Lake Powell R/C Modelers

In attendance: Pam Brown, Tom Zwack, George Watson (officer), Jim & Judy (officer) Kitson, Rita & Bob Hartzell, Joe McPhail, Gene Tucker and Jon Ridpath, and visitors, Mike & Becky Miller.



While Gene Tucker and Jon Ridpath did not arrive at the meeting until after the elections were over we had a quorum of officers and members in attendance, (2 officers and 1/5th of the members) during the meeting.



Treasurer's report - CD at $2583.41 due to roll over 4/26/2012 and approx. $2000 in checking. Reminder to everyone to get their AMA paid as it runs Jan - Jan. (see attached listing as of Jan. of AMA's listing of our club members and their expiration dates.)



AMA Charter coming up which will require a $90 payment and a listing of officers. It was therefore decided that since this was due and since we had a quorum, it was a good time to elect new officers so the report could be turned in complete.

The floor was open for election of Treasurer. George Watson said he would accept for another year, but is in the transition of moving to Verde Valley. Tom Zwack said he would be interested to begin learning what is involved to step into the position should things change for George. The motion was made to accept George as current treasurer and Tom as stand-in to fill George's position should George decide to resign. It was seconded and approved unanimously.



The motion was made for Joe McPhail to be Vice President. Joe agreed to run, there was a second and he was voted in unanimously.



Pam Brown said she would be willing to run for President if Judy Kitson would continue to handle the newsletter and other publicity/correspondence. Judy indicated she would. There was a motion and second, and they were voted in unanimously.



There was then a motion for Bob Hartzell to be Safety officer. He accepted, it was moved and seconded and voted in unanimously.



I've attached a copy of our club by-laws.



Judy Kitson reported on a brochure that is being created to be put up in Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce. It was voted to include the proposed directory as part of the brochure, so anyone looking at the brochure would be able to find a member who might help them get interested in the club.



Pam reported that at the next meeting she would have an overview of the Master Plan to maintain the club.



Pam and Tom have been approaching the city of Page to see if there are ways we can have support in updating our field - more on that at the next meeting.



Pam will get in touch with those over the Air event at the Airport to see how we can be involved at the next event this year.



We will also be looking at ideas for fund raisers, (maybe a raffle) and activities by the club (maybe a swap meet). Bring your ideas to the next meeting.



Meeting adjourned.



Letter from outgoing President - Judy Kitson

I want to thank you all for your support during the past few years. Over the 14 years that I have been a member, about 12 of those have been as officer, I have seen big changes in our membership. When I came into the club we were about 15 members. During the past few years that dropped considerably due to people moving, dying or taking on other interests. Also at the time I joined we were involved yearly in the Air Affair, both as their starting attraction and a static display. When the city lost the Air Affair, we began to see the largest drop in our club interest.



Meetings and activities were sparse and poorly attended.



During my time as President, we basically maintained the field for flying, but did little toward club growth in activities, etc. About 4 years ago we had a new boost in our membership Pam Brown, Tom Zwack and Bob Hartzell, and now those newcomers, have the experience under their belt, both to fly and to lead. Joe McPhail (our youngest member, is both an old-timer, who moved away, and a newcomer, who has moved back. They also have the most enthusiasm to work to make something happen. Those of us old-timers, George Watson, Gene Tucker, Jon Ridpath, Jim & Judy Kitson, are ready to support them as they lead with some new ideas.



For the past few years we have been in a holding pattern. Now with these new officers we can fly.



Judy Kitson

outgoing President