2013 Meeting places, Dates Time is 7:00 pm.
EWEB downtown Eugene: January, 23 – Wed – EWEB February, 26 – Tue – Roaring Rapids Pizza March, 21 – Thurs – EWEB April, 22 – Mon – EWEB May, 29 – Wed – EWEB |
At the flying field Tuesdays 7:00 pm. June 25 July 23 August 27 |
September, 23 – Mon – EWEB October, 22 – Tues – Roaring Rapids Pizza November, 25 – Mon – 4th and Lincon: December – No meeting |
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Meeting Minutes
January 2013
Eugene RC Aeronauts
Minutes from the January 2013 Meeting
January 23rd, 2013, EWEB Meeting Room
Awards:
Brad Werneth – for 2 years of service as President and 1 year of service as Vice-President
Mike Farr – for 2 years of service as Vice-President
Al Barrington – for his multiple years of service and continued service as Sec-Treasurer
Mike Winklepleck – for 1 years of service as Safety Coordinator
Al Barrignton – Member of the Year!!!
Budget:
Budget Summary Report for Nov-Dec & Year End Report – Approved
New Badges were handed out
Old Business:
North/South Runway $500 will carry from 2012 budget to 2013 budget
Field and Spectator area business moved to March Meeting
Events for 2013 and Chris McVey’s Helicopter Event moved to March Meeting
New Business:
Field Maintenance
Tables need repair – Brad to look at designs and get lumber estimate
Club House Clean Up – Mickey to lead clean up and repair
Selling of Car Hauler 3 axle Trailer – Mickey to check on selling trailer
New Committees to be formed
Events
Instructional Intro Pilot
Raffle to start up again
Start Food for Lane County food drive for each meeting
February 2013
ERCA Meeting Minutes FEB 28, 2013
Call to order 7:00pm
Introductions – Tyler Morris New Member
Al Barrington Reported
ñ 21 Members still need to renew
ñ Members will be inactivated by end of month if dues are not received
ñ Jan Budget read and approved
ñ IRS Fed Tax ID filing fee of $529.00 was brought by all before the membership and approved
Roger Dahl
ñ Safety check equipment as you dust of the radios and planes and bring them out and to fly
ñ Open clubhouse regardless if you are by yourself or not in case of fire and or injury.
Old Business:
ñ North/South Runway $500 will carry from 2012 budget to 2013 budget
ñ Field and Spectator area business moved to March Meeting
ñ Events for 2013 and Chris McVey’s Helicopter Event moved to March Meeting
ñ Field Maintenance
◦ Tables need repair – Brad to look at designs and get lumber estimate
◦ Club House Clean Up – Mickey to lead clean up and repair
◦ Selling of Car Hauler 3 axle Trailer – Mickey to check on selling trailer
ñ New Committees to be formed
◦ Events
◦ Instructional Intro Pilot
New Business:
ñ Thanks to JR for your work on the new forum
ñ SB71 Discussion
◦ Mickey wrote each Sen and Rep for the State of Oregon
◦ Watch the forum, email and website for updates
ñ Soon we will reach out for volunteers for field improvements
ñ The clubhouse will be in disarray as we pull everything out and redo the interior
ñ We will also look for tile to replace the floor
ñ Tables – we probably will need to start a replacement program as the table Mickey took home to fix is completely unrepairable, not a single board could be salvaged.
ñ Bleachers are up at the field thanks to Wayne for donating the wood and to Jim and Doug for building it and placing on site!
ñ Event Schedule:
◦ Memorial Day Club Fun Fly – May 27th, 2013
◦ Swap and Fly – June 29th, 2013
◦ Big Bird – August 10th, 2013
◦ Labor Day Fun Fly – Sept 2nd, 2013
ñ TruTurn and Horizon Hobbies to sponsor Big Bird event with prizes and possible visit with a couple of demo pilots and booth
ñ Committees created
◦ Flying Instructors – Marty Wittman
◦ Events – Brad Werneth
◦ Noise – Frank Blaine (elected by fellow member)
Show and Tell
April 2013
ERCA Meeting Minutes April 22, 2013
ERCA Meeting Minutes APRIL 22, 2013
Called to order 7:00pm
21 members were present including President Mickey Cohen, VP Mike Winklepleck , Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington and Safety Coordinators Roger Dahl and Warren Edwards.
Pres Cohen called for and welcomed members, guests and visitors.
Welcomed was past member Don Desimone who rejoined after taking a year off on the inactive roster.
Announcements:
Ian Berner announced he had 4 remaining discount cards to sell for his school fund raiser.
