Minutes of the Propbusters Meetings 
Minutes of the Propbusters Meetings January 2011 |
Jan. 10, 2012 -- Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM at the West River Electric Association meeting room. Officers present: President - Zac Roller, Vice – Gene Jobgen, Treasurer – Neal Lutke, Newsletter Editor - Jim Tiller, Safety Officer – Bob Olson, Historian – Doc McGuigan. Officers absent: Secretary – Jerry Thompson (excused). Members present: Mike Rossman, Clancy Kingsbury, Paul Evans, John Pondish, Jim Kammert, Darrell Cassidy, Denny Bernal, Ken Corrin Guests: Josh Frankie. Minutes of the December 2011 meeting were reviewed and approved as printed in the Newsletter. OLD Business: NEW Business: Jim Kammert reported his neighbor has donated a number of RC aircraft to the Propbusters for a fundraiser for the “Land Acquisition Fund”. Jim reported one donation of $50 was received for a trainer aircraft. John Pondish stated he would make a donation of $40 for a second trainer aircraft. Several remaining aircraft were available for adoption. Treasurers Report: The Treasurers report included the 2011 annual report, a 2012 proposed budget, and the current monthly report for Dec. 2011, as attached. Doc McGuigan pointed out that the Club may have a remaining Fuel Purchase Credit at Who’s Hobby House. Clancy Kingsbury was unaware of the current credit balance. *open item* Jim Kammert made the point of order that the 2012 proposed Budget did not contain the determination where $200 of the current dues, go into the “Land Acquisition Fund”. In discussion it was noted the proposed action was not in the verbiage previously passed by the Club, or in the November minutes as such. Doc McGuigan made a Motion to Table the subject for future discussion. Gene Jobgen seconded the Motion and it was passed via Club vote.*open item* Newsletter Editor, Jim Tiller queried the attendees as to whether the Newsletter was required as a mailed written copy, or if an electronic copy was adequate. The discussion indicated electronic media was preferred by the membership. Jim Tiller made the Motion to “distribute the Newsletter to the membership via e-mail (electronic) means only”. Gene Jobgen seconded, there was no further discussion and the Motion passed via Club vote. The Club By-Laws were presented with an explanation of changes proposed by the Executive Board. After the presentation of the draft By-laws, several items were discussed including; no accommodations for Jr. Members, no clear presentation of disciplinary safety rules, and a proposal the By-laws should be reviewed by a lawyer prior to acceptance. The proposed draft By-Laws will be distributed to the Members-in-good-standing via e-mail. The draft By-laws discussion and Club acceptance vote will be on the Feb. 2012 agenda. *open item* Jim Tiller announced he is a participant in the”Wings Across America” flight of RC aircraft. He is Pilot # 328, and will coordinate his flight date and time so as many members as wish can participate in this historic program. Clancy Kingsbury made a Motion the next Propbuster monthly meeting be delayed one week “until Feb. 21st” due to Valentine’s Day. Gene Jobgen seconded the Motion and it was passed by Club vote. The Prop Restoration Fund drawing was won by Jim Tiller. The evenings Show and Tell / Program was presented by Clancy Kingsbury who gave an in-depth review of current RC Radio Systems. He provided several current examples and descriptive data about current technology used by all radio manufactures. Gene Jobgen volunteered to purchase & provide a new Futaba Radio for each Club member, but all members declined his offer. Sorry Gene. The Meeting was adjourned informally at 9:20 PM. |
December 2011 |
December 13, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. at A&A Restoration. Officers present: President-Doc McGuigan, Vice President-Darrell Cassidy, Treasurer-Denny Bernal, Newsletter Editor-Jim Tiller, Safety Officer-Bob Olson. Elected Secretary for 2012, Jerry Thompson acted as recording secretary for the meeting, as Ken was in sick bay. Members present: Neal Lutke, Paul Evans, Zac Roller, Gene Jobgen, John Pondish, Jim Kammert. Minutes of the November meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Treasures Report: Old Business: Gene Jobgen then reported on the Swap Meet which he said was well attended, but with more sellers than buyers. In 2012, the Swap Meet will be held in the spring, scheduled for Mar. 11, when hopefully people will be in a better mood to buy. We will also step up promotion of the event and attempt to locate a larger facility. As of now, it is scheduled at A&A Restoration, without fee, gratis by Gene. Jim Tiller reported on the winter banquet to be held at Rockerville on Jan. 13 with happy hour starting at 6:00 pm and then ordering off the menu. Jim asked what the members thought of again