MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PINE RIVERS AERONAUTICAL MODEL SOCIETY

President: Pat Benson Ph 3888 6922  email

Vice President: Bob Moore Ph 3351 3108

Secretary: George McLucas 1 Egret Court, Albany Creek, Q4035 Ph 3264 1575 email email

Field Maintenance : Bob Moore. Ph 3351 3108

CFI: Don Barber Ph mobile: 041 3925 697  email

Well, it's hard to believe that a year has come and gone and the AGM is fast approaching. What a year we have had. The club has enjoyed renewed interest with good responses to our static displays - Sandgate P.C.Y.C. earlier this year and the Morayfield Shopping Centre just recently. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all those involved in the club's endeavours. To all the people who worked so hard for this year's airshow, a special thankyou to all of you. This is one of the first times in my memory that we actually had enough volunteers to cover all aspects of the show. This year has seen some good growth in the membership as well as the establishment of a junior branch of the club to cater for all the up and coming flyers and future stalwarts. To the rest of the committee, my gratitude goes out to you for all the effort and behind the scenes work that helps make the club continue to grow and maintain it's place as one of the greatest model clubs in Australia.

Sadly, this growth comes at a price. In our case, that price has been an increase in theft of club property. Our Vice President informs me that two gazebos, that were donated to the club, disappeared about a week before the airshow as well as a hose that Bob uses to transfer water between tanks. If you need to borrow something, just ask and we can normally arrange for a short term loan. At least then, we know where the gear is. If anyone is found to be in possession of club property, without proper permission, we will have no hesitation in reporting the matter to the authorities. Not only would this lead to expulsion from this club, but it would be highly unlikely that any other club would welcome the guilty party. Hopefully, the equipment will be returned, no questions asked, in the near future.

On a happier note, I would like to wish the next committee all the best with their roles for the coming year and ask all members to get behind them and give your full support. Don't forget, they are members as well, and would like to get a chance to fly occasionally.

Happy flying,

Pat Benson

The present committee will open the AGM, the minutes of the previous AGM and the committee reports will be offered for acceptance, then the new committee will be installed. The AGM will then be closed and the new committee will then open and run the General Meeting.

Nominations for Management Committee 2007 / 2008

As there is only one nomination for each position, no ballots will be called.

Meeting opened at: - 8.00PM

Members present: - 49 members attended.

Apologies: - Trevor Mills; Neil Tyler

Minutes of previous AGM held on Friday 26Aug05: -.

As published in August 2006 Airwaves.

Proposed Col Parry; Seconded Simon Spencer; Carried.

Nil

Secretary’s report: -

As per handout Proposed James McAllen Seconded Dave Harper Accepted

Treasurers Report: -

As per handout Proposed James McAllen Seconded Graham Tattersall Accepted

Auditor's Report: -

As per handout and read by the treasurer. Proposed Darryl Thomas Seconded Dave Anderson Accepted.

President's Report:-

As per handout. Proposed Gordon Grant Seconded James McAllen Accepted

Appointment of Auditor:-

It has been recommended that our existing auditor Don Richards Chartered Accountant of 4/439 Gympie Road Strathpine be appointed as auditor for 2006/2007. Proposed James McAllen Seconded Pat Benson Accepted

General Business:-

Ballot for Executive Positions.

President Pat Benson Vice President Bob Moore Secretary Bob Ring Treasurer Gordon Grant.

No other business

Meeting Closed: - 8:30 pm approx

Members present: - 42 members attended.

Apologies: - George Joyner; Kerry Turton; Patrick Hetherman; Chris Lindner; Eric Ponds; Trevor Mills;

B. Cebula

New Member Applicants Chris Bunson

Visitor’s welcome: - Graham Barclay; Codie Morrison; Des Newman; Loraine Newman; Matthew Newman; Catherine Newman; Joshua Morrison; Bob Christie; Gary Walsh; G Simpson; Andrew Puddlefoot; Carsten Pederen; J Napper; Peter Carr; Jay Flynn; Mervyn Ward

Minutes of previous GM held on Friday 29^th Jun 2007: -.

As published in Airwaves. Proposed Barry Evans; Seconded Dave Wherrett; Carried.

Annual General Meeting Announcement of meeting and nomination forms for office bearers is to be published in July Airwaves. Nominations required to Secretary 7 days before AGM. If no nominations received, nominations can be taken from floor at AGM. AGM and GM to be reschedule for Thursday 23 August at 8 pm.

Secretary Position .George stated he has returned to full time work and does not intend nominating for next year. Anyone with the time and interesting helping the club as secretary, please speak to Pat Benson or George McLucas

Air Show – carry over to General Business

Warning Letter – carry over to General Business.

Matters from Committee Meeting: -

Helicopter and Fixed Wing Cooperation ALL PILOTS MUST FLY FROM PILOTS SAFETY ENCLOSURE Except at take off or landing or when using hover area. NO 3D in Hover Area - Flying within 30 m of pit area or club house is prohibited. No flying from Hover Area into conflict with Runway of Field. Sunday PM helicopters have priority. Fixed wing wait until any heli is finished flying. Max flight time 20 minutes. Helicopters wait until fixed wings finished. Max flight time 20 minutes. ALL pilots talk about access to flight line. Clear indications of intentions while flying.

