Meeting Called to Order 7:30 pm.
President Marcellino Presiding.
I. Attendance: (15) Members & (1) Guest
II. Announcements:
1. Membership / AMA dues are due (2026)
2. Club Banquet was Nov. 15th, was a success. Any ideas for a new venue for 2026 can be forwarded to Marcellino.
3. New Years Fun Fly – Jan. 1st, 2026.
4. Harper College is offering a Drone Experience and Safety Day, April 25th, 2026. CRCM is invited to have a member speak at the conference to talk about the Club and fixed wing aircraft.
5. Club Calendar is being worked on by Marcellino. Will distribute when complete.
a. Fun Fly’s – Pat & Ken
b. Night Fly’s – Marcellino
c. Bowling Night – Brian D.
d. Gun Range – Greg Ross
7. Thank you to serving Club Officers – Same Officers have volunteered to serve for 2026 Season:
a. Marcellino Bomicino – President (13 years)
b. Jim Collins – Vice President (9 years)
c. Kevin Peterson – Treasurer (10 Years)
d. Mike Celli – Secretary (13 years)
8. Forest Preserve Field Construction Updates – None.
III. Meeting Minutes (Mike Celli, Secretary)
1. Minutes read by Mike Celli for November 7, 2025 meeting read and accepted.
IV. Treasurer’s Report (Kevin Peterson, Treasurer)
1. Treasurer’s report read by Kevin Peterson and accepted.
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Total – $6,866.87
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V. Recognition of Guests and New Members (Marcellino)
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No Guests.
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VI. Committee Reports
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1. Brian D. further discussed the replacement of the impound station. Tyler will propose a design and submit to the Club for review. An estimate of cost is required to obtain funds from AMA 25% program.
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VII. Unfinished Business – None
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VIII. Entertainment – None
- IX. Entertainment: None.
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X. Tips & Tricks: None.
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XI. Model of the Month:
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1. Tyler showed off Electric Flightline Spitfire
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2. Jim S. showed off his 1950’s vintage U-Control airplanes; a. Foam Lil’ Satan, b. Wood Stuntman 23.
XII. Raffle (Jim Collins, Vice President)
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1. White ticket – Bob Carroll – $70.