Adirondack Modelers

September 2006 Meeting

September 24, 2006

Call to Order:

Vice President Jim Burch called the meeting to order at 1:06 PM. The meeting was held at the club flying field under the tarp.

Attendees:

There were 14 club members present.

Including:

Business:

Dues

Treasure Ray Capogna reported that a new tractor needed to be purchased and that the treasury consisted of about $750. He indicated that approximately $1,600 is needed per year to keep the club active and that the current membership was down to about 30 members. He estimated that dues would need to be raised to about $60 per year to meet expenses and have enough in the treasury to cover emergencies. Bill Premerlani made a motion to raise the dues to $60 per year. Lou Maturo seconded it. The vote was unanimous in favor of raising the dues. Family membership would be raised to $65 per year. Dues for junior members, those seventeen and under, would remain at $12 per year.

Late Dues

Robert Fortin, Jim Burch and Ray Capogna discussed the problem of those members who pay their dues late. This action poses administrative difficulties and makes additional work for the officers. A resolution was passed that imposed an additional charge of $10 for those members who pay their dues after March 1^st.All members renewing their membership with the Adirondack Modelers must also have renewed their AMA membership.

Officers

Robert Fortin (President), Jim Burch(Vice President) and Ray Capogna(Treasure) indicated that they have been full filling the duties as club officers for ~10 years and want to do what is best for the club. They would be willing to continue in their present offices or step down according to the wishes of the membership. If they continued they will need help with the club administration.

The members present, proposed keeping the present officers and adding William Porter as Field Marshal/Safety Officer and Walt Kostuk as a board member. A vote was taken and unanimous in favor for this slate of club officers.

News Letter Editor/Web site Coordinator

Jim Burch reported that Paul Roberts expressed interest in putting together a newsletter. The members present agreed he should be our club newsletter editor.

Orlando Cruz agreed to build a web site for the club and take care of technology related issues and was appointed to carry out this responsibility.

Club Meetings

After some discussion it was decided that the club should have two or three meetings during the flying season to discuss club business. These meetings will be held at the field and would occur at the beginning, middle and end of each flying season.

Other Items

It was agreed that the tree at the southeast end of the runway should be cut down. A work party will be formed to do this.

A metal box for the first aid kit was proposed since rodents have made nests in the existing kit.

E-mail will be used as much as possible to keep club members informed of activities and events. A list of current members will be sent out soon.

Jim Burch indicated that he would take the old roller and try to patch it with epoxy and that the new roller needs to be drained before the weather turns cold.

Conclusion:

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Walt Kostuk and seconded by Bill Porter.

Respectfully submitted,

Walter Kostuk