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VOLUME #15 ISSUE 7 August, 2003
Webpage for the Springfield RC Club is at
this link:
Next Meeting on September 4, 2003
The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell, Community Room B, Springfield, Missouri, 7:00 P. M.
(We will be meeting at this location for June, July, August, September, November. The meeting in October will be at the Midtown Carnegie Branch, 397 E. Central, Springfield, Missouri in the lower level.)
Contents
Springfield RC Club (Blacksheep Squadron)
September 6th & 7th ----------- AMA Sanctioned Pattern contest. Doug Bennett, Mike Howard, Jeff Schmidt, and Dan Curtis, volunteered to serve on this committee.
October 11th & 12th --------- Heli-Fly Contest. Dan Curtis,
John Clevenger, Don Livermore, and Doug Bennett will make up the committee for
preparation. Lunch will be available at a modest price. For pilots,
lunch is part of the entry fee.
Field News
The Float Fly for this year is history. It was well attended in spite of the heat. The boat crews were active and the kitchen crew needed every bit of ice and coolness available. Our club members were very apparent and working. There were a lot of new fliers from around this area. Below are some scenes from the event. Larger images can be seen by clicking on the thumbnail. More information as to winners, both flight and raffle will be in the next newsletter. Crashes were limited due to the skill of the fliers this year. There were a lot of kids and family members making this our biggest family event of the year so far.
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Minutes
of August meeting:
Springfield
Mo. RC Club, minutes of August meeting, August 7, 2003. Ralph Todd,
Secretary.
The club met at the Library on South Campbell street. The meeting was
called to order at 7 PM by President Dan Curtis. Copies of the July
meeting were passed around for review, for anyone not seeing it in our
newsletter. They were approved. A detailed treasurer's report was
given by treasurer Kevin Murdock. Dues were paid by four new members,
bringing our total membership to 79. Kevin passed out some new membership
rosters. The report was approved as read.
OLD BUSINESS;
President Dan called on Sparky Wessels for a report on the up coming float
fly. He announced that the float practice at Lake Springfield, had been
moved to August 10th, due to being rained out the previous week. He said
that Doug Bennett had offered to cook and Charlie Newton would be there with his
boat for pick up. Jim Robertson, Charlie Newton, and Ron Hyde,
volunteered to help set up the area at the Lake, which included erecting 2 large
tents. Sparky said that suppliers had donated several hundred dollars
worth of prizes to be raffled off. These included a complete radio set up,
and a new, fully built Seamaster airplane. Dan offered to fill out necessary AMA
papers, and to have the necessary entry forms ready. Sparky requested that we
keep spectators back away from the flight line at the edge of the Lake, and that
he would supply a plastic fence and signs.
NEW BUSINESS:
The AMA sanctioned pattern contest is coming up September 8th & 9th.
The president asked for volunteers for scribing and other paper work - also for
helping with the food service etc. Plans are coming along and it appears
that we will have at least as many entries as last year. Dan said that 30
or so is about as many as we could handle in a day. We are naturally
hoping for good weather.
The Helicopter contest will be on October 11th & 12th. The entry fee
will be $20, which is less than some clubs charge. Jon White
reported that entries and coming in, and we do need members to help out.
After some discussion, Jon made a motion that the club spend up to $600 to
purchase a Raptor 50 helicopter and motor for raffle during this event.
The tickets will sell for $1 each, 7 for $5, or a long string
of tickets for $25. There are over 30 contestants expected. Lunch
will be included in the entry fee for the pilots.
(Editor's note: There will be a modest charge for lunch for club members and
guests. Several club members will serve as master chefs, their epicurean
talents are well known throughout this area!!)
Field report - O. D. Fine reported that the tarmac needs a coat of sealer to
preserve it . The club recommended that O. D. check with a sealer for a bid for
doing the job. He also said that the perimeter of the field needs
mowing. Jerry Kutz said he would help in trying to get someone to mow.
The club agreed that Mike Howard is doing a good job keeping the field mowed.
President Dan said that a committee needs to be set up next month for selecting
nominations for new officers.
A motion was made and seconded that we adjourn about 8:05 PM. The club
enjoyed visiting, and a raffle held by Bob Pace afterwards.
Membership
Information
Dues
2003
Effective
January 1, 2003, all dues are payable on a calendar year basis for those who
were members in 2002. As was the
case in 2002, the dues for the year are $75.00 for adults and $50 for juniors
(students under 18). The dues apply
no matter when you decide to pay your 2003 dues.
As was
the case last year, NEW members will pay a pro-rated amount based on what month
they join the club for the first time.
NOTE:
You must show proof that you have paid your AMA dues for 2003 in order to
receive your 2003 Blacksheep member card. Either
mail your dues with a copy of your AMA card or bring the card to
the January meeting to show to the Treasurer.
You may
mail your check payable to SPRINGFIELD R/C CLUB and a copy of your AMA card to:
Kevin Murdock, Treasurer, 3448 E. Stanhope Terrace, Springfield, MO 65809
Inner
strength
If you can start the day without caffeine ...
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains ...
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles ...
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it ...
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time ...
If you can overlook it when people take things out on you ...
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment ...
If you can face the world without lies and deceit ...
If you can conquer tension without medical help ...
If you can relax without liquor ...
If you can sleep soundly every night ...
Then you are probably the family dog.
from Hangar Talk
Orange Coast RC Club
Betty Bliss, editor
Whittier CA
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Emergency patching
Sometimes a taxi mistake or a soft landing results in minor damage, such as a
hole poked in the wing covering material. Your aircraft is flyable except for
that hole. To handle this problem, carry some denatured alcohol in a small,
plastic container and a roll of scotch tape. Using a paper towel, clean the
patch area with the alcohol to get rid of all oil. The oil film will keep the
tape from sticking. Clean the area twice. Wait a couple minutes and apply the
scotch tape to seal the hole. I have an old Ugly Stik that I use to break in
2-cycle engines, and it has several scotch tape patches that have held up for
years. Caution: Don’t use regular rubbing alcohol as it has some oil in it
that will leave enough film to prevent the tape from sticking properly.
from The Beacon
Miramar Radio Control Flyers of MCAS Miramar
Dick Doucet, editor
San Diego CA
Newsletter Editor's Note: The latter is an excellent point. Frankly, I have often wondered why the tape and paper doesn't stick well, after I used rubbing alcohol. From now on I have another use for Old Taylor, ha.
Club Contacts:
| President: Dan Curtis- 887-2971 | Vice President: George Ashley- 883-2621 |
| Secretary: Ralph Todd- 859-3073 | Treasurer: Kevin Murdock, 823-7865 |
| Board of Directors: James White, Ron Cannell, Ray Niles, Lonnie Cort, Harrold Carrol, Charles Newton. | |
| News Letter Editor: Russ Rhodes, 3164 S. Glenhaven, Springfield, Missouri 65804, rgr592f@smsu.edu | |
| Web Site of Springfield RC Club: http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/blacksheeprc/index2.html | |
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