Annual dues need to be received by regular August meeting. If not received by that date one will have to reapply as new member plus $40 initiation fee.
Billy stated that the club has $XXXX in general account. @ $XXXX collected at today’s meeting & over $XXXX in dues to be collected by August meeting.
We have 98 active members with our cap at 100. Reasoning for cap is to keep the club small enough that everyone will have the opportunity to fly, even on the busiest flying days.
We are looking at a new mower with a 0 degree turning radius & a 60” deck. It will cut the field mowing time down to @ 30-45 min. Cost range is between $2000-$3500. The shed will need to be cleaned out in order to make room for this new mower. Some junkyard wars items will have to go. He proposed that we sell off the smallest/slowest current mower to allow additional space for new mower. Mike also proposed installing shelves in the shed to better utilize storage space.
Be very careful around spinning props, especially large props on gas engines. Never start an engine with your bare hands. Remember that we need a spotter if over 3 flight stations are occupied.
Todd Brueggeman accepted the nomination for president on the condition that he never had to write another reprimand letter to a member for misconduct, such as the bird strike event from this past year. The letter he received from the SPCA regarding cruelty to animals was almost the tipping point.
James Nash & Vincent Wishard introduced themselves to the club and then were voted in as new members by unanimous vote of all members present
2 new visitors present: Eric Dorsch (friend of Martin Stohr) is new to RC modeling.
Ralph Wainwright (friend of Mark Conroy) is a Continental Airlines instructor, flies RC helis, and is a member/webmaster at Space City RC
Meeting Adjourned by Todd B.
Pilots,
The June meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 14th - 10 a.m. at the club field. Please make plans to attend.
Nominations will be made for the 2008-2009 club Officer elections to be held at the July meeting.
From the Club Bylaws:
"While the nominations for Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Safety Officer and
Community RL Officer will require no more than one nomination, the nomination for club president must require two nominations".
Dues must be paid in full for electees to accept office at the July meeting when elections will be held.
Membership statements have been mailed out!
As a reminder, $100.00 dues are to be paid in full by July meeting 07.12.08. The club honors a "meeting-month grace period"
Should a member's dues not be paid by the August meeting (08.09.08), they shall be dropped from the club roster. In this instance,
they will have the opportunity to reapply and be voted on as a new member (space available)and be required to pay an initiation
fee of $40.00 in addition to the regular dues amount of $100.00.
Houston Sport Flyers
Meeting Minutes March 8, 2008
Guests introduced: Scott Webb, Scott Mitchell, Miguel Garcia,
Vance Wilson & Chad Barta
Todd Brueggeman addressed the club:
Founders Day Fun Fly set for Sat. April 5th
Mike Funk agreed to distribute FDFF flyers to local hobby shops
Safety briefing: Give right of way to ALL real aircraft
Billy Howard addressed the club:
$XXXX in club acct
Some extra funds will be needed for lawn mower repair,
More money in acct with club dues in 3 months
Send in your new e-mail address, many names on web site are outdated
Total current members: 89
Dick Schiveley & Ray Roy granted lifetime honorary membership
Next club meeting scheduled for one week after FDFF on April 12th
Todd re-addressed the club:
Personally thanked Butch for gate construction help
Advised all members to lock gate after last person leaves the field
If it is not locked, it serves no purpose
Signage ordered for gate (18” X 24” No Trespassing sign)
Spread Spectrum board is up with new pins
ALL members using SS must post their AMA card with
club star (No Exceptions)
Mike Funk addressed the club:
We are looking for a new mower that has a faster cutting speed
Cost should be @ $2500-$3000
We need an additional person on the mowing committee, see Jim Wells
Model of the month belongs to Skyler Smith, small rocket powered rc airplane
He will provide additional review of plane to Steve Minter for
Web posting
Final Business:
David Redsun presented gag gift to John Norwood, X-lg plastic pot to be used as cowl on next scratch built airplane
Todd Brueggeman adjourned meeting
HOUSTON SPORT FLYERS
General Membership Meeting (Work Day)
February 9, 2008
Club president Todd Brueggeman called the meeting to order at 10:25 a.m.
There were 43 members and 1 guest present.
