Saturday, April 19, 2014

Spring Fun-Fly, May 3, 2014, at LPRCM field (OLSON FIELD),  2030 Border St. 8:00 AM till ?????????
 
Bring your airplane and fly, we will have some fun and then get to the serious business of eating.
 
I will have my Sr. Falcon set up with a buddy box ( if I can get Art or John to handle any instruction to any newcomer's).
 
I have the burgers and brats ready and the grills lined up. We have plates, napkins and silverware. We will also bring
baked beans(whew). Joe Pepsi will bring the soda AND COKE FOR PAM. We need chips, condiments, hot dog and hambuger buns. Please reply to me with what you can bring. 
 
Everybody keep your fingers crossed and pray for a nice day.
 
Chief flunky and gofer

 

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Minutes RC Club Meeting Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM


At Pam’s House 585 Pinto Road

7:05        Call to Order.  Members Present: Jon, Art, Tom Z., Becky, Mike, Bob, Ryta, and Pam

Reports
                Treasurer: Tom Zwack: Checking Account Balance is $4456.92.
                Safety Officer: Bob Hartzell: AMA is concerned about individuals using our hobby for terrorist and peeping purposes.  Fly In and Barbecue is planned for Saturday May 3 with set up at 8 AM.  Bob will cook brats and burgers.  Joe will be asked to bring the grill.  Pam will contact radio and newspapers to invite people who want more information on RC.
                Vice President: Tom Morony: None
                President: Pam Brown: Thanks to Bob King for all his work on maintaining the airfield.  Thanks to Art for packing the runway down after the last rain.
Old Business
                March 29 Work Day at Airfield:  Joe,Mike, Becky, Tom, Pam, Bob, and Ryta got a lot done.  A burn permit is needed to clean up the last of the tumbleweeds.
                Bylaws Update: Joe McPhail and Judy Kitson: Next meeting
                Consider and Vote on Bylaws: Next meeting
New Business
                Updated Brochures: Judy Kitson:  Judy updated and printed brochures at a total cost of $40.  The brochure looks great.  Motion by Art, second by Bob, passed to credit $40 for brochures to Kitson club membership.  Pam will take some brochures to Chamber of Commerce.
                Blog Page: Judy Kitson: Judy will continue to update the blog as she receives minutes and other info.
                Flying Event and Barbecue: May 3 8 AM
                Field Improvements: Jon is trying to get artificial turf from St.George RC Club to cover the pit area once it is filled with sand and given a crown.  Tom Z. has talked to the gravel people about hauling in sand.  They can haul about 40 tons every 30 minutes at $120 an hour and a city permit for $1 per ton.  We would need to prep site.  They charge $165 per hour to level sand.  This would require a Friday-Saturday Work Day.  This will be an action item on the next agenda.  Bob has 2x4’s and materials to strengthen the small shade.
Request for Items for Next Meeting Agenda: Bylaws, Gravel people hauling in sand, fly in and barbecue report, Jon will bring photo album.
Adjournment 8:07 Motion by Tom, second by Becky, passed to adjourn.

Next meeting:  Tuesday, May 13, 2014  7 PM at Pam’s House at 585 Pinto Road.

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

Come fly with us

Come fly with us
Lessons with a buddy box