AirKadet
04-17-2008, 08:15 AM
Volunteer State Model Aviators
Minutes
April 6, 2008
President Jeff Breeden called the meeting to order at 15:05.
Club Officers Present: Jeff Breeden, Darren Jarrell, Gilbert Pitts
Club Members Present: 16
There was a brief discussion of Introductory Pilot Instructors. Currently, Joshua Bond and Patrick Reese are listed as instructors. Some members thought that Newton Derryberry should be added to the list.
Jeff Breeden presented the Treasurer’s report as Lanny Coggin, Sr was absent. The club has $788 and an additional $125 that was just paid by Jeff Strain for his dues.
Wayne Kackley moved to accept the minutes from April 2, 2008. The motion was seconded by Warren Blaine. The motion passed unanimously.
Jeff Brown stated that he would donate 200 feet of chain link fencing to the club for use as a barrier at the airfield.
New Business
James Batts moved that the June meeting be postponed until June 8th. The motion was seconded by Eddie Teague and was passed unanimously.
James Batts moved that the July meeting be postponed until July 13th so that it wouldn’t be on the same weekend as July 4th. The motion was seconded by Ricky Boyd and was passed unanimously.
Old Business
Clean-Up Day
There was a discussion of the airfield clean-up day that was supposed to be held on March 22. On March 21, Jeff & Sandra Breeden, John Rohde, and Gilbert Pitts began and finished the field clean-up. They were assisted all day by Murph Winters who helped dispose of the old spools with his tractor. On April 6, Newton Derryberry donated $50 to the club. Jeff Breeden gave $30 of this donation to Murph Winters to reimburse him for his fuel and time on March 21. The remaining $20 of Newton’s donation is to be used for repairs to the field fence.
More New Business
There was a brief discussion of another fly-in for 2008. It was decided that we should discuss another fly-in after the Jim Bush Memorial Fly-In on May 3rd.
Jeff thanked everyone for their donations of time and money.
Jim Bush Memorial Fly-In
A lot of sponsors have signed on to support the fly-in. Three P-51’s have already been donated. Several people have worked on acquiring the donations, they are: Jeff Breeden, John Rohde, Bobbie Schweikart, and Eddie Teague.
The sponsors and items donated so far are:
AirAge Media: Hats
Joshua Bond: P-51D, Miss America Mustang
Danielle’s Hobbies: An unspecified ARF and gift certificates
Kiona Publishing: Magazines
Micro Fasteners: Starter assortment of 6x32 nuts and bolts and servo screws
Nitro Models: P-51D Mustang
VQ Models: P-51B Mustang
Windsor Propeller Company: 2- 12x6 3-blade propellers
Airfield
There was a discussion concerning the fencing. We can purchase poles for the fencing for approximately $7 each. The poles can be cut in half before use.
Jeff Breeden initiated a discussion concerning the airfield lease. Gilbert Pitts moved that Jeff Breeden be allowed to renew the lease for another 5 years at a cost of $2000/year. The motion was seconded by Eddie Teague and was passed unanimously.
More Old Business
Mowing
James Batts reaffirmed his offer to mow the field twice/month. He also announced that he had purchased a 14 foot (1500 lb) roller at an auction for $80 to be used at the airfield. Billy Kemp moved that VSMA reimburse James for the roller. The motion was seconded by Wayne Kackley and was passed unanimously.
Minutes
April 6, 2008
President Jeff Breeden called the meeting to order at 15:05.
Club Officers Present: Jeff Breeden, Darren Jarrell, Gilbert Pitts
Club Members Present: 16
There was a brief discussion of Introductory Pilot Instructors. Currently, Joshua Bond and Patrick Reese are listed as instructors. Some members thought that Newton Derryberry should be added to the list.
Jeff Breeden presented the Treasurer’s report as Lanny Coggin, Sr was absent. The club has $788 and an additional $125 that was just paid by Jeff Strain for his dues.
Wayne Kackley moved to accept the minutes from April 2, 2008. The motion was seconded by Warren Blaine. The motion passed unanimously.
Jeff Brown stated that he would donate 200 feet of chain link fencing to the club for use as a barrier at the airfield.
New Business
James Batts moved that the June meeting be postponed until June 8th. The motion was seconded by Eddie Teague and was passed unanimously.
James Batts moved that the July meeting be postponed until July 13th so that it wouldn’t be on the same weekend as July 4th. The motion was seconded by Ricky Boyd and was passed unanimously.
Old Business
Clean-Up Day
There was a discussion of the airfield clean-up day that was supposed to be held on March 22. On March 21, Jeff & Sandra Breeden, John Rohde, and Gilbert Pitts began and finished the field clean-up. They were assisted all day by Murph Winters who helped dispose of the old spools with his tractor. On April 6, Newton Derryberry donated $50 to the club. Jeff Breeden gave $30 of this donation to Murph Winters to reimburse him for his fuel and time on March 21. The remaining $20 of Newton’s donation is to be used for repairs to the field fence.
More New Business
There was a brief discussion of another fly-in for 2008. It was decided that we should discuss another fly-in after the Jim Bush Memorial Fly-In on May 3rd.
Jeff thanked everyone for their donations of time and money.
Jim Bush Memorial Fly-In
A lot of sponsors have signed on to support the fly-in. Three P-51’s have already been donated. Several people have worked on acquiring the donations, they are: Jeff Breeden, John Rohde, Bobbie Schweikart, and Eddie Teague.
The sponsors and items donated so far are:
AirAge Media: Hats
Joshua Bond: P-51D, Miss America Mustang
Danielle’s Hobbies: An unspecified ARF and gift certificates
Kiona Publishing: Magazines
Micro Fasteners: Starter assortment of 6x32 nuts and bolts and servo screws
Nitro Models: P-51D Mustang
VQ Models: P-51B Mustang
Windsor Propeller Company: 2- 12x6 3-blade propellers
Airfield
There was a discussion concerning the fencing. We can purchase poles for the fencing for approximately $7 each. The poles can be cut in half before use.
Jeff Breeden initiated a discussion concerning the airfield lease. Gilbert Pitts moved that Jeff Breeden be allowed to renew the lease for another 5 years at a cost of $2000/year. The motion was seconded by Eddie Teague and was passed unanimously.
More Old Business
Mowing
James Batts reaffirmed his offer to mow the field twice/month. He also announced that he had purchased a 14 foot (1500 lb) roller at an auction for $80 to be used at the airfield. Billy Kemp moved that VSMA reimburse James for the roller. The motion was seconded by Wayne Kackley and was passed unanimously.