Pres Cohen reminded the membership about the ongoing canned food drive to support Food for Lane County.
Sec / Treas Al Barrington Reported
Next meeting will be Wednesday May 29th at EWEB.
ERCA membership is currently at 80.
Reminded all eligible members to claim their Gold Leader Club pin if they have not received it.
ERCA now has a Fed Tax ID # and has applied for Tax Exempt status. Waiting IRS approval.
Bank balance $6,543.73 – Report approved.
Roger Dahl – Safety
Reported no issues since last meeting.
Minutes – VP Mike W. read the minutes of the last meeting – Approved
Old Business:
Pres Cohen reported the status of Senate Bill 71 is now dead.
Brad Werneth gave an update on the MonsterFest 2013 event. He reported that contacts with sponsors is “bearing fruit”. Aerobeez will provide a 50cc and 30cc ARF as prizes. He read off a list of hobby shops and vendors who plan to participate and promote the event.
Brad Werneth reported that he has completed the AMA training to be a Contest Director. He showed his certificate.
Brad Werneth mentioned the Creswell Swap Meet will be at the Irvington Grange on 11 MAY. ERCA will have a table there.
Brad Werneth reported that an extra portable toilet from Above All Sanitation would be $64 a month. The membership agreed to start with one standard before the Memorial Day fun fly.
Brad Werneth told about the Pilot Registration thru RC Flight Deck for the MonsterFest event.
New Business:
Pres Cohen proposed Constitution and Bylaw amendments. – Proposal to be further discussed. Tabled for a vote at the June meeting.
Pres Cohen proposed a search to replace Doug McWha who will be stepping down after this year as grounds keeper and field maintenance.
Brad Werneth reported that ERCA has been invited back to display at the Eugene Air Museum event Saturday, June 8th, Noon to 5pm. Volunteers needed.
Pres Cohen – Work party Saturday, April 27th to do spring cleaning and maintenance of the field. BBQ by AL following was approved.
Minutes of ERCA meeting April 22, 2013 continued:
New business continued:
Brad Werneth presented a site plan for the proposal to improve areas of the field used as pits by larger aircraft pilots. Rather than building concrete pads, the plan is to prepare and fill the areas with lawn mix soil and seed to improve the existing rough, hard and clumpy grass. Started now, would make the areas ready for the event season.
Motion was made and seconded to approve $1,000.00 to proceed and purchase soil and seed.
Brad Werneth showed a site plan for the placement of field tables to improve safety and organization. The proposed arrangement will be tried and evaluated during the April 27th work party.
Show and Tell – None this month
50/50 Raffle – $14 pot split with winner Mike Guidero.
Meeting adjourned at 9:15pm
Respectfully submitted,
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
May 2013
ERCA Meeting Minutes MAY 29, 2013
Called to order 7:00pm
15 members were present including President Mickey Cohen, VP Mike Winklepleck , Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington.
Pres Cohen called for and welcomed members, guests and visitors. None were present.
Announcements:
Pres Cohen reminded the membership about the ongoing canned food drive to support Food for Lane County.
Secretary / Treasurer Report – Al Barrington Reported
Next meeting will be Tuesday June 25th at the field.
ERCA membership is currently at 80.
Reminded all members to check the clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA’s application for IRS Tax Exempt status is pending approval. IRS sent notice that we should see the determination or further action within 90 days.
Bank balance $6,233.60 – Report approved.
Safety – No report, no officers present.
Members present discussed issues regarding taxiing from the pits, call-out procedures and rule enforcement.
President Cohen explained the safety rationale for keeping the grass cut near the pilot stations to prevent pilot injury.
Mel Graham suggested pilots to have a spotter whenever possible.
President Cohen repeated the need to post the new rules sign.
Minutes of last meeting – not present but referred to in brief from memory and notes.
Events: – Brad Werneth
Gave an update on the progress of the MonsterFest 2013 event.
Mentioned a new web site that Mike Winklepleck is working on; ThrasherRC.com
Mentioned the ERCA Swap and Fly coming up on 29 JUN, MonsterFest 17-18 AUG and LaborDay fun fly.
Encouraged members to do the Pilot Registration thru RC Flight Deck for the MonsterFest event.
Old Business:
President Cohen gave a report on the results of the April 27th field work party and discussed new flooring carpet for the clubhouse.
Brad Werneth gave an update on progress of the proposed Big Bird pits area. It has been decided to go ahead with three 6 x 10 foot concrete pads with incorporated restraints. He has arranged the setting of the forms to be donated by a friend, Jeff Hatton, also a professional in this area. Concrete finishing is being negotiated with one of Mr Hatton’s employees. There will be a work day to prepare the ground on Friday May 31 at 0830.