providing some gifts at the banquet on behalf of the Club. Bob Olson moved that the Club allocate $200.00 for these gifts to be purchased by Jim. John Pondish second. Motion passed. In addition, Jim Tiller will contribute an additional $50.00 for these gifts. New Business: A discussion ensued about the New Underwood Appreciation Day event, which everyone supported. Suggestions were to invite the city’s volunteer fire department and also involve the retirees at the city’s Good Samaritan Center. John Pondish reported that he is “working” on the Base Commander to secure a large hangar for our flying presentation at the Air Museum Open House event scheduled for May 12. His “negotiations” involve a dog or something like that. The Club will leave it to John and his superior finagling powers to achieve this goal. Flying in a big hangar would be great fun. John, don’t disappoint us! Jim Tiller passed on concerns about the Race Day event from messages he received. Our field is not large enough to hold an A.M.A. “Race” event. One suggestion was we rename the event, “Follow the Leader Day.” Everyone agreed. Zac Roller reported that the field biffy has been winterized. Zac Roller then initiated a discussion about the appointment of a Club Historian. He noted the great history of our Club and the importance of this position for our future growth and viability. He then said Doc McGuigan has accepted the request to become the Club’s Historian, to which there was an enthusiastic acclamation. Zac also announced that Doc will be the M.C. at the Winter Banquet and that Bob Olson will once again, professionally and critically, manage the position of Safety Officer for the Club in all its endeavors during 2012. Jim Tiller reported on his recent “adventure” in taking aerial photos of the Meadowbrook Golf Course for Midcontinent Communications. Midcontinent, using Jim’s outstanding aerial shots has created a TV ad for the city golf course. This “high paying gig” from Midcontinent did provide Jim with a “flying fact of life”: yes, golf courses usually do have trees, and many of them! But Midcontinent did express the desire for doing future projects like this and provided Jim with a $50.00 gift certificate which he has contributed to the Winter Banquet. This Club interaction and association with local businesses like Midcontinent should be a major goal for the future. Jim Tiller then introduced Doug from Willy’s Saw Shop who provided the program for the evening. Doug talked about small 2-cycle gas engines and especially the operation and maintenance of the carburetor, like the Walbro. Doug “overhauled” an old carb as an excellent demonstration on its operation and maintenance. A certain, inoperable DLE-30 was then attended to, with special attention to its Walbro carb. Doug checked it out, removed, cleaned and reinstalled. The engine performed no better. It started but once and ran for mere seconds. Gene did receive his exercise for the night (or week), so not all was lost. And Paul sat by, watched and grinned, thinking “Oh, Electrics, how sweet they are.” The meeting gradually degenerated into adjournment at about 9:30 pm, I think. Jim Tiller was the proud winner of the Prop Restoration Fund. And a Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. |
November 2011 |
November 8, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM at the West River Electric Association meeting room. Officers present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Newsletter Editor- Jim Tiller, Safety Officer- Bob Olson Members present: Mike Rossman, Neal Lutke, Jim Flora, Paul Evans, Zac Roller, Gene Jobgen, John Pondish, Jerry Thompson, Jim Kammert, Gene Kelley, Clancy Kingsbury, Clint Outka Minutes of the October meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Treasurers Report Club...............................................$ 5304.19 Old Business: The biffy has been serviced by A-1 Portables for $ 104.00. If anyone knows of someone else that would service the biffy, let the club officers know for servicing in the future. Gene Jobgen reminded members that the swap meet will be Sunday November 20, 2011 at A & A Restoration. Setup at 8:00 AM and sale runs from 9:00AM until done. Jim Tiller has made arrangements for the Propbuster Winter Banquet at The Gaslight in Rockerville on Friday January 13, 2012. Happy Hour at 6:00 PM and order off the menu at 7:00PM. New Business: Neal Lutke reported on the Doom and Gloom fun fly. The touch and go event was won by Zac followed by Doc and coming in third was Gene Jobgen. Zac won the lap event with Gene second and Doc third. The most loops was won by Zac followed by Bob Olson and Doc third. Bob Olson walked away with the cash prize for winning the spot landing event. Ken Corrin explained his idea for buying a 160 acre flying site. It could be paid for completely by using the profits from the