Club Meeting Report for May 6th, 2023
Meeting opened 7:30 pm – President Marecellino presiding
Attendance: (15) members & (1) guest
Announcements:
1. Club dues are due, $35. Don’t forget AMA and FAA renewal as applicable.
2. Bowling Night: Brian D. reported was a success and much fun; 5 people showed up.
3. Gun range event: Thanks to Greg Ross for arranging at Article II Range. 6 people showed up and had a good time target shooting.
4. Field Maintenance day: Field Maintenance Day was rained out. Not much maintenance to do other than securing the fence at the flight line.
5. Fun Fly #1 is May 7; Hit the Targe theme.
6. Harper College Day is May 13. Club receives a $200 donation for Harper to help the students learn about radio control flight. Helpers and trainers are needed to volunteer.
7. Night Fly #1 is 5/27 at 6:00 pm; Rick B. is hosting.
Minutes of April 7th meeting read by Mike Celli and accepted.
Treasury Report: Given by Treasurer Kevin Peterson and accepted ($6,314.85 Total).
Guests: One guest. Just visiting; Full scale flyer, retired. Thanks for being with us !
Committee Reports: None.
Old Business: Marcellino is communicating with the Forest Preserve regarding the status of the existing field and also obtaining a quote to scarify the field. Marcellino will keep the club posted.
New Business: Jim Collins has no updates on the FRIA zone application for the field.
Tips and Tricks: None.
Model of the Month: Brian D. – Showed off his hover craft he obtained while at Toledo.
Raffle: Conducted by Jim Collins; White Ticket $80.00 prize: Rick B.; Note: Rick made a donation to the club from the winnings .. Many Thanks Rick !
Auction: Auction took place for a foam Boeing Stearman electric biplane; Guest won for $90.00.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.