Minutes of the Propbusters Meetings

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June 2010

June 8th 2010.

Meeting called to order at 7:36 PM at the Janice Jensen Field.

Officers Present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Newsletter editor- Jim Tiller.

Members Present: Zac Roller, Gene Jobgen, Gene Kelly, Clint Outka, Jim Kammert, John Pondish, Clancy Kingsbury, Jerry Thompson.

Treasurers Report:

Club……………………..$ 8,248.65
Field Maintenance Fund……2,580.76
Total……………………$ 10,829.41

Minutes of the May meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Old Business:

Gene Jobgen reported that the club can purchase four loads of asphalt millings for $1,500.00 delivered to the field. Each load would be 15 tons. Motion by Gene Jobgen and seconded by Zac that we order four loads and have it spread on the driveway and parking at the field. Motion carried.

Doc reported that a 12 x 20 gabled roof shed can be purchased for $ 2,551.94 unpainted. Motion by Doc and seconded by John that we order the shed delivered and set up at the field. Motion carried.

New Business:

Doc took orders for fuel to be ordered through Who’s Hobby. Deadline for ordering is June 14th.

The Promised Land fun fly and picnic will be Sunday June 13th.

Meeting adjourned at 8:04 PM.

April

2010

April 13th 2010.

Meeting called to order at 7:25 PM at A & A Restoration.

Officers Present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Newsletter Editor- Jim Tiller.

Members Present: Bob Olson, John Pondish, Gene Jobgen, Tom Pekarna, Jim Kammert, Jim Grimes.

Guests: Ray Hrachovec, Tim Straub.

Treasurers Report:

Club…………………………….$ 8,393.00
Field Maintenance Fund ……. 2,580.76
Total…………………………… $ 10,973.76

Minutes of the March meeting were approved as amended to show that the prop restoration fund was won by John Pondish instead of Gene Jobgen.

Old Business:

The SDSM&T heavy lifter flying team placed first in design competition in Van Nuys, CA and placed 16th overall out of 32 entries.

Field work day will be April 25th.
The first float fly will be April 18th at New Underwood lake.

Bob Olson and Jim Tiller cleaned the biffy and installed the north fence on the pilot station.

New Business:

Jim Tiller’s class, “Radio Controlled Flying as a hobby,” will be held April 19th and the 21st at Career Learning Center. Flying instruction will be conducted April 24th and 25th at the club field.

The club weed eater filled up with water over the winter from sitting in snow that drifted in the storage shed. Next winter it will need to be hung up.

Jim Tiller will be attending an AMA meeting next week. If anyone has concerns about the direction the AMA is heading in the future let Jim know.

Jim Tiller brought in a sample design for T Shirts with the Propbuster logo on it to see if there would be any club members interested in purchasing them.

Prop Restoration Fund was won by Ray.

Meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM.

March

2010

March 9th 2010.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM at A & A Restoration.

Officers Present: President- Doc McGuigan, News Letter Editor- Jim Tiller, Treasurer- Denny Bernal.

Members Present: John Pondish, Gene Jobgen, Jim Kammert, Clancy Kingsbury, Bob Olson, Jim Grimes, Tom Pekarna. Guest: Neal Lutke

Minutes of the December meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurers Report:

Club……………………………$ 8,503.00, Field Maintenance Fund ……. 2,580.76, Total………………….………..$ 11,083.76

Old Business:

April 11th will be the field work day. Bob Olson will gather materials.

The Spring Races at the Promised Land are scheduled for March 28th. Doc will send out an e-mail regarding access to the field a few days before the event.

Custer State Park Open House flying is definitely on. Talk to Doc about camping sites in the park for the event. We have six free spaces courtesy of the park.

New Business:

There will be a static show and possible electric fly at the SDASM Open House on Saturday, May 1st. A good selection of display birds of all sizes and types is requested. The display aircraft will be behind ropes. Setup before 9 AM.

The sanction of the IMAC event was presented to Denny for $20 payment. He will mail the sanction with the check. We have a Powerpoint presentation outlining judging that will be the program at the next meeting.

Doc reported on the SDSMT SAE competion preparation he facilitated. The airplane cannot exceed 200 inches in LWH and cannot exceed the 55 lb AMA weight limit. The students will provide us data and possibly photos concerning the outcome of their endeavor.

Show and Tell:

Jim Tiller brought along some items he has for sale.

Clancy Kingsbury showed the new Hanger 9 Phoenix RC simulator. The graphics are great and it has many features and airplanes available.

Prop Restoration Fund was won by Gene.

Meeting officailly adjourned at 8:19 PM

February

2010

February 10th 2010.


Meeting called to order at 7:33 PM at A & A Restoration.


Officers Present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, News Letter Editor- Jim Tiller, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Treasurer- Denny Bernal. Members Present: John Pondish, Terry Rambo, Gene Jobgen, Clancy Kingsbury, Zac Roller, Jim Kammert, Bob Olson. Guest: Neal Lutke.


Minutes of the December meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.


