CRCM Meeting Report for May 3rd, 2019

Meeting opened 7:30 pm – Treasurer Kevin Peterson presiding

Attendance: (16) members & (0) guests

Announcements:

1.  Club dues for 2019 are being collected: $35 / person.

2.  Reminder to renew AMA membership for 2019.

3.  FAA Ruling in effect 2/25, FAA number shall be displayed on OUTSIDE of all aircraft weighing over 1/2-pound.

4.  Field Maintenance Day April 14th – Frankie Ponzo fixed flight stands. A big thank you to Frankie !

5. Fun Fly #1, May 19th, Ed Kamm CD – “Pylon Race”

6.  Barnstormer Swap Meet will be April 20th, 8:00 am to Noon, DuPage County Fair Grounds.

7.  Night Fun Fly’s will be June 15th and August 24th, (6:00 pm to 11:00 pm). Rick B. will be CD.

8.  Annual CRCM club golf outing will be September 29th. Al Brose to coordinate.

9.  CRCM 2019 Awards Banquet will be November 16th – Event by Dana Berry and Wife.  More details to follow.

10.  Float Fly #1, new Date June 30th versus June 2nd, contingent on FAA letter due to proximity to O’Hare.
a. Village willing to grant permit, contingent on FAA letter, due to O’Hare proximity.
b. Jim Collins has submitted official request seeking approval.

11. Suburban RC Barnstormers inquiring about potential club merger – No further news to report.

 Minutes of April 5th Meeting:  Read by Secretary Mike Celli and accepted.

Treasury Report: Presented by Treasurer Kevin Peterson and accepted (Total $7,267.73).

Committee Reports: None.

Old Business:  None.

New Business:  None.

Tips and Tricks: Ray Donati: Be careful to recheck Spektrum radio sent in for repair. May have to rebind models.

Models of the Month: Dana Berry: Pilot Extra 330 by Chief Aircraft

Raffle Winners:  Ray Donati won the Sig Kadet (Returned to the Club, thanks Ray !)

Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 pm.

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