Past Events
7th Annual Toys for Tots (2009) Event Report:
Toys For Tots 2009 Event Pictures Here
Pilots,
This was a GRAND event! Mother Nature cooperated, and the weather was absolutely fantastic! I am sure all who attended had a good time. The final tally reflects (I believe to be a record) 68 registered pilots. At best count, there were about 120 plus people in attendance total; two huge boxes full of toys and $746.00 in cash donations. Many comments from guest of how hospitable and friendly our club is—one of our key core principles. We should all be proud, as this is a quality or culture often sought, but too many times not often found. This is what makes our club so successful!
This particular event’s success could not have accomplished without the help of many club members, and I owe a great deal of thanks to: My wife Susan for taking care of all the shopping; Dale Furneaux (CD in training) and Billy Howard helping with my CD admin duties and whatever else was needed allowing me to cook; Mike Funk and Ron Matson: as usual, the “complex” was in its usual “Tip-Top” showcase condition. Frank and John Forestieri stepped up by again lending coolers of ice, and much needed tables.
I would like to extend my special gratitude to Ed Gallup, Randy Ritch, and Mark Spies donating aircraft for raffles—all proceeds going to TFT. It’s all about the kids-especially with a weaker economy.
Additionally, I want to graciously thank the sponsors of this event: Randy’s Hobbies, Balsa USA, and Tower Hobbies. Please make sure you support those who support us. These folks put the fun in our events for sure!
I am sure after sending this, I will realize I have unintentionally forgotten to thank someone, but you know who you are, and please know your efforts were appreciated.
Sincerely,
Todd Brueggeman
President
Houston Sport Flyers, Inc
AMA# 4154
www.houstonsportflyers.com
Event Report – HSF Inaugural Chopparazzi Festival Saturday 10.10.09
Chopparazzi Event Pictures Here
Pilots,
We had a very very successful event. Despite the marginal and cool weather, it seems all who attended had a good time. Our club had 53 registered pilots and likely as many spectators. Some of the folks in attendance were from Navasota, College Station, and as far away as Round Rock and Marble Falls. Many of our guest commented our club made them feel “at home” and we have one of the friendliest clubs they have ever been to. I would like to extend my gratitude to the following. If not for them, we would not have been extended such a great time: My wife Susan for taking care of all the shopping, helping with my CD admin duties, taking photos, and whatever else was needed; Thanks to Mike Funk and Ron Matson- the facilities were manicured and looked great despite the wet conditions. They always come through for our events, and make it one less worry on my part; David Braunagel and Mark Coskey for cooking up some great catfish, fries, and hushpuppies—they were all delicious. John Forestieri helped out with coolers full of ice, tables, and lending the use of his large “tent”.
I would like to extend my special gratitude to Mark Conroy for his guidance of what to expect and what is to be expected during heli events and contests. John Norwood pitched in to help with the scoring when needed. Mark Spies was solely instrumental in having the full-scale helicopter come in for everyone see and touch. That was just seriously awesome!!! I hope you can come back next year! (By the way, I met Mark’s boss ‘Big Mark” who owns this bird, and he is one of the nicest, down-to-earth people you will ever meet—a real pleasure to talk to)
I want graciously thank the entire HSF club. The plank flyers showed their support by working and/or giving up a Saturday so our helicopter pilots had to do nothing else but enjoy the entire facility and fly simultaneously at multiple flying stations for an entire day. This is what this hobby is all about, and they all seemed to take pride in showing off our club to our guests.
None of this would have been possible without any of YOU!!
Next years Chopparazzi event is already in the planning stages and promises to be even bigger and better.
I want to make a special mention to Heliproz and Larry's hobbies for the goodies and sponsorship! Remember to support those who support us.
P.S. I am sure after sending this, I will realize I have unintentionally forgotten to thank someone, but you know who you are, and please know your efforts were appreciated.
Sincerely,
Todd
Event Report - July Picnic
Pilots,
Just as I had hoped, we had what I consider to be a successful picnic. Despite the 100-degree temperature, it seems all had a good time. We have one of the friendliest clubs in the area, and I am ecstatic to be a part of it. I would like to extend my gratitude to the following. If not for them, we would not have been extended such a great time: My wife Susan for taking care of all the shopping and food; Mike Funk- I never have a concern that he will have the field and facilities in immaculate condition; Rob Faust with helping with the fire and David Braunagel with supplying the charcoal among other things; to my good friend John Forestieri for bringing much needed ice and lending the use of his large cooler.
I was pretty busy and did not get to spectate as much as would have liked, but we had 48 registered pilots and were able to collect $155.00 from the raffle sales thanks to the generosity of Mike Funk and Walt Skinner. We also had some great pilot giveaways thanks to our sponsors: Larry’s Hobbies and Tru-Turn Spinners. Next year will even be better…always is.
Junk Yard Wars 2009
2009 Junk Yard Wars Event Pictures Here
A very good time was had by all that participated or were spectators at our event. We had 27 registered pilots and 7 teams.
It was a lot of fun, and I look forward to next year!
Thanks to Mike and the mowing crew once again for stepping up and having our field in tip top shape for us, and
to those that bought and brought parts and their workbenches. Thanks for the support Chris. What a great club!
The results are as follows:(two teams DNF due to mechanicals).
1st Place: 27.5 pts.
Name: HSF CHOPARRAZZI
Captain Mark Conroy
Dale Furneaux
Rich Morrow
Ralph Wainwright
2nd Place: 26 pts.
Name: AERO NUTS
Captain John Norwood
David Braunagel
Skyler Smith
Johnny Rawls
3rd Place 17.75 pts
Name: WATTS UP
Captain Kong Ho
Scot Gunter
Rich Gross
4th Place: 10 pts
Name: CUNNING RUNTS
Captain Martin Stohr
James Eledge
Shawn Braunagel
John Forestieri
5th Place:4 pts.
Name: CATCH ME (NanyNanyBooBoo)
Captain Chris Bourne
Steve Minter
Charlie Lindle
Kyle Hunt
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