Bartons Point Model Flying Club– Minutes of June 2014 Meeting
June’s club meeting took place on Monday, 2nd of June 2014 at the Harps Inn attended by 25 members and 2 new member applicants.
The meeting was chaired by Dave Cook.
Apologies for Absence
Vaughn Richardson.
Minutes from last meeting -
Minutes from the April 2014meeting were provided for member’s last minute reading and were accepted as correct.
New Membership Applications
Two new membership applications were reviewed; Terry Hobley and Andy Rose. The members present voted for all both to be granted membership and they were duly warmly welcomed to our club.
Matters Arising
Field Conditions
There was a discussion on the actions taken to improve the condition of our field. In support of this, Dave, Pete and Jan have spent much time re-seeding and watering the top soil levelled patches with good effect. Thankfully the rain fall following the re-seeding was sufficient to maintain the progress. Dave Cook confirmed that he had obtained permission from the Council for the club to mechanically level the field during the winter closed season.
Flying Spectacular
Jan Bruce distributed quantities of the new flyers for our summer spectacular and requested distribution to our local businesses. She apologised for the omission of helicopter pictures and caption as those present commented as such. Mark Owen has offered to assist Jan by taking the flyer design responsibility over for 2015.
Jan also requested lots of volunteers for the various duties and tasks required over the three days, which includes the Friday set-up. Please advise your name to Jan soonest.
Scale Day
Simon Psaila confirmed that another attempt to hold the scale day was planned for Sunday 8th June. Although the first attempt on Sunday 25th May was limited by the strong cross wind, all those present had a really great day and it served as a good warm-up for a successful day eventually on Sunday 8th June. Please refer to the club blog for full picture and video coverage.
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Field Licence
We are still waiting for a reply from the Council regarding including gate right of way including access across to the field along with permission to camp in the car park area. Dave Cook has chased this up again and the issues of the odd non-member flyers using the events field. He recommended that we speak to these people individually and suggest they join our club to get proper authorised and insured access. Also, we must at every opportunity remind people who stray from our rules that their field use and membership are dependent on strict adherence.
Any other business
All members are reminded that the running-in/tuning of engines is to be performed at the top or bottom corner of the field. This was ratified by a discussion and show of hands vote. Please comply.
Also, Dave commented on the various wrong vehicle ingress and exit moves he had seen from the field pits area. Please keep to the inside North access strip in and out, and turn at the West end tightly. Also, when unloading and loading please park considerately.
Meeting closed at 20:35
Next meeting, our AGM, will be held on Monday 4th of August,2014 at 8:00 p.m. at the Harps Inn.