Treasurer’s Report:
Billy Howard read the financial statements. Reported 5 membership openings
Field Report: Field committee has been formed. Committee leader Jim Wells reported that he had 9 committee members including himself. Mowing schedule to be submitted to the Executive Counsel at the March Meeting.
Guest Present: Jim Malek
Old Business:
- Membership stickers
- Entrance Gate Fixed-Lock It
- Todd has applied for club events with AMA for founders day, Toys for Tots, and junk yard wars (October Meeting).
- Todd has contacted the city about the trash along the entrance and is requesting approval to install a new gate near the entrance of our field.
- We will be adding cards for all spectrum users to prove AMA coverage.
- New Members were voted in: Michael Nguyen, Joe Naylor, Robert Moss, Douglas Buethe
- A mowing team was selected and 5 members volunteered to be on it in replacement of annual club dues.
- See Scot Gunter for new or replacement name badges
New Business:
- This work day was a success with a load of sand and a load of crushed concrete spread. There were also six additional tables built to support the helicopter flyers. I would like to extend many thanks to those who came out and helped.
- Gate has been fixed. Please lock the gate behind you if you are the last person leaving and the contractors and dump trucks have left. Lock the gate in such a manner that does not aloe them to unlock the gate using their lock.
- Constitution amendment discussion- discussed that there is some extraneous outdated language contained in the Constitution. The EC will meet and edit the Constitution. Any deletions or changes will be voted on at the next meeting.
- Institute a $25 to $50.00 initiation fee for new members Effective 07.01.08 the membership suggested that a $40.00 initiation fee should be charged for any new members.
- Membership and guest waivers have been placed in the bulletin board for issuance. Please have any guest you bring fill in a waiver. This is to protect us as a club.
- Founder’s Day Fly-In has been moved up to the first weekend in April. This was due to sanctioning conflict with the event. Therefore, our April meeting will be rescheduled according to incorporate the two. Meeting/Event date will be Saturday 04.05.08.
- John Norwood expressed concerned that members might not be aware that full scale aircraft always have right away. We do not need the FAA or some other government entity shutting down our flying field to all members because on member thinks it is funny or that he has the right-of-way over a full-scale aircraft.
- Mark Conroy restated that pilot instruction is free of charge at our club and will remain that way. Anyone found charging people for instruction will be asked to leave the club and dues will be refunded as prescribed by the club by-laws.
New members voted in: Phil Jensen and Vic Montalbano
Model Discussion: None
Model of the Month: No Submissions-but it was discussed that we should start doing this again-start looking at planes and make some submissions. We will post them on the website
Meeting was adjourned at 10:52 a.m.
Todd has applied for club events with AMA for founders day, Toys for Tots, and junk yard wars (October Meeting).
Todd has contacted the city about the trash along the entrance and is requesting approval to install a new gate near the entrance of our field.
We will be adding cards for all spectrum users to prove AMA coverage.
New Members were voted in: Michael Nguyen, Joe Naylor, Robert Moss, Douglas Buethe
I mowing team was selected and 5 members volunteered to be on it in replacement of annual club dues.
See Scot Gunter for new or replacement name badges
Don't forget AMA is now due!
New members were introduced:
Randall Hill
Dennis Sennett
Rich Gross
Philip Castle-Smith
Chris Hoesel
Eric Barnett
Joseph Webb
Paul Hanson
Richard McKinney
Dave Patrick
All members were voted in. Our Current membership roster is at 94 members.
The club had a work day at the meeting and relocated the old shade structure to the new cooking area and spreaded crushed concrete around the new helicopter area. A shade struture has been ordered and scheduled to be installed early next year.
August Meeting Mintues
At last months meeting we decided on a date for the upcoming Junkyard Wars and Fun Fly. Here are all the details we have so far:
Date: Sat. Oct 13th (we picked this day because it doesn't seem to conflict with any other big flying events that month)
5 team captains have been selected: John Norwood, Mark Conroy, Martin Stohr, Albin Mazyn, and Chris Borne (5 teams with 4 members min)
Entry fee: $20 per team
Basic event rules: 4 hrs build time, 40-46 glow or electric equivalent, min flying weight 4 lbs.
We still need to decide on person(s) to coordinate event; supplies, food & drinks, transmitter impound etc
Also here are the general housekeeping topics we covered at the meeting:
Billy to order name badges for new club memebers and missing badges Martin wants to hold an aerobatic training session soon,probabaly in Sept.
