SNAKE RIVER VALLEY MODELERS

Minutes - November 5, 2008.

The meeting was opened by President Bob A. at 1930.

A welcome was extended to new SRVM Club members Rick Conner, Scott Hershey, and Wayne Long.

Minutes from the October 1, 2008 meeting were submitted for approval as e-mailed to the members. A discussion was had concerning paragraph 1. New Business, A. Nominations. There was opinions that certain members on the list of nominees were left out or in the wrong places. Since nobody could really remember the details of this issue to correct it, and with the voting ballots on hand, the members were advised to add or write in members they wanted as they voted. A motion was then made by Dave C. to accept the minutes as e-mailed and 2nd by Richard P. The motion carried.

Treasurer's Report: Bob A.

  1. Balance in check book: $937.20.
  2. Proceeds from the sale of Dean B.'s planes and equipment donation is approaching $500. Many thanks to Dean for his donation. A motion to accept the treasurer's report was made by Dave C. and 2nd by Earl D. The motion carried..
Old Business:
  1. Committee Report:
    1. Watering System - Jerry J., Bob M., and Richard P. -- Jerry J. reported that the plumbing shed and the irrigation plumbing has been repaired. Members on hand to do this work was Chet C., Bob M., Jerry J., Dale C., Lynn H., Richard P. and Dave C. Thank you guys. Also a date was set to winterize the system and clean the screen and brushes. The date to do it is Friday, Nov. 7 at 1PM.
    2. Gopher Control - Bob M. Bob was asked is he is still on the trail of the gophers. He said he was.
    3. Weed Control - David C. assisted by Bob M. David discussed the application of the 3-5 year ground sterilant. Dave said he will take of it at the proper time. He was asked if the access road was going to be sprayed. He said if he had enough spray, if not he would provide a shuttle service for those who needed it.
    4. Mowing - Jerry J. assisted by David C. Jerry J. said they are moving into the winter schedule. Earl D. cut down the trees that had fallen down on the outhouse during a wind storm. Thank you Earl.
    5. Safety - Richard P. Richard said he researching a better definition for the No-Fly Zone at the field.
  2. Flight Simulator status: Wayne Long and Jeff D. in possession.
  3. December Club Christmas Dinner:
    1. To be held at the Fiesta Guadalajara in Ontario.
    2. Saturday, December 6, at 7PM.
    3. Cost per person: $15.50 until Nov. 14 $ 16.50 until Nov. 30 $ 17.50 after Dec 1st and at the door.
    4. Make checks payable to SRVM and send checks to Dave Castleberry 362 Morton St. W., Vale, OR 97918.
    5. A short club December meeting will be held.
    6. A voluntary gift exchange will be conducted. Limits $10-15. Mark the gift boy or girl according to what you are.
  4. Club Dues: A motion was made by Richard P. for the club dues for 2009 to be as follows:
    1. $60 single member
    2. $72 family
    3. $12 junior (under 18) 2nd by Bob M. The motion carried.
New Business:
  1. Election for Club Officers for 2009.
  2. Results:
    PresidentKen Simmons
    Vice PresidentDavid Castleberry
    SecretaryJerry Haines, Sr.
    Treasurer Bob Armstrong
    Safety Officer Jerry Haines, Jr.
  3. Other new business:
    1. January 1st 2009 Frozen Finger Fly. A discussion was held regarding the F.F.F. Lynn H. suggested a landing fee of $5, to have chili etc like last year and to invite other clubs. More info to be forthcoming.
    2. The new power transmission line to be put in 2010-2013 near our flying field was discussed. Bob M. is contact person for info concerning this.
  4. Next meeting and Christmas Dinner: December 6, 2008, 7PM, Fiesta Guadalajara.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Earl D., 2nd by Steve B. Motion carried, meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jerry Haines, Sr.
Secretary

Members present:
Rick Conner, Steve B., Scott Hershey, Cheryl C., Jerry Haines Sr., Dave C., Bob A., Dale C.,
Jeff D., Chet C., Todd H, Lynn H., Jerry J., Ken S., Earl D., Richard P, Bob M., Jerry H. Jr.