Wednesday, September 17, 2014

LPRCM Minutes  September 9, 2014
Add to your calendar:  Next meeting October 14    BBQ and Member Flight 8 AM October 25

7:00        Call to Order
Members Present:  Art Cloutier, Joe McPhail, George Watson, Bob Hartzell, Ryta Hartzell, Tom Zwack,  Jon Ridpath, Pam Brown

Reports
Treasurer: Tom Zwack: $4498.21 last statement balance.   Tom Z. has the gates and hardware.  Jon will get four t-posts.   Two people should be able to complete this project before the October 25 BBQ.   Tom Z. anticipates expenses for modifying the weed drag with longer chain link fence, chain and a railroad tie.         

Safety Officer: None
Vice President: Tom Morony: None
President: Pam Brown:  Next meeting will be October 14 at 7 PM at Pam’s house 585 Pinto Road. 

1.       Post office box was renewed at no cost using a letter from Page Fire Department confirming address.
2.       Please contact the FAA to oppose the FAA’s interpretation of the laws affecting model aviation.  There are four methods to submit a comment: 
a.       www.regulations.gov and search for “model aircraft”
b.      Fax to 202-493-2251
c.       Mail comments to Docket Operations, M-30 US Dept. of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001
d.      Hand deliver to the above address between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday-Friday
3.       BBQ and member flight on Saturday, October 25, 8 AM.  Joe will bring a big grill.  Club will pay for meat and ask member to bring the rest.  We can sign up for what we want to bring at the next meeting.
4.       Field Improvements:  We need to keep driving the runway after rains to keep it firm.  Weeds aren’t too bad right now but we’ll need to drag the weeds again soon.  Gates can be put up before October BQ.  Jon reports no progress on pond liner from NGS, but St. George RC may donate artificial turf.
5.       Ruby Plasterer donated model planes to the club in memory of her husband Ross Plasterer. Pam will write her a letter thanking her for the donation.
6.       Pam will check on prices for a memory board for the field that lists the names of departed members and supporters.
7.       Mike Miller is ill and in the hospital at Las Vegas.  We wish him a speedy recovery.
8.       Kanab Fly In September 20, Chino Valley September 12&13, Warbirds in St. George November 7&8, Presidents Day Fly In St. George in February.

Motion by George, second by Jon, passed to adjourn at 7:55 PM.


Olson Field

Olson Field
A Planes Eye View by Dave Simmons

ABOUT OUR CLUB

> Directions to Olson Field - Go East on Coppermine Road, turn right onto Border St. and follow road as it turns to the left. Field is on the right before the Gun Club.

> Visitors welcome - Only pilots and their spotters allowed on the runway.

> To fly - Our club and AMA Membership required

(out of town guests with AMA membership may fly 6 times a year free but should be accompanined by a Lake Powell R/C Club Member. - call 928-645-3962 for more information

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