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Meeting Minutes
 
Meeting Minutes for Sunday, 12/14/2003
Tri-City Sky Busters - Minutes
December 14th, 2003
1:00 P.M.
Brunswick Public Library
Type of meeting: Regular Club Meeting
Attendees: Bryan Torok; Dave Schaeffer; Mark Hanna; Josh Hanna; Joe Bodnar; Martin Dorociak; Christopher Pearson; Kyle Kibler; Michael Glory; Michael Jenkins; Mark Coburn; Bruce McKnight; Neal Bade; John Daninger; Melissa Lynch; Barry Lynch; Bill Sinkins; Pat Easter; Pete Pfingsten; Gerry Freed; Les Kramer; Jim Mullane
1.) Topic: Hybrid Fees Increasing
Discussion: Les Kramer discussed the current and future structure for hybrid launch fees. The slight increase for 2004 will be to cover the cost of nitrous as well as the miscellaneous supplies needed for a hybrid launch. The new cost will be posted on the club website.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Post new cost structure on the website
Person Responsible: Les Kramer
Deadline: ASAP
2.) Topic: LDRS will be held in Geneseo, NY
Discussion: NYPower as we know it will not be held in 2004. Instead, LDRS will be held over the 4th of July weekend. The group discussed the fact that this will be the closest LDRS to us ever.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Possible future discussion about making this event a club road trip.
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
3.) Topic: GLRMR launch schedule
Discussion: Our big launch event for 2004 will once again be GLRMR. The tentative schedule is for the launch to be held May 1st or May 2nd 2004.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: None
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
4.) Topic: Gifts for land owners
Discussion: Each year the club purchases a gift for each land owner in appreciation for allowing the use of their fields. In the past we have purchased fruit baskets or gift certificates. It was decided this year to purchase a Honeybaked Ham for Mr. Borne.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Pete Pfingsten will purchase and distribute the gifts
Person Responsible: Pete Pfingsten
Deadline: 12-25-03
5.) Topic: Treasures Report – Pete Pfingsten
Discussion: All is in order. The General Fund is at $257.00.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: None
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
6.) Topic: Club Trailer
Discussion: A trailer was found on Ebay in November that seemed to meet our needs. Les Kramer drove to the owner’s site to view the trailer and decided that it was a good deal. The club purchased the trailer and moved it to Pete Pfingsten’s garage. Pete has made a few repairs and modifications and announced that the trailer was ready for use. Pete will do some additional painting and possibly build a few racks inside the trailer when the weather gets a little better. The trailer will be loaded with our equipment from Les Kramer’s garage and moved to the field soon.
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Finish trailer modifications and load equipment
Person Responsible: Pete Pfingsten / Les Kramer
Deadline: ASAP
7.) Topic: Club PA System
Discussion: Les Kramer discussed the need for a new PA system at our launches. The current system is failing and is not “strong” enough for larger events. Bryan Torok mentioned that he recently built a FM system that could be heard through a standard car receiver. The club thought this was a good idea. Further research is needed and a budget needs to be established.
Conclusions: The club needs a new PA system
Action Items: Determine the availability and cost of a new system
Person Responsible: Bryan Torok will get information on a new FM system.
Deadline: Next club meeting
8.) Topic: New Launch Procedures
Discussion: Les Kramer discussed that he will not LCO all launches in 2004. It was decided by the club officers that a rotating schedule would be established and that each officer would be responsible for a number of launches throughout 2004. The basic procedures as far as field selection and launch day determination would stay in effect. Les Kramer had to contact the FAA to see if multiple people can be put on the waiver.
Conclusions: The 2004 launch schedule will be run by a rotating schedule of club officers.
Action Items: Les Kramer to contact the FAA and get additional names on the waiver (completed). A launch schedule will be determined by the club officers.
Person Responsible: Les Kramer
Deadline: Next club meeting
9.) Topic: Year in Review
Discussion: Gerry Freed discussed the highlights of club activities in 2003. The Cleveland National Air Show was a success. The raffle was very well received. The 2003 Team America competition was a success and the 2004 schedule was announced. Anyone interested in participating should contact Gerry. GLRMR III was a success. We had a record number of flyers. NYPower was enjoyed by 7 members of the club. University of Scouting event at Tri-C western campus on 11-15-03 was a success. Educational activities continue to be our strength. Pat Easter donates the money to purchase the build kits and is only reimbursed when they are used. Gerry encouraged participation in these events. The purchase of the club trailer. The purchase of the new club sign and banner (which was on display) A free subscription to Sport Rocketry magazine is supplied to the Brunswick Public Library and the Parma branch of the Cuyahoga County Library.
Conclusions: Gerry needs as much help as anyone can provide.
Action Items: If you are interested in any of the above events or any other activities that may come up, contact Gerry Freed.
Person Responsible: Gerry Freed
Deadline: ASAP
10.) Topic: Club Elections
Discussion: Each year at our December meeting we hold our club elections. Les Kramer discussed that the current officers were seeking election to their respective positions. Les asked the group if anyone else would like to run or would like to discuss the topic. The current officers were re-elected to the same positions.
Les Kramer – President
Pat Easter – Vice-President
Pete Pfingsten – Treasurer
Gerry Freed – Advisor / Promotions / Education
Jim Mullane – Secretary
Conclusions: None
Action Items: None
Person Responsible: None
Deadline: None
11.) Topic: 2004 Meeting Schedule
Discussion: The meeting schedule for 2004 was discussed. The meeting dates will be January 11th / April 25th / September 12th / December 12th. The meetings will be held at the Brunswick Public Library
Conclusions: None
Action Items: Reserve the meeting room with the Brunswick Public Library
Person Responsible: Les Kramer
Deadline: 12-31-03
12.) Topic: Tripoli Prefecture
Discussion: Jim Mullane discussed the on-going topic of the Tri-City Sky Busters also becoming a Tripoli Prefecture (#3). This topic was brought to the officers’ attention by Chris Pearson and was presented to the group for discussion. The following items were noted in summary;
· A need does exist for all members of the sport rocketry community to work together to further our hobby.
· A major positive for the group will be our ability to certify Tripoli members.
· Chris Pearson will be the Tripoli Prefect
· Chris Pearson will do all of the required paperwork
· Chris Pearson and Barry Lynch will pay all fees associated with the Prefecture
· Chris has agreed to abide by the following:
o No experimental launches
o Tripoli certification will be done “slowly” and safely
o All fees generated by any launches will be the property of the Sky Busters
o In matters of launch safety, the NAR safety code will be enforced
o All Sky Buster rules and regulations will be followed
· An outstanding question was the Tripoli guidelines for field sizes and motor impulse. The way we are interpreting the Tripoli code, only motors of up to “I” impulse could be used at our fields.
During the discussion, Chris mentioned that he does not want the Sky Busters to be a Tripoli club or a joint NAR / Tripoli club. He would just like to have use of the fields and equipment during launches. If the Prefecture is in our area, it will give other Tripoli members a chance to certify without traveling long distances. We decided to put this up for an official vote at our January 2004 regular club meeting.
Conclusions: We will vote on the topic in January 2004
Action Items: Chris Pearson will get more information on the Tripoli regulations for field sizes and motor impulse. Chris will present the topic in summary at our next meeting.
Person Responsible: Officers / Chris Pearson
Deadline: January 11, 2004.
Jim Mullane
Club Secretary
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