Round 2 of the 2008 club championship was flown on Sunday 11 May, 2008. A field of 13 members took part. Unfortunately 2 models went home in body bags. The task was to drop a water bomb on target.

Results of round 2 are as follows :-

1st. Peter West

2nd. Keith Berry

3rd. Nadine Lindner

Progressive points to date are as follows :-

Round 3 will be held on Sunday, 22 June, 2008. Tentative date – subject to availability of field. Further details – see notice board.

HINT FOR THE MONTH.
GEL-CELL BATTERIES.

The 12volt sealed batteries we use are totally intolerant of being stored in a flat condition. I recently bought one which was already faulty from being flat while still in the shop. At the first sign of going flat they should be charged as soon as possible.

Do you have a good modelling hint? Let me know. Best hint of the year will win a free flight on the club trainer.

2.4 GHZ. RADIOS. I have seen and heard of several cases of crashes due to lost signal?? Recently. I have a theory on this which I would like to investigate further. If you have had a radio failure on 2.4ghz. please contact me with details of number and type of servos, size and capacity of battery pack and details of servo extension leads used.

KERRY TURTON

C.F.I.

Pine Rivers Aeronautical Society Inc.

The Minutes of General Meeting

Held on 25th April 2008 at Lawnton Community Hall

Meeting Opened: 20.05 hrs

Present: As per attendance book

Chairman: Peter Somerfield

Apologies: B. Evans; P. Sommerfeldt; Gareth Smith; Trevor Mills.

Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 28th March 2008

Moved: G. Tattersall Seconded: Bob Moore Carried

Business Arising:

1. Honour Photos: Matter in hand should be finished in a week or so.

2. Generator status report: Gordon Grant working on laminated instruction sheet. Generator needs repairs

3. Runway Drainage: Report by Col Parry project nearly finished.

4. Tee Shirts: Graham Tattersall collecting orders

5. Refurbishment of Pit area: Gordon Grant reported pavers ready for working bee. Grass coming in a few weeks time.

6. Instructor Training: Motion regarding helicopter trainers and assistants. Moved that the club endorse competent persons to act as helicopter instructors to assist beginners and that Rod Garrett (declined); Kerry Turton, Peter Somerfield and Fran Sutherland be endorsed.
   Moved: Dave Harper Seconded: Eric Pond Carried

President’s Report:

1. Report on discussions with Sid & Noelene Bray. Rod Garrett asked Col about parts of his President’s Report as published in Airwaves. Heavy discussion ensued. Motion that Rod Garrett be no longer heard.
   Moved: D. Hall Seconded: G. Grant Carried

2. Late Meetings: Col said the meeting were going over time which could have an effect on the club as we are supposed to vacate the hall by 10.00 pm so as not to disturb adjoining residents. Moved that general club meetings start at 7.30 p.m. (19.30 hrs) as a trial to end of this calendar year.
   Moved: G. Kennedy Seconded: Dave Harper Carried

3. Venue for Committee Meetings: Col said the clubhouse was cold in winter, had an insect problem and was hot in summer, suggested we try Petrie Hall. Motion that the club committee meeting be held in Petrie Hall if the hall is available.
   Moved: Dave Harper Seconded: Jim Fagan Carried

4. Alan and Pat Nolan: Col said condolence flowers were sent and a card has been received from Alan.

5. Acceptance of Report:
   Moved: Col Parry Seconded: G. Grant Carried

Secretary’s Report:

1. P. O. Box is now available

2. Changes to Constitution & Bylaws: Reminder submissions from members required by 30th June 2008.

3. Un-financial Dues: Letters sent to un-financial members with a positive response

4. Inward Correspondence: As per correspondence book

5. Outward Correspondence: As per correspondence book

6. Acceptance of Report:
   Moved: P. Somerfield Seconded: N. Tyler Carried

New Members:

Ben Gunther; was welcomed to membership of the Club. Membership of Bradley Redding held over

Moved: G. Grant Seconded: D. Hollis Carried

Treasurer’s Report:

Gordon Grant circulated and read his report, which is attached to these minutes, noting that revenue was low.

Moved: G. Grant Seconded: G. Kennedy Carried

Library & Airwaves:

Nothing to report. Dave said he had checked with his local Councillor and the Logan Road Landfill site will become available, however other organizations have expressed interest in the site. Council will invite club for discussion when site is available.

