Minutes from the January 2013 Meeting
January 23rd, 2013, EWEB Meeting Room
Awards:
Brad Werneth - for 2 years of service as
President and 1 year of service as Vice-President
Mike Farr – for 2 years of service as
Vice-President
Al Barrington – for his multiple years of
service and continued service as Sec-Treasurer
Mike Winklepleck – for 1 years of service
as Safety Coordinator
Al Barrignton – Member of the Year!!!
Budget:
Budget Summary Report for Nov-Dec &
Year End Report - Approved
New Badges were handed out
Old Business:
North/South Runway $500 will carry from
2012 budget to 2013 budget
Field and Spectator area business moved
to March Meeting
Events for 2013 and Chris McVey's
Helicopter Event moved to March Meeting
New Business:
Field Maintenance
Tables need repair –
Brad to look at designs and get lumber estimate
Club House Clean Up –
Mickey to lead clean up and repair
Selling of Car Hauler
3 axle Trailer – Mickey to check on selling trailer
New Committees to be formed
Events
Instructional Intro
Pilot
Raffle to start up again
Start Food for Lane County food drive for
each meeting
Call to order 7:00pm
Introductions – Tyler Morris New Member
Al Barrington Reported
21 Members still need to renew
Members will be inactivated by end of
month if dues are not received
Jan Budget read and approved
IRS Fed Tax ID filing fee of $529.00 was
brought by all before the membership and approved
Roger Dahl
Safety check equipment as you dust of
the radios and planes and bring them out and to fly
Open clubhouse regardless if you are by
yourself or not in case of fire and or injury.
Old Business:
North/South Runway $500 will carry from
2012 budget to 2013 budget
Field and Spectator area business moved
to March Meeting
Events for 2013 and Chris McVey's
Helicopter Event moved to March Meeting
Field Maintenance
◦ Tables need repair – Brad to look at
designs and get lumber estimate
◦ Club House Clean Up – Mickey to lead
clean up and repair
◦ Selling of Car Hauler 3 axle Trailer –
Mickey to check on selling trailer
New Committees to be formed
◦ Events
◦ Instructional Intro Pilot
New Business:
Thanks to JR for your work on the new
forum
SB71 Discussion
◦ Mickey wrote each Sen and Rep for the
State of Oregon
◦ Watch the forum, email and website for
updates
Soon we will reach out for volunteers
for field improvements
The clubhouse will be in disarray as we
pull everything out and redo the interior
We will also look for tile to replace
the floor
Tables – we probably will need to start
a replacement program as the table Mickey took home to fix
is completely unrepairable, not a single board could be
salvaged.
Bleachers are up at the field thanks to
Wayne for donating the wood and to Jim and Doug for building
it and placing on site!
Event Schedule:
◦ Memorial Day Club Fun Fly – May 27th,
2013
◦ Swap and Fly – June 29th, 2013
◦ Big Bird – August 10th, 2013
◦ Labor Day Fun Fly – Sept 2nd, 2013
TruTurn and Horizon Hobbies to sponsor
Big Bird event with prizes and possible visit with a couple
of demo pilots and booth
Committees created
◦ Flying Instructors – Marty Wittman
◦ Events – Brad Werneth
◦ Noise – Frank Blaine (elected by fellow
member)
Called to order 7:00pm
21 members were present including President Mickey Cohen, VP
Mike Winklepleck , Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington and
Safety Coordinators Roger Dahl and Warren Edwards.
Pres Cohen called for and welcomed members, guests and
visitors.
Welcomed was past member Don Desimone who rejoined after
taking a year off on the inactive roster.
Announcements:
Ian Berner announced he had 4 remaining
discount cards to sell for his school fund raiser.
Pres Cohen reminded the membership about
the ongoing canned food drive to support Food for Lane
County.
Sec / Treas Al Barrington Reported
Next meeting will be Wednesday May 29th
at EWEB.
ERCA membership is currently at 80.
Reminded all eligible members to claim
their Gold Leader Club pin if they have not received it.
ERCA now has a Fed Tax ID # and has
applied for Tax Exempt status. Waiting IRS approval.
Bank balance $6,543.73 -
Report approved.
Roger Dahl - Safety
Reported no issues since last meeting.
Minutes - VP Mike W. read the minutes of the last meeting -
Approved
Old Business:
Pres Cohen reported the status of Senate
Bill 71 is now dead.
Brad Werneth gave an update on the
MonsterFest 2013 event. He reported that contacts with
sponsors is "bearing fruit". Aerobeez will provide a
50cc and 30cc ARF as prizes. He read off a list of
hobby shops and vendors who plan to participate and promote
the event.
