August 1 2021 Minutes

EC minutes 08/01/2021

EC minutes 08/01/2021

Executive Council Meeting

August 1, 2021

Muncie, Indiana/teleconference

The meeting began at 8:11 a.m.

1. Opening Business

  • In attendance: President Rich Hanson, Scottsdale AZ, Fishers IN; EVP Randy Cameron, Springfield MO; CFO Keith Sessions, Burlington KY; Executive Director Chad Budreau, Parker City IN; District I, Andy Argenio, Smithfield RI; District II, Eric Williams, Schenectady NY; District III, Mark Radcliff, St. Marys WV; District IV, Jay Marsh, High Point NC; District V, Andy Griffith, Jacksonville FL; District VI, Gary Himes, Kansas City MO; District VII Randy Gibson, Lansing MI; District VIII, Lawrence Harville, Hurst TX; District IX, Brandon Koch, Mandan ND (representing District IX VP Jim Tiller); District X, Lawrence Tougas, Riverside CA; District XI, Phil Tallman, Medical Lake WA; Rusty Kennedy, AMA Foundation Chairman; Greg Principato, NAA; Felix Gora, AMA legal counsel.
  • Others in attendance: Steve Brown, AVP, District I; Mike Wong, AVP, District II; Randy Batchelor, Eric Bachmann, AMA Information Systems; Tyler Dobbs, AMA Government Relations; Kelsie Walker, AMA Foundation; Vicki Barkdull, AMA Accounting; Bob Reynolds and Cory Taylor. Brady Ware and Associates; Dan Bott, AMA Foundation; Paul Bretsen, insurance representative; Liz Helms, recording secretary.
  • Additions to Final Flight list: William “Bill” Dittenburg, George Jennings VII), Mack Nell and Jacques Bernard (VIII). A moment of silence was observed.

2. Consent agenda

  • Approval of April 24, 2021, minutes.
  • June 15, 2021: Moved by Randy Gibson (VII), seconded by Mark Radcliff (III) to award a Superior Service award.
  • TAG Program.
  • 2021 Flying Site Improvement Grants.
  • 2021 Scholarship Program.
  • Distinguished Service Award for D. Patterson.
  • President Rich Hanson nominated Dan Bott and requested the AMA's Distinguished Service Award be awarded to Dan in recognition of his years of service as Chairman of AMA's Foundation Board of Directors.

The Executive Council approved the awarding of the Distinguished Service Award to Dan Bott with a vote of 12 affirmative votes. There was one EC member that did not respond to the issue.

The approval of the award passed with the required two-thirds affirmative votes.

Motion to approve consent agenda.

Approved by consensus.

3. President’s Report (Rich Hanson)

Rich went to the District XI Fly-in in Wenatchee WA, by the Red Apple Club. Attendance was down slightly but there was a well-attended district meeting. The club is in Class D airspace, but the club received an SRM approval up to 2,000 feet.

He attended a DAC meeting for K-12 curriculum for UAS and recommendations will be out in approximately 6 months. Rich doesn’t feel that AMA is receiving sufficient educational recognition.

4. Executive Vice President’s Report (Randy Cameron)

Randy has attended several ZOOM meetings. He reported that 116 pilots attended the fun fly. Proceeds were roughly $1,700, which included T-shirt sales. He expressed appreciation to the VPs for their attendance.

Randy introduced the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame Committee’s report.

Motion I: Moved by Lawrence Tougas (X), seconded by Gary Himes (VI), to accept and approve the Hall of Fame Committee nominations for the AMA Model Aviation Hall of Fame inductees for 2021.

Motion passed unanimously.

Rich noted that the inductees generally choose when/where they are awarded. He reminded those who had nominated the inductee to contact that person and determine how the award was to be presented.

