Keith demonstrates his fiberglass techniques.

November 2011 Meeting

Minutes of the BBMFC October 12, 2011 Meeting

 

Business meeting opened:         by President Chris Brownhill at 7:43 pm

Present:                                   17 members/guests

Minutes of previous meeting:  acceptance of the October 12 meeting minutes as circulated was moved by Geoff Higgs and seconded by Bill Bowmer, carried

Treasurer’s report:                Treasurer Bill Bowmer reported a balance of $1623.82

 

Proceedings:

·        President Chris Brownhill reminded members to pay their MAAC and Club Dues.

·        Chris then officially dissolved the 2010/2011 Executive and asked for a motion to be made to open up the floor to nominations for the 2011/2012 Executive.

·        Len Bourel made a motion to open the floor to nominations for the 2011/2012 Executive and that was seconded by Bill Bowmer.

·        Jack Humphreys made a motion that the 2010/2011 Executive be returned on block. Seconded by John Easton. Vote by membership present was unanimous Ya. No Nahs.

 

2011/2012 BBMFC Executive

 

President –     Chris Brownhill                         

VP –                John McFayden

Secretary –     Rob Pringle

Treasurer –    Bill Bowmer

C/L Rep –       Len Bourel

Jr Rep –          Daniel Birks

Contest Coordinator – Dave Relf

 

 

·        Next order of business was the distribution of Ringmaster Fly A Thon Certificates to those members that participated in this years Ringmaster Fly A Thon. Globally 1505 Ringmaster flights were recorded.

·        Chris Brownhill collected a number of completed Event Surveys and reminded those that have not yet completed a survey as to why and how the Survey will be evaluated by the Executive to determine what events are likely to draw the most member participation. These results will be presented in the January meeting.

·        Next order of business was to discuss contest dates for 2012.

·        Proposed dates;

Spring Opener – Niagara Falls – May 20

T&D – Centennial Park – June 2&3

Brodaks – June 12 to 16

Beanfield Grand Prix – Dresden - July 7&8*

SOCC 12 – Dresden - August 17 to 19

Fall Stunt – Niagara Falls – Sept 9

Anniversary Weekend – Centennial Park – Sept 22 & 23

Ringmaster Fly A Thon – Burlington – Sept 30 **

Ringmaster Fly A Thon – Centennial Park – Oct 1 **     

 

*dependant on US Nats dates and Brad’s confirmation

**assuming this is the dates confirmed by the Brotherhood of the Ring

 

·        John McFayden and Len Bourel were then asked to present their proposal for the Balsa Beaver Novice Aerobatics event. The details of the event will be attached to the December meeting slinger for member review and comment.

·        Following a short break Keith Morgan was invited to make a presentation on his experiences and techniques for Fiberglassing balsa wood parts. Keith’s presentation was very informative and demonstrated his techniques by glassing a cowl.

·        The 2 oz cloth, the Rayplex 100 Epoxy Resin and Rayplex 26 Hardener are available from Rayplex Ltd, 341 Durham Court, Oshawa. www.rayplex.com

·        Keith did volunteer to assist any member in getting these materials.

 

Note:  The survey on interest in different events will be re-circulated with these minutes.  Please take a few minutes to complete it before Dec 1 2011.  email your completed form back to Rob Pringle at rpringle1028@rogers.com .

 

 

 

Chris looks ecstatic at having been proclaimed Beavers Prez for the 40th time

 

 

There is considerable work to making an ARC SV11 into a nicely finished rig.

                                                            

 

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