Sun Lakes Aero Club

Board Meeting Minutes

March 25, 2003

ATTENDEES

Sam Doria

Vern Nelson

Elton Dyal

Jim Parrish

Dick Vaughn

Bob Earl

ABSENT

Al Galvi

Ray Schrecengost

Ziggi Wirganowicz

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS

The meeting was held in a card room at the Sun Lakes CC. At 9:15 am Sam Doria opened the meeting. Sam, in the absence of Ray Schrecengost, reported that the SLAC bank account has $1003.70 and the Treasurer has a check to be deposited in the amount of $5.00.

APPPROVING THE MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Sam Doria called for the acceptance of the minutes from the Executive Board meeting held on 2/25/03. They were passed with one exception that is to delete the reference made to contacting the Sun Lakes Computer Club to advertise the SLAC Web Site.

Sam reviewed future programs:

a. March 26 – Jim Jefferies, stories from a career pilot.

b. April 23 – Bob Nelson, DOT, Transportation Security Admin.

c. May 28 – (under consideration)

OLD BUSINESS

Items of Old Business were brought to the attention of the Board:

a. Elton Dyal presented a copy of the proposed waiver designed to protect individuals and the club from liabilities associated with SLAC activities. The issue was tabled until the April meeting.

b. The club’s drafted By-Laws were discussed and the subject was tabled until the April meeting.

c. Dick Vaughn discussed the up-coming activities: 4/8 Fly-In to Grand Canyon, and the May Fly-In to Moab, UT. Another Fly-In was suggested by Elton Dyal to visit the Palm Museum in Palm Springs. Vern suggested the Board should solicit suggestions from the member pilots. Vern reminded the Board that Jon Melby is hoping some members will travel to Longmont, CO to support his aerobatics demonstration in mid-June.

d. Vern suggested that the inscription on the pens given to those who conduct programs to be expanded to read, “In appreciation Sun Lakes Aero Club”. The suggestion did not carry. There was agreement that a less costly source be identified.

e. Vern raised the issue that members should have the Arizona State Flag embroidered on their SLAC jackets. This was discussed at the last Board meeting and included in the minutes in this manner:

Members who have SLAC jackets should be encouraged to
have the Arizona State Flag embroidered on them just above
the embroidered words “Sun Lakes Aero Club”. Ask for the
            “standard size”, which is 1 3/4” X 2 1/2”. This can be done for less
than $7.00 at Artistic Monogramming & Embroidery, 762 N.
Arizona Ave. #2, Chandler. The business is located next to
Marty’s Trophies on the west side of Arizona Ave. north of
Chandler Blvd, South of Ray Rd.” In addition, the Board is looking
for someone to head up an effort to locate another source for the

jackets to meet the requirements of newer members.

f. Vern discussed the results of initial efforts to locate an alternate meeting site, one that is larger and more suited to the club’s needs. There is a possibility we can use the “Bradford” room at the Oakwood CC. It will accommodate up to 50 members and its use would be at no cost to the Club. Another benefit of the Bradford Room is that it would provide table seating. The Club would incur a cost of $25 per meeting if we opted for theater seating (only chairs). The Board would opt for table seating.

Another option is the Community Room at the Health Center at Riggs and Alma School. However, they require the room to be vacated by 5 PM. There was a discussion regarding the wisdom of making a 3 PM start for the Regular Meeting. This Room would also be free to the Club. The Board tabled the issue.

g. Vern initiated action to take photos of members at the March 26 meeting to be added to the Members Profile section on the SLAC Web Site.

The meeting ended at 10:35 AM.

Robert Earl, Acting Secretary

Submitted 3/25/03