2/4/2006 Meeting Minutes

• Meeting called to order by Kent Newman, Sec/Treas.
• Jim Wilkerson flying for Air Force.
• Three drop-ins from the Hobby Fair were present.
• Old Business:
  • Dan - SS rail supports finished and come with lifetime guarantee from welder
  • BillC - new table has been picked up from Costco to supplement Admin needs.
• New Business:
  • Field search (Andrew MacMillen, Chair):
    • Andrew has potential sites available on website
    • Members to view and be prepared to visit/screen.
    • "What does WAC need to initiate/sustain growth?"
      • Local field (most critical)
      • Outreach
      • Reduced/reasonable cost of hobby
    • Andrew will follow up by contacting members for their help. (Ed. I'll post on NWR when ready)
  • FITS06 (Jim Pommert , Chair):
    • Balloon people have accepted invitation to attend
    • TAS have accepted invitation as well.
    • SPARC/BMR invitation extended
    • April launch will be GSE shakedown with Jim to develop distance requirements necessary to allow launching by banks
    • Night launch definitions will parallel 2005 launch, i.e., 5000 AGL, J motor max.
    • Club waivers will parallel 2005. Waiver apps have not been filed. Kent to file for Tom Snells land; Jim Wilkerson will file for Sportsmans Club.
    • TRA insurance forms will be sent to Mansfield to renew insurance coverage for both sites (Jim Wilkerson/Jim Pommert)
    • FITS research launch director will be Scott Bowers. Kent will aid.
    • Jim considering contests for kids at FITS; poor participation for all NAR contests last year.
    • No kit build due to lack of participation last year.
    • Consider launch handout/FAQ sheet for every registrant.
    • Consider whiteboard and easel to announce meetings, flight conditions, rule changes, etc.
    • Consider vests/some other designation for WAC administration folks on duty.
    • Jim P. to review procedures and to edit and as necessary. Will follow up with BOD review/questions for membership, etc.
    • Consider expanded parking policing, i.e., more people, mark parking with traffic paint, cones, etc.
    • Consider local school F/TV crews to shoot weekend for local cable, possible DVD, etc.
    • Consider club storage magazine on site.
  • April Launch Director: Kent Newman will assume responsibility
  • NAR/Tripoli Annual Dues: Kent will follow up.
• Show and Tell
• General Discussion
• Meeting Adjourned 8:55 p.m.