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2006 Monthly Newsletters
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Meeting Minutes


 

 


January 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS newly elected club President for 2006, called the meeting to order on January 1st 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field. 

Members Present:
Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Bob Thornton, Lou Porath, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Joe Krebbs, Jeff Mowry, Dustin Howell

Treasurers Report:

Approx $4100.00 in the bank.

Old Business:

1) Reminder that Fly-In is scheduled for May 13 at 8:00 am. Landing fee will be $5

New Business:

1) Lou reminded people to be careful around props and to make sure you have your name and AMA number inside your plane.
2) Field maintenance items that need to be addressed.
a. Field needs to be rolled when the weather permits.
b. The big wind sock needs to be put back up.
c. The storage shed needs to be repainted.

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm


February 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on February 5th, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:

Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Bob Thornton, Lou Porath, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Joe Krebbs, Jeff Mowry, Dustin Howell, Billy Ray Krebbs, Raul Quintana, Kraig Killingsworth

Visitors present:

David Goodin, Marshall Bomburg

Treasurers Report:

Approx $4000.00 in the bank.

Old Business:

1) Reminder that Fly-In is scheduled for May 13 at 8:00 am. Landing fee will be $5
2) There is a big swap meet in Perry Georgia on March 3rd&4th for more info http://www.gamarc.com/georgia.html
3) Northwest Florida Modelers is again having a swap meet/flea market on Saturday, Feburary 18, 2006, 4:00 to 9:00pm at the senior citizens center, 57th Ave, Pensacola FL.
4) Jun. 3 & 4, Sat. & Sun. - AMA & ACMA will present an AMA District V Fly-In Jamboree at Irvington Field.

New Business:

1) Lou reminded everyone that safety should be #1 on everyone’s mind especially around props.

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm



March 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on March 5, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Bob Thornton, Lou Porath, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Joe Krebbs, Jeff Mowry, Dustin Howell, Billy Ray Krebbs, Raul Quintana, Ray Quandt

Visitors present:
Bobby McCarrol

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4100.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) Reminder that Fly-In is scheduled for May 13 at 8:00 am. Landing fee will be $5
2) Jun. 3 & 4, Sat. & Sun. - AMA & ACMA will present an AMA District V Fly-In Jamboree at Irvington Field.

New Business:
1) There was a report on a near miss and a reminder for everyone to use the stands to secure there models when they are being started.
2) It is getting close to grass cutting season again and the lawn mowers need to be serviced as well as the trimmers.
3) There are a few members who need to verify that there AMA insurance is up to date.

Meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm


April 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on April 2, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Bob Thornton, Lou Porath, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Joe Krebbs, Dustin Howell, Raul Quintana, Ray Quandt, Al Warburton, RD Stacy

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4055.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) Reminder that Fly-In is scheduled for May 13 at 8:00 am. Landing fee will be $5
2) Jun. 3 & 4, Sat. & Sun. - AMA & ACMA will present an AMA District V Fly-In Jamboree at Irvington Field.
3) The lawn mowers were serviced.

New Business:
1) There was a report on a near miss and a reminder for everyone to use the stands to secure there models when they are being started.
2) There are a few members who need to verify that there AMA insurance is up to date.
3) There was a discussion about how to recognize a stroke. It will be posted on the web site and sent out to members as well as info on heat stroke.

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm


May 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on May 7, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Bob Thornton, Lou Porath, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Joe Krebbs, Dustin Howell, Jeff Mowry

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4055.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) Reminder that Fly-In is scheduled for May 13 at 8:00 am. Landing fee will be $5
 2) Jun. 3 & 4, Sat. & Sun. - AMA & ACMA will present an AMA District V Fly-In Jamboree at Irvington Field.

New Business:
1) Discussion about the Fly-In. A few of the members are going to do some field maintenance on Wednesday May 10 at 9:00 am. Chicken will be picked up the day of the Fly-In

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm



June 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on June 4, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Bob Thornton, Lou Porath, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Dustin Howell, Kraig Killingsworth, Mike Killingsworth, R. D. Stacy, Paul Tackman, Mike Nelson

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4265.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) We broke about even on the Fly-In
2) The AMA District V Fly-In Jamboree at Irvington Field seemed to be a big success. It may become an annual event.

New Business:
1) The date was set for out next Fly-In. It will be Saturday October 28th. There will be a $5 landing fee.
2) Club dues are due. You can mail it to Harold Ludlow.

Meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm


July 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on July 2, 2006, 2:20 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Harold Ludlow, Don Underwood, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, R. D. Stacy, Billy Ray Krebs, Joe Krebs, Norman Gerlach

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4385.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) Our next Fly-In will be Saturday October 28th. There will be a $5 landing fee.
2) Club dues are due. You can mail it to Harold Ludlow.

