Manitwo Flyers Club Meeting

M&M Lunch, Two Rivers, WI 5/16/06

 

Meeting called to order by pres. Lloyd Federer.

 

Role was taken by Tom Curelli: 11 members present.

 

Treasurer’s Report read by Tom Curelli. 

1. Net worth as of May 16 was $8,629.51.

2. Motion to approve by Gene Pagel, seconded by Vince Hickel, unanimously passed.

 

Minutes read by Eric Cayemberg.

1.Motion to approve made by Lew Stevens, 2nd by Vince, unanimously passed.

 

Business

1.      Spring Fling Hits & Misses

a.       Pilot Feedback was good. 

b.      Hits: Blacktop, location, no battle for airtime

c.       Misses: Long walk for transmitters, put chain behind pits to keep spectators out

2.      501c-3 (Al): No update

3.      Field (Lou)

a.       Gene donated 100 lbs of seed, as did Jim.  Thank you to both!

b.      A used Porta-potty was obtained for $200.  It will be cleaned ($20) when we like

c.       42” wide Aerator was obtained for under the $200 allowance.

d.      Field has been aerated and seeded.  Thank you to Lew, Lloyd, and Gene

e.       Field is wet, but without cracks

f.        DO NOT TRY TO MOW THE FIELD IF IT IS WET!!!!

g.       It takes roughly 2.5 hours to cut the field: cut field only (triangular shape)

4.      Folk Fair Recap (Gene, Jack, Don): Ready to Go

a.       137 4th Graders attended.

b.      Jack Schoenberger had his Liberty Sport Biplane, Don Meneau flew his helicopter.

c.       It went well, kids enjoyed themselves

5.      Rent (Lloyd)

a.       Lloyd talked to Jeff Beyer who stated rent bill would be delivered by May 16; nothing yet

b.      Gene & Lloyd will talk to Jeff regarding putting up shed & lease information

c.       As a CYA, we need a receipt for 2005 indicating lease for land is PAID

6.      Shed (Lloyd)

a.       Lloyd drew up a CAD drawing of a potential shed design

b.      Gene will create a proposal for shed construction for the County

c.       Discussion about foundations.  Most were in agreement to put on block foundation for now, anchor structure at the corners.

                                                                           i.      This allows the shed to be moved in the future.

d.      Gene made motion to continue pursuing permission to build shed from the County, seconded by Chuck Wernecke, unanimously approved.

e.       Now accepting donations

7.      Field Sign (Discussion)

a.       Tom Curelli had info on BC Signs vinyl deal

                                                                           i.      $400 for (2) 4’x8’ sheets: sign & board, whatever we want on it.

                                                                         ii.      Sponsors to include: Fox Hills, TA Motorsports, Steven Jacobsen

b.      Al Howarth made motion to go ahead with the eventual purchase of (2) 4’x8’ sheets of vinyl, $200 a piece, $400 total for both, Vince seconded, unanimously approved.

c.       Al to begin putting together a sign layout.

d.      Advertisement: Sell a spot on our sign or post sponsors own individual sign surrounding our sign.

                                                                           i.      No unanimous position, issue tabled .

8.      Open Floor (Discussion)

a.       Tom Curelli recommends dissolving the Field Committee as it has been inactive for over a year

                                                                           i.      Lew Stevens made motion to dissolve the committee, seconded by Vince, passed via unanimous vote.

b.      Tom recommends returning the AMA Grant money to AMA

                                                                           i.      No specific plan to spend the money

                                                                         ii.      Discussion ensued: tell AMA we haven’t been able to spend, but will in the near future; if they want us to return it after that explanation: Ok

                                                                        iii.      Vince Hickel made a motion to hold onto money until December 31.  If we do not get our 501C-3 status and spend the money by then, we will send it back.  Seconded by Al.  Vote: Yes: 10, Abstain: 1

c.       Fun Flys 2006

                                                                           i.      Non-sanctioned, but invite other clubs

                                                                         ii.      Dates: July 22, August 12, September 16

9.      Summer 2006 meetings will be at 7:00pm, rather than 7:30pm, still at M&M Lunch, TR.

10.  Raffle

a.       To restock our meeting raffle inventory, members are asked to bring an/ a few item/s to the June meeting.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Gene Pagel, 2nd by Chuck Wernecke, all in favor; meeting adjourned.