5. Executive Director’s Report (Chad Budreau)

  • Membership numbers are continuing to outpace last year’s numbers and annual goals. Acquisition is doing well to include a direct mail campaign that recently went out to prospects.
  • New initiatives above and beyond day-to-day work in the second quarter include revising and updating all safety documents, launching FAA testing, conducting staff training with a consultant, working on Event/Education Centers, working to improve auto renewal rates, conducting a membership and attitude awareness survey, launching the UASideick/AMA app, and redesigning the bill and ballot.
  • Chad reported that the EAA AirVenture was a success. He said that there was a huge amount of participation. The UAS4STEM was very popular. He noted that the buddy-box area almost 200 attendees Thursday evening alone most being youth. Chad attributed much of the success to the partnership with EAA and staff/volunteer work.
  • Chad discussed the Ad Rep search and asked for any leads anyone might have. This sales position will include sales for events.
  • He also discussed the annual Bill and Ballot. He asked the board to consider not printing the campaign statements for the direct mail and simply print a link and QR code direct voters to the online statements instead. It would require amending the Standing Rules. Eric Williams (II) and Lawrence Tougas (X) both feel that to make a change in the process at this point would be unfair to the contested campaign(s). Jay Marsh noted that his statement (in this year’s election) was essentially a push for more participation in events. They discussed staff time required to separate the statements and target specific districts to include more opportunities for error. There was more discussion, but the consensus was to not make any changes at this time, and further discuss it.
  • Chad also displayed the membership decal for 2022 that offers several die-cut decals on one sheet.

6. NAA Report (Greg Principato)

  • NAA is going to start having in-person events including the Collier Award, the fall awards banquet, and discussed the NAA webinars that have attracted a number of attendees. He also announced the Junior Collier Award in conjunction with the National Air and Space Museum. This targets Grades 3-5 and 6-8. NAA is making efforts to attract people in underserved communities.
  • He discussed the Mars Landing webinar. The helicopter blades each weigh less than 2 ounces and the helicopter is totally autonomous. He met with president of the Tuskegee Airmen program, Jerry Burton, and his efforts toward youth initiatives. He discussed a PBS initiative that has a balsa aircraft and Greg plans to introduce both entities to Chad and other AMA officials involved with both projects.
  • He has had discussions with David Monks, president of FAI about the future of FAI.
  • Greg discussed the pending World Games and in particular, the drone competition. He has sent information concerning how the drone competition will be run and scored. That portion will be held in the US.

7. Chief Financial Officer’s Report (Keith Sessions)

Noted that the budget expenses were less than what was anticipated, and membership was up. The investments are positive. Keith discussed the economy and its continued growth. He feels that there are huge opportunities out there. He compared the economy to the changes in computer storage methods. He feels that if the taxation levels go to 28% on corporations, it will halt the headway. He mentioned that interest rates and inflation can affect the economy. Government version of inflation is different from regular individuals’ version if inflation. Shelter (rent) and wage growth is how the government measures it. Wage increase is a serious concern. AMA is a discretionary expense for individuals.

Auditors Bob Reynolds and Cory Taylor from Brady Ware joined the meeting. Bob shared a slide that stated that the financial presented for AMA and the AMA Foundation that the 202 is assured to be correct. The AMA did well in the wake of the pandemic. The organization is in a good operating position. Net assets increased substantially. He discussed the gain in membership revenue and an increase in donations and bequests. There was a decrease in income from events that didn’t take place or were significantly scaled back, including the Nats and the AMA Expo. AMA made a concerted effort to decrease operating costs resulting in roughly 15% decrease compared with 2019. He noted significant reductions including salaries, Model Aviation direct costs, and programs. He also noted that advertising and paid subscriptions to Model Aviation have declined by approximately a third since 2017.

Bob presented the financial disclosures. He discussed valuing the museum collection. AMA assigns the value of the collection by the amount for which it is insured. New accounting standards on leases will be in effect for 2021.

There was a discussion concerning the acquisition of property (real estate) outside of Muncie IN. He noted that the current investments are more liquid than real estate. He discussed risks involved in land ownership in other parts of the country, including operating costs, remote employment, and security issues.

Bob discussed long-lived assets that will depreciate. AMA’s properties that are subject to depreciation are substantial. He suggested that during the budget process, AMA should begin accumulating funds for maintaining or replacing current assets (buildings, land, equipment, computer systems, etc.). As things currently stand, there isn’t such a fund and if there were to be a catastrophic event, replacement would need to come from liquidating assets or a bank loan. Keith noted that the budget has come a long way and encouraged that the budget include money for depreciation as a precaution against the unforeseen. In addition to expanding programs, AMA needs to begin to build funds to accommodate depreciation and ongoing maintenance.

Andy Argenio (I) asked about regional centers that could be utilized as event centers and generate additional funds. Keith noted that such a center(s) would still incur costs. He suggested that partnering with clubs, fundraising, and acquiring donations for such a center(s) would be a win-win situation. Lawrence Tougas (X) stated that fundraising should take place first. Eric Williams (II) shared some of the IAC building and site maintenance history. He asked if AMA should have a strategic long-range plan for depreciation/maintenance. He stated that we needed a guideline for establishing such a fund.

