Manitwo Flyers Club Meeting

Two Rivers Fire Dept., Two Rivers, WI 10/16/07

 Meeting called to order by pres. Lloyd Federer.

 Role was taken by Eric Cayemberg: 14 members present.

 Treasurer’s Report was read by Gene Pagel.  Net worth as of September 16,2007 is $76,856.80.  Motion to approve the report was made by Jack Schoenberger, seconded by Lew Stevens, motion carried.

 Minutes read by Eric Cayemberg.  Motion to approve was made by Lew, 2nd by Gene, motion carried.

 Business

  1. IRS
    1. Gene reported that we have been notified that we owe the IRS $1320 as a penalty for not filing a tax return in 2005 or 2006.  We were unaware that 501C-3 status required filing a return.

                                                               i.      An appeal letter has been submitted to the IRS, stating again that we were unaware that we needed to file a return.  We are waiting to see the outcome of this

                                                             ii.      It has been learned that tax free does not equal tax return free.  Who knew?

  1. Field:
    1. Grass won’t be cut anymore this season
    2. Irrigation system has been cleared out for the season
    3. The well has been covered for winter
    4. The plane stands on the field will be blocked up at an angle such that snow will slide off of them.  If you use them in the colder months, when done, block them back up.
    5. Lew thanked all who helped cut the field this year, and all others who contributed to helping out at the field. 
    6. Fond Du Lac field has an old mower for sale, they purchased 2 years ago, something to think about.
  2. Educational Activities
    1. 7 planes have been donated.  The remaining two, Al has asked Tower Hobbies to donate.

                                                               i.      The planes should be ready to fly in the spring (April

                                                             ii.      The children should be able to keep the planes if they pass a proficiency test? 

                                                            iii.      Construction sessions will take place from 6-9pm once a week.  Volunteers to guide kids with construction needed and appreciated.

  1. Field Development
    1. Lloyd has been working on a field layout in CAD.  Print to follow. 
    2. Jim S will talk to Bryan Glasier after a plan is finalized. 
    3. Al made a scale model of a potential layout of the runway, taxiways, and pavilion/pits area.  He will be further developing in the coming month/s.

                                                               i.      Al retrieved a cost on a 40’ x 56’ building with an 8’ eave for an idea of expense

1.      building would cost $10,000, $7,000 for a foundation, $6,000 for HVAC, Electricity and plumbing to be determined

a.       Al added a reminder this was preliminary investigation into cost and size of building.  More details to be determined.

    1. 4’ Chain Link cyclone fencing would cost roughly $300 for 100’ plus the cost of gates
  1. Elections
    1. Lloyd, Gene, and Eric will be stepping down from their officer positions at the end of the year (ending at December meeting).  New officers will be needed.  Consider being an officer, or nominating others to fill the openings.

                                                               i.      Chuck Wernecke has volunteered to stay on at Vice President; thanks Chuck!

                                                             ii.      Fred Scholz has offered to be Treasurer, thanks Fred!

  1. Open Floor:
    1. Meeting Location: Meetings will continue to be held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 at the TWO RIVERS FIRE DEPARTMENT!  Park and enter on the North side of the building, meeting room is on the right immediately after passing through the main doors.
    2. A float fly will once again be held at the Marina Bar in Kaukauna in July of 2008.
    3. Hwy 147/42 signage: Al is working hard with many people at many places in an effort to allow us to put up a sign at said intersection.  He has a meeting with Jack Wadska in November, after which we may be ok to go forward.
    4. Field development committee to meet prior to November meeting. 
  2. Lew made a motion to adjourn.  Jim 2nd. Unanimously approved.  Meeting adjourned.