hay sales that the land produced. No club member’s dues would be used to purchase the land. Gene Jobgen gave a presentation on his proposed Land Purchase Acquisition Plan. Doc reviewed the current Propbuster bylaws and discussed some changes that would need to be made when we make changes in the dues proposed for 2012. Doc stated that the executive council recommends that the dues for 2012 be increased to $400 for each member. After a long discussion of various dues structures, Gene Jobgen made a motion that the dues be raised to $300 per year for every member with $150 due January first of each year and $150 due July first. Seconded by Zac. Jim Kammert made a motion that the second payment be due March 31st. His motion died for a lack of a second. Mike Rossman made an addition to Gene’s motion that new members would only pay dues for the months left in the half of the year in which they joined. Seconded by Jim Tiller. Motion carried. The new dues structure is as follows: All current and former members dues are $300 per year. The $300 can be paid in full by January 1st or divided into two payments with $150 due January 1st and $150 due July 1st. New members can join anytime during the year and their dues will be prorated at $25 per month for the six month period in which they join. Ken presented the slate of nominees running for election as officers for 2012. They are: For President- Doc McGuigan or Zac Roller The election was held by secret ballot and the nominees elected are: President- Zac Roller Jim Tiller asked for ideas for programs at the winter club meetings. Let him know of any suggestions. He is also writing a special 75th Anniversary club newsletter that will be entered in AMA competition. He will be conducting a survey for all Propbusters to fill out on Survey Monkey. Gene Jobgen suggested that the December meeting be held at A & A Restoration so the program on adjusting carburetors on gas engines could be held in his shop with an engine running. The December meeting will be December 13th at A & A Restoration. Show and Tell: Jim Tiller brought in a foam airplane that he will be testing as a possible electric racer for the club. It’s a Multiplex Dog Fighter and weighs about 1 and ½ pounds with a 25 size motor and a 2000 MAH pack. The Prop Restoration Fund was won by Doc. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. |
October 2011 |
October 11, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:25 PM at West River Electric meeting room. Officers present: President- Doc McGuigan, Vice President- Darrell Cassidy, Secretary- Ken Corrin, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Safety Officer- Bob Olson Members present: Jim Kammert, Mike Rossman, Neal Lutke, Paul Evans, Gene Jobgen, Zac Roller, Clint Outka, John Pondish, Jerry Thompson, Clancy Kingsbury Minutes of the September meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Treasurers report: Old Business: Doc appointed a nominating committee consisting of Jim Kammert, Jerry Thompson, and Ken Corrin as chairman. The Executive Committee will recommend the dues for 2012 at the November meeting. Our Janice Jenson Field lease has been renewed through September 30th 2012 and the only change is that it is not automatically renewable. Gene Jobgen and Jerry Thompson reported on several flying sites they have been researching and will keep us informed of any suitable sites that are available for lease or purchase. New Business: Zac reported that due to the recent incident of an R/C aircraft with a bomb on board, the TSA is becoming concerned with R/C aircraft operations. The TSA recommends that R/C flyers police themselves to watch for any suspicious people asking questions about R/C aircraft operation. Questions such as: how much weight will a plane carry, how far can it fly, how fast will it go, etc. Our current meeting room has facilities for audio-visual including internet. Doc has it reserved for our November meeting. Show and Tell: Zac showed a new generation of a foamie Extra 330 that is being developed and tested for indoor flying. Troy Lapp has some foamie Yaks and Edges for sale along with an indoor combat plane. See Zac for prices and availability. The Prop Restoration Fund was won by Bob Olson. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
