March '02 MEETING MINUTES
By Doug Larson

President Gordon Anderson called the monthly meeting of the Tri-City R/C Modelers Club to order at 1900 hours, March 20, 2002. The minutes of the previous meeting, as published in the "Leading Edge" club newsletter were approved as published. The "Leading Edge" newsletter published from the "Ted Shed" was good as usual, thanks Ted. Rich Magnuson presented a treasurer report. Club membership is reported at 59.

Field Report
The sanitary water has been turned on at the field and the parched grass under the shelter has been watered. Discussed how and when to roll the grass, no definite conclusion, defer to the expertise of our grass guru, Dave Phipps. Reminder to sign up for a couple of turns mowing this season, consult the web site. Signs will be posted to restrict "park flyer" use to the flying field only, ORV Park approval obtained. The mowers have been serviced for the new season, bearings replaced, new blades, starter solenoid in the pit mower and oil and filters changed. Check the oil level before each use.

New Business
Steve Sterling has accepted the position of "Head Instructor" for the club flight instruction program. Thanks Steve.

There is a Bateman Island cleanup activity coming which the club membership is invited to support. This is a good community event which can help us become more well known. Gordon Anderson also is participating in support of a robot building activity at local schools. Donations are solicited for airplane wheels and servos.

Old Business
Acceptance of helicopter rules was proposed, a motion made and carried. The helicopter rules will be edited somewhat for correct format to be placed in the official club rules. The latest version of club rules will be included in the next newsletter. ARC event is coming again this year. The parking lot fence was discussed again and there did not seem to be a clear benefit to installing. The concept has been tabled until a more cost effective benefit is identified. The use of the outdoor toilet by motorcycle users was discussed and the conclusion seemed to be that the extra it may cost the club, $20 or so, is a way to give back to the community for our use of city land and water for the flying field.

Field Safety
The safety line was discussed and is established at the near edge of the runway for flight patterns. The safety fence is the line between the pit area and the flight stations.

The meeting was adjourned at 1955 hrs.