John Byrne agreed to do the painting of the clubhouse when we can arrange a power source to run his compressor.
President Cohen gave a printed proposal of planned changes to the ERCA constitution. An online voting process was discussed.
Minutes of ERCA meeting May 29th, 2013 continued:
Old Business continued:
President Cohen discussed moving ahead on getting new ERCA hats, T-shirts and other merchandise in time for upcoming events.
Brad Werneth passed around a volunteer signup sheet for the ERCA display at the Eugene Air Museum event Saturday, June 8th, Noon to 5pm.
New Business: None presented
Show and Tell – Brad Werneth showed his Yak-54 profile by Valley View RC.
50/50 Raffle – Won by AL Barrington who donated the whole $5 jackpot to the ERCA treasury.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm
Respectfully submitted,
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
Jun
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ERCA Meeting Minutes June 25, 2013
Called to order 7:04pm, Location: Field
20 members were present including:
President Mickey Cohen, VP Mike Winklepleck, Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington
Pres Cohen called for and welcomed guests and visitors. None were present.
Announcements:
President Cohen reminded the membership of our drive to support Food for Lane County.
President Cohen noted the results of the recent field improvement projects and expressed gratitude to all members involved.
Secretary / Treasurer Report – Al Barrington reported:
Next meeting will be Tuesday July 23rd at the field.
ERCA membership is currently at 81.
Reminded all members to check the clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA’s application for IRS Tax Exempt status is still pending approval.
Bank balance $5,697.38 – Report approved.
Safety – Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
Addition of chalk lines to the field marking runway safety boundaries.
Discussed use of fire extinguisher in view of the increased fire potential.
President Cohen proposed we have a lighter weight water container than the current 5 gallon.
Minutes of last meeting – read by Vice President Winklepleck – Approved
Events: – Brad Werneth
Mentioned the ERCA Swap and Fly coming up on Saturday 29 JUN. He outlined the plan for the event and confirmed members to assist. – Discussed prizes.
Gave an update on the progress of the MonsterFest 2013 event.
Old Business:
Brad Werneth brought some of the new club logo branded hats for sale and reported on more promotional merchandise that will be available soon.
President Cohen – Presented the proposed Constitution and By Laws changes – A vote of the members present was taken and combined with the online forum votes. – All changes were approved.
New Business:
President Cohen presented a list of members to be appointed to the Board of Directors. The members present voted to approve: Frank Blain, Mel Graham Sr., Brad Werneth, Mike Burgess, and himself by default to the board.
Frank Blain suggested we tape off the areas planted with new grass until it gets established.
Robert Morris Jr. suggested we have an ADA approved restroom at the field especially during events. Brad Werneth is planning to have one at the Monster Fest.
Roger Dahl suggested we approach Harrisburg High School to acquire their unused equipment for marking field safety boundary lines. Members agreed. He will follow up.
President Cohen asked members for more participation in the new online forum.
Minutes of ERCA meeting June 25, 2013 continued:
Show and Tell – None this meeting.
50/50 Raffle – None this meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:37pm
Respectfully submitted,
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
ERCA Meeting Minutes July 23, 2013
Called to order 7:00pm, Location: Field
18 members were present including:
President Mickey Cohen, and Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington
Announcements: None
Secretary / Treasurer Report – AL Barrington:
Welcomed new or prospective members, visitors and guests.
Next meeting will be Tuesday August 27th, at the field.
ERCA membership is currently at 84.
Reminded all members to check the clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA’s application for IRS Tax Exempt status is still pending approval.
Noted receipt of Oregon State registration number under the Charitable Trust and corporation Act, along with annual filing requirements and rules regarding holding fund raising raffles requiring the tax exempt status and a gambling license.
Bank balance $4,848.33 – Report approved.
Minutes of last meeting – read by AL Barrington – Approved
Safety – Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
Reminder to members about smoking rule and fire hazard.
Mentioned boundary lines and the need for an inexpensive source for the required lime to mark the lines. He is looking into a cheaper, more effective alternative method of marking the lines.
President Cohen explained his variance of the “no pets” at the field rule.
He requested members go easy on “ribbing” of pilots while they are flying.
Reminded members who are last to leave the field do a walk-around to make sure equipment is put away and all is secure before leaving.
Events: – Brad Werneth
Gave an update on the progress of the Monster Fest 2013 event. More sponsors are coming on board offering prizes. A list of expected prizes was read. The members who signed up to help were verified of those present.
