Meeting opened 7:35 pm – President Marcellino Presiding
Attendance: (14) members & (0) guests
Announcements:
1. Membership / AMA dues are due.
2. Fun Fly #1 – May 4th, 9:00am (Kevin & Marcellino)
3. Harper College Trainer Day (15 Students) was May 10th. Very successful introduction to the RC hobby for these students.
4. Float Fly, May 17th, 8 am to NOON – Brian D. attended.
5. Rick Bekielewski Memorial Night Fly was May 31st, 6 pm @ NIPSTA. Very good turnout and was great fun for all in Rick’s memory.
6. Fun Fly #2, June 8th – CANCELLED. Field under construction. To be rescheduled.
7. Night Fly #2, June 28th, 6:00pm @ NIPSTA.
8. Forest Preserve Update: Brian D. received a letter from David Pavisch detailing the need to budget field improvements for 2026. Field area is off limits for 2025 flying season due to nearby construction.
Meeting Minutes (Mike Celli, Secretary)
1. Minutes read by Marcellino for May 2nd, 2025 meeting and accepted.
Treasurer’s Report (Kevin Peterson, Treasurer)
1. Treasurer’s report read by Kevin Peterson and accepted.
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Total – $7,004.74.
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Harper College Donation of $200 received.
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Committee Reports: Brian D. informed the club of progress with field repair. Issue is ongoing.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business: Pat Darby created fliers for the flying field and also installed a new box for the fliers. Big thanks for doing this work Pat!
Entertainment: None.
Tips & Tricks: None.
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Model of the Month:
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Al Brose: Showed of his Lou Andrews Aero Master Bi Plane
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Raffle (Jim Collins, Vice President)
NO RAFFLE due to absence.
