When: Thursday, February 9th Where: General membership meeting @ So. St. Paul Airport, Fleming Field Terminal Building, 1725 Henry Avenue, So. St. Paul, MN 55075
Time: 7:00 PM Agenda: Set 2012 budget and dues. Any old or new business presented.. RVRC BoardInstructors Dan Knack – (651) 738-8302 Jim Courtney (651) 451-8011 Cell (651) 248-6301 Mike Bergeson (651) 336-6914 Mike Bergeson – (651) 336-6914 Dan Knack (651) 248-6301 Russ Pond - (651) 437-7826
Presidents Corner
Not much to comment on this month.
Saturday (2-11-12) is the annual TCRC Auction, the largest auction of model aviation equipment that I am aware of in this area. Plan on spending the day if you go. Go to www.tcrconline.com for additional information.
At the meeting Thursday we will be setting the dues and budget for the 2012 season. I don’t expect there will be any surprises. This in preparation for our annual renewal month, March 8th through April 12th.
Dan
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (H.R. 658)
Today (February 3, 2012), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, H.R. 658. In passing the Bill the House adopted a provision presented by the joint Conference Committee aimed at protecting model aviation from burdensome regulation.
This would never have been possible if it wasn’t for the efforts and support of Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla) in introducing an amendment protecting model aviation into the Senate version of the Bill. And, it would never have been possible without you, the AMA member, in your response to AMA’s call to action during last spring’s Congressional Awareness campaign.
Passage by the House is but the first step in the final process of bringing this bill to life. The Senate will take up the Bill on Monday, 2/6, with a final vote expected by the end of the day. Though this is not yet a done deal, there is every reason to believe the Senate will pass the Bill and send it to the President for signature.
(Reprinted from the Government Relations page on the AMA website)
Club Apparel
Reminder: I will be placing an order for any Club apparel members’ desire with a deadline for ordering of March 8th. I included an order form with last month’s e-mail notification, but if you had trouble opening it or have deleted it let me know and I will get you a copy either hand delivered or by post.
If you desire a t-shirt, be advised that I will need a total order of 12 or more to submit to the embroidery shop. Individually, a member can order a single shirt.
Dan
Rich Valley R/C Apparel for Sale!
·Hollaway Heritage jacket/zipper - S-XL - $70.00* (up to 5XL) ·Sport-tek Windbreaker – S-XL - $44.00* (up to 4XL) ·Devon & Jones V-neck wind shirt – S-XL - $44.00* (up to 4XL) ·Polo Short sleeve shirts - $24.50 ·Caps - $11.50 ·Old style caps - $6.50 (P-51 logo) ·Grey t-shirts. Orders of 12 or more. Special order only - $16.00* (up to 4XL) Polo shirts and caps are available at monthly meetings by prior notification. Jackets, wind breakers or wind shirts may be ordered by contacting Dan Knack via the Club website, telephone or personal e-mail. *Extended sizes (2xl & up add $2 per size)
Dinner Before the Meeting
It has become a tradition for several members to meet prior to the indoor meetings for dinner. This month we will be meeting at Matties Lanes Eatery and Pub, 365 North Concord, So. St. Paul at 6:00 PM. There is always an abundance of airplane talk and good natured ribbing. As always, everyone is welcome.
