SoAR Meeting Minutes

Attendees:
There were 14 active members present at the meeting. They included: Jim Skeen, Terry Bliss, Dan Hamilton, Martie Hamilton, Ron Stancil, Dale Windsor, Doyle Tatum, Steve Bellio, Ken Frye, Roger Sligar, Dave Fountain, David Shontell, Ruth Shontell and Neal Shontell.

Opening:
President Steve Bellio called the meeting to order at approximately 3:10pm. This meeting was held at Geac, Doyle’s place of employment for space purposes. Secretary Jim Skeen read the minutes of the May meeting. They were approved after a motion by Doyle and seconded by Ron to accept.

Treasurers Report:
Treasurer Martie Hamilton reported we had $1392.00 in the bank. Martie also presented the results of the Budget meeting held in Orangeburg during LDRS. Terry Bliss voiced concern over proposing a “deficit” budget for next year.

2001 Budget:
After some discussion, a motion was made by Ron and seconded by Steve to accept the Budget for 2001. This was approved by the members present.

New Launch Pad:
Discussion was then held on purchasing the new QuadPod Pad from Doyle. A motion was made by Dan and seconded by Ron to do this for $150.00. This was approved by the members present.

1/8” Launch Pads:
Neal Shontell voiced concerns over the queue lines at the last Whitesburg launch when using the 1/8” pads. It was discussed that the June launch had a very high number of Boy Scouts launching rockets for their merit badges. The Board will keep an eye on all launch operations.

Staffing Needs:
Steve reported on club staffing needs: Specifically, Newsletter Editor, Party / Social Chairman (Ken / David / Doyle to form committee), Trailer puller (David Shontell volunteered), August Launch director - Open, September Launch Director - Doyle.

Special Awards:
Steve presented the following awards:
Jim - New Field / Waiver / Trailer work
Dan - Trailer work / VP duties / Procedures work
Doyle - Newsletter editor work / Web site / Geac meeting room
Ron - Launch Director / Raffle Prize donations
Martie - Treasurer work / New Field
Ken Frye - Membership committee chairman
Mike Brown - Launch Duties
Barry Loudermilk - Launch Duties
Hunter Johnson - Trailer pulling / Storage

Web Page report:
Doyle mentioned we could use the Web Site for Nominations / New Awards.

Waiver Status:
Jim reported that we are waiting word from the FAA on our waiver for the Whitesburg field. Hope to have it for the August launch.

Club Logo:
Steve reported no updates on the club logo due to a car accident / injury in the Deluca family. Steve says he would like to see the SoAR Store stay with Mike.

Boy Scout Camp-o-ree:
Dan reported the number of possible scouts has been reduced to between 100 and 200 for the October 20 / 21 event near Covington.

Range Equipment Report:
Jim and Dan gave a report on the status of the Range Equipment upgrades.

Awareness Committee Report:
Terry Bliss reported on the event at Hobbytown in June and stated the next event would be at B & B Sales on August 5^th.

B & B Classic 2000 Report:
Steve reported on the 2000 Classic results:
Ron Burgess - First Place
Jim Skeen / Ron Stancil - Tied for Second Place
Dan Hamilton - Third Place

OddRoc Competition was won by Keith Hudgins with a “Bunny Assault Vehicle 109” (BAV).

SoM-6 Report:
Dale showed off the new flyers for SoM-6. He reported on the NAR contest year rules that state a Section can only have 12 points per contest year (Mick Meet + SoM = 6 points). Dale mentioned possibly having more events: a) Plastic model conversions, b) Convert the Quadrathon to a NAR event, c) Glider Fest. A motion was made by Doyle and seconded by Dan to accept the new events. This motion passed.

2001 Classic Honoree:
Doyle suggested we nominate “The Launch Pad” for the 2001 Classic. This was due in part to their prize donations over the years. A motion was made by Ron and seconded by Steve to accept this. The motion passed.

Welcome Committee Report:
Ken reported that most all of the members had been contacted. The name of this committee was changed to the Membership Committee and will take on Social Events.

New Business:
Doyle proposed a “reward lottery” for people serving as Launch Directors.
Doyle / Ron - Fixed meeting schedule / agenda
Steve - Porta-Toilets for Whitesburg. Check with NGT / Martie
Doyle - Meeting changes (more frequent)
Dan - Table meeting changes / Jim Second

August Launch Items:
Doyle suggested we institute an RSO tent for the August launch for all flights. Also, we could “blow up” a flight card as an example of how to fill one out (Dan to do). Ron mentioned the flight line (safe) distance. Terry Bliss volunteered for Launch Director.

Launch Day:
It was suggested that the question of which day to hold launches (Sat or Sun) could be put on a club survey.

Club Project:
It was suggested the club could look into doing a “project”. This would be based on donations for equipment needs / money. Ron to head the committee. A motion was made by Dan to proceed and was seconded by Ken. This was accepted.