We need a new windsock, Bedford offered to order a new one
New(old) member Richard Barr reapplying as member $XXXX in club acct, $XXX collected day of meeting
15 members still need to pay 2007-2008 dues both riding lawn mowers need new battries
Scot Gunter will not be able to attend the Sept meeting because of out of town business. Someone will need to take minutes for that meeting and forward them to Scot.
Billy Howard gave the Treasury report and we have $xxxx in the account.
The current member roster count is 88 members.
Guest members were introduced: Brandon Tolbert, Jerry Miller, and Ron Madson and will be voted on next meeting.
Thanks to Bedford Pearcy for building and installing a first aid station next to the frequency board.
A sign will be posted at the field for a reminder about the club trash policy. You pack it in, You pack it out"!
The new runway discussed and a motion to proceed was made and approved. A committee needs to be formed to organize this project. I work day will be scheduled in the upcoming months to prepare the runway for construction.
We need: Sand, tractor with box blade and operator, volunteers to help form a committee for this project. Please contact Todd Brueggeman or Mike Funk for details.
Aerobatic workshop, Hosted by Martin Stohr will be next weekend (3-17-07). This event will focus on the how to's of aerobatic maneuvers and everyone interested in aerobatics are encouraged to come out to this event. This event will grease the skids for upcoming fly-in events that will require basic aerobatic maneuvers. A flight simulator and buddy boxes will be available for demonstrating aerobatic maneuvers. If you have any questions about this event contact Martin Stohr.
Upcoming events -
Jetro annual fly-in 3-24-07
Founder’s days fly-in 4-14-07
Cross Country fly-in hosted by Bayou City 4-22-07. Contact Bedford Pearcy for details.
Junk Yard Wars 5-12-07, teams will be selected during Aprils meeting. Next meeting; 4-14-07 10:00 a.m.
Good Work Guys! 
I would like to recognize the members of our club who took the time Saturday October 14, 2006 to come out and help make our club a better place to fly through continuous improvement. Through their efforts, Dick Schiveley’s vision is becoming more and more a reality. Over the past several months we have made several improvements to our field: we have an additional shade structure, a new frequency board that would probably make other clubs envious, a new communications bulletin board, a helicopter shade structure, a total of 12 set up tables, new seating benches that also act as a shelter barrier to possible runaway aircraft. We also had another load of crushed concrete put in under the shelters to maintain a dry-footed environment and the muddy spots in front of the shelters have been filled in with some sand. Bedford did a fantastic job as usual by designing and kitting the new tables. Thanks to John Norwood for a fantastic job in painting the Benches and bleachers. My gratitude also goes to those who helped in the construction of the tables and spreading the sand. I feel certain that those who participated in the workday walked to your cars with a sense of pride and accomplishment as I did...I extend my thanks to you all for a job well done!
Thanks,
Todd
HSF President
UPDATED 09.21.06
Pilots,
I know that workdays are something many of us do not look forward to, but they are a necessity in order to maintain and improve our flying facility from time to time for our enjoyment. Therefore, I am scheduling a workday for Saturday, October 14 AT 08:00. The HSF field will be closed for flying while work is being performed. Tasks that need to be executed and completed and their prospective/respective team leaders are as follows.
Paint/Repair Benches (Norwood)
Spread Another Load of Crushed Concrete (Brueggeman/Mintor)
Mount New Frequency Board (Pearcy/ Funk/Howard)
Mount News Communication/Bulletin Board (Pearcy/ Funk/Howard)
Assemble 6 Additional Set Up Tables (Pearcy/Conroy/Stohr)
Replace US Flags on Flight Line (Norwood)
Please see the list above and bring any hand & garden tools you feel will make these jobs easier and help us get done quicker.
Specifically:
Shovels
Wheel Barrows
Garden Rakes
Hammers
Tape Measures
Wrenches
Levels
Cordless Drills/Bits (I will bring a generator for electricity just in case)
In appreciation, lunch for the workers will be provided.
All the best,
Updated 6-14-06
HOUSTON SPORT FLYERS
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING
Shively Field June 10, 2006 13:00 p.m.
The President, Todd Brueggeman, called the meeting to order at +/-13:20 p.m.
There were 22 members and numerous guests present.
Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer’s report was not read due to secretary out on vacation.
The club currently has 70 members.
MaY meeting Minutes:
1. Club attendees were informed that an application for relocation to HCFCD has been submitted waiting on formal decision to give to precinct IV
2. More runway reorientation? This was offered as an idea and rejected at this time
3. Junk-yard Wars – will be held at the field on the next meeting date. 06.10.06 Some teams were chosen (this will be ongoing until event date.
4. Trash Removal?? Membership decided that one trash can would remain, but for now will “Pack it in Pack it out” on a trial basis.
5. Frequency board? Was not discussed (Bedford absent)
6. Orders for shirts and hats. Mike Funk will order as soon as we get sizes, quantities and pricing.
7. 3 guests were present: Names: Mike and Cory Matherne; Steven “Buck” Petty
Field Report – Nothing to report
Guests : Dale Furneaux; Junkyard Wars in progress—too many guests to list.
New Business
1) Trash removal…Our one-trash-can proposal is not working. It is a stinky, nasty, repugnant, unpleasant job and someone has to do it. Thus far, no one is. Therefore effective at the end of today’s event, the club will adopt a “YOU PACK IT IN…YOU PACK IT OUT “ policy similar to other area clubs. In the future, no trash cans will be present at the field except for events such as this.
2) No news from the county to report Please contact me if you see any activity i.e. surveyors or someone inspecting the properties.
The shirts and hats order mission is still ongoing as far as obtaining a vendor.
New Members “prospective” members were present and voted in.
Michael Matherne and son Corey
Jim Wells
W.A. __________________________
Model of the month.
Model Discussion: None attention was focused on Junkyard Wars aircraft
The meeting was adjourned at +/- 13:45.
HOUSTON SPORT FLYERS
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING
Shively Field May 13, 2006 10:00 a.m.
The President, Todd Brueggeman, called the meeting to order at 10:10 A.M.
There were 23 members and 3 guests present.
Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer’s report was not read due to president’s oversight.
Billy Howard reported that the club currently has 69 members.
April meeting Minutes:
- Mike Funk gave the field report. Field is in pretty good shape. Planting of grass seed has been postponed until wind subsides. Mike said we are in need of the following: Spray weed killer, Ant Killer- (taking over.), someone to run the weed eater, roll the runway again (crawfish mounds), repair #2 flight station-webbing coming off.
- Application for relocation has been not formally approved by Precinct IV.
- Application for relocation to HCFCD has been submitted waiting on formal decision to give to precinct IV.
- Jim Sheffield also had meeting with the county parks dept. which I am told went well.
- Discuss letter received from Sandy Frank concerning his not sending in our application.
- Junk yard Wars???? May Meeting? If so, Choose teams (this was not discussed)
- Review Frequency board plans were voted on and approved. Bedford will come up with costs and report back soon.
- Posting of Club Roster has been posted on the frequency board temporarily until an enclosed corkboard can be donated. Use of this board is to verify membership vs. guests or trespassers. It is important that non-AMA members not fly at our field unless with an intro pilot. OUR INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER THEM OR WHOM THEY INJURE—WE COULD BE CERTAIN TO LOSE OUR FLYING SITE!!!!
- A first aid kit has been velcroed under one of the tables under the metal shelter and a box of band-aides placed inside the frequency box. Thanks to Roger and Walt for your help.
- Orders for shirts and hats will be taken soon. There will be a spreadsheet with each member’s name and corresponding order information for the member to complete that will be placed inside a frequency control board door.
- Jim Sheffield was awarded a plaque for representing our club well at the NATS where he placed 5th in Intermediate class pattern competition.
- Ahad Malik and Xavier Gomez were voted in as new members; “W.A.” and Jim wells were voted on in favor or extending a 30 day probationary period through 05.12.06 to each of them due to certain circumstances.
- John Norwood’s “Flying Log Splitter” or “Microwave” was voted in as model of the month.
Field Report –Mike Funk
The field has been cut. Our lawnmower is back after spending three weeks in the shop. The club has also purchased a good used tractor to use as additional and as a backup. Mike Funk was again thanked for taking care of mowing duties.
