Barc meeting minutes April 2019

Barc meeting minutes April 2019

Called to order at 7:02 PM.

9 members were present with no visitors.

No March meeting minutes.

The March fun fly was a success.

Mike read the treasurer's report and was accepted.

21 members are paid up at this point.

Old business:

Roller has been repaired, use with caution.

Tax status was checked into by John with AMA with little success at this point.

Tax exempt status will require substantial rewrite to our by-laws.

Norm offered to check with his company's accountant to see if they have any insight into our potential problem with tax status.

New business:

A fun fly has been scheduled for May 25^th, details to be filled in at the May meeting.

This Friday the 19^th is our indoor flying event at the Los Lunas Middle School Gym.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM.

BARC meeting minutes Feb 2019

BARC meeting February 2019

Called to order 19:00

10 members present, no guests

Last month's minutes were accepted (Dave/Norm)

Treasurer's report was read and accepted (Ralph/Len)

Two checks were made out tonight to pay for the club's AMA documents/dues

OLD BUSINESS:

Indoor flying has resumed and the first get together was a success.

Set for the first and third Fridays of the month from 6 to 10 P.M.

$1.00 landing fee for non club members.

AMA membership is required for all flyers

Saturday March 23^rd we have a fun fly scheduled. Breakfast/brunch style. Time will be determined at the next club meeting.

Dave mentioned a flight simulator that was in the last AMA magazine. http://www.rowlhouse.co.uk/PicaSim/

NEW BUSINESS:

The roller yoke has presumably been stolen from our flying site. John discussed designing a new one that is multi-piece that does not have to be left at the field.

John has updated the club by-laws on our website.

John has gone through the file box and weeded out the excess paper and files.

John brought up the club's tax status. He made mention of several forms that the club needs to file for tax exempt status. Dave C. offered to check with his attorney/former employer to see about further info.

Meeting was called at 19:52.

Officers stayed after to finish the club AMA packet.

BARC January meeting 2019

BARC MEETING JANUARY 2019

19:02 Called to order

Last month's meeting minutes were approved.

Treasurer's report was read and approved.

Check for the church was written out and given to John to present to them for our rent.

AMA club dues have not been paid but our info packet has not arrived yet.

State incorporation due are due. Tim Paid them tonight filing #190-4996 we are good until January 1, 2020

OLD BUSINESS:

The indoor flying venue is in limbo at the moment. John is trying as best as possible and will update when he knows something.

January 1^st fun fly was canceled due to weather. We had a breakfast meeting at Rutillio's in Los Lunas and it was a great time.

Dave mentioned that the AMA website does not show all our members that are associated with the club. Take a few minutes and log into the AMA website and update you club affiliation.

Fence and table repairs have been put on hold until weather conditions improve. Again, thanks to Lee for the materials.

NEW BUSINESS:

March Fun Fly has been planned for Saturday March 23^rd, brunch style. Time will be worked out at next meeting.

Dave motioned that we pay Grace Fellowship for the use of the building. It was passed and check written. (See above).

Our field rental has been paid through 2020.

On a good note: Barry is home from the hospital. Get better soon Barry and hope to see you at the field soon!!!

John mentioned he and his son have a cool virtual reality Playstation flying game. He mentioned he could bring it to the next meeting if we wanted. So please email John and let him know if he should bring it next meeting. Sounds fun to me!!!

Meeting adjourned at 19:48 hours.

Revised BARC December 2018 meeting minutes

BARC December 2018 Meeting Minutes

Called to order at 19:00 hours.

8 members present with no visitors.

October minutes were accepted by majority vote.

No November minutes as we did not have a meeting due to the holiday.

Treasurer's report was read and accepted by majority vote.

OLD BUISINESS:

Club officer elections were held.

President John Schaaf, Treasurer Dave Shoemaker and Secretary Tim Estes were all retained.

We did not get a Vice President at this time.

Indoor flying at the middle school gym is still unknown at this time. John has emailed his contact there to express our intentions for 2019. It was voted tonight, based on the school's approval to go ahead and sign the club up with AMA for the additional coverage for the gym. This will speed up the process as we won't have to wait for the next meeting to handle this.

