ROCKLAND COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB
Minutes of the October 9, 2007 Meeting

The meeting commenced at 8:00 pm at the Zukor Administration Building.

Frank Mollo, President presided. There was a pledge to the Flag.

GUESTS
There was one guest: Brian Segal of Clarkstown, learned about the Club from the fun fly


PRESIDENT’S OPENING REMARKS
Frank Mollo had none.


MINUTES
Stephen Carrozza read the minutes from the 9-11-07 meeting into the record. The minutes were accepted as written.


FLIGHT LEADER REPORT
Jim Nelson stated that the Float Fly was very successful; the turnout was excellent, and the weather was great. The fields continue to be in good condition.

Frank Mollo took the opportunity to thank Jim and Walt for the catering. Frank also reminded the membership about the Boy Scouts who are coming on October 27. All members with trainers should bring them.


SAFETY OFFICER’S REPORT
Bob Greenberg stated that most pilots are succeeding in not flying too far over the heli area, so our efforts are working, A few flew over the pit, and one member is back on the buddy box.

 

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER REPORT
Joe Guzzo stated that there is a letter from Walt Witco, and notification about the dues for 2008.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT
None, Oliver was not present.

 

VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT
None; Al Betancourt was not present.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Programs - None

Pilot Qualifications - None

Membership - Mike Maresca stated that there are no new members or qualified provisional vote-ins this month.

RFI Committee - Dan Dispenza stated that the spread spectrum (2.4 ghz) is quickly becoming widely used. Also 900 mhz is available, similar technology. There are three types of systems altogether, and all are safe. The add-on modules are safe as well. Please let Dan know if there are any problems with these systems. Rich Landis mentioned that these systems suffer some amount of range loss when many radios are in use at the same time.
 

Good and Welfare - None.
 

Field maintenance - None. Frank Mollo stated that we need to get more crushed concrete for the driveway and tent area.
 

Public Relations - None,
 

By-Laws - Tom Rotella announced that the vote for the By-laws amendments which were
properly advertised and noticed are now up for discussion and vote. No
discussion took place. A motion was made from the floor, and seconded. A voice
vote was held. The motion passed by an overwhelming majority, only K. Fags
dissented.
 

Nominations - Walt Witco has the nominations slate for 2008 officers, see below.

OLD BUSINESS – none.

NEW BUSINESS
Nominations – The following members have been slated for positions in 2008:
a. President - Mike Maresca
b. Vice President - Kevin Mints
c. Secretary - Stephen Carrozza
d. Treasurer - Oliver Fuchs
e. Flight Leader - Jim Nelson
f. Safety Officer - Bob Greenberg
g. Communications - Joe Guzzo

Additionally, a nomination for the position of Vice President was made from the floor by James Spameni for Mark Smith to be nominated. The motion was seconded.

According to the By-laws a vote will be taken for the listed positions at the first November meeting. Uncontested positions will be carried by a single vote made by the Secretary. Contested positions will be voted upon by the membership via ballot.

Frank Mollo announced that he will not be present for the rest of the year. He thanked the membership for its confidence in him, and stated that it has been a pleasure serving. He also reminded the membership and future officers to follow the By-laws, and to continue the great traditions of this Club which have been upheld since 1962.

MISCELLANEOUS

Kevin Mints won the 50/50.

The next business meeting will be on November 13, 2007.

A Motion was made at 9:15 pm to adjourn, it was seconded, all agreed.




Prepared by SVCarrozza