Manitwo Flyers Club Meeting

M&M Lunch, Two Rivers, WI 5/15/07

 

Meeting called to order by pres. Lloyd Federer.

 

Role was taken by Eric Cayemberg: 15 members present.

 

Treasurer’s Report was read by Lloyd Federer.  Net worth as of  May 15,2007 is $11,169.62.  Motion to approve the report was made by Chuck Wernecke, seconded by Tom Curelli, motion carried.

 

Minutes read by Eric Cayemberg.  Motion to approve as corrected was made by Vince Hickel, 2nd by Ron Smith, unanimously passed.

 

Business

  1. Fund Raising (Al, Don)

    1. Ticket Sales

                                                               i.      $3240 sold out of possible $30,000.

                                                             ii.      Bubba’s place sold $25, Jay’s Barber shop: 10-12, all up total around $4000

                                                            iii.      Drop price to $10 each, $5 each, etc.; would have to sell more

                                                           iv.      Tom Curelli made motion to pull the winner of the raffle at our Saturday, August 4 Flight Education Day, 2nd by Fred Scholz, motion carried

  1. Field (Lew)

    1. We have a new mower!  The old one was traded in, Jim Schneck paid the balance!  72” cut, diesel powered 4WD, Ford New Holland; lots of power.  Used but in good shape, and a major upgrade!

    2. Sprinkler system is operational, but the sensor in the control was faulty.  The leaks at the well have been fixed, as has the sensor.

                                                               i.      An option would be to install a rain sensitive gauge that may cost about $150, when it rains, the system doesn’t water, otherwise, it waters; Lew thinks this may be a wise option, certainly an item to consider.

    1. Fertilizer: the field should be fertilized 4 times per summer.  Gene will pay for first round, Jim will chip in for 2nd, 3rd, 4th.

                                                               i.      Spreader costs $25 per use to rent, and needs to be transported.  To purchase one is $150.  Vince made a motion to purchase a fertilizer spreader for $150, 2nd by Tom Curelli; motion carried.

    1. Garden Hose: Check into price of accumulator tank w/ pressure switch

    2. Lew will keep tabs on when the porta-potty should be emptied

    3. Should we have insurance for items in shed?  What would it cost us?  Lew to check into pricing

    4. Flight stations or plastic pilot stations at the field?  Ron Smith to research

                                                               i.      Spectator fence  could use same orange fencing material

    1. Trenches have been filled; Lew thanks all who have helped

    2. Estimates for driveway have rolled in; except from county.  Approval was received from the county to put the driveway in.

    3. As of present, you CAN drive out to the field, although until the driveway goes in, this could change at any time with rain/weather.

  1. Web Site

    1. Constructive Criticism was given to not include financial info, or abrasive letters to membership on the website.

    2. The website is great; thanks to Vince for his efforts for so many years!

  2. Spring Fling (Al, Fred)

    1. Grossed approximately $280, received a check from the Calumet Flyers for $120.  $20 behind, came out ok although weather wasn’t ideal.

                                                               i.      11 pilots, 8 from Fondy, 2 from Manitwo, 1 static only.  EAA opened their restroom in lieu of porta potty. 

                                                             ii.      Fred and Al thank all who helped with the event

                                                            iii.      Hit it earlier next year.

                                                           iv.      Good communication w/ Manitowoc FBO

                                                             v.      No pics taken

  1. Folk Fair: went well, Jack, Lew, Don M, Gene, Bill Kvinglog attended.  Gene took a few pics.  Thanks to all who helped again this year.

  2. Open Floor

    1. Al: Fondy expecting 1000 cars for their fly-in in August

    2. Gene & Lloyd to do radio broadcast, etc. for Flight Ed

    3. Al recommended we put a sign at intersection of Hwy 147 & 42 to capture passerbys.

    4. Fred: Hilbert has several nice assembly tables, he would like to build one w/ wheels, it is up to the club whether they’d like to reimburse him or not.

    5. Fred: Our garage, the service door on the North side of the shed is a break-in waiting to happen

                                                               i.      In the least, the glass should be covered with metal, or the window painted black

                                                             ii.      Replace the door?

    1. Lew reported that Jack Schoenberger took the old mower, Fred donated a microwave and 5 gallon water tank.

    2. Orange pins are now in the Frequency cart for use with Spectrum or 2.4 GHz radios

 

Motion was made to adjourn, and unanimously passed.