April 10, 2012 Minutes
1. Treasure Report: George reported that he has received the new stamp from the bank. The lease is paid to the City of Page through 2015. Motion by Tom, second by Bob, resolution passed to have George Watson and Pam Brown sign checks on account at Bank of the West. Pam and George will go to bank to get the change made. Checking account balance is $2931.85.
2. AMA Business: George received our certificate of liability insurance from AMA and provided a copy to the City.
3. Activities
a. Work Day at the Field Successful: Well done!
b. Climb and Glide: George plans this event for Saturday, June 23 for this timed event. One minute after take off, cut engine and soar as long as possible for landing on runway. Total time of three flights determines winners. Additional activities for the event will be discussed at the next meeting.
c. CafePress.com Logo Shirts: Joe will set up account which will eventually be linked to the blog. Joe will present possible logo items at the next meeting and when he will open store.
4. Master Plan for Airfield
a. Handicap Accessible Porta Potty: Tom Z. has gotten the donation of a handicap accessible porta potty to add to the single porta potty we now have. A letter of thanks will be written to the donor. Motion by George, second by Judy to pump porta potty at cost of $45. Present porta potty door was repaired by Bob H., Tom Z, and Joe. Reminder to use bungee cord to secure door after use. Locate new porta potty near present one. A letter should be written to Regina Lane at NGS asking for remnants of belting to use for handicap access. Joe will investigate getting a banner from Pepsi recognizing donors.
b. Help from City (Sand, Covering, Engineering): The area between porta potties and cross wind runway will be used for storage of materials provided by city. City engineer will tell us where they can help us. Activity at the field will help our cause. We should request runway material 1”-2” where City had crusher along Highway 98.
c. Cargo Container Unit: An 8’x20’ container costs $3200. Jim will ask Doug Gardner for a donated container and we’ll pay $200 to have them paint it. We’d like it located along the fence line near the port potties.
5. Recruiting New Members: Welcome Bob King, our newest member.
6. Show and Tell: Bob Hartzell. has a new Edge 540 that he plans to have a 15cc gas engine. Discussion centered on mounting the motor properly.
Next Meeting May 8 6:00 PM at Tom Zwack’s house at 290 Morgan Road in Ranchettes.