Treasurers Report:
Club……………………………$ 8,503.00, Field Maintenance Fund ……. 2,580.76, Total………………….………..$ 11,083.76


Old Business:
The winter banquet went well. Everyone had a good time and we will schedule it again next year. We will try for a Friday night next year so more can attend. The next fun fly is scheduled for February 21st. Doc will check a few days ahead to see if the snow has melted enough that will allow us to get through the gate. He will notify members via email.


New Business:
Zac reported on the possibility of having an IMAC this summer at the club field. There will be some cost to the club, such as advertising,
sanction fees, and trophies. We can make some of this cost back through landing fees and concessions. We will need workers from the club. The weekend with the fewest conflicts would be the weekend after the 4th of July. This would be July 10th and 11th. It was suggested that we change to these dates. A motion was made by Jim Tiller and seconded by Gene Jobgen that we go ahead with the
IMAC event. Motion carried. Zac suggested that we expand our parking area to accommodate more vehicles at our field.


Sam from Budget Signs gave a program. Budget Signs can make stick-on decals for airplanes. They can also make signs for fun flies or other events. Casper Airmodelers is having a swap meet on March 20th at Central Wyoming Fairgrounds in Casper. For more information contact Bruce Luick at 307- 267- 6447.


Show and Tell:
Gene Jobgen had his Slick 540 on display that is powered by a DA 150 engine. Jim Tiller showed his electric Squall Jet.


Prop Restoration Fund was won by Zac.


Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM

December 2009

December 8th 2009.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM at A & A Restoration.

Officers present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Newsletter editor- Jim Tiller, Treasurer- Denny Bernal. Members Present: Gene Jobgen, Bob Olson, Terry Rambo, Penny Rambo, Jim Kammert, John Pondish, Zac Roller, Tom Pekarna, Clint Outka.

Minutes of the November meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurers Report: Club……………………………$ 7,258.00 Field Maintenance Fund…....... 2,580.76 Total...……………………………. 9,838.76

Old Business: Repairs were made to the north gate and fence at the field. Frost Your Buns Fly will be January 1st at 10:00 AM. Denny Bernal will not be attending and John Pondish volunteered to bring one pot of chili and Doc will bring the other. The winter banquet will be Sunday January 10th at the Gaslight in Rockerville. It was decided this banquet will be our January meeting. Motion by Jim Tiller and seconded by Darrell Cassidy that Jim Tiller spend up to $ 200.00 for prizes to give out at the banquet. Motion carried.

New Business: Gene Jobgen asked if the club would be interested in hosting an IMAC competition at the club field…. possibly in July. Jim Tiller and Clancy offered to teach another introductory R/C class at Career Learning Center in April. Jim Tiller stated that membership is decreasing in the AMA. Doc suggested that we focus more on getting older and retired people interested in modeling. Nobody was aware of the fact that if you sign up 3 new members in the AMA that you get your membership free. Gene suggested that we install hold downs at the field for big airplanes. Gene and Zac volunteered to design and build the hold downs.

Show and Tell: Tom Pekarna gave an interesting demonstration of two railroad locomotive steam engines.

December 2009

December 8th 2009.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM at A & A Restoration.

Officers present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Newsletter editor- Jim Tiller, Treasurer- Denny Bernal.

Members Present: Gene Jobgen, Bob Olson, Terry Rambo, Penny Rambo, Jim Kammert, John Pondish, Zac Roller, Tom Pekarna, Clint Outka.

Minutes of the November meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurers Report: Club……………………………$ 7,258.00 Field Maintenance Fund…....... 2,580.76 Total...……………………………. 9,838.76

Old Business: Repairs were made to the north gate and fence at the field. Frost Your Buns Fly will be January 1st at 10:00 AM. Denny Bernal will not be attending and John Pondish volunteered to bring one pot of chili and Doc will bring the other. The winter banquet will be Sunday January 10th at the Gaslight in Rockerville. It was decided this banquet will be our January meeting. Motion by Jim Tiller and seconded by Darrell Cassidy that Jim Tiller spend up to $ 200.00 for prizes to give out at the banquet. Motion carried.

New Business: Gene Jobgen asked if the club would be interested in hosting an IMAC competition at the club field…. possibly in July. Jim Tiller and Clancy offered to teach another introductory R/C class at Career Learning Center in April. Jim Tiller stated that membership is decreasing in the AMA. Doc suggested that we focus more on getting older and retired people interested in modeling. Nobody was aware of the fact that if you sign up 3 new members in the AMA that you get your membership free.

Gene suggested that we install hold downs at the field for big airplanes. Gene and Zac volunteered to design and build the hold downs.

Show and Tell: Tom Pekarna gave an interesting demonstration of two railroad locomotive steam engines.

November 2009

November 10th, 2009.

Meeting called to order at 7:27 PM at A & A Restoration.

Officers present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin.

Members present: Bob Olson, Gene Jobgen, Ken Gatzke, Zac Roller, John Pondish.

