Meeting called to order at 6:53 pm by Alex Mankevich Members attending: Jim Baird, Jim Filler, Jef Fineran, David Fuller, Maria Ha, Tom Ha, Chris Kidwell, Alex Mankevich, John McCoy, Frank Panek, Raul Pena, Alec Waterhouse, Mark Wise Outreach Nov 8 - Tom Bagg did a launch at West Town Elementary School for 88 kids Nov 22 - Alec and Jennifer did a building session and launch at Swansfield Elemetary School in Columbia Dec 5 - Alex did a presentation for a 6th grade science class of 20 students at Friends Community School in College Park Nov 8 - Dave did a launch at Ryan Elementary school in Waldorf. Followup article in Maryland Independent newspaper Nov 3 - Jim and Kevin did a launch for 30 cub scouts at Arcadia Fire Dept Minutes from November were read. Motion to accept (Maria Ha/Tom Ha) passed. Old Business Calendar Jan 5 - Goddard launch Jan 18 - Mt. Airy launch - marshmallow theme, Jim Filler launch manager Feb 1 - Meeting, open buidling session, Jim Baird refreshments Feb 2 - Goddard launch Feb 15 - Mt. Airy launch - mid-power theme, Frank Panek launch manager Mar 1 - Meeting, open house, Alec Waterhouse refreshments Mar 2 - Goddard launch Mar 15 - Mt. Airy launch - Goddard theme, Jim Baird refreshments Mar 22 - Ag Center launch, Mark Wise launch manager Alec reported that construction at College Park Airport has been postponed. Annex is still available as a meeting space until the building is demolished. John has completed upgrades and repairs on system 1. Motion to reimburse John $130.58 for the cost of materials (Mark Wise/Jim Baird) passed. Treasurer's Report In Nov and Dec, we collected $743 and spent $204.57 Income: $50 memberships, $30 ZOG-43, $391 party raffle, $250 safety grant, $22 October raffle Expenses: $39.21 table for system 2, $165.36 zog printing, $150 holiday party reservation Total treasury: $2423.99 Motion to accept (John McCoy/Frank Panek) passed New Business At the February business meeting, we will hold a design competition for kits to celebrarte NARHAMS 50th anniversary. Electronic (OpenRocket or PowerPoint) or paper submissions will be acceptable, as well as built models. A rocketeer in Williamsburg is getting out of the hobby. He has 450 motors, which Tom Ha has purchased for $300. Tom will set aside 100+ motors for the FlyIt/TakeIt program, with the remaining motors will be offered at cost for other outreach activities. Anything left after that will be sold to club members. Motion to adjourn (Mark Wise/Jim Baird) passed Meeting closed at 7:56 pm