SNAKE RIVER VALLEY MODELERS

Minutes - April 7, 2010

The meeting was opened at the flying field by President Ken Simmons at 1930.
Approval of the March 3, 2010 Minutes as e-mailed to the membership was motioned by Richard P. and 2nd by Scott P. The motion carried.

Treasurer's Report: Bob A.

1. Balance in the account, $2706.58.
2. Bob explained several minor incomes and expenses.

1. Committee Report:
   1. Safety - Jerry H. Jr. - No incidents reported.
   2. Lawn care - It's still winter.
   3. Gopher control - Bob M. - In Bob's absence it was noted that work on the evacuation of the gophers is meeting with success.
2. Flight Simulator Status: Scott P. and Daniel M.
3. Road work - Dave C. - The word from Dave was "any day now".
4. Indoor Pylon Race - March 20th - Jerry H. Sr. - The pylon races were conducted inside the Ontario Middle School Gym. Two classes of planes were represented. Ember 2/Citabria and an Open class. There were nine entries. The races were really exciting. The planes were raced in pairs matched according to the results of the 5 lap time trials before hand. It was a double-elimination process. Each pilot had to lose twice to be eliminated. Speed was not the only factor, accurate, steady flying was. The race of the turtle and the hare was very evident. The 15 laps of each race was very much the teller of that. One race between Randy C. and Jerry H. Sr. showed Jerry Sr. behind over one lap when Randy crashed into a pylon and the turtle kept plodding along and won. Another race was especially exciting between Scott P. and Jerry Jr. In the final lap less than a plane's length between them at the finish. The results of the races were:

   	Ember2/Citabria class:	Open class:
   1st place	Jerry H. Jr.	Randy C.
   2nd place	Jerry H. Sr.	Scott P.
   3rd place	Randy C.	Jerry H. Jr.

   Race Director - Bob M. - Side Line Judges - Richard K. and Clint McLaughlin
   Net Tender - Ken S. - Authentic uniform - Richard P.(wore a WWII Off. flying cap)
   Chief Mechanic - Bob A. - Pylon Designer/Builder - Bob A.

1. The field gate and 1st aid lock combo has been changed. It is on your club membership card.
2. Saturday, April 10th, field clean-up day is scheduled for start at 10AM, weather permitting. Ken S. will e-mail "go or no go" on Friday before. If in doubt contact Ken. If a "no go" then the OMS gym will be open for flying at noon.
3. April 24, Fun Fly/Swap Meet - Richard P. and Ken S. A $5 flying fee. Registration at 0900, briefing 0930, start 1000. Awards will be given to the top three point winners. Five events: Climb & glide, Limbo, Spot Landing, Manuvers, and balloon event. Helpers are needed to help administer the events.
4. May 8th - Combat Meet - Ken S. Help is needed, especially pilot spotters.
5. Other new business:
   1. Contact Cheryl C. at the hobby shop for a model building contest.
   2. Jerry J. has had his operation. Our prayers go out to him for a quick recovery.
6. A motion to adjourn was made by Scott P. and 2nd by Randy C. The motion carried.