Tim Adams called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.

Tim reminded the membership that, pursuant to the announcement of the meeting, it was to be a pizza party meeting and that the pizza was on its way. The proceedings of the meeting were temporarily interrupted to allow members to partake of the offerings and to socialize.

Tim introduced two new prospective members, Tim Walker and Andy Latronica, who were welcomed with a round of applause.

Shirley Lumbra presented her Treasurer’s Report indicating that as of the date of the meeting the Club had a positive balance with no bills outstanding. The Treasurer’s report was moved and seconded, and, after discussion, was accepted by voice vote with none opposed.

Lorry D’Alesandris read the Minutes of the meeting of October 5, 2006. Acceptance of the minutes as read was moved, seconded, and adopted, without discussion, by voice vote with none opposed.

Dave McElligott presented a proposal for a Volunteer Rewards Program, the purposes of which would be to increase the number of members volunteering to help with events and projects and to reward volunteers by permitting them to participate in a raffle at the end of the year. The sense of the membership was that such a program was worth pursuing. Dave will present a more detailed proposal at the December meeting. The President displayed a preliminary “Officer, Director, and Volunteer Positions” list on which members could sign up for various events and projects.

Dave McElligott also reported on the Fall Foliage Fly-In that was held on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Although attendance was held down by windy and cold conditions in the morning, by early afternoon the weather was beautiful and about twenty members enjoyed lots of good food, flying, and camaraderie.

Not reported, although certainly deserving of special comment, were the activities during the event of Roger Misiaszek and Ron Liska. Those who arrived early to set up found Roger and Ron already there, busy replacing tiles at flight stations. As more folks arrived and the food was ready, Roger and Ron were off cutting weeds and long grass along the road. And, when the wind abated and folks were flying, Roger and Ron were raking out gravel and trenching a port of the road to improve drainage. A huge vote of thanks is due Roger and Ron for their hard work.

The next item of business was the election of officers for 2007. Before introducing the Nominating Committee (Bob Cromwell), Tim advised the membership that George Cirish (Vice President) and Lorry D’Alesandris (Secretary) had decided not to serve another term and thanked them for their years of dedicated service. George and Lorry were treated to well deserved applause.

Bob Cromwell, after soliciting nominations from the floor and having received none, presented the slate of candidates: for President, Tim Adams; for Vice President, Bill Unghire; for Treasurer, Shirley Lumbra; and for Secretary, Peter Hess. Acceptance of the slate of officers as presented was moved, seconded, and those nominated were elected accepted by voice vote with none opposed.

George Cirish then proposed a Junior Members Program which would, on a trial basis, establish a program for up to five boys and/or girls, subject to the conditions described in the proposal. The sense of the membership being that pursuing such a program would be worthwhile, acceptance of the program was moved and seconded. Following discussion, the proposal, as modified by discussion, was accepted by voice vote with none opposed. A revised, detailed proposal will be presented at the December meeting.

In the absence of Roger Misiaszek, Field Manager, Tim reported that field conditions were good, that new tiles had been installed at flight stations and tables, and that additional starting benches were to be built.

Tim advised the membership that hunters were, once again, illegally present on and around the field and Seabury property and that the police had been advised of this. The President advised the membership that if hunters were observed they should not be confronted but that the Bloomfield Police should be called.

Bill Unghire presented a proposed a balanced budget for 2007 and recommended that the budget continue to be maintained on a calendar year basis. Acceptance of the proposed budget was moved and seconded and, following discussion, the budget, as proposed, was approved by voice vote with none opposed.

Jerry Knoblauch discussed the need for vigilance in observing and enforcing safety rules, but emphasized that while such should be done firmly, it should also be done in a courteous manner that is consistent with the nature of our Club and sport.

The meeting concluded with Show and Tell. Bob O’Brien displayed a Wasp turbine that operates at 145,000 RPM and develops twenty pounds of thrust. Ray Zisa displayed a TopFlite Beech Staggerwing that was purchased at the instance of his wife and which is to be built for display in their house. Bill Unghire described his entry into the world of electrics and displayed an Edge 540 and a Mini-UltraStik. Erwin Atchison displayed new Hanger 9 warplanes (Spitfire and Sopwith Camel). And, Tim displayed and described a new, large Tiger Moth that awaits the completion of construction and painting.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:40.

Peter L. Hess

THINK SAFETY – FLY SAFELY