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minutes 8/7/10

minutes 7/7/10

Minutes for the meeting today.

Arrangements were made to move the pilots stations, benches and club items back to the speedway tomorrow at 10AM. If anyone can help meet at the speedway at 10am.

Bob Bauer talked about the Waymer field and parks and rec with the possibility that there will be cuts in services there. He is investigating.

Tom Moore was voted in to serve as president for the rest of Larry's term. Tom was also voted to replace Larry on the WACAMA board. Thanks Tom. Larry will remain as the club secretary.

Volunteers were requested to help move Larry's personal item from his apartment to a new home. This is being coordinated by Jim and will happen on June 17th. Any others that would like to help please contact Jim.

There is a Pylon race scheduled for July 24th. Volunteers are needed and should contact Tom Boyd. tom_babs@bellsouth.net

There are a few events this month;

Night fly at the Winger field tonight
Flyin at Charlotte Aeromodellers the 19th
Speed Event at Caldwell Modelers the 26th
Electric flyin Winger field the 26th

Please come out to the speedway tomorrow, Sunday at 10am to help move the club stuff if you can. Be prompt as we are meeting there and then going to Jims to get the stuff.

Happy flying,

Evan

Flying Aces Pilots Association

Meeting Minutes 3-4-10

Dear member, at the meeting last night we discussed a few new things.

Fly-in Food will be Bob with Tina's help, they need a grill and tables.
Jim will C.D. if Larry can't.

The vote to repeal the requirement for a Waymer pass failed 11 to 13, all FAPA members must maintain a Waymer pass.

Larry's condition was talked about. He still is in room 340 at Presbyterian but expects to be moved soon to rehab at Mercy Main. His cell is 727-808-9530 .

Indoor fly-in, Matt has obtained permission to have a fly-in in the gym of a middle school next to him, We need someone to be the monitor. It will cost $5 to fly and the monitor will be free. First fly-in scheduled for April 13th

There was a complaint about people starting engines under the shelter at Waymer, all persons are responsible for safety, if you see some one doing something against the WACAMA, County, AMA, or club rules ask them to stop.

Tina is selling fuel at a discount. Currently she does not have enough people wanting fuel for her to get a discount.

The next meeting will be held noon, April 3rd at Waymer.

Evan

Flying Aces Pilots Association

Meeting Minutes 2-4-10

Members Present: 20

 The meeting was called to order by Larry Moore.

 6 new members: Bailey, Dale, Ken, Matt, Justin, Ron

 Old business: See last months minutes

 New business

 Annual Spring Fling Fly-in

            Decided to do a standard hot dog boil instead of a pot luck style lunch.

            Have to check on field because there was some damage due to the snow and traspassers  doing doughnuts on our runway.

 Waymer

The lock system is completely implemented. Pictures on on the web-site showing how they should be locked. The entrance sign is still not finished.

 Lowes The speedway is now called Charlotte Motor Speedway and is no longer called Lowe’s

 The plaques were displayed that are going to be presented to Bob and Humpy.

 A motion was set to take a vote on a bi-law change. E-mails are being sent out to all members.

 Treasury Report was given by Jim

 Meeting was closed by Larry Moore.

 After the meeting Fred Connell gave a demonstration on foam cutting. Even though we could not do any actual cutting at the meeting he gave a great demonstration on techniques.

 The plane of the month was a 4star 60 built by Jeff Blanken

Flying Aces Pilots Association

Meeting Minutes 1-7-10

Members Present: 19

 The meeting was called to order by Larry Moore

 2 new members: Howard B. and Ed A.

 Old business: See last months minutes.

 New business:

 Annual Spring Fling Fly-in:

            the date will be April 24^th @ Lowes.

            9 am Pilots meeting.

            Landing fee of $10.

            A Pot Luck lunch is planned @ $5.

            $250.00 was approved for raffle prizes, Evan D. will coordinate the prize procurment. 

 Waymer:

            The final contract with the county was signed.

            Bob B. went over the lock system and policy.

            The details of the entrance sign were discussed. 

            1^st Saturday of each month from 12-2 will be for new flyers and non AMA .

            Tried to come up with questions to ask of novice flyers. These will be developed and posted at the field.

 Lowes:

            The contract has been approved and is indefinite. Lowes allows FAPA exclusive use.

 Lifetime memberships to the club are now available @ $500.00

 Humpy Wheeler was voted to get an honorary lifetime membership for his contributions to the club.

 Plaques of appreciation were approved for Humpy Wheeler and Bob Covington.

 A motion was passed to look into a Solar Power Charging Station for Waymer.

 Treasury Report was given by Jim.

  Dave G. discussed Pylon Racing for this summer. The racing will be primarily at the old Jillian Airport.

 Meeting was closed by Larry Moore.

 After the meeting Jeff Blanken brought in his 4Star 60 the is being kit built and Evan Doughty gave a demonstration on Monokote covering. 14 members stayed for the Hour after the meeting to watch and comment on the demonstration.

 After next months meeting Fred Connell will be giving a demonstration on Foam Cutting a wing.

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