Minutes of the October meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurers Report: Club………………………......$ 7,214.26 Field Maintenance Fund...….. 2,580.76 Total……………...……………… 9,795.02

Old Business: Jim Tiller received $ 72.00 from teaching the Career Learning Center night course and donated it to our club. The biffy was cleaned out last week.

New Business: Election of officers: No nominations were received from the floor so a motion was made by Zac and seconded by Bob that the current officers be re-elected for 2010. Motion carried. Sunday November 15th at 0900 will be a work day to repair the fence at the field. We will move the fence in the spring. Annual dues should be paid by January 1st. Bring your dues payment to the December meeting or get it to Denny Bernal by January 1st. The Winter Banquet will be Sunday January 10th with happy hour at 1800 and dinner at 1900 at the Gas Light in Rockerville. Zac reported that the park flyers will be getting a flying field built by the city. It will be by the recycle drop off site on Fairmont Blvd. It will include a runway and tables. Zac reported on his search for land available for a flying site. The web site, www.rapidmap.org shows land that is available for lease in the Rapid City area. Gene will make his shop, A & A Restoration, available for the swap meet from 0800 to 1500 on Sunday November 22nd.

The Prop Restoration Fund was won by Ken Corrin.

Meeting adjourned at 8:17 PM

October 2009

October13th, 2009.

Meeting called to order at A & A Restoration at 7:28 PM.

Officers Present: President: Doc McGuigan, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Newsletter Editor- Jim Tiller.

Members Present: Gene Jobgen

Treasurers Report: Club…………………………… $7,114.26 Field Maintenance Fund…… 2,580.76 Total……………………… 9,695.02

Minutes of the September meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Old Business: The IMAC fun fly was cancelled because of weather and is rescheduled for this Sunday, October 18th. Gene explained the IMAC sequence.

Jim’s Community Education model airplane class at the Career Learning Center is the 19th and 21st of October for classroom instruction followed by flying at our field on October 24th and 25th. So far, five students have registered, with two more possible.

We still need to schedule work days to move the fence and to bring in the new storage shed offered by Zac Roller’s mother.

New Business: Gene and Zac went out looking for possible flying sites. They found one possibility about 9 miles east of the airport turn off on highway 44. Zac will check into it futher.

Show and Tell: Doc showed the results of grass going through the ducted fan on his SU-34.

Jim brought in his Fusion, which is almost ready for its first flight.

The prop restoration fund was won by Jim.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

September 2009

September 8th, 2009.

Meeting called to order at 7:32 PM at A & A Restoration.

Officers Present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Newsletter Editor- Jim Tiller.

Members Present: Bob Olson, Gene Jobgen.

Minutes of the August meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurers Report: Club…………………………....…$ 7,114.26 Field Maintenance Fund………. 2,580.76 Total…………………………....……9,695.02

Old Business: We will let Zac know that we want his mother’s storage shed and we will schedule a work day to move it to our field. The Kubota tractor at the airport doesn’t have a power take off so it would not be of any use to us. Doc will contact Janice Jenson about renewing our lease early. New Business: Gene suggested that the club look into buying some property for a flying field. Members should keep in mind that we are looking for about 40 acres to buy. The Black Hills Air Rally will be this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 11th, 12th, and 13th 2009 at the Buffalo Chip. The Equinox Float Fly will be Sunday, September 27th at the New Underwood Lake. October 11th is the casual IMAC fly. There will still be a racing event this fall at The Promised Land. The flight training community education classes will be held in October..

Gene reported that the Farkle Award might be mailed to someone.So except it graciously if you receive it in the mail.

The Prop Restoration Fund was won by Bob.

Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM.

August 2009

August 11, 2009.

Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM at the Janice Jensen Field.

Officers Present: President- Doc McGuigan , Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Treasurer- Denny Bernal Secretary- Ken Corrin, Newsletter Editor- Jim Tiller.

Members Present: Zac Roller, Clancy Kingsbury, Bob Olson, Terry Rambo.

Treasurers Report: Club………………………….....$ 7,174.47 Field Maintenance Fund…….. 2,580.76 Total……………………………. 9,755.23

Minutes of the July meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter.

Old Business: The Spearfish Fun Fly was cancelled because of rain. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 15th. The July 4th races will be rescheduled…….probably before the next meeting. Thanks to Bob, Zac, Doc, and Ken, the field has been mowed. When the weather cools down, a work day will be scheduled to move the fence and repair the North gate. Jim has the community education classes ready to go with classroom instruction on October 19th and 21st and flight training at the club field on October 24th and 25th. Jim will be instructing the class and he would like help from club members and also aircraft for display. Clancy will furnish an aircraft for training and will offer it for sale at a reduced price after the classes end.

New Business: Zac’s Mother has an 8 x 16 storage shed to donate to the club. We need to find a way to get it moved to the field. Zac has a 43 hp Kubota tractor with cab at the airport that may be for sale in November. Next meeting will be at A & A Restoration.

Show and Tell: Terry showed his Checkerboard Air Classic Sport aircraft.

Prop Restoration Fund was won by Ken.

Meeting adjourned at 7:32 PM

 

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