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Minutes of the June 26, 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 were no guests:
PRESIDENT’S OPENING REMARKS
Frank Mollo opened with his appointment of committee chairmen. These were the
following:
Contest – Jim Nelson
Publicity and Publications – Joe Guzzo
Programs – open
Membership – Mike Maresca
Ways and Means – Oliver Fuchs
Social – Bob Greenberg
Noise Abatement – Bob Greenberg
Special Events – Jim Nelson
By-laws – Tom Rotella
Nominations – Walter Witko
Good and Welfare – Rick Adler
Field maintenance – Dick Eimert
Public Relations – Al Betancourt
Pilot Qualifications – Doug Nasto
MINUTES
Stephen Carrozza read the minutes from the 5-08-07 meeting into the record. One
correction was noted by Ken Angle that a change to flying times had been
discussed. With that exception noted, (see Old Business below) the minutes were
accepted as presented.
VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Al Betancourt had nothing to say.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Oliver Fuchs read the current Club assets into the record.
FLIGHT LEADER REPORT
Jim Nelson stated that the June 2nd Float Fly was very successful; approximately
ten flyers showed up.
Jim announced that the two upcoming Fun Fly’s at the Clarkstown field will be
held on July 29th , and August 26th . He encouraged the heli flyers to
participate in the events. He also stated that the Electric Fun Fly has been
cancelled for this year due to the late date and the condition of the field.
A new instructor list will be posted. Jim also asked for volunteers to act as
Flight deputies at each of the two flying areas. He will be looking for
responsible members who are willing and able to take charge.
SAFETY OFFICER’S REPORT
Bob Greenberg reminded all heli flyers to leave their phone numbers at the
frequency board when flying. Most members have been doing this by putting their
phone numbers on the back of their I.D. cards.
Bob also stated that flying at the heli pad should be conducted in the east,
south and west directions, not in the north facing direction.
Bob stated that all instructors shall stand next to the student when giving
instructions, and when using a buddy box. They must not be sitting during
instruction.
Frank Mollo stated that all flyers must check their batteries upon arrival at
the field. This is a minimum requirement, and should be done prior to each
flight.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Media Editor - None
Membership - Mike Maresca stated that, in accordance with the Board of
Directors’ last meeting, new Provisional membership will be limited to
Clarkstown residents until further notice. Mike announced that four provisional
members are up for a floor vote. Frank Mollo made a motion for the following
names to be accepted as Active Members. They were:
Bob Wetstein
Bob McClosky
Michael Maresca
Michael Maresca, Jr.
Jim Nelson seconded. The four
Provisional members were asked to leave the room. The vote was taken and all
four were accepted by unanimous consent.
RFI Committee - None
Good and Welfare - None
Field maintenance - Dick
Eimert stated that the new tractor has made some problems for the committee, but
these seem to have been solved. They now have much more cutting to do, so the
cutting takes longer. Dick asked that members do not fly during cutting
operations. Frank Mollo added that additional refinements to the field design to
make it look neat and park-like so it can once again be a showpiece for our
relations with the Town.
Public Relations - Al
Betancourt stated that he will be soon speaking to Mr. Loria regarding the
continuing improvements at the field. We are continuing to keep a cemented
relationship with the Town. We will also be planning an event at the Pascack
Center similar to the one we had two years ago to help advance our standing with
the Town. It will be held some time in January. The exact date will be
announced. Al also stated that we will begin planning for next year’s open house
(the electric Fun Fly) in November of this year. A committee will be assembled
at that time. Al reminded the membership that members who show up at the field
during work details must pitch in and so some work before they do any flying. In
answer to a question from the floor, Al stated that we will be soliciting to
residents of the town for real and interested members.
Frank mentioned that the newsletter was mailed to people in the past to advance
this effort. Many agreed that lines of communication must be maintained with the
Clarkstown residents.
By-Laws - Tom Rotella stated
that he and Stephen Carrozza will be working on some
refinements to the By-laws. These will be forthcoming in the next few months.
Pilot Qualifications - Jim
Nelson spoke for Doug Nasto: He announced that two more pilots, Don Kaplan
and Werner Gossmann have qualified for solo flight. He also mentioned
that Kevin Mints is an instructor and has been keeping the records of qualified
pilots. Please give Kevin the pink copy of the qualification form after it is
signed by two instructors.
OLD BUSINESS
Ken Angle suggested starting flying at 8:00 am during the week. Some discussion
took place.
It was finally decided that, due to the improved layout flying at the Clarkstown
Aerodrome can begin at 8:00 am during the week and on Saturday, and at 10:00 am
on Sunday and Holidays. After some discussion a motion was made by George
Westphal, and was seconded by Angles. The motion was passed by unanimous
consent.
NEW BUSINESS
None
A Motion was made at 8:51 pm to adjourn by Frank Mollo, it was seconded by
Stephen Carrozza, all agreed.
Prepared by SVCarrozza