Airshow Its all go

Secretary’s report: -

Bill Dawson Resignation

Blue Card Therese Ross

CASA Permit for Airshow

CQ Soaring Champs Bundaberg AeroModellers 8 - 9 Sep 07

Letter of Complaint - Safety Designated Pilots Area Dave Mount

Keiron Rado Commercial Instructor renewal

Fair Trading Annual Return Request

Grahame Kennedy Positive Blue Card

Business Insurance Renewal Receipt

Email Keiron Rado re Membership and Instructor renewal

Paul Ballam Resignation

Simon Aitkinson Offer to donate Perpetual Trophy for Pattern Flying

George McLucas Blue Card New App 2Jul07

Email Keiron Rado re Membership

Keiron Rado Commercial Instructor Endorsement 26Jul07

Proposed George McLucas; Seconded Grahame Kennedy; Carried

New Members: -

Jay Flynn; Des Newman; Catherine Newman; Matthew Newman; Carsten Pedersen; Andrew Puddlefoot; Peter Carr; Codie Morrison; Joshua Morrison; Bob Christie; Mervyn Ward; Sean Ward; Gary Walsh; Chris Bunson (Apology - with details to read) accepted with acclamation

David Turton; Michael McCarthy carried over as they did not attend meeting.

Treasurers Report: -

Gordon delivered the Treasurer’s report. Written report is available for review. The club operated at a healthy surplus. Yearly accounts to be submitted to auditor by end of July 07. Gordon advised the meeting of detail of the budget 2007/2008. Pat advised he had recently become aware of an increase in GST threshold for associations. Proposed Gordon Grant; Seconded Dave Harper; Carried.

The meeting indicated their thanks for Gordon’s professionalism by acclamation.

CFI Report: - Don Barber delivered CFI report.

Battery and metal cabinet for charging of flight batteries is now complete. Thanks to Neil Tyler and Dave Harper for their assistance in proving the charging facility.

Instructor’s cupboard for security of training equipment is required. Don will investigate the options and get quotes for future approval of the membership.

Field maintenance Report: - Bob Moore

Jim McMorrie had located some low cost piping. This material will be used to provide a screen at the southern end of the club house open area. Preparation for Air Show well advanced. Benches have been painted. Bob warned that pit areas were dry and dusty. Pilots asked to be careful when starting engines and tuning. Startup areas forward of pits to be used during airshow. Parking will be available outside fenced areas only.

Fuel Report:- Dave Wherrett

New fuel stock received. It is critical that approved containers be returned when purchasing fuel. Additional charge may need to be applied where containers are not returned. Trolley scales have been purchased $65.

Airwaves Report:- Dave Harper

Problem with printing labels delayed this month's mailing. DVD set of instructional video on JR radio and Raptor helicopter has been very popular. A new set of DVDs Helicopters and Spectrum Radio for US$50 have been identified. Purchase of the set to be approved Proposed Grahame Kennedy Seconded Neil Tyler Carried.

Assistant librarians Patrick Hetherman; Darren Robinson; Keith Bartlett can assist with loans.

RCM&E subscription renewal is due. Renewal approved Moved Dave Mount Seconded Neil Tyler Carried

PRO Report:- Peter Tompkins

Peter advised progress on Air Show. 41 registered pilots.

Peter Summerfeldt reported on arrangements for Swap Meet on Saturday of Airshow weekend. First 100 through gate get free sausage sandwich. Campers are to be located outside boundary fence. Recommend park in a circle.

General Business:-

Tractor – Insurance $8000 for loss plus $20M third party now in place. Glenn has requested a waiver of liability. Dave Mount advised an approved type (plated) rollover bar is required to meet safety legislation. Matter is to be discussed at Committee Meeting to ensure legislative requirements are met and Club can provide waiver as requested. Legal advice and independent mechanical inspection may be required before committee can sign any release.

Other - Jim McCorrie asked to address the meeting. He advised his FIA licence was incorrectly dated (2007-2007) and advised members to check theirs. Jim commented on the short advice on the Club BBQ. Better coordination and notice required for club events. Full year activities needs to planned and communicated to the membership maybe by display at the clubhouse. Jim advised his caravan club was successfully using advertising to assist offset the cost of printing and recommended the committee investigate the option. Jim was critical of late arrivals being credited with working bee attendance. Jim asked that Membership information be circulated to members. Encouragement was given for committee to "buy" land for a permanent field. The committee should recruit politicians to further the cause. Jim was advised that privacy legislation prevented general publishing of members' details. A list is available with Secretary for members to view.

Permanent Field - Discussion continued on the acquiring of land for the club. Barry Evans gave some of the history regarding limitations on gaining freehold at Griffin. Dave Mount gave a background on recent land acquisitions and development proposals in the area. Grahame Kennedy was asked to investigate alternative locations and report to future meetings. Raising an active "field committee" was endorsed.

The meeting was advised of "full size" airshows at Watts Bridge 25-26 August and Bundaberg 4 and 5 August.

Meeting Closed: -10:00 pm approx

The library has recently received a considerable boost thanks to the donation of numerous War File DVDs by Ian Lay as well as several other titles that have been donated by Bill Darby. We now have over 80 DVDs in the library! Thanks guys!

New items just ordered are the latest from Ray’s Helitech on electric helis and the Spektrum radio setup. I’ve also just renewed our subscription to RCM&E magazine for another year.

Members have generally been very good at returning items in reasonable time, but there are still a few defaulters. Here’s the latest shame file!

We have an allocation in the club budget for purchasing new items for the library – sensible suggestions are welcomed!