In attendance: Alex Mankevich, Alan Williams, Maria Ha, Mark Wise, John McCoy, Richard Crisco, Jim Baird, 
Jef Fineran, Ellen Fineran,  Ed Pearson and Dave Fuller. 

Prior to the meeting John McCoy presented finishing techniques and brought several products and 
finished models for display. Mary and John McCoy provided the evening.s refreshments. 

Meeting was called to order by President Alex Mankevich at 7:05 PM.

Election of Officers:

The slate of officers was as follows: President . Alex Mankevich, Vice-President . Alan Williams, 
Section Advisor . Mark Wise, Treasurer . Maria Ha and Secretary . open.
Nominations from the floor were called for each office.  Mark Wise nominated Dave Fuller for Secretary.  
Dave respectfully declined.  No nominations were received from the floor for the other offices.  
Ed Pearson made a motion that the slate of officers be voted by acclimation.  Jim Baird seconded.  Passed.


Outreaches:

Dave Fuller conducted a launch for 4th graders at a Waldorf elementary school on May 15, 2015.

Richard Crisco conducted a Boy Scout build session on June 22, 2015 with a fly on June 26.  150 rockets. 

A SISTER launch was conducted at the Goddard Visitor Center on July 15, 2015.  Richard Crisco, Ed Pearson, 
Tom Bagg , Alex Mankevich and Alex.s parents assisted.  42 rockets were flown.

Optimus Prime Spinoff Launch was conducted by Tom Bagg at the Goddard Visitor Center on July 16, 2015.  
15 rockets were flown as a demo launch for the winners of the Optimus Prime Spinoff Challenge and VC visitors.

The annual Goddard Contest was held at the Goddard Visitor center on July 19, 2015.  The starting 
temperature was 91 degrees and it just got hotter throughout the day. WUSA 9 sent a cameraman to record 
the contest.  We had 91 contestants . up from our 3 year average of 55 contestants.  Mike Fritz of 
Estes-Cox sent a large box of donated model rocket kits for the winners.


No July 2015 Business Meeting Minutes had been posted for reading.  Alex recounted the August 2015 meeting 
informal discussions.  Motion by Alan Williams, Second by John McCoy.  Passed. 


Old Business:

System 3 PA system . Jef Fineran reported that for around $100 he can assemble a new system including the 
power inverter and PA Amplifier.  Speakers are already secured.  Motion by Maria Ha to allow up to $120 for 
PA system purchases. Second by John McCoy.  Passed. 


2015 Night Launch Issues by Jim Filler:
Jef Fineran is to take the night launch equipment from John McCoy and transport on Sept 12th.  John McCoy 
reported we have enough night launch flight cards.  Alex re-iterated the night launch protocols.  
Jef reported we will try to use the PA system during the night launch at ½ power with the speakers on 
the ground. 

Jim Flis . 50th Anniversary Model Sales:
Maria Ha reported that NARHAMS sent its letter to Mr. Flis asking that he hold off on his sales of the 
anniversary model until we can drawn down our supply (30 unsold models).  No response from Mr. Flis, however 
his website reflects that he is abiding by our wishes. 

NARHAMS Business Cards:
John McCoy asked about the status of the business cards.  Kevin Johnson will be contacted to see if we can 
get another printing done. 


Treasurer.s Report:  

July 2015 Income: $548.12
Dues $80, kits $240, donations/raffle $92, ECRM $136, Interest $.12 
Expenses: $277.50 
Goddard Contest $277.50, fee $1.

August 2015 income: $171.13
Dues $50, launch donations $121, interest $.13
Expenses: Ag Center for launch $50

Balance: $3,061.74
Cash box $507, Savings $1480.68, Checking $1074.06
Motion to accept (John McCoy/Ed Pearson) passed


New Business:

Maria Ha reported on the success of providing cases of iced water and Gatorade for the flyers at the 
August 2015 Sport Launch.  Two tents were set up for shade at the sign-in table.  Maria had sent the 
paperwork to the Frederick Parks and Rec.  Beaucoup donations were received in the donation box. 


Alex reported on the preparations for the Goddard Open House on Sept. 26, 2015.  Narhams will be flying 
two demonstrations racks.   A security guard will control the foot traffic up the sidewalk from the 
parking lot.  NARHAMS is allowed 5 vehicles on the VC parking lot on event day.  Additional logistical 
details will be emailed to participants as they become available.  Richard Crisco will donate his motors 
for the launches.  Alex will be asking members for models to fly.


Business Meeting Minutes  September 05, 2015 (continued)

Alex reported on Chris Flanigan.s .1st. Postal Contest for Giant Altitude..  Model s must be flown between 
Sept 4, 2015 to Oct 18, 2015 and results mailed by Oct 19, 2015.  Jim Filler will have logging altimeters 
available to borrow at the next 2 club launches.  Mark Wise determined that we have no Mt. Airy airspace 
issues to be concerned with for this contest.

Alex reported that Don Carson arranged to have a new page on our website for NAR Contest Points earned.  
Don plans to update the page periodically as well as to publish the listing on the ZOG-43.

Alex reported that he will be at the AIAA Mid Atlantic Section summer picnic on Sept. 19th with the 
system 2 launch equipment. 

Maria Ha was given the NAR Junior free membership application to forward to the 4-H winner of the model 
rocketry entries at the 2015 Montgomery County Fair.

Alex proposed on behalf of Jim Filler that we hold a .Best in Show. contest of any nicely crafted model 
rocket at the Holiday Party.  Everyone votes for the top 3 models.  Winner gets a Hobby Works gift card 
for $25 to come out of the treasury.  Motion to allow $25 for the gift card by John McCoy/Second by 
Alan Williams.  Passed.  

Alex reported on his health issues and Sept 30th surgery.  Alex will be on the physically unable to 
perform list for the future Goddard Launches and the October Sport Launch.  Alan will conduct the October 
business meeting.  Jef and Ellen will be assisting at the Oct. 4th Goddard Launch.  Ed Pearson will 
take over the narration of the Goddard Launches.  

Ed Pearson gave his insights for enhancing the contest flying experience for NAR members.  His suggestions 
included simplifying the guide for conducting contests, establishing easy-to-find links at the NAR website 
and better promotional and advertising efforts.  Ed suggested that NARHAMS could team up with another 
NAR section to help them conduct a meet. 

 
Motion to adjourn (John McCoy/Ed Pearson) passed.

Meeting closed at 9:05 pm