Moved: D. Harper Seconded: K Turton Carried

CFI Report:

1. Kerry absent. Report from Fran Sutherland

2. General discussion regarding helicopter flying and 3D area and Frequency Scanner
   Moved: F. Sutherland Seconded: P. Tompkins Carried

Field & Ground Maintenance:

1. Ground maintenance was performed a latest working bee. Runway drainage is now completed.

2. General Maintenance:

   1. Roof over Tractor: Quotation from Stephen Godbold coming.

   2. Painting of new Container: Materials on hand and work to start next working bee.

Fuel Report:

Sales are down and Bob asked that a note be printed in Airwaves asking club members to support their club by purchasing fuel from the club. Gordon Grant conducting audit.

Moved: R. Moore Seconded: D. Hollis Carried

Catering:

Nothing further to add to last report

PRO Report:

1. Air show:

   (a) S & B Electric Fly-in coming up: Danny Hollis reported that all was in hand.

   (b) War-birds now 23rd November 2008

   (c) Heli-day 25th May 2008

   (d) Jet-day 7th June

   Moved: P. Tompkins Seconded: S. Lightowler Carried

Committee Matters:

1. Refurbishment of Pit area: Trial areas in hand.

2. Pest eradication: Canteen & Clubhouse to be sprayed.

3. Sunday Working Bees: The matter of Sunday Working Bees was discussed. Gordon Grant said it was not in the club constitution for a member to substitute a working bee to another day. It was moved that if a club member performs a function for the club and signs the Activities Book and checks with the Maintenance Officer, then that club member maybe credited with the timed activity as if the work had been performed at a Sunday Working Bee,
   Moved: D. Hollis Seconded: Geoff Hunwick Carried

Further Business:

1. Christmas in July: Gordon Grant asked if the club wished to have this function. Moved that the club has a Christmas in July function at the club house on 19th July 2008 at no cost to club members.
   Moved: G. Grant Seconded: Jim Fagan Carried

2. New Vice: It was noted the vice on the workbench is broken. It was agreed that the item be replaced. Peter Edmonds will donate a new vice
   Moved: P. Edmonds Seconded: Neil Tyler Carried

3. Club Christmas Party: It was agreed to hold the function on the 6th December 2008 at the clubhouse.

4. Club Member Badges: Ray Garcia asked when will members receive their club name badge, noting that this motion was passed at a general meeting last year. Gordon Grant said the cost of $6.00 per member would greatly affect the club’s finances. It was agreed that each individual member be responsible for providing hi/her own name badge.

Closure: The meeting closed at 2258 hours

COMMITTEE BYLINES

At the recent committee meetings the following subjects were discussed:

Rod Garrett has agreed to join the helicopter sub-committee to evaluate the new heli area. We are awaiting the sub-committee’s report on its suitability.

PRO Peter Tompkins has set up the program for the Air Display – the official opening will now be at 12 noon.

 
There will be a Swap Meet on the day before the Air Show, Sat 26th July. This is being organised by Peter Summerfeld – it will start at 7am – bring your stuff to sell early!

The club PO Box is now in operation – the address is PO Box 2349, Strathpine, Qld 4500.

Jim Fagan wished to thank all the members who helped finish off the fence at the last working bee.

A night latch lock has been purchased and will be fitted to the clubroom door. This will enable the door to be secured without a key, avoiding the clubroom being left unsecured, as has happened recently. The new lock will open using the same key as the existing deadlock.

We have a great new honour board in the clubroom, thank to Les, one of the elderly folks brought to the field by Kerry Turton. Les is also building us a new trophy rack.

Thanks to John Roth for donating the bricks to pave the tractor storage area.

A Mortein insecticide spray has been purchased for use in the canteen and clubroom.

FORTHCOMING EVENT!

JET SPECIAL!
THE AFTERNOON OF
SATURDAY 7TH JUNE 2008
SEE ALL THE LATEST JETS IN ACTION!

DON’T FORGET THE SWAP MEET ON SATURDAY 26^TH JULY

THE DAY BEFORE THE AIRSHOW!

PLEASE GET YOUR NAMES IN TO HELP OUT ON AIRSHOW DAY….27^TH JULY.