Guests Three guests were present:
Names: Mike and Cory Matherne; Steven “Buck” Petty
New Business
- Club attendees were informed that an application for relocation to HCFCD has been submitted waiting on formal decision to give to precinct IV
- More runway reorientation? This was offered as an idea and rejected at this time
- Junk-yard Wars – will be held at the field on the next meeting date. 06.10.06 Some teams were chosen (this will be ongoing until event date.
- Trash Removal?? Membership decided that one trash can would remain, but for now will “Pack it in Pack it out” on a trial basis.
- Frequency board? Was not discussed (Bedford absent)
- Orders for shirts and hats. Mike Funk will order as soon as we get sizes, quantities and pricing.
New Members No “prospective” members were present to be voted in.
Model of the month.
John Norwood’s 1910 Bristol Monoplane Type I
Model Discussion: None
The meeting was adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
HOUSTON SPORT FLYERS
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING
Shively Field April 08, 2006 10:00 a.m.
The President, Todd Brueggeman, called the meeting to order at 10.22 A.M.
There were 22 members and 5 guests present.
Treasurer’s Report
Billy Howard read the treasurer’s report. The checking account balance is $X,XXX.XX
the club currently has 67 members. Motion made to accept the report as read.
March meeting Minutes:
New “no fly zone” was explained and discussed. Non-compliance of this policy was discussed in length
It was agreed that all members are responsible for policing club policies to anyone flying at the club field regardless of their membership status.
The location of the helicopter pad was discussed briefly. No decision or motion was made to move it from its present location at this time. However helicopter flying at the present location should be limited to hovering and tight circuits. All other flying where additional space is required should be done over the runway as has been practiced in the past.
Todd Brueggeman made the membership aware that there was a vacancy for a field safety officer since one of the past officers decided not to renew his membership. A nomination was made by Martin Stohr that Bedford Percy take this position. Many seconded the motion. Bedford accepted his new position as a Co-safety officer.
Todd Brueggeman discussed the details of the AMA field improvement grant submission. He also mentioned that flying site assistance has been requested from him to Mr. Wes DE Cou, western district’s flying site assistance director. He has advised him of our plight, but as of the meeting day, has not received a response.
Mike Funk was not present, but asked Todd through e-mail if we would be interested in ordering additional shirts. All were in favor. Jerry Rippon had brought a hat catalog as I had requested at the last meeting.
All were also in favor of ordering ball hats.
Mike Funk had also requested through e-mail that his group of racers would like to use our field for a race 04/01/06. The vote to approve his request was unanimous.
Todd Brueggeman requested that all members send him an e-mail so that his list is current. This is the best way to improve communication with the club. Especially with all the issues the club is facing this year.
Steve Minter spoke briefly about improvements to the club’s bulletin board. Participation is highly encouraged.
A motion was made that the regular club meeting that is held the second Saturday of April each year be designated Founder’s Day in Honor of Dick Shively. This was seconded and voted unanimous in favor of.
03/04/06 field workday was discussed. Al members present agreed that field repositioning is satisfactory
No prospective members were present to be voted in
Peter Szekeres’ Yellow Aircraft F-16
Todd Brueggeman displayed the latest issue of the NSRCA’s publication “The K Factor” where HSF’s Jim Sheffield is posing on the cover with his beautifully painted Genesis
Field Report
Mike Funk gave the field report. Field is in pretty good shape. Planting of grass seed has been postponed until wind subsides. Mike said we are in need of the following: Spray weed killer, Ant Killer- (taking over.), someone to run the weed eater, roll the runway again (crawfish mounds), repair #2 flight station-webbing coming off.
Guests Five guests were present: Ahad Malik, Jim Wells, Xavier Gomez, Rodger Houston, and James Allison
New Business
- Application for relocation has been (not formally approved by Precinct IV.
- Application for relocation to HCFCD has been submitted waiting on formal decision to give to precinct IV.
- Jim Sheffield also had meeting with the county parks dept. which I am told went well.
- Discuss letter received from Sandy Frank concerning his not sending in our application.
- Junk yard Wars???? May Meeting? If so, Choose teams (this was not discussed)
- Review Frequency board plans were voted on and approved. Bedford will come up with costs and report back soon.
- Posting of Club Roster has been posted on the frequency board temporarily until an enclosed corkboard can be donated. Use of this board is to verify membership vs. guests or trespassers. It is important that non-AMA members not fly at our field unless with an intro pilot. OUR INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER THEM OR WHOM THEY INJURE—WE COULD BE CERTAIN TO LOSE OUR FLYING SITE!!!!
