NARHAMS Meeting Minutes October 3, 2020 Attendees Voting Members: Jim Baird, Don Carson, Edward Jackson, Sarah Jackson, Alex Mankevich, Jim Miers, Ed Pearson, Alan Williams Non-voting members and guests: Mike Cochran, Sally Cook, Fabrice Deruillieux, DJ Emmanuel Meeting called to order 7:10 PM Discussed Outreaches: Dylan Slagle, professional photographer, showed up to September Mt Airy launch to enjoy the day and practice taking rocket pictures. September meeting minutes read. Comment made that the name of the person reported in August minutes that Doug Frost introduced to the club was Jim Barrowman, not John Barrowman. The Secretary humbly apologizes for this mistake. MOTION to accept the minutes as read by Jim Miers, Ed Jackson; Motion passed, none opposed. Old Business: September Mt. Airy launch report- Launch was fairly busy, but masks and social distancing efforts were good. Improvements made to tablets and electronic flight cards. Some discussion of procuring a third tablet and additional changes to the flight card. Waivers still taking a long time to fill out via tablet. Suggestion made to use possible third tablet at greeter position to capture waivers before check in. Scouts- Two groups scheduled to be at October Mt Airy launch. Alex will bring system 2 in case needed. Scouts to arrive at 3:00 for dedicated flying time. Agreement to allow mid power launches during that time if soccer fields are empty. Chris Kidwell to update language on website, and Alex Mankevich will email the waiver out to the groups ahead of time for guardian signatures. Virtual FAI- Don Carson noted that the Virtual FAI competition will still be open during the October Mt Airy launch. December Holiday party- MOTION, Ed Pearson, Jim Miers, to cancel 2020 Holiday party, which had been tabled until the October meeting. Motion passed, 1 opposed. General Rocketry interest- Alex Mankevich noted that a lot of inquiring emails have come in about NARHAMS rocket launches and the public seems to be gaining interest in the subject of rockets in general. Spaceman Contest- Ed Pearson presented an update for the Semroc Spaceman contest. Rules have been published in the ZOG. Two judges have been assigned (Alan Williams and Scott Branche), with a possible third judge in the works. Annual Performance Contest at Goddard- Ed Jackson had previously mentioned setting up an Annual year long contest at Goddard, with specifics to be created later. No update at this time. Treasurer’s report: Cash: 201.96 Checking: 734.65 Savings: 2647.00 Total: 3584.37 In: 182.28 Out: 0 Note: Bank has stopped charging monthly fee. Comment: Alan Williams requests Ed Jackson to remind him to pay dues. MOTION by Jim Miers, Jim Baird, to accept treasurer’s report. None opposed, motion passed. New Business: November meeting- This is the planning meeting, so please be prepared to suggest ideas for events and themes. 2020 Holiday Party revisited- Discussion of what to do instead of the cancelled holiday party. Suggestions included having a regular business meeting virtually, prepare an in person grab bag raffle at the December Mt Airy Launch, and hold a contest for the December virtual meeting. Agreement made to avoid the idea of a December raffle/grab bag and store raffle items until such time as the club is able to meet in person. Further plans to be made in November planning meeting. Tee shirt Contest- MOTION, Ed Jackson, Don Carson, to allocate no more than $30 to funds a contest for a tee shirt design to be held during December meeting. The winner of the contest receives a free tee shirt with the winning design. Motion passed, none opposed. Dedicated Mid Power launches- Jim Miers asked for members’ opinions of scheduling launches that will be more favorable for mid power rockets, which could include changing or adding launches to Sundays or other times when soccer games may not be present. Suggestions included asking Frederick County Parks for an event schedule and scheduling launches at Krimgold Park, which may be less active. Adjourn: MOTION by Sarah Jackson, Jim Baird, to adjourn. None opposed, motion passed. Adjourned at 8:39 PM