January 1^st fun fly will be weather contingent. Lunch (hot meals) for noon time. Bring your own beverage

NEW BUSINESS:

FAA registration was brought up. https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/ please log on and do your research. We want to be in compliance so as not to jeopardize our club with the Feds. Look for section 336.

John renewed our website domain again. Thanks John!!! He was reimbursed at the meeting.

Dave let us know that Lee provided some table top covering for the maintenance tables at the field. Dave suggested we wait for warmer weather to rebuild a few of the tables. Thanks LEE !!!!!!

Meeting was adjourned at 19:39 hours.

BARC December 2018 Meeting Minutes

BARC December 2018 Meeting Minutes

Called to order at 19:00 hours.

8 members present with no visitors.

October minutes were accepted by majority vote.

No November minutes as we did not have a meeting due to the holiday.

Treasurer's report was read and accepted by majority vote.

OLD BUSINESS:

Club officer elections were held.

President John, Treasurer Dave and Secretary Tim were all retained.

We did not get a Vice President at this time.

Indoor flying at the middle school gym is still unknown at this time. John has emailed his contact there to express our intentions for 2019. It was voted tonight, based on the school's approval to go ahead and sign the club up with AMA for the additional coverage for the gym. This will speed up the process as we won't have to wait for the next meeting to handle this.

January 1^st fun fly will be weather contingent. Lunch (hot meals) for noon time. Bring your own beverage

NEW BUSINESS:

FAA registration was brought up. https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/ please log on and do your research. We want to be in compliance so as not to jeopardize our club with the Feds. Look for section 336.

John renewed our website domain again. Thanks John!!! He was reimbursed at the meeting.

Dave let us know that Lee provided some table top covering for the maintenance tables at the field. Dave suggested we wait for warmer weather to rebuild a few of the tables. Thanks LEE !!!!!!

Meeting was adjourned at 19:39 hours.

October 2018 Meeting minutes

October 2018 BARC meeting.

Called to order at 7:01 P.M.

10 members attending

0 guests tonight

September meeting minutes were approved by majority vote.

Treasurer’s report was given and accepted by vote.

There was no old business other than mention of the tariff situation affecting prices at Hobby Proz.

New Business:

Officer nominations were this month. President, treasurer and secretary all were retained by the existing officers. Norm stepped down as the Vice President. Were have tabled nominations for VP until next month. So please, if any of you can or will fill in next year as VP please step forward.

The subject of a Christmas party was brought up by the Prez. It has been tabled for next meeting.

Talk of a New Year's day fun fly was brought up. Next month we will revisit finalizing it.

Len let us know that Dave C. had knee surgery last Tuesday. Best wishes and fast healing for you Dave.

Dues are coming due for next year. We still have a couple meeting left to pay up for next year.

Len brought up purchasing some wood for the table that was installed last weekend. The club voted to repay Len on the cost of wood.

Meeting called at 7:28 P.M.

September 2018 minutes.

BARC Meeting September 18^th, 2018

11 members present tonight. No guests.

Called to order 1901 hours.

August meeting minutes were read by John, approved by majority vote.

Old business:

Fun fly scheduled for this Saturday the 22^nd at 8:30. Bring a breakfast item and a drink. Flying will be casual with no contests scheduled at this time.

New Business:

The Horizon Hobby press release was mentioned about future pricing being higher for certain items.

https://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/60136-Tariff-301-Press-Release.pdf

John had an update on the Middle School Gym. Apparently it is really nice and it is finished. He will check into our club usage for the remainder of this year. Stay tuned for updates.

Next month is officer nominations. Tim was voted back in tonight as club secretary. (Thanks guys).

Dave showed up a bit late and read the treasurer's report. We still can't go to Vegas in mass but maybe next month.

Dave mentioned some new Spectrum receivers.

https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMAR620

https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPMAR410

I believe these are the links for the new receivers. Tim

Meeting was adjourned at 1931 hours.