SNAKE RIVER VALLEY MODELERS

Minutes - July 1, 2009

The meeting was opened at the field by President Ken Simmons at 1940.

Approval for the minutes of June 3, 2009 as e-mailed to the members was motioned by Jerry H. Jr. and 2nd by Scott P. The motion carried.

Treasure's Report: Bob A.

1. Balance in check book $2464.35.
2. Income - $147.00
3. Expenses - $50.00 - Club incorporation annual fee.

1. Committee Report:
   1. Weed Control: David C. and assisted by Bob M. Spot spraying of weeds is continuing as they appear.
   2. Safety: Jerry H. Jr. -No reports of safety violations. Ken S. remarked that the field's no fly zone is adequate and does not have to be adjusted.
   3. Lawn Maintenance: Dave C. - Prime lost on the pump has been determined to be caused by fluctuation of the level of the water in the ditch.
   4. Sprinkler Maintenance: Richard P. The new pulse sprinkler heads are working well and appear to be suppling a greater volumn of water to the grass. The grass is looking great. Richard P. stated he working on a mowing volunteer list.
2. Flight Simulator status: Todd H. and Richard P. in possession.
3. Fun fly - June 20 - Jerry H. Jr. - Event Director. The event was cancelled because many of the principle flyers were not available. It will not be rescheduled.
4. SRVM Club Open House - Sept. 26 - Dave C. - Event Director
5. Swap Meet - Sept. 26. - Event Director - To-be-announced. The swap meet will be held in conjunction with the open house. An Event Director is needed as well as help. Jeff D and Richard P.l have volunteered as helpers so far.
6. Cross Country - "Around Cape Horn" - July 18 - Event Director - Lynn H. Lynn stated there will be three different routes assigned. The flying fee will be $10 which includes a breakfast for the flyer and the driver. Breakfast will served others for a $5.00 donation. Many awards will be given to the successful flyers. Registration begins at 7AM. Much help is needed. Put this on your calendar even if you are not flying and come help be a judge or what ever Lynn needs to have done. This will be an exciting event and day.
7. Banner for the air field entrance sign. Ken S. says it will be here soon.

1. Fun Fly - August 22 - Jerry H. Jr. - Event Director. Another fun event, test your flying skills Come and show off. Jerry H. Jr. says the event will have a new improved set of rules to help flyers understand what is required. Prizes will be given to the winners.
2. Introduction Instructor Pilots: Dale C. and Richard P. have volunteered and will be registering with AMA in these positions.
3. Field Access Road Condition and Property Line discussion.
   1. Road condition. The road has deteriorated because of storm water run off. Dave C. said we need a grader to fill-in and level the road. Dale C. said he will try a tow grader he has to avoid the cost of a grader to do it. Jerry J. noted that we also need to add road mix to replace that which has been lost.
   2. Property line discussion - The meeting was visited by the owner of the property adjacent to the access road. An attempt to determine the property line and the road on map was difficult. Dave C. says that it would need to be surveyed to find out exactly where the property line was in relation to the road. No action was taken as a result of the meeting. The owner and our representatives had agreeable attitudes during the meeting with the goal to work it out to the benefit of all concerned. A future meeting will probably be held.
4. Flight Demos at the Ontario Airfaire on Sept 12. Ken S. said that the Airfaire committee was open to R/C demo's as a part of the program. Ken will check back with the committee to confirm and as to what we can do. Also the discussion included having a display in one of the hangers of our club and planes like we have done in the past. This can be a great attraction for people to join SRVM.
5. Malheur County Historical Society - The Society is updating and reprinting the two volumn set of historically interesting information. SRVM is going to submit information about our club to be included in the reprinting. It will include the clubs beginning, activities, people etc, about 500 words and one picture. Jerry H. Sr. has been directed to complete this work and submit it to the Society.
6. Pictures for our website - Ken S. is looking in to this.
7. Other New Business: Lynn H. asked for approval to spend $75 for the cross country event on July 18. A motion was made to this effect by Richard P. and 2nd by Bob A. The motion carried.
8. Next meeting: August 5, 2009.
9. The meeting was adjourned at 2045.

Members present:
Ken S., Jerry H. Sr., Richard P., Jeff D., Scott H., Marshall D., Dale C., Jerry J., Lynn H., David C., Jerry H. Jr., Scott P., Bob A., Chuck Stiles