- A first aid kit has been velcroed under one of the tables under the metal shelter and a box of band-aides placed inside the frequency box. Thanks to Roger and Walt for your help.
- Orders for shirts and hats will be taken soon. There will be a spreadsheet with each member’s name and corresponding order information for the member to complete that will be placed inside a frequency control board door.
- Jim Sheffield was awarded a plaque for representing our club well at the NATS where he placed 5th in Intermediate class pattern competition.
New Members Ahad Malik and Xavier Gomez were voted in as new members; “W.A.” and Jim wells were voted on in favor or extending a 30 day probationary period through 05.12.06 to each of them due to certain circumstances.
Model of the month.
John Norwood’s “Flying Log Splitter” or “Microwave” was voted in as model of the month.
Model Discussion
John Norwood’s “Flying Log Splitter” or “Microwave”
The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 a.m.
Founder’s Day was celebrated with good food, fun, and plenty of wind.
MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING
Shively Field March 11, 2006 10:00 a.m.
The President, Todd Brueggeman, called the meeting to order at 10:03 A.M.
There were 28 members and three guests present.
Treasurer’s Report
Billy Howard read the treasurer’s report. The checking account balance is $X,XXX.xx
The club currently has +/- 87 members. Motion made to accept the report as read.
Old Business:
Club Officers for 2006 were voted in:
- Todd Brueggeman - Club President
- John Forestieri - Club Vice President
- Jim Sheffield - Club Community Relations Liaison Officer
- Billy Howard - Club Treasurer
- Steve Minter - Website Administrator
- Martin Stohr and Anthony T. Jones - Club Safety Officers
- Mark Conroy Handed out Appreciation plaques:
- Billy Howard - Thanks for the great job
- Chris Borne - Modeler of the year
- Mike Funk - Mower of the Year (If it wasn't Mike, we would be flying through tall grass!)
- Bedford Pearce
- John Norwood
- New members were voted in: (Ron Merrill)
- Our present flying field location will more than likely be relocated within the same Harris county flood control area this year.
Field Report
03/04/06 field workday was discussed. Al members present agreed that field repositioning is satisfactory.
Guests
Three guests were present: Ahad Malik and two others who did not sign the attendance list. I apologize for not remembering their names.
New Members
No prospective members were present to be voted in.
New Business
New “no fly zone” was explained and discussed. Non-compliance of this policy was discussed in length
It was agreed that all members are responsible for policing club policies to anyone flying at the club field regardless of their membership status.
The location of the helicopter pad was discussed briefly. No decision or motion was made to move it from its present location at this time. However helicopter flying at the present location should be limited to hovering and tight circuits. All other flying where additional space is required should be done over the runway as has been practiced in the past.
Todd Brueggeman made the membership aware that there was a vacancy for a field safety officer since one of the past officers decided not to renew his membership. A nomination was made by Martin Stohr that Bedford Percy take this position. Many seconded the motion. Bedford accepted his new position as a Co-safety officer.
Todd Brueggeman discussed the details of the AMA field improvement grant submission. He also mentioned that flying site assistance has been requested from him to Mr. Wes DE Cou, western district’s flying site assistance director. He has advised him of our plight, but as of the meeting day, has not received a response.
Mike Funk was not present, but asked Todd through e-mail if we would be interested in ordering additional shirts. All were in favor. Jerry Rippon had brought a hat catalog as I had requested at the last meeting.
All were also in favor of ordering ball hats.
Mike Funk had also requested through e-mail that his group of of racers would like to use our field for a race 04/01/06. The vote to approve his request was unanimous.
Todd Brueggeman requested that all members send him an e-mail so that his list is current. This is the best way to improve communication with the club. Especially with all the issues the club is facing this year.
Steve Minter spoke briefly about improvements to the club’s bulletin board. Participation is highly encouraged.
A motion was made that the regular club meeting that is held the second Saturday of April each year be designated Founder’s Day in Honor of Dick Shively. This was seconded and voted unanimous in favor of.
Model of the month.