Vicki Barkdull, Chad, and Keith were commended by the auditors for their work during the audit process.

Motion II: Moved by Eric Williams (II), seconded by Mark Radcliff (III), to accept the audit report presented by Brady Ware and Associates for the 202 financial year.

Motion passed unanimously.

8. Committee Reports

Nominations Committee (Randy Gibson, District VII)

  • District II: Eric Williams
  • District IV: Jay Marsh
  • District VI: Gary Himes
  • District VIII: Lawrence Tougas
  • District X: Greg Stone, Barry Mathison

Motion III: Moved by Randy Cameron (EVP), seconded by Phil Tallman (XI), to accept the report from the Nomination Review Committee.

Motion passed unanimously.

Government Affairs (Tyler Dobbs)

  • The FAA has stated that there have been roughly 40,000 TRUST certificates issued. Approximately two-thirds of them have been through AMA (as of July 28). Tyler mentioned that there is a new person working with AMA at the FAA. The FAA rep expressed concern with the low numbers at this point, but the numbers were picking up.
  • Some LOAs with clubs and towered airports are getting ready to expire. There is a process to make event-specific waivers.
  • TFRs were also discussed concerning Presidential travel. There have been several waivers issued and Tyler expects that there will be less resistance to the process in coming weeks and months.
  • AC-9157C was issued a couple of weeks ago. He discussed concerns with AC. He will finalize his comments and share them with the EC.

Marketing/Membership Committee/MAAC (Eric Williams/Chad Budreau)

Chad brought up the subject of the Model Aviation Association of Canada. AMA has a great, long-standing relationship with MAAC. There are new regulations in Canada that impact US citizens who fly in Canada. As a result, MAAC dissolved the reciprocal membership agreement between AMA and MAAC and is asking that US fliers who fly in Canada also be MAAC members. It was proposed AMA continue to honor the reciprocal agreement until December 1, 2021, then require Canadians to purchase an Affiliate Membership. This would allow staff time to prepare the backend system, communicate the change to members, and allow members to maintain a December 31 expiration date.

Paul Bretsen noted that if someone isn’t an AMA member (e.g. Canadian Affiliate member), AMA insurance doesn’t cover them. Rich noted that AMA will have to revise the MOU with MAAC in order to continue the current agreement.

For the immediate future, the EC decided that nothing will change on AMA’s end, we will still honor our end of the agreement with MAAC. The subject will continue to be assessed.

FAI (Rich Hanson)

  • All world championship events were canceled or postponed in 202 and nearly everything has been canceled or postponed in 2021, including two WCs to be held here in the US. A number of contests could not be rescheduled because another WC was already scheduled that year (2022). Most of the CL World Championships teams were content to use the chosen 202 teams. The CL Combat group wanted to schedule a new team trial, but ultimately agreed to use the previously chosen team. The F3A event in 2021 was canceled completely. NSRCA has indicated its preference to hold a new team selection for the 2023 WC in Australia. Mark Radcliff (III) and Lawrence Tougas (X) confirmed this. Rich stated that it is a decision for the AMA EC to make.
  • Rich reported that the AMA staff has worked up a tentative Nats schedule for 2022 that will include accommodating the F3D WC in Muncie roughly July 4, 2022. One of the SIGs has already considering having its Nats at an alternate location. Randy Cameron (EVP) mentioned a late June timeframe for the National Fun Fly and suggested scheduling the summer EC meeting at that time. Eric Williams (II) asked about possible additional costs for the infrastructure (tents, porta-potties, etc.) if the National Fun Fly is scheduled outside of the Nats timeframe. Scheduling decisions will need to be made by the October EC meeting.
  • The CIAM secretary is stepping down. FAI requirements are that the position is filled by a native-English-speaking individual. AMA has been asked for some suitable candidates. Rich asked if anyone had suggestions for the position.
  • Greg Principato reminded the group that the World Games drone contest will include two guaranteed spots for US team members as the host nation. AMA is scouting a location in Birmingham AL. NAA is recognizing airplanes flown with sustainable fuel and recognizing an electric aircraft.

Lunch and Executive Session

Special Interest Groups (Randy Cameron)

Bylaws for the United States Drone Soccer Association were shared. This organization has applied to be an AMA SIG and meets the criteria.

