Richard (President) was absent, therefore Sebastian Verrier (Vice President) acted as chairman during the meeting, he called the meeting to Order at 7:37pm.
Announcements:
Old Business:Sebastian (Vice President) asked for any new members or visitors to please introduce themselves. Vern Brouse and Andy Roberts were present as non-members.
Once again Nick Jurgutis, HobbyTownUSA's Manager, gave a presentation describing his desires of establishing a relationship with the membership where both parties could benefit. He has started a program in which Seminole Radio Control Club members will get a HobbyTownUSA membership card. Ask for Nick at the store for further details.
Treasurer's Report submitted and approved.
The club approved a motion to host a AMA sanctioned "Soaring Contest". The event is to take place Saturday, April 6th from 9:00am to 5:00pm. They plan to charge $10.00 admission. A motion was made by Duane Woods to ask the club's permission to reserve Sunday, April 7th as a "Rain out" date for the event. The motion was seconded by Martin Brungard. The motion was voted on, and approved.
Ory Neil made a motion asking the club to organize a committee to commission a Member of the Year award. The motion was seconded by Chris Farrel. The membership voted and passed the motion. After asking for volunteers, Sebastian (Vice President) acting as chairman directed Jeff Owens, Ory Neil and Chris Farrel to act as the committee and to present ideas to the membership outlining the selection of the recipient process.
New Business:
Sebastian (Vice President) presented a fax he received by Dr. Mike Atkinson, whom was unable to attend the meeting, about an event held at the Tallahassee Mall. It is Clear Channel Communication's "Springs into Summer Expo 2002." The fax provided the following highlights about the event:
Booth space includes one 8ft table, 2 chairs, table skirting, and a small floral arrangment.
Listing in event program
Opportunity to distribute literature and provide a door prize giveaway
Opportunity to be included in the entertainment agenda
Deadline March 31st...$350.00
The motion to proticipate was made by Bob Dee (Secretary) and seconded by Sam Varn (Treasurer). The motion was passed.
Sebastian Verrier (Vice President) adjourned the meeting at 8:22pm.
After the "official business" portion of the meeting (which was held at Sam Varn's place of business, "Tallahassee Engraving & Awards"), members were invited to the production area for a demonstration of laser cutting of balsa. They made receiver boxes out of balsa to be given away on a first come, first serve basis.
This month's Raffle : $20.00 HobbyTownUSA Gift Certificate...winner: Ory Neil
Members Present:
Martin Brungard Ed Budzyna John Clark Bob Dee (Secretary) Chris Farrell Henry Janowski Jeff Lawerence Paul Lawerence Gordie Meade Ory Neil Jeff Owens Gordon Shick Sam Varn (Treasurer) Sebastian Verrier (Vice President) Don Wilson Duane Woods