Brad Werneth reported that he has
completed the AMA training to be a Contest Director.
He showed his certificate.
Brad Werneth mentioned the Creswell Swap
Meet will be at the Irvington Grange on 11 MAY. ERCA
will have a table there.
Brad Werneth reported that an extra
portable toilet from Above All Sanitation would be $64 a
month. The membership agreed to start with one
standard before the Memorial Day fun fly.
Brad Werneth told about the Pilot
Registration thru RC Flight Deck for the MonsterFest event.
New Business:
Pres Cohen proposed Constitution and
Bylaw amendments. - Proposal to be further discussed. Tabled
for a vote at the June meeting.
Pres Cohen proposed a search to replace
Doug McWha who will be stepping down after this year as
grounds keeper and field maintenance.
Brad Werneth reported that ERCA has been
invited back to display at the Eugene Air Museum event
Saturday, June 8th, Noon to 5pm. Volunteers needed.
Pres Cohen - Work party Saturday, April
27th to do spring cleaning and maintenance of the
field. BBQ by AL following was approved.
Minutes of ERCA meeting April 22, 2013 continued:
New business continued:
Brad Werneth presented a site plan for
the proposal to improve areas of the field used as pits by
larger aircraft pilots. Rather than building concrete
pads, the plan is to prepare and fill the areas with lawn
mix soil and seed to improve the existing rough, hard and
clumpy grass. Started now, would make the areas ready
for the event season.
Motion was made and seconded to approve
$1,000.00 to proceed and purchase soil and seed.
Brad Werneth showed a site plan for the
placement of field tables to improve safety and
organization. The proposed arrangement will be tried
and evaluated during the April 27th work party.
Show and Tell - None this month
50/50 Raffle - $14 pot split with winner Mike Guidero.
Called to order 7:00pm
15 members were present including President Mickey Cohen, VP
Mike Winklepleck , Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington.
Pres Cohen called for and welcomed members, guests and
visitors. None were present.
Announcements:
Pres Cohen reminded the membership about
the ongoing canned food drive to support Food for Lane
County.
Secretary / Treasurer Report - Al Barrington Reported
Next meeting will be Tuesday June 25th
at the field.
ERCA membership is currently at 80.
Reminded all members to check the
clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA's application for IRS Tax Exempt
status is pending approval. IRS sent notice that we
should see the determination or further action within 90
days.
Bank balance $6,233.60 -
Report approved.
Safety - No report, no officers present.
Members present discussed issues
regarding taxiing from the pits, call-out procedures and
rule enforcement.
President Cohen explained the safety
rationale for keeping the grass cut near the pilot stations
to prevent pilot injury.
Mel Graham suggested pilots to have a
spotter whenever possible.
President Cohen repeated the need to
post the new rules sign.
Minutes of last meeting - not present but referred to in
brief from memory and notes.
Events: - Brad Werneth
Gave an update on the progress of the
MonsterFest 2013 event.
Mentioned a new web site that Mike
Winklepleck is working on; ThrasherRC.com
Mentioned the ERCA Swap and Fly coming
up on 29 JUN, MonsterFest 17-18 AUG and LaborDay fun fly.
Encouraged members to do the Pilot
Registration thru RC Flight Deck for the MonsterFest event.
Old Business:
President Cohen gave a report on the
results of the April 27th field work party and discussed new
flooring carpet for the clubhouse.
Brad Werneth gave an update on progress
of the proposed Big Bird pits area. It has been
decided to go ahead with three 6 x 10 foot concrete pads
with incorporated restraints. He has arranged the
setting of the forms to be donated by a friend, Jeff Hatton,
also a professional in this area. Concrete finishing
is being negotiated with one of Mr Hatton's employees.
There will be a work day to prepare the ground on Friday May
31 at 0830.
John Byrne agreed to do the painting of
the clubhouse when we can arrange a power source to run his
compressor.
President Cohen gave a printed proposal
of planned changes to the ERCA constitution. An online
voting process was discussed.
Minutes of ERCA meeting May 29th, 2013 continued:
Old Business continued:
President Cohen discussed moving ahead
on getting new ERCA hats, T-shirts and other merchandise in
time for upcoming events.
Brad Werneth passed around a
volunteer signup sheet for the ERCA display at the Eugene
Air Museum event Saturday, June 8th, Noon to 5pm.
New Business: None presented
Show and Tell - Brad Werneth showed his Yak-54
profile by Valley View RC.
50/50 Raffle - Won by AL Barrington who donated the whole $5
jackpot to the ERCA treasury.