Motion IV: Moved by Lawrence Tougas (X), seconded by Andy Argenio (I), to accept and designate the United States Drone Soccer Association as an AMA Special Interest Group.

Motion passed unanimously.

AMA Foundation (Dan Bott, Rusty Kennedy, and Kelsie Walker)

  • Kelsie provided a fundraising update for the first and second quarters and progress on the naming-rights campaign and the Legacy Donor program.
  • The AMA Foundation has reached roughly 39% of the 2021 goal. It is roughly 30% ahead of last year’s progress. The program has attracted 319 new donors, 27 recurring donors, and is anticipating a large bequest. A giving mail campaign was launched, and there is commercial interest in naming a site.
  • Dan Bott has stepped down as the AMA Foundation chairman but will remain on the board until enough people have been appointed. Dan has been on the board since the Foundation’s inception in 2014. He cited the successes since its beginnings. Planned giving has increased. The AMA Foundation has developed a grant policy. Having policies and procedures in place tells an organization where it is going. He presented a procedural policy for the AMA Foundation. He asked that it be approved so AMA can build on it. The Naming Rights campaign was initiated 5 years ago. It was delayed because of COVID-19. He feels that the lifetime option is optimal, but the value of various sites or features need to be determined. He discussed planned giving and the need to share information about the AMA Foundation and its purpose. He stressed sharing a consistent message and the need for a development person or team. He suggested using some of the annual earnings to fund a development program.
  • Dan stated that the AMA Foundation needs more board members. He restated the need for the EC to create and follow policies and procedures and urged that the EC follow the Strategic Long-Range Plan. The AMA Foundation cannot move forward without a consistent message/plan. He urged that the EC remain focused on the big picture. It is better to do four things well than to attempt a dozen and doing them all in a mediocre fashion.
  • Dan discussed the idea behind planned giving and what could benefit the AMA Foundation because of their passion for AMA. We need to tell our story. The biggest asset AMA has is its longtime members. “If you have good relationships and a story that is consistent, people will step up to support your organization.” He stressed making an investment in the member base.
  • Dan reiterated to the EC, “Listen to those with experience and let them do their jobs. Don’t micromanage.”

Motion V: Moved by Randy Cameron (EVP), seconded by Lawrence Harville (VIII), to approve the AMA Foundation Policies and Operations Statement as presented.

Motion passed unanimously.

Motion VI: Moved by Randy Cameron (EVP), seconded by Jay Marsh (IV), to approve the selection of Rusty Kennedy as the AMA Foundation chairman.

Motion passed unanimously.

Rich Hanson presented Dan Bott with the AMA Distinguished Service Award for his service to the Foundation from 2017 through 2021.

Kelsie and Chad discussed the Event and Education Center Campaign. The campaign was approved April 24, 2021. During the months of May, June, and July the AMA Foundation was tasked to assess the campaign, propose a plan, and create milestones. AMA staff were divided into an assessment, implementation, and fundraising team. The team’s findings indicated that the AMA Foundation is not yet ready for a capital campaign such as proposed. There are too many liabilities and too many components need to be in place before implementation. She proposed an alternate plan to enhance/improve existing sites and turn them into event and education venues that still fulfills the initial concept.

The staff’s alternative recommendation is a $9 million fundraising campaign to build an endowment to help clubs. The endowment will allow hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to go directly into club flying sites across the country (Flying Site Improvement Grants, TAG, and Disaster Relief Grants), be invested into event/education centers and other site capital needs, and make IAC repairs.

Chad outlined liability and viability concerns with the Event and Education Center committee recommendation. Staff consulted with legal, financial, and insurance consultants. The auditor’s presentation earlier in the day reiterated some of these concerns and liabilities. Later Chad noted operational costs associated with Event and Education Centers such the need for additional staffing, legal fees, and insurance.

Chad expressed that the Foundation’s plan nullifies these concerns and makes a good faith effort to fulfill the vision of investing in clubs, events, and education. AMA should not just help a small handful of clubs, but should be helping every club across the country. Chad shared stories of deserving clubs who were denied financial support by AMA. This plan still allows clubs to build capital buildings as the EC directed, but also helps more clubs across the country with basic flying site needs.

Chad added that in an era of competing CBOs, real estate challenges, and the emerging regulatory landscape - every single flying site is more important than ever before in AMA’s history.

