SNAKE RIVER VALLEY MODELERS

Minutes - January 6, 2010

The meeting was opened by President Ken Simmons at 1930.
Approval of the November 4, 2009 minutes as e-mailed to the members was motioned by Bob M. and 2nd by Dave C. The motion carried.
Treasure's Report: Bob A.

1. Balance in the account - $2451.51.
2. Bob reported a profit of $51 from the Polar Bear Fly.

1. Committee Report:
   1. Safety: Jerry H. Jr. - No reports of violations.
   2. Lawn and grounds care: David C. - Bob M. reported that sterilant for the weeds is going to be purchased and seeded on the snow. The sterilant should be good for five years. $400 is the estimate cost.
2. Flight Simulator Status: Richard P. and the hobby store.
3. Road Repair - David C. - David reported that the road repair will be addressed in the Spring.
4. Shed Clean-up - Ken S. said that will be done in the Spring during annual clean-up and new shelves have been purchased for the shed.
5. Indoor Flying - Jerry H. Jr. - The Ontario Middle School gym (old gym) is open every Saturday at noon until about 5PM. About 15 - 20 people, members and visitors have been coming. R/C fix wing, helio's, cars and etc have been operating. Bob A. gave a demonstration to illustrate the consequences of flying a foam fix wing too close to a operating helio, instant packing material.
6. Christmas Party - The results were a great success. About 32 people attended. The gift exchange was made without injuries or hurt feelings. People liked the Sizzler for the simplicity of getting the meal you want and sitting down.
7. Polar Bear Fun Fly - Lynn H. - Jan. 2, 2010 - The Fun Fly was held. The fog was intense. Even the birds were not flying. Lynn had everything set up. Hot chili, very good, hot chocolate, crackers, brownies etc. Lynn was the first flying attempt into the soup (fog). His plane took off and before he could turn to keep it in sight, the fog swallowed it up. A minute later we couldn't hear it any more. While we were waiting for Lynn's mouth to close, two members grabbed a basket to see if they could find it. They did. We told Lynn to turn around for it was too very hard to look at when they came back with the basket and the casualty. The next flyer was Bob A. He took off great but turned right when he should have turned left. He joined Lynn's plane. David C. and Jerry H. Jr. showed off, I mean flew successfully. Jerry H. Sr. and Jerry H. Jr.Jr.(grandson) did a short take off and landing and Cliff M. flew a bi-wing rubber band glider, others flew as the weather permitted. Attendee's were: Cliff M., Bob M., Richard K., Bob A., Lynn H., Clint Mc., Dave C., Jerry H.Sr., Jr., Jr.Jr., Jeff D., Scott P., Ken S., Randy C., Jim S., visitors: Jack Reed, Rex Sperry, Larry Brisson, Bob Wilhelm, and Tim Cooper.

1. Annual Dues: Ken S. reminded the members that 2010 club dues can be paid to Bob Armstong. Checks can be made out to SRVM Club. A mention was made to give senior members (60+) a $10 discount as AMA also gives them a discount. A motion was made to that effect by Jerry H. Sr. and 2nd by Scott P. The motion carried, effective 2010.
2. Annual Events Planning for 2010. A planning meeting will be held at the Salsa Grill in Fruitland on Saturday, January 9, at noon. All members are encourage to attend. A lunch meal will be available.
3. SRVM Flying Rules: A draft of a revision of the club flying rules was presented by Ken S. After discussion, Richard P. motioned that the revised rules be accepted as presented. It was 2nd by Bob M. The motion carried.
4. Other new business:
   1. The need for an electric charging station for the club use at the flying field was discussed. Several types were brought up. A committee of David C., Bob M. and Richard P. was commissioned to explore the issue and report back to the club during the February club meeting.
   2. A question was raised concerning winter lawn mower maintenance. David C. said that all necessary winter maintenance has or will be done.
5. Motion to adjourn: David C. motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Jerry H. Jr. 2nd. The motion carried.