Executive Council Meeting
Date: February 7-8, 2004
Location: Muncie, IN
Status: Official
Note: All minutes are unofficial until approved at the following Executive Council meeting (April 24-25, 2004).
In Attendance
- President: Dave Brown, Hamilton, OH
- Executive Vice President: Doug Holland, Raleigh, NC
- District Vice Presidents:
- II - Dave Mathewson, Baldwinsville, NY
- III - Bob Brown, Bradford, PA
- IV - Bliss Teague, Hickory, NC
- V - Jim McNeill, Birmingham, AL
- VI - Charlie Bauer, Norridge, IL
- VII - Bill Oberdieck, Southgate, MI
- VIII - Sandy Frank, Weatherford, TX
- IX - Russ Miller, Carrington, ND
- X - Rich Hanson, Scottsdale, AZ
- XI - Bruce Nelson, Spokane, WA
- NAA Representative: Don Koranda
- Executive Director: Joyce Hager
- General Counsel: Joe Gelwicks
- AMA HQ Staff:
- Rob Kurek
- Steve Kaluf
- Jay Mealy
- Carl Maroney
- Ilona Maine
- Guests:
- Larry Johnson, First Line Insurance
- Doug Powell, AVP Dist. VIII
- Bill Lee, AVP Dist. VIII
- Tom Ryan, AVP Dist. VII
- Ed Bucki, AVP Dist. VII
- Don Lowe, Safety Committee Chairman
- Kevin Whitlow, Turbine Review Committee
- Gordon Dickens, Turbine Review Committee/JPO
- Steven Ellzey, Turbine Review Committee/JPO President
- Keith Sievers, JPO
- Joe Rafalowski, JPO
- James Moody, JPO
- Matt Carroll, JETCAT USA
- Robert Wilcox, JETCAT USA
- Walt Van Gorder, Indoor FF CB
- David Thomson
- Paul McCaulley, Life Member 284
- Shirley Teague
It was moved, seconded, and approved by acclamation to accept the Minutes of the November 1-2, 2003 Executive Council Meeting.
President’s Report
- A group in Guatemala contacted the President with the request to become an AMA Chartered Club. We do currently accept membership from people in foreign countries as long as they are members of their own countries aero club. They have the status of “Affiliate Member” and are provided insurance coverage while flying in the United States. It is not known why they want to become an AMA Chartered Club. There are many questions that need to be addressed before a decision can be made. At the request of the Executive Director, the President appointed a committee of Colleen Pierce (Chair), Don Koranda, Legal Counsel, and Insurance Representative to address the issue of chartering clubs in foreign countries. Discussion should include services that would be provided; voting rights; and representation in the case of world championships.
- The President was contacted by an artist/modeler who creates pictures in fields by mowing the area in specific patterns. This type of art draws tremendous press coverage. The cost to AMA would be his travel to Muncie and accommodations while here (approximately $1,000).
- At a previous meeting, Council approved a tentative bid for the U.S. to host the 2007 F3C World Championships. After review of the budget, it was moved, seconded, and approved by acclamation that a firm bid for the AMA to host the 2007 F3C World Championships may be submitted.
- The Control Line World Championships will be held at the AMA National Flying Site in Muncie; the opening ceremonies to be held July 4, 2004. A Council meeting is scheduled for July 2-3 with the idea that Council members would extend their stay through the opening ceremonies.
- The President presented Charlie Bauer with the AMA Fellow Award and Sandy Frank with a Distinguished Service Award.
- The President received correspondence from a woman pilot in Florida who flies from Buckingham Air Park; she notes there have been significant problems involving full-scale aircraft and models. J. Mealy has tried to contact her in an effort to work things out.
- The President solicited offers from Council to chair the process for the upcoming Nominations Committee meeting. Bliss Teague was appointed Chairman. New Business item was removed as it was covered at the CB meeting.
Executive Vice President's Report
- The EVP reported the financial statement indicates a profit last year. Membership declined, but this was offset by income. Approximately 102% of budgeted income was collected in 2003.
- More often requests for contributions to AMA are being placed in the magazine. Charitable remainder trusts might become popular when the market goes up.
- The portfolio has been reworked to change direction in view of anticipated market growth.
- On the reports that Council members receive HQ will begin to show the balance sheet for the end of this year beside the balance sheet for each month.
- Council was reminded to promptly turn in their expense reports.
- The EVP has been studying the idea of an indoor site; reported figures received for a site were astronomical.
Executive Director's Report
- The following telephone conference vote of November 14, 2003 was read into the minutes: to delay the implementation of the Turbine Operating rules pending further action by the Executive Council.
- The Model Aviation Sport Aviator website went online on January 20, receiving positive feedback; in the first two weeks more than 4,200 people visited the site.
- The Trial Membership program has begun; the Executive Director recommends that if someone who takes advantage becomes a full member before their 90-day expiration, the fee be credited toward their full membership.
- Some Special Interest Groups are not providing headquarters the bylaws and membership lists as required.
- The Executive Director confirmed the names of replacement VPs and made changes as applicable.
- Membership Lists: AMA does not sell their membership list but has participated in Affinity Programs.
NAA Report
- World Air Games – The Executive Board of the FAI decided not to proceed with the World Air Games for 2005 due to timing issues. There is a move to recast for 2007.
- WADA/Drug Testing – Koranda reviewed the philosophy which began about 10 years ago. This applies only to international level competitions.
- Environmental Commission – They are alerting people to the loss of flying sites due to community actions based on environmental problems.
- NAA received protests regarding M. Hill's record and rejected them based on rule interpretations.
Committee Reports
Frequency (Appendix)
- The situation regarding BPL continues to be monitored.
- A new spectrum analyzer was demonstrated; it was moved, seconded, and approved for purchase.
- Spread spectrum was discussed; the FCC attorney confirmed its legality.
Safety (Appendix)
- The primary items of concern are changes to turbine requirements. Safety Committee report document was discussed and amendments were made.
Motions
- Motion I: Implement the Safety Committee report document titled SAFETY REGULATION FOR FIXED/ROTARY WING MODEL AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINES as amended.
- Motion II: Remove from the OFFICIAL AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE Radio Control item #9 the words “nor should any part of the model other than landing gear, intentionally touch the ground except while landing.”
- Motion III: To table MOTION II.
- Motion IV: Refer tabled MOTION II to the Safety Committee.
Old Business
- Method to Remove Special Category Codes: Complaints regarding Leader Members should be made in writing to AMA Headquarters.
New Business
- Club Conflict: A charter request was received and is under review.
- Strategic Planning Meeting: It is suggested that a meeting be scheduled early in the new term.
Next Meeting
April 24-25, 2004
Respectfully submitted by JoAnne Brown, Recording Secretary for the February 7-8, 2004 Executive Council Meeting.