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| August 2011 | August 9th, 2011. Meeting called to order at 7:28 PM at A & A Restoration. Officers Present: President – Doc McGuigan, Vice President – Darrell Cassidy, Secretary – Ken Corrin, Treasurer – Denny Bernal, Safety Officer – Bob Olson, News Letter Editor – Jim Tiller. Members Present: Jim Kammert, Paul Evans, Zac Roller, Jerry Thompson, Neal Lutke, Jim Flora, Gene Jobgen, Clint Outka, Clancy Kingsbury. Guest: Jeremy Kasik. Minutes of the July meeting were approved as printed in the news letter. Treasurers Report: Club............................................$ 5,812.35 Old Business: Our current flying site has been leased for the past 20 years at $ 1.00 per year. Ninety three days before the lease was to expire we were notified that the lease would not be automatically renewed. At the last meeting we decided to try and find a suitable flying site we could purchase. We are considering a 160 acre site north of Caputa. The land has been listed for sale as of today for 540 days. The status of the mineral rights are unknown at this time. If we would purchase this property, then the mineral rights would be researched and we would know who holds these rights. At present there is a person harvesting the alfalfa hay from the property on a 60 – 40 split. Our club has been in existence for 63 years. We have been a non profit corporation since 1996. We have an EIN (Employer Identification Number). Our club has by-laws and the latest revision is from 2002. If the club should disband, then all bills would be paid and assets sold and left over money would be donated to specified charities. If we purchase this property then some of the by-laws will need to be changed. The land would be an asset and be owned by the club and not by individual members. The proposal of the executive council would be for members to pay an initial payment to join the club then a second payment each year for dues. After seven years a new member joining would pay 2/3 of the normal initial payment, after 14 years new members would pay 1/3 of the normal initial payment. After 20 years there would be no initial payment................just their normal yearly dues. The land is currently listed for $ 189,900.00. The value of the hay harvested from the field would give the club an average yearly income of $ 8500.00. We need to initially put in enough money to make our down payment. Then we need to maintain a reserve of one years payment in our treasury before we make major field improvements. Our club could get a loan for 20 years at six percent with the land as collateral. Normally we could expect to pay a down payment of 20 percent. Recent land sales in this area have averaged 95% of the asking price. The taxes on this property, currently valued at $ 54,000.00 To play golf at Hart Ranch, the membership is $ 1,000.00 per year plus greens fees. The greens fees at Meadowbrook are $ 800.00 per year. For the Propbusters to purchase and pay for a place at which to fly, and which we have complete control of the land we fly over, we will need to have 20 members pay an initial payment of $ 1500 and $ 500 yearly dues. Motion was made by Doc McGuigan to commit to purchase this land and assess members $ 1,500.00 for initial payment plus $ 500.00 for dues. Seconded by Jim Kammert. By secret ballot the vote was 9 yes, and 6 no. Because we need 20 members to agree to the payments in order to finance the land purchase, the motion did not carry. Jim Tiller made a motion that we table this discussion for two weeks to discuss and think of other options. Seconded by Jerry Thompson. Motion carried. There was further discussion of the club becoming an LLC and possibly selling shares in the club. This would be a possible way to raise money for the $ 30,000.00 down payment. Meeting adjourned at 10:44 PM.
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June 2011 |
June 14th 2011. Meeting called to order at 7:09 PM at the club field. Officers present: President – Doc McGuigan, Vice President – Darrell Cassidy, Treasurer - Denny Bernal, Secretary – Ken Corrin, Newsletter editor – Jim Tiller. Members Present: Jim Flora, Jim Grimes, Bob Olson, Tom Pekarna, Neal Lutke, Mike Rossman, Jim Kammert. Guest: Todd Livingston Minutes of the May meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Treasurers Report: Club.............................................$ 5,812.35 Old Business: Thanks to Bob Olson and John Pondish for the work they have done at the field. Thanks also to Jim Flora for the new shed vents. Arlene McGuigan thanks the wives for attending the BBQ and fun fly at The Promised Land. The club has received a check from AMA for $ 587.30 for our field improvement grant. Jim reported on Huckfest. It starts Thursday, June 16 and goes to Sunday June 19th. Registration is $ 35.00. More volunteers are needed. IMAC is July 15 -17 New Business: Jim Tiller has set up a photo account at Flickr.com. The login is: rapidcitypropbusters and the password is: JJ7116. The first 30mb are free and if we need more we can go to a paid account. We have a new lock on the field gate with the same combination. Prop restoration fund was won by Tom Pekarna. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM. |
May 2011 |
