ALPINE AERO SQUADRON SEPTEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER

These are the minutes for the September 11, 2008 meeting. Our President Tom Clark brought the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the minutes of the August meeting as read at the September meeting.

Eleven Club members were present at the September meeting. The Club now has 64 members.

Mark Miller reported that we have $840.44 in the bank as September 11, 2008. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented.

Old Business:
Dues will be $60.00 a year starting January 1, 2009. The By-Laws will have to be change to reflect the increase in the Clubs dues.

New Business:
Some of the Carpets at the Field are in pretty bad shape & if anyone is throwing some large pieces of Carpet or knows where we can get some large pieces of Carpet in good condition, the club would gladly accept the used Carpets. If the Outer Gate is open & no one seems to be around, close & lock the Gate.

When anyone is flying at the Field, the inner Gate must be closed. The outer Gate will 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 Country 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.
Tom Clark - Self Adhesive Lead Weights.
Mark Miller - Fuel 15% Nitro 18% Oil Synthetic/Castor.
Carl Yandell - 6” Long Needle Nose Pliers.
Tony Marcario - Large Adjustable Engine Mount,
Tony Marcario - Hatch Latch.
Howard Valentine - Fuel Line Clips.
Bob Davis - Micro Steerable Tail Wheel.
Bob Davis - Mire E/Z Connectors.
Warren Wood - Kwik-Fill Fuelling Valve.
Tony Marcario - 5/32 ID Silicone Tubing.

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, sends 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. October 9, 2008, (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 7:59 p.m.

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