Peter Szekeres’
Yellow Aircraft F-16
Model Discussion
Todd Brueggeman displayed the latest issue of the NSRCA’s publication “The K Factor” where HSF’s Jim Sheffield is posing on the cover with his beautifully painted Genesis.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
New Business
Gentlemen,
First let me thank you for taking the time from your families on a Sunday morning to conduct HSF business. I found it to be informative,
productive, and enjoyable. I would like to briefly summarize what was discussed and our plan of action. We have determined that we can
fly from our existing location for an unknown amount of time by re orientating the runway and flight line. It was agreed that this would only
be a temporary solution while plans are made for our future site and pending Harris County approval of those plans. I listed below a plan of
action and requests:
Temporary Location
On 02.25-02.26.06, Todd Brueggeman and John Foresteri to measure and stake the runway at the current location thus producing a
reorientation of the runway some 15 degrees more southeast and northwest.
Todd Brueggeman will schedule a workday for 03.04.06 the field will be closed while the work is being performed; open flying thereafter.
Workday to consist of but not be limited to:
- Dragging the runway with fence material
- Rolling the runway
- Grass seeding
- Moving no-fly zone outer markers
- Rebuilding new pilot stations.
Mike Funk please advise Todd/John or pick up at your discretion what is to be needed for these improvements.
Permanent Location
I believe we reached a Conesus that a new flying site within the current Harris County Flood control District will provide an optimum
long-term solution to our dilemma of encroaching neighbors and will provide the least impact to them as well as our club. I am asking
for help in the following areas:
1-Mark Conroy please facilitate plans as you did for presentation to the county and to the AMA for grant
approval. Given your fantastic software abilities, I would like to have
these just soon as possible so that plans, photos and overlays can be blown up on
presentation boards (I could use some ideas on how to do this) for county approval, and a smaller
version to enclose to the AMA for grant approval. Once completed,
2-Jim Sheffield: has volunteered to coordinate a meeting with Harris County
3-Billy Howard/Mike Funk please examine the plans that Mark provides and provide a costs
analysis for moving to the permanent site based on past club spending as well as
estimates for any other foreseeable costs, i.e., crushed concrete, additional shelter,
culverts, brush hog/ box blade tractor rental, etc.
4- Billy Howard please send out an e-mail as soon as you can to the members who have not paid their
dues advising them that if they are not paid by the March meeting, that they will have to reapply and be
voted in as a new member. (FYI- I would like to change the lock at the March meeting with a new
combo and furnish a list of members to Steve Mintor to update the member section of the website).
This will also give us a better idea on how much revenue we have for improvements/moving, etc.
5-Todd Brueggeman/John Foresteri shall compile all information to the proper AMA
channels for grant submission no later than March 15, 2006.
I do not mean to sound presumptuous of your volunteer efforts. But from what I gathered at the breakfast and the subsequent field
inspection is that we are all like-minded, involved individuals with a love for this hobby. I feel that we also share a common goal and a
mission before us to keep our promise to Dick Shively and to keep this club at least as good if not better than before. By creating this
list, I do not mean to appear too formal. I just don’t want to leave any stones unturned if at all possible. If you feel there is something I left
out, overlooked, or you would rather not do, please let me know, and I will revise and re-email to all. Thanks for your support.
Todd
- It was one of the coldest club meeting days!
- Club Officersfor 2006 were voted in:
- Todd Brueggeman - Club President
- John Forestieri - Club Vice President
- Jim Sheffield - Club Community Relations Liaison Officer
- Billy Howard - Club Treasurer
- Steve Minter - Website Administrator
- Martin Stohr and Anthony T. Jones - Club Safety Officers
- Mark Conroy Handed out Appreciation plaques:
- Billy Howard - Thanks for the great job
- Chris Borne - Moderler of the year
- Mike Funk - Mower of the Year(If it wasn't Mike, we would be flying through tall grass!)
- Bedford Pearcey
- John Norwood
- New members were voted in: (Ron Merrill)
- Our present flying field location will more than likely be relocated within the same Harris county flood control area this year.
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1-22-06
2006 club officers elections will be held at the February monthly meeting.
You must be current on your membership to be eligable to vote.
New members were voted in:
Stories and memories were shared to all about Dick Schiveley and the message that was passed along to us from Dick was to continue having a place to fly! We all at HSF will make that request live on forever.
A honorable missing men formation was preformed. View Clip.