Lawrence Tougas (X) described this recommendation as diametrically opposed to the EC’s vision and direction. He feels that the revised presentation is reaching too low and isn’t what the AMA Foundation was charged to do. He described this as a back of an envelope plan with no commitment by staff from the beginning. Chad disagreed reminding the EC that staff invested hundreds of hours of work, spoke to outside consultants, and fulfilled the directive to assess and put together a plan.

Tougas felt it was unfair the EC did not have enough time to review the presentation prior to the EC meeting. Chad reminded the EC that we asked for six months to complete this task but was only afforded three. Because the timeline was so tight, staff worked until the 11th hour to get this task completed and did not have time to give the presentation to the EC prior to the meeting. Rusty Kennedy, AMA Foundation Chairman, later reminded everyone that a lot of work went into this and he petitioned for more time to conduct a more thorough assessment, but the request was denied.

Keslie reminded the EC that while it is frustrating AMA is not in a position to build Event and Education Centers as presented by the committee, these are facts. Maybe in the future we can pursue this, but we’re not there now.

Kelsie also recommended that we build capacity within AMA programming, including training for clubs and members. Chad named several current programs including AeroLab, Camp AMA, Intro Pilot Program, and others and the need to further develop these programs. He also mentioned the need to repair or replace various sites on the IAC and facets of the buildings. He shared the comments from members describing features that need refurbished and suggested that the money to be raised is to be used for this purpose. Kelsie stated that most of the funds raised should be invested and the money from the initial investment would be used to fund the immediate needs of clubs. Chad noted that this refurbished grant program could provide clubs with money to supply their needs. Reinvesting in clubs will benefit more and that is core to AMA.

Lawrence Tougas (X) feels that this plan doesn’t follow what the EC asked to be done. Andy Argenio (I) asked about other possible goals and how they can be achieved. He proposed that the need for educational programming was still within the spirit of the original directive and could further cement AMA’s position as the premier CBO.

Eric Williams stated that benefitting more clubs is a better use of AMA’s money. Eric asked how many members would actually use these Events and Education Centers? He feels that AMA doesn’t ask clubs what they want. He asked for focus groups to better determine what individual members and clubs really want/need. Rusty Kennedy noted that grant applications are a good snapshot of what clubs need/want.

Lawrence Tougas (X) suggested that the issue go back to committee. Rich discussed the origin of the original task, and shared the concepts discussed. He asked if the board wanted to proceed with the original concept or to reconsider the plan presented by Chad and Kelsie. Rich asked for a straw poll. Two were in favor of continuing the Event and Education Center Committee’s original plan. The majority was in favor of either tabling or redirecting the focus.

Chad and Kelsie suggested that a professional could help guide or help merge the two ideas. Lawrence Tougas (X) again mentioned that a facility was needed in the West. He feels that California is 38 hours away from the IAC and if an alternative organization offered a facility in the west that his constituents would leave AMA. The question was asked how to determine if the Flying Site Grant money was utilized as proposed. Rich again redirected the discussion to realigning the two objectives.

Chad discussed the parallels between the two proposals. There was further discussion about alternatives. Keith noted that the discussion is about money that AMA doesn’t have. We need to raise the funds first.

Kelsie stated that this is a 5-year plan and strongly suggested AMA seek professional outside help. A feasibility study is viewed as a commitment then a plan can move into campaign planning and utilization.

Andy Argenio (I) noted the number of facilities and AMA’s ability to contribute to these endeavors and noted AMA’s ability to fulfill their needs.

Eric Williams (II) reiterated the need to poll clubs concerning their needs. AMA needs to figure out what clubs really need rather than assume what AMA thinks they need.

Lawrence Tougas (X) noted the need for remote sites that could better serve other areas in the US and suggested returning the issue to committee.

Rich Hanson recapped the conversation and suggested revisiting the issue through the committee. He asked for a straw poll on what the EC felt.

Kelsie noted that it is the staff’s responsibility to work in harmony with the board, staff’s responsibility to share concerns about the directives, and bring them to the board’s attention. She feels that there needs to be more work and discussion and suggested using Capital Campaign Toolkit Services to help direct staff for said fundraising. Eric Williams (II) reiterated the need to get club/member input. He wants the potential stakeholders to share their interest and willingness to participate in the proposed education/event venues.

