NARHAMS Business Meeting 5/7/2011

Prior to the meeting, Rob Edmonds led a virtual building session for R/C D BG. The parts were stuck at FedEx
in Chantilly.

Meeting called to order at 7:23 pm by Jim Filler.

Members attending: Jennifer Ash-Poole, Bruce Canino, Don Carson, Fabrice Derullieux, Jim Filler, Jef Fineran, 
Chris Kidwell, Alex Mankevich, John McCoy, Jim Miers, Thelma Rackers, Tom Rackers, Alan Williams, Mark Wise

Outreach 
Apr 3 - Goddard launch had a huge attendance, launched 100+ rockets
Apr 10 - Rockville Consortium of Science building session and launch, 36 kits
Apr 25 - Carroll County Community College building session and launch for students and faculty. Video of 
presentation and building will show on Carroll County public television.
Apr 28 - Tom and Thelma Rackers did straw rockets for 80 kids at ATK Space Systems for Take Your Kid to Work Day
May 1 - Goddard launch, 60 rockets, 25 new flyer certificates
May 5 - West Chester Elementary School in Catonsville, launch for 90 kids
May 6 - Capitol College in Laurel, demo launch of 12 models

Minutes from the April meeting were read. Motion to accept (Mark Wise/Alan Williams) passed.


Old Business

Launches
May 14 - TARC finals
May 21 - Mt. Airy, US/USSR spot landing contest (Alex)
Jun 18-19 - ECRM
Jun 25-26 - SCST (Pittsburgh)
Jul 16 - Mt. Airy, multi-stage theme (Alex)
Jul 17 - Goddard Contest
Jul 23 - NARAM starts

Meetings
Jun 4 - Finish R/C glider building
Jul 2 - Picnic, night launch show and tell

Club stickers have been printed and tagged at Hobby Works. Additional sheets were distributed to various people
to tag other stores.

Jim Filler found a clear plastic display box online for $4.25 each. Motion to order 6 boxes, cost not to exceed
$50 (Alan Williams/Alex Mankevich) passed.

ECRM is next month. NAR members who only choose to fly Random Altitude and/or Spot Landing may fly for free.

Alan Williams spoke to the Bowie city manager about the Jehrico Park launch site. Although our prior request was
denied, they are willing to reconsider. Suggestion to consider a day launch first.

Capitol College has approved the 123 Launch in October. Ed Pearson will continue working out the details.


Treasurer's Report
In April, the club collected $80 and spent $139.15
Income: $40 raffle, $20 ZOG-43, $10 dues, $10 refund from section charter fee
Expenses: $53 FROG, $50 storage fee, $18.61 ZOG-43, $3.05 ZOG-43, $14.49 flight cards
Cash: $167.52 + 20 EUR
Bank: $1721.12
Total: $1888.64 + 20 EUR
Motion to accept (Jennifer Ash-Poole/John McCoy) passed.


New Business

There was a discussion about the procedures in place for notification about cancellation of sport launches.
The current policy is to make an announcement on Friday by 6 pm if the launch is to be cancelled, and is up
to the launch manager to make that call. Suggestion to add weather forecast to the main page of ther web site.

May sport launch spot landing rules have been posted to the web site. 

Carderock Scout Launch on May 19. Launch site is inside the FRZ, so we cannot support the launch. Jim Filler
will notify their organizers.

Goddard needs bulk packs of A8-3 motors. Alex Mankevich will contact Hobby Works. As a long term solution, 
Ed Pearson will work with the Visitor Center will purchase new launch rods, flower pots, and batteries, 
in addition to motor bulk packs.

PSC is celebrating their 25th anniversary and approach Semroc to do a limited edition kit. NARHAMS 50th
anniversary is coming up in 2015, so we should consider doing something similar.

Norwood School in Potomac is looking for launch support on June 4.

Harford County camp June 20-24 is looking for building and launch support. Ed Pearson can help with the
launch, but suggests the building session be run by the scout leaders.

Motion to adjourn (Alan Williams)

Meeting closed at 9:47 pm