ALPINE AERO SQUADRON SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER

These are the minutes for the September 10, 2009 meeting. Our President Tom Clark brought the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes of the August meeting as read at the September meeting. Ten Club members were present at the September meeting. The Club now has 56 members.

Mark Miller reported that we have $2427.68 in the bank as September 09, 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:
Hobby People will no longer accept personal checks.

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.

Tom Rickert brought in a high performance Helicopter that he flew around the meeting hall. The Helicopter cost $150.00 at Hobby People, $20.00 more if you don't have a Radio. This Helicopter glows in the dark.

Note: Float Fly at Otay Lake Saturday October 24, 2009, flying starts 8:00 AM.

Note: Spektrum Dx6i Service Buttetin.
If you have a Spektrum DX6i, you should check out this Spektrum service Buttetin.
www.spektrumrc.com/Articles.aspx? ArticleID=1885 Saturday, January 31, 2009.

Note: The Earth travels at a speed of 67,500-Miles-Per-Hour around the Sun.

Richard (Dick) Thomas died on 9.18.2009.

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 Beecroft - Fuel 15% Nitro with 18% Castor Oil.
Tom Rickert - Ultra Stand.
Mark Miller - Head Lock Remote & Red & Blue Fuel Lines In & Out.
Tom Rickert - Lead Weights.

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. October 8, 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 7:55 p.m. Check your Flight Controls prior to each flight.