Southern Eagle Squadron
February 15, 2007 meeting minutes
Recreation Plantation Resort
Call to order 6:00 P.M. 42
members present.
Minutes last meeting Minutes
from the January 18th, 2007 meeting were posted on the club website
and were made available at the field for members to obtain.
Treas. Report The treasures'
report was given by Tom Craig. Several donations have been coming
in from many different sources. The AMA has given $1000 towards the
rebuilding effort. Also several club members have donated. A
Louisiana R/C club has promised $500. The club's initial expenses
have been met in getting the field flyable. However much more will
be needed when the shelter units are purchased. If you have any
questions regarding club finances, please feel free to contact the
treasurer.
Membership Report As of
February 14, 2007 the paid up membership is 117. Nine new people
have become members since January. Two have rejoined. Also, new
club caps will be available soon. They will be a Khaki colored
material rather than the current blue foam and mesh. This was voted
on by the members at the meeting. See Ralph Savino for more info.
Field Safety We are still
having communication problems at the field. Please announce your
intentions as you take off and land or go out onto the field to
retrieve your plane. Accidents are happening because of this
problem. Also, all pilots must use the flight stations when flying
with a maximum of 6 aircraft in the air at any given time. Please
do not fly from any other location on the field except the stations.
New Business There was much
discussion regarding field restoration and finances. It was
determined that the field (both runways) would be made completely
operational with stations, barriers, tables, seats, etc. before any
decisions would be made with regard to shelters which will be the
most expensive purchases. Currently flight stations and fences are
in place for the East-West runway. There was some question as to
whether they were installed per AMA guidelines. They were. AMA
only recommends certain criteria and it is up to each club to
set up their field depending on their individual circumstances. A
motion was made and seconded to spend up to $1000 to get the N-S
runway set up with stations, tables, etc. Passed. A new steel
container was purchased for storing mowers and equipment. A club
member has donated a nearly new walk behind power mower to the club
for cutting grass in the smaller areas. We still need two larger
mowers for the field. Prices are being obtained with information.
The club generator is being repaired. No word yet on when the
county will replace the fence around the field. Hopefully soon.
The club still needs a better place to meet with more space
available. An idea was presented to have a dinner/meeting at a
restaurant facility. A vote was taken. Declined. Please keep
looking. We may get some county funds next Oct. 1 as their new
budget begins. The field will be considered a "park" by that time
and under the control of the Parks & Rec. department.
Many thanks to all who helped with the cleanup and
rebuilding work. We were flying within 5 days of the tornado's
damage. It was only because of the hard work of many of you
that this was possible. From all of the club officers...THANK
YOU!!!
50/50 Pot A $30 pot was won
and then donated back to the treasury. Thanks.
Adjourned A motion was made
and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M.