Discussion ensued on clubs’ use of the grants and accountability. Kelsie noted that a club’s liability can be an AMA liability. Rich suggested realigning the focus of the AMA Foundation’s directive and use of AMA Foundation funding.

Motion VII: Moved by Eric Williams (II), seconded by Jay Marsh (IV), to rescind the April 24, 2021, motion to accept the concept of an Event/Education Center as a capital campaign.

Motion passed: 11 yes; 1 no; 1 absent.

Motion VIII: Moved by Eric Williams (II), seconded by Jay Marsh (IV), to form a committee to review viable options for a capital campaign for the AMA Foundation and report back to the EC by the January 2022 EC meeting.

Motion passed: 12 yes; 1 absent.

Eric Williams was appointed chairman of the new ad hoc committee.

Safety Committee (Mark Radcliff (III) and AVP Brandon Koch (Safety Committee))

  • Brandon Koch discussed changes in the Turbine documents that need to be reviewed and discussed by the EC. Mark Radcliff (III) stated that the jet safety procedures that were in place were becoming obsolete with new jet pilots and new technology. Brandon, as the Safety Committee Chairman, stated that there were reported incidents of pilots signing off on turbine waivers via a YouTube video has been a problem. He also cited unsafe behavior at jet events and inexperienced or unqualified jet pilots signing off on waivers.
  • The Jet Pilots Organization (JPO) recommended the revisions to the Turbine documents. The three main changes were to the requirements. One is for two experienced pilots see an applicant fly the jet on a buddy box. Another is to not allow signing off on a new pilot at an event.
  • Randy Gibson (VII) noted that it is a problem with individual CDs and that this is across the board, and not just applicable to the jet community.
  • Brandon also addressed the weight provisions (12-pound rule) and discussed using a foam turbine for waiver flights. The recommendations were revised to state that the aircraft used for the flight must be specifically designed and built for turbine engines.
  • Eric Williams (II) noted that changes in the turbine documents are inconsistent. He also asked if anything defined “expectations” referring to turbine waiver test flights. There was discussion by Andy Argenio (I) concerning people on the Safety Committee and people who were appointed to committees who had a possible conflict of interest. Eric asked for clarification between a buddy-box flight before the turbine waiver test flight. Keith Session (CFO) explained that requiring a buddy-box flight was far more difficult for turbines than with most aircraft. There was some discussion concerning why the changes were necessary and the purpose behind the changes then the discussion veered to the Grievance Committee policy and committee authority.
  • Andy Argenio discussed conflict of interest by some members on the Safety Committee and the history of the Safety Committee.

The proposed Turbine Waiver changes were tabled pending further discussion by the EC about individual issues and EC is to email Brandon with concerns/suggestions. This will be discussed on Basecamp and voted on within that/those meetings.

PADCOM (Randy Cameron, EVP)

Randy shared graphics of a suggested cover to shelter the two new pads at sites 3 and 4. Capital funding might be available pending either EC majority vote or approval from three of the following: Finance Committee Chair, EVP, President, and CFO. Lawrence Tougas suggested postponing the installation of said covering until next year to avoid this winter’s weather. There was discussion about various designs. Lawrence Tougas and Andy Argenio noted the current tents are nice and useful. Rich questioned if there would be concerns from the FF community because they would be permanent structures and suggested that Chad contact the FF community before the construction begins.

Motion IX: Moved by Gary Himes (VI), seconded by Mark Radcliff (III) to budget $22,000 in capital expenses to build pavilions on Sites 4 and 3 in the 2022 budget.*

Motion passed: 11 yes; 2 absent.

*note Rich added this doesn’t approve the funding, this only approves putting this capital request into the budget.

  • Randy further discussed upgrades including runway improvements on Site 4. He noted that Mike Barbee was doing the work and donated his time and materials. Lawrence Tougas asked for more details concerning the proposed work, preferably a site diagram. There was much discussion concerning various needs of each discipline of aeromodeling, the condition of the land/grassy areas around the sites, and what is needed.
  • Rich noted that there are many complaints of maintenance needs both on-site and in the buildings. Rich tasked PADCOM with compiling a list of both the museum and HQ buildings’ deficiencies, necessary repair/maintenance needs, and estimated cost. He transferred money from the president’s discretionary funds to fund the endeavor.
  • Randy Cameron will work with Chad as the point of contact for the committee work.

Awards

Superior Service Awards.

Passed by acclamation.

9. Adjournment

Adjourned at 4:57.

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