Mentioned we will put on a static display at the opening of the new movie “Airplanes” at the VRC Regal theater, the weekend before the Monster Fest.
Old Business:
Frank Blain told he has arranged to have an excavator, tractor and tiller available to work the ground for the new North/South runway.
President Cohen announced the decision to not have an ADA restroom for events due to expense.
President Cohen announced the end of our Food for Lane County campaign following the Monster Fest. He reported 69 pounds in total food donations.
Minutes of ERCA meeting July 23, 2013 continued:
New Business:
New members, David and Conner Wilson, voted on and approved.
Jim Corbett reported on progress of the solar power station expansion.
Roger Dahl proposed a Heli-Pad for the field to prevent grass damage from fuel exhaust. Members decided to incorporate one into the pending new runway addition. NOTAM to follow.
President Cohen announced a new meeting place for 2014. In view of the loss of our current arrangement with EWEB, Brad Werneth has graciously offered the use of his office space at 4th & Lincoln in Eugene.
Show and Tell – None this meeting.
50/50 Raffle – None this meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm in time for members to get in about an hour of prime flying.
Respectfully submitted,
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
ERCA Meeting Minutes August 27, 2013
Pre-meeting BBQ – 1730 to 1830
Meeting called to order 1900, Location: Field
26 members and guests were present including:
President Mickey Cohen, Vice President Mike Winklepleck and Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington
Announcements: None
Secretary / Treasurer Report – AL Barrington:
Welcomed new or prospective members, visitors and guests.
Next meeting will be Monday September 23rd at EWEB for the last time.
ERCA membership is currently at 84.
Reminded all members to check the clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA’s application for IRS Tax Exempt status is still pending approval.
Bank balance $4,492.50 – Report approved.
Minutes of last meeting – read by AL Barrington – Approved
Safety – Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
No major incidents during the Monster Fest. The fire truck was properly deployed following a plane crash.
Events: – Brad Werneth and Mike Winklepleck
Gave an after action report of the Monster Fest 2013 event. Overall a successful event.
Expressed thanks to all who helped.
Members voted to plan another Monster Fest in 2014 about the same date.
Old Business:
Frank Blain gave a report on the progress of the North / South runway and announced a work party for the following day 8/28.
New Business:
President Cohen mentioned upcoming meetings. November being elections for club officers, to be thinking of nominees and using our forum for voting.
Show and Tell – None this meeting.
50/50 Raffle – None this meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
ERCA Meeting Minutes September 23rd, 2013
Meeting called to order 1900, Location: EWEB
15 members and guests were present including:
Vice President Mike Winklepleck (presiding) and Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington
Announcements: Next meeting at Roaring Rapids Pizza, October 22nd, at 7pm. Reservation confirmed.
Secretary / Treasurer Report – AL Barrington:
ñ Welcomed new or prospective members, visitors and guests.
ñ ERCA membership is currently at 84.
ñ ERCA’s application for IRS Tax Exempt status is still pending approval.
ñ Presented Income and Expense reports for 2013 Monster Fest and September. – Approved
ñ Bank balance $1,730.61 – Report approved.
Minutes of last meeting – read by VP Winklepleck – Approved
Safety – Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
ñ No incidents this month.
ñ Safety boundary lines marked with grass killer are showing up as expected.
Events: – Brad Werneth
ñ Outlined three events to be planned for next year.
Old Business:
ñ Frank Blain gave a report on the progress of the North / South runway telling that the newly planed grass is growing and should be ready to start mowing in a couple weeks.
ñ Jim Corbett said the bare wood clubhouse floor still needs some non-slip covering before the wet season. Brad W. said he had some carpet samples that he would let us try.
New Business:
ñ Jim Corbett expressed the need to update the flying rules and designated flying area to properly manage the new N/S Runway.
ñ Nominations for 2014 ERCA officers President: Roger Dahl – Accepted,
Vice President: Mike Winklepleck – Accepted
Secretary: Robert Morris Jr. – Pending Treasurer: AL Barrington – Accepted
Safety Coordinator: Dwayne Graville – Pending
ñ Voted in New Members – Scott Bartley, Casey Sanguins and Glenn Forrest. All Approved.
Show and Tell – Casey Sanguins brought an electric powered plane of his own foam-board construction. VP Mike brought a couple tuned exhaust systems.
Meeting adjourned at 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
ERCA Meeting Minutes October 22, 2013
Meeting called to order 1900, Location: Roaring Rapids Pizza
24 members and guests were present including:
President Cohen (presiding) and Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington
Announcements: Next meeting, November 25th, at 4th & Lincoln, at 7pm.
