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Meeting Minutes
 
Meeting Minutes for Sunday, 01/16/2005
Tri-City Sky Busters - Minutes
January 16th, 2005
1:00 P.M.
Brunswick Public Library
Type of meeting: Regular Club Meeting
Attendees: Mike Peck; Dan Vento; Dave Schaeffer; John Danniger; Mark Coburn; Michael Jenkins; John Hasenstab; Heidi Kramer; Charles Delaney; Alan Tuskes; Brian Torok; Les Kramer; Gerry Freed; Martin Dorociak; Mark Sadowski; Christopher Pearson; Jim Mullane; Alan Tuskes
1.) Topic: Treasures Report – Les Kramer
Discussion: All is in order. The General Fund is at $364.07
Conclusions: None
Action Items: None
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
2.) Topic: Membership Renewal – Les Kramer
Discussion: Les Kramer reported that Jim Mullane (Club Secretary) will now be in charge of club membership. Any questions regarding membership should be directed towards Jim. Membership forms were passed out and all in attendance were offered the opportunity to renew at this time.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Member cards that were not pre-printed will be mailed out within 7 days.
Person Responsible: Jim Mullane
Deadline: January 20th, 2005
3.) Topic: ATF Update – Les Kramer
Discussion: Les discussed the current status of the NAR / TRA lawsuit against the BATF. The hearing that was held on December 17th, 2004 was considered a success in that the judge ruled that the ATF did not follow proper procedures when challenging the PAD exemption. Since that time the ATF has started the process of the rule change procedure. Les also discussed the need to donate to the NAR legal fund and requested the membership to authorize a $100.00 donation from the club. The vote was unanimously approved.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Les will direct Pete to issue a check for $100.00 to the NAR legal fund.
Person Responsible: Les Kramer
Deadline: January 2005
4.) Topic: NYPower – Les Kramer
Discussion: Les Kramer discussed the dates for this years NYPower event in Geneseo, New York. The dates are July 1st – July 4th, 2005. The Sky Busters will be in attendance and help with the Hybrid pads. The club trailer will be on-site as well. More information will be available on the club web site including motel information.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: None
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
5.) Topic: GLRMR V Launch Planning – Les Kramer
Discussion: Les Kramer discussed that we are in the planning phases for our biggest launch of the year, GLRMR V. Les discussed that we are looking at the weekend of April 23rd or 24th. The Three Oaks launch in Michigan is scheduled the week before and has a rain date scheduled for our weekend. Having multiple regional launches on the same weekend can cause a lack of vendor attendance. Les also discussed the need for a new club PA system. The system will be purchased/built over the next few months. The new system will operate on either AC or DC power and be comprised of an amplifier and two PA speakers. A few members volunteered to help with the purchase including a special discount at Radio Shack.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Research and Purchase the new PA system
Person Responsible: Les Kramer
Deadline: February 2005
6.) Topic: Education – Gerry Freed / Pat Easter
Discussion: Gerry and Pat led a discussion regarding a number of upcoming educational events. The libraries in North East Ohio will be holding an “October Sky” event which will include numerous rocket related activities. Our club has been asked by a number of local libraries to lead a rocket building session for the attendees. Gerry and Pat stressed the need for as many volunteers as possible. The sessions can be very busy if the number of attendees is large. This is a great way to accumulate club service hours. More information will be available on the club web site as well as via e-mail.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Pat and Gerry will develop a schedule and post it on the club web site.
Person Responsible: Pat Easter / Gerry Freed
Deadline: January 2005
7.) Topic: New Rail Set Up - Numerous
Discussion: Mark Coburn suggested that we try to accommodate both large and small rail buttons at the Hybrid pad. A problem occurs when someone presents a rocket for launch with small rail buttons because the pad is typically set up with the large rail. Marty Doriciak suggested that we develop a “piggy-back” system that will allow us to simply turn the rail 180 degrees to accommodate either button types. Marty will look into the details and have something prepared before GLRMR.
Conclusions: The multiple rail system is a good idea.
Action Items: Marty will develop the details.
Person Responsible: Martin Doriciak
Deadline: April 2005
8.) Topic: Swap – N – Shop - Numerous
Discussion: Most members displayed various rocket related merchandise for sale or swap. Many members also displayed current projects.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: None
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
9.) Topic: Raffle – 50/50
Discussion: The club raffle was held using a 50/50 format for the first time. A single ticket purchase price was $5.00. The raffle generated two prizes, one for $25.00 and one for $20.00. The new format will be evaluated for future implementation.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Club officers will discuss the format and decide if we do this again.
Person Responsible: Officers
Deadline: Before the next club meeting.
Jim Mullane
Secretary
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