com