Secretary / Treasurer Report – AL Barrington:
ñ Welcomed new or prospective members, visitors and guests.
ñ ERCA membership is currently at 88.
ñ Opened 2014 renewals and covered 2014 dues rate scale.
ñ Setting 2014 meeting calendar, asked for input to set dates. 3rd Tues/Month suggested.
ñ ERCA’s application for IRS Tax Exempt status is still pending approval.
ñ Reported bank balance $1,507.97 – Report approved.
Minutes of last meeting – read by AL Barrington – Approved
Safety – Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
ñ No reported incidents this month.
ñ Discussed safety boundary for N/S runway being drawn. Working on procedures for using it. Marking of lines will be tabled until grass is more established
ñ Noted that cars have been parking on the new runway area. Area is to be staked and taped off until grass is more established.
Events: – Brad Werneth
ñ Members present voted to have three events, Memorial Day, Monster Fest and Labor Day as our three events for summer 2014. – Approved.
Old Business:
ñ New grass on N/S runway has been getting mowed and is progressing well.
ñ Brad W. brought and installed carpet squares on the clubhouse floor.
New Business:
ñ Field flying rules updating is in progress.
ñ Nominations for 2014 ERCA officers President: Roger Dahl – Accepted,
Vice President: Mike Winklepleck, JR Graham and Mike Burgess – Accepted
Secretary: Robert Morris Jr. – Accepted Treasurer: AL Barrington – Accepted
Safety Coordinator: Mike Burgess – Accepted.
ñ President Cohen will email an election ballot to members and conduct the count since he is not on the ballot.
ñ Voted in new member – Melissa Graham – Approved for 2014.
Show and Tell – Jim Thomas brought photos of his “Quickie” full scale build project.
Meeting adjourned at 2030.
AL Barrington
Sec/Treas, ERCA
ERCA Meeting Minutes November 25, 2013
Meeting called to order 1900, Location: 4th & Lincoln, Eugene
26 members and guests were present
Officers present: President Cohen , Vice President Mike Winklepleck,
Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington and Safety Coordinator Roger Dahl.
Announcements: Next meeting, January 28, 2014, at 4th & Lincoln, at 7pm.
Secretary / Treasurer Report – AL Barrington:
ñ Welcomed new or prospective members, visitors and guests. New- Josh Wineteer from Lebanon
ñ ERCA membership is currently at 90.
ñ Taking 2014 renewals and covered 2014 dues rate scale.
ñ Reported bank balance $1,497.22 – Report approved.
Minutes of last meeting – read by AL Barrington – Approved
Safety – Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
ñ No reported incidents this month.
ñ Discussed the generally soft and muddy condition of the field, use of the N/S runway and using caution near the electric sheep fence.
Events: – Brad Werneth
ñ Discussed 2014 events. Memorial Day and Labor Day will be free events. (No landing fee).
ñ Monster Fest 2014- Aerobeez is interested in sponsoring again. Coordinating with neighboring farmer Lou about parking. Discussed setting the date. (possibly 3 days over 9-11Aug).
Old Business:
ñ Election of 2014 Officers: Results of the vote – President – Roger Dahl (uncontested), VP – Mel “JR” Graham, Secretary – Robert Morris Jr (uncontested), Treasurer – AL Barrington, Safety Coordinator – Mike Burgess.
New Business:
ñ Wayne W. brought up a concern for the box of Hats and T-Shirts being exposed to moisture and mice in the clubhouse – AL will pick up and store them at home.
ñ Jim Corbett mentioned a weed that is invading the boundary lines and asked the best way to kill it. Melissa Graham suggested Spectracide.
ñ Dwayne Graville told that the Control Line club lost their field at the Airport and needed a temporary place to store their trailer. Approved. Jim C. will contact them with an agreement.
ñ Still need a new grounds keeper. JR Graham and Jim Corbett suggested to have a committee of several members to rotate the duties of watering and mowing.
ñ 2014 meeting dates set for 4th Tuesday of each month at current location except for JUN-AUG at the field and FEB, OCT at Roaring Rapids pizza.
ñ Discussed again having an annual year end club dinner.
ñ 2013 Member of the Year – Brad Werneth, nominated and voted.
ñ President Cohen gave a recap of the year, expressed gratitude for a successful year and wished everyone happy holidays.
Show and Tell – Jim Corbett showed his home brew foam Tundra Tires. Roger Winz told of a large quarter 40 pylon race in Washington the last weekend of September.
Meeting adjourned at 1955. AL Barrington Sec/Treas, ERCA
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