May 10th, 2011. Meeting called to order at 7:27 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: John Pondish, Gene Jobgen, Jim Kammert, Neal Lutke, Zac Roller, Paul Evans, Bob Olson, Clancy Kingsbury. Guests, Mike Rossman, and Todd Livingston Minutes of the April meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Treasurers Report: Club............................................$ 4,674.31 Old Business: Custer State Park float fly will be May 21st, and 22nd. There will be a field maintenance day prior to the Huckfest on June 16th-19th. Contact Zac if you are able to help. The club has a float fly scheduled June 5th and the Promised Land BBQ and fun fly is scheduled June 12th. The club IMAC event is scheduled July 15th - 17th. The club fuel order has been turned in and we have made about $ 550.00 for the club treasury. New Business: Prop restoration Fund was won by Bob Olson. A program on digital photography was given by Jim Tiller and Ken Corrin. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. |
April 2011 |
April 12, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:18 PM at A&A Restoration Officers present: President-Doc McGuigan, Vice President-Darrell Cassidy, Treasurer- Denny Bernal, Members present: John Pondish, Paul Evans, Neal Lutke, Gene Kelley, Bob Olson, Zac Roller, Clancy Kingsbury, Gene Jobgen, Jim Kammert, Jerry Thompson, Tom Pekarna, Jim Grimes, Jim Flora, Ken Gatzke Guest: Josh Franke Treasurers report: Club......................................$ 5,159.80 Minutes of the March meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Old Business: Our postponed Old Beaver float fly is rescheduled for Easter Sunday at 8:00 AM. Denny replaced the impeller on the boat motor and it now runs well. If you call 911 from a cell phone at the field, tell them you are at the Propbusters Field north of New Underwood and they can get your GPS coordinates automatically to locate you. Doc McGuigan, Jim Kammert, Bob Olson, and John Pondish worked at the field today to get the gravel base ready for the new shed which will be delivered on Friday April 15th. Our club workday will be Sunday April 17th, to service the lawn mowers, put up the safety sign, rake the parking area, fill in cracks in the runway, and install shelves in the new storage shed. May 7th is the Air and Space Museum static display and electric flying demonstration. A flight simulator will be set up. The show starts at 9:00 AM and we can set up our aircraft display at 8:00 AM. Club fuel orders need to be to Doc by April 30th. Make out checks to RC Propbusters and the money will go into the club treasury. New Business: The Huckfest website is up and running. You can preregister for $30 before May 31st......after that it will be $35. Show and Tell: Zac showed a Yak 54 that he is building. He also showed a set of safety glasses that comes with a set of interchangeable colored lenses. Name the plane contest was won by Jerry Thompson. The Prop Restoration Fund was won by Jim Tiller. A program on IMAC judging was given by Zac and Gene Jobgen. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 PM |
March 2011 |
March 8th, 2011. Meeting called to order at 7:23 PM at A & A Restoration. Officers Present: President – Doc McGuigan, Vice President – Darrell Cassidy, Treasurer – Denny Bernal, Secretary – Ken Corrin, Newsletter editor – Jim Tiller. Treasurers Report: Minutes of the February meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Old Business: Our Propbuster field sign was repainted by Neal. Thanks Neal. Due to the snowy conditions, the Promised Land Races have been postponed until the weather conditions improve. The field work day is scheduled for April 17th. We need to decide on an area for starting big airplanes at the club field. After the snow melts and we’re flying again we’ll look the area over and make a decision then. Zac reported that planning is going well for the Huckfest scheduled for June 16th through the 19th. It will be at the Buffalo Chip east of Sturgis. About 16 full time helpers will be needed each day during the event. We have 4 registered pilots for the IMAC event July 15th -17th at the club field. Registration can be made at www.mini-iac.com New Business: Clancy brought in prices for fuel. Members will be notified of the fuel available and prices. Fuel should be ordered through our club by April 30th. Members will pay the Propbusters club and we will use the club credit at Who’s Hobby Shop. That way the money will go into the club treasury. Zac has three 40% airplanes that will be for sale at bargain prices. Contact Zac for more information. Open house at the Air & Space Museum will be May 7th. Propbusters are again invited to participate. The Float Fly for Custer State Park Open House will be May 21st and 22nd At Stockade Lake. The program was given by Bob Olson on covering with Monokote. Many helpful hints were given by Bob as he demonstrated covering a wing. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM. 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 |
