JUNE
'00 MEETING MINUTES
By Rick Magnuson
President Ron gave thanks to Fred Fisher for CDing the Big Bird Fly-In. The April meeting minutes were approved as published in The Leading Edge. There was no Treasurer’s report as the Treasurer was unable to attend the meeting.
The recent Othello pattern meet saw TCRCM members walked (flew) away with honors. Bill & Brett Bowen, Ron Opgenorth, Dennis Cone and Steve Sterling all placed. Congregations!
Terry Hane reported that the sun shield cover and that attaching cords needs replacement. Ron Gibby will check out how to contact the manufacturer about obtaining replacements. Terry also requested that the Club buy 10 new chairs for the field. President Ron Gibby asked for members to keep an eye out for a good buy, then give him a call. Ron will then authorize one member to buy the chairs. The grass is suffering from lack of water. This most likely is due to the key City employee being on vacation and there was some speculation that the recent sprint boat races took water to fill the racecourse from our watering times.
A short discussion on obtaining and installing electrical conduit under the parking area took place. The City of Richland will soon be laying down asphalt on the parking area. The City will assist in the installation of 3-inch conduit.
Bill Greger will fill in for George Vargo as CD for the Float Fly as George is out of town on business. All activities are on track for the July Pattern Contest.
Bill Greger reported that there might be a problem with the July ARC event scheduled for Friday, July 21st. The ARC group may be invited to watch the Air Force Thunderbirds practice on that Friday as the T’Birds prepare for the Air Show on Saturday and Sunday. The Club will have to wait and see until more information becomes available as what the Club needs to do to put on the ARC event.
Secretary Rick Magnuson reviewed the proposed By-Law changes regarding membership classifications and dues. Bill Bowen made a motion, seconded by Jerry Wallis, to accept the changes to the By-Laws. The motion passed.
Bill Bowen pointed out that the web based "listbot" was moving away from its intended purpose of a RC related forum and becoming what Terry Hane observed as a club destroying mechanism. After some discussion, Bill will put together listbot guidelines and then pass it onto Web master Steve Sterling.
Ron Opgenorth reported that the police in Washtucna have a program for troubled youths that involves RC. On July 4th, some 18 youths, who are building 9 planes, will have an event to celebrate their accomplishments. Our Club has been invited to participate: members could give a flying demonstration or assisting the youths in flying. Given that many members have already made plans for the holiday, any member interested should contact Rob. The Club’s web site (http://www.TCRCM.org) and listbot will have more information.
Bill Peterson noted that the frequency chart is not up-to-date. Bill is willing to conduct a new survey of radio frequencies used by members. This will aid a member purchasing a new radio to avoid a heavily used channel.
The meeting was adjourned.