20 members were present including:
President Mickey Cohen, VP Mike Winklepleck,
Secretary/Treasurer AL Barrington
Pres Cohen called for and welcomed guests and
visitors. None were present.
Announcements:
President Cohen reminded the membership
of our drive to support Food for Lane County.
President Cohen noted the results of the
recent field improvement projects and expressed gratitude to
all members involved.
Secretary / Treasurer Report - Al Barrington reported:
Next meeting will be Tuesday July 23rd
at the field.
ERCA membership is currently at 81.
Reminded all members to check the
clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA's application for IRS Tax Exempt
status is still pending approval.
Bank balance $5,697.38 -
Report approved.
Safety - Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
Addition of chalk lines to the field
marking runway safety boundaries.
Discussed use of fire extinguisher in
view of the increased fire potential.
President Cohen proposed we have a
lighter weight water container than the current 5 gallon.
Minutes of last meeting - read by Vice President Winklepleck
- Approved
Events: - Brad Werneth
Mentioned the ERCA Swap and Fly coming
up on Saturday 29 JUN. He outlined the plan for the
event and confirmed members to assist. - Discussed prizes.
Gave an update on the progress of the
MonsterFest 2013 event.
Old Business:
Brad Werneth brought some of the new
club logo branded hats for sale and reported on more
promotional merchandise that will be available soon.
President Cohen - Presented the proposed
Constitution and By Laws changes - A vote of the members
present was taken and combined with the online forum votes.
- All changes were approved.
New Business:
President Cohen presented a list of
members to be appointed to the Board of Directors. The
members present voted to approve: Frank Blain, Mel
Graham Sr., Brad
Werneth,
Mike Burgess, and himself by default to the board.
Frank Blain suggested we tape off the
areas planted with new grass until it gets established.
Robert Morris Jr. suggested we have an
ADA approved restroom at the field especially during
events. Brad Werneth is planning to have one at the
Monster Fest.
Roger Dahl suggested we approach
Harrisburg High School to acquire their unused equipment for
marking field safety boundary lines. Members agreed.
He will follow up.
President Cohen asked members for more
participation in the new online forum.
18 members were present including:
President Mickey Cohen, and Secretary/Treasurer AL
Barrington
Announcements: None
Secretary / Treasurer Report - AL Barrington:
Welcomed new or prospective members,
visitors and guests.
Next meeting will be Tuesday August
27th, at the field.
ERCA membership is currently at 84.
Reminded all members to check the
clubhouse wall for their ID badges.
ERCA's application for IRS Tax Exempt
status is still pending approval.
Noted receipt of Oregon State
registration number under the Charitable Trust and
corporation Act, along with annual filing requirements and
rules regarding holding fund raising raffles requiring the
tax exempt status and a gambling license.
Bank balance $4,848.33 -
Report approved.
Minutes of last meeting - read by AL Barrington - Approved
Safety - Coordinator Roger Dahl reported:
Reminder to members about smoking rule
and fire hazard.
Mentioned boundary lines and the need
for an inexpensive source for the required lime to mark the
lines. He is looking into a cheaper, more effective
alternative method of marking the lines.
President Cohen explained his variance
of the "no pets" at the field rule.
He requested members go easy on "ribbing"
of pilots while they are flying.
Reminded members who are last to leave
the field do a walk-around to make sure equipment is
put away and all is secure before
leaving.
Events: - Brad Werneth
Gave an update on the progress of the
Monster Fest 2013 event. More sponsors are coming on
board offering prizes. A list of expected prizes was
read. The members who signed up to help were verified
of those present.
Mentioned we will put on a static
display at the opening of the new movie "Airplanes" at the
VRC Regal theater, the weekend before the Monster Fest.
Old Business:
Frank Blain told he has arranged to have
an excavator, tractor and tiller available to work the
ground for the new North/South runway.
President Cohen announced the decision
to not have an ADA restroom for events due to expense.
President Cohen announced the end of our
Food for Lane County campaign following the Monster
Fest. He reported 69 pounds in total food donations.
Minutes of ERCA meeting July 23, 2013 continued:
New Business:
New members, David and Conner Wilson,
voted on and approved.
Jim Corbett reported on progress of the
solar power station expansion.
Roger Dahl proposed a Heli-Pad for the
field to prevent grass damage from fuel exhaust.
Members decided to incorporate one into the pending new
runway addition. NOTAM to follow.
President Cohen announced a new meeting
place for 2014. In view of the loss of our current
arrangement with EWEB, Brad Werneth has graciously offered
the use of his office space at 4th & Lincoln in Eugene.
Show and Tell - None this meeting.
50/50 Raffle - None this meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm in time for members to get in
about an hour of prime flying.
Respectfully submitted,