New Business:
1) The lock for the gate was cut off.
2) Discussion about AMA dues. You must be an AMA member to fly at the field.

Meeting adjourned at 2:35 pm


August 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on August 6, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Don Underwood, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, R. D. Stacy, Billy Ray Krebs, Joe Krebs, Dustin Howell, Lou Porath, Jeff Mowry, Bob Thornton, Al Warburton

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4100.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) Our next Fly-In will be Saturday October 28th. There will be a $5 landing fee.
2) Club dues are due. You can mail it to Harold Ludlow.

New Business:
1) Discussion about a near accident over at the Mobile Club.
2) Group discussion about adding rules about adjusting radios without having airplane restraigned and about setting up failsafe on PCM radios.

Meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm


September 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on September 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Don Underwood, Duane Gonzales, Billy Ray Krebs, Joe Krebs, Dustin Howell, Lou Porath, Jeff Mowry, Bob Thornton, Al Warburton, Harold Ludlow, Jim Wylie, Russell Horsley


Treasurers Report:
Approx $4695.00 in the bank with about $180 to be deposited.

Old Business:
1) Our next Fly-In will be Saturday October 28th. There will be a $5 landing fee. Flyers will be put out at Mobile’s Hobbytown.
2) Club dues are due. You can mail it to Harold Ludlow.

New Business:
1) Discussion about getting signs for pilot area. Billy Ray will get the signs.
2) The belts on the lawn mowers need replacing. Lou will get the belts.
3) A new weed-eater for the field is needed. Don will order
4) Some ant-killer needs to be purchased.
5) Group discussion about adding rules about adjusting radios without having airplane restraigned and about setting up failsafe on PCM radios.

Meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm


October 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on October 1, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Don Underwood, Dustin Howell, Lou Porath, Jeff Mowry, Bob Thornton, Al Warburton, Harold Ludlow, Paul Verger, R.D. Stacy, Mike Killingsworth, Norman Gerlach, Keith McElroy

Visitors present:
Derrick Charbonnet, Will Charbonnet

Treasurers Report:
Approx $4,866.00 in the bank.

Old Business:
1) Our next Fly-In will be Saturday October 28th. There will be a $5 landing fee. Flyers have been placed at Mobile’s Hobbytown.
2) A new weed-eater for the field was purchased.

New Business:
1) Vote was taken to setup an emergency fund with $2,000. Harold will setup the fund. An agreement of officers will be required for use of the fund.
2) Discussion about AMA and field rules was held. If you use the field after hours make sure that it is left in the same or better condition. Non members are not allowed to fly at the field.
3) The lock on the gate is going to be changed at the next meeting. Keys will be given out to people attending. You will need to contact Harold if you need a new key.

Meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm


November 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on November 5, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Don Underwood, Dustin Howell, Bob Thornton, Harold Ludlow, Paul Verger, Norman Gerlach, Duane Gonzales, Nathan Rische

Treasurers Report:
Approx $5,000.00 in the bank. The Fly-In made about $40.

Old Business:
1) The Fly-In had a good turn out. The field was in great shape. Thanks to Jeff, Duane and Don.

New Business:
1) The lock has been changed on the gate. Keys were given to paid members at the meeting. You will need to contact Don Underwood if you need a key.
2) Nominations and Elections for officers will be held at the next meeting.
3) The fences and pilot stations need to have some maintenance done on them.
4) Just a reminder that AMA dues renewal is getting close.
5) The next Fly-In date was set for May 12, 2007.


Meeting adjourned at 2:30 pm


December 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Don Underwood, KAMS club President, called the meeting to order on December 3, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Ludlow Field.

Members present:
Don Underwood, Dustin Howell, Bob Thornton, Harold Ludlow, Paul Verger, Duane Gonzales, Nathan Rische, Jim Wylie, Jeff Morrow, Al Warburton, R. D. Stacy

Treasurers Report:
Approx $2,600.00 in the checking account. $2,500 was put in a savings account for an emergency fund.

Old Business:
1) The locks were changed at the November meeting on the gate. You will need to contact Don Underwood if you need a key.
2) The fences and pilot stations need to have some maintenance done on them.
3) The next Fly-In date is scheduled for May 12, 2007.

New Business:
1) Nominations and Elections were held for officers.
2007 Officers are:
President – Don Underwood
Vice President – Billy Ray Krebs
Treasure – Harold Ludlow
Secretary – Dustin Howell
Safety Officer – Lou Porath

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm
 

 

   

 

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