ROCKLAND COUNTY RADIO CONTROL CLUB
Minutes of the November 13, 2007 Meeting


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

Frank Mollo, President was not present, Vice-President Al Betancourt presided.
There was a pledge to the Flag


GUESTS
There were two guests: Dennis and Chris Hogarth


VICE-PRESIDENT’S OPENING REMARKS
Al announced that this was election night, and listed the slate of new officers for 2008 as follows:
President – Mike Maresca, Sr.
Vice-President - Kevin Mints
Secretary – Stephen Carrozza
Treasurer – Bob Schreier
Safety Officer – Bob Greenberg
Flight Leader – Jim Nelson
Communications - Joe Guzzo

Al stated that the District II Director Mathewson has complemented the web site.
Al stated that we will need a lot of help for the Pascack show on January 13. We will also be scheduling a number of fun flies for 2008. Al also mentioned that this is the fiftieth anniversary of the Club.
Finally, Al mentioned that Mark Smith is trying to acquire the Ramapo dome as a flying site.


MINUTES
Stephen Carrozza read the minutes from the 10-09-07 meeting into the record. The minutes were accepted as written.


FLIGHT LEADER REPORT
Jim Nelson stated that there has been too much “marginal” flying by members who are flying aircraft that they are not qualified or adequately trained to fly. He reminded the membership to think “safety” all of the time. We need more help at the flying field to monitor this. Next year we will stripe the field to prevent dangerous over-flights.


SAFETY OFFICER’S REPORT
Bob Greenberg agreed with Jim’s statements, stating that some pilots are over their heads and should ask for help, or fly planes that are appropriate to their skill levels.
He also reminded the membership to watch out for the coyotes.


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


TREASURER’S REPORT
Oliver stated that there is $21,763 in the bank.


VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT
None.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Program - None
Pilot Qualifications - None
Membership - None
RFI Committee - None
Good and Welfare - Harvey received the card from the Club, and he is okay.
Field maintenance - Mice ate the alternator on the old tractor.
Public Relations - Al Betancourt reminded the members to always welcome members of the public, and to engage them. This is important in maintaining our relationship with the Town, as the gravel, the porta-jon, and the fun-fly shuttle bus are all paid for by the Town. They have never turned us down for any reasonable request.
By-Laws - None
Nominations - None



OLD BUSINESS – none.



NEW BUSINESS:

1. ELECTION - No new nominations were offered from the floor. Secretary, Carrozza placed his vote for all of the nominees without objection, therefore all slated officers were officially voted in for 2008.

2. President Elect Maresca made a brief statement for his vision about the coming year.

3. A technical question was raised form the floor related to trainer aircraft. Jim Nelson
offered advice about high wing trainers, buddy box training, etc.



The next business meeting will be on January 8, 2008.

A Motion was made at 9:25 pm to adjourn, it was seconded, all agreed.




Prepared by SVCarrozza
svc1@optonline.net