These are the minutes for the August 13, 2009 meeting. Our President Tom Clark brought the meeting to order at 7:45 pm. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes of the July meeting as read at the August meeting. Twelve Club members were present at the August meeting. The Club now has 56 members.

Mark Miller reported that we have $2512.80 in the bank as August 13, 2009. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the Treasurer's report as presented.

Old Business:
If anyone wants to post anything on the Website, send it to webmaster@alpineaerosquadron.

New Business:
We have a new 5HP Lawn Mover, we now have 5 Lawn Movers.

Note: If you need a battery for your Transmitter or Receiver go to www.batteryspace.com The Telephone number for www.batteryspace.com is 1-510-525-2328. If you like me to send you a copy of the By-Laws just give me a call.

Note: Tom Rickert brought in a Robot Cop Helicopter that he flew around the meeting hall. The Helicopter cost $15.00 at Hobby People.

Note: When anyone is flying at the Field, the inner Gate must be closed. The outer Gate should also be closed. The last person leaving the Field will lock both Gates. The speed limit going to & from the Field is 15-Miles Per Hour.

No more Welding permitted at the Field.

The County has informed the Club that when it rains, the Field will be closed for five days after the rain stops.

Note: A raffle is held at each meeting and the raffle tickets are 6 for $5.00. The winners are Tom Clark - Fuel 15% Nitro with 18% Castor Oil.
Tom Seevers - Ultra Stand.
Tom Picket - True-Spin Prop Balancer.
Raymond Carver - Hand Crank Fuel Pump.

Note: The E-Mail address for Tom Beecroft is (bee2@adnc.com) & if you wouldn't mind me sending this News Letter straight to your Computer, send me your E-Mail address. My Phone Number is (619-479-7265).

The next meeting of the Alpine Aero Squadron will be at 7:30 p.m. September 10, 2009, (2nd Thursday) at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 1675 Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA.

A motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Check your Flight Controls prior to each flight.