PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Mike Woolley

The green is turning into brown and it reminds us that a fire season approaches. Please review our fire safety requirements especially in case of a crash.

The aircraft at the field are predominantly Easy Stars, and it seems to me that some sort of contest where all Easy Star fliers could enjoy participation would be a good idea. I see as many as four airborne at once on flying days, maybe heats of four could be used, with a fly off. In the past Irv has volunteered his services as the Contest Director, but it is time for someone else to do it. Members can discuss this between themselves, there are plenty at the field each day, and decide whether to do it and who could be the Contest Director. The contest could be held at a Club meeting prior to the Picnic. I will be interested in your decision.

I hope you enjoy the good flying weather and the warmer temperatures. I wish you all good flying without equipment problems.

SECRETARY's MINUTES

March 9, 2008

Mark Lane

The general membership meeting was called to order at 10:59 a.m. on April 13th, 2008 by President Mike Woolley. The March meeting minutes were approved unanimously by the membership. Secretary Mark Lane presented the Treasurer’s report for the month ending March 31st, 2008 (Treasurer Jerry Houser was out of the state and couldn’t make it to the meeting). The Treasurer’s report was unanimously approved by the membership.

None.

Carl Diefenbach spoke to the membership about a conversation he had with Bill at the San Marcos Hobbytown. Bill is concerned that very few Wingmasters members are shopping at Hobbytown and so he wanted to inform the membership that he will meet any competitor’s price at the San Marcos Hobbytown. Carl mentioned that he reassured Bill that the membership is shopping at Hobbytown when possible. Carl went on to remind the members that they should consider supporting the local hobby shops (such as Hobbytown and others) when making their purchases. This will help keep them in business and continue to ensure that they are available when a spur-of-the-moment purchase is necessary.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:06 a.m.

Irv Stafford reminded the members that the Model Airplane News Expo was scheduled for April 19th & 20th and he encouraged all members to attend. He also reminded the members that the Indoor R/C Expo was being held at the University of Phoenix on April 26th & 27th. Irv went on to convey a message from Shawn Spiker that he would supply complementary hats and Tshirts from Hitec to any members that planned on attended the Expo. Lastly Irv reminded the members that a current copy of the club newsletter is always available in the binder kept at the field with the flight log.

• Irv Stafford - $10
• Julian Schock - $10
• Bob Farquhar - $10
• Wil Mathewson - $10

TREASURER'S REPORT

Jerry Houser