Largo Flying Club General Meeting 
Minutes of November 5, 2019

Meeting called to order at 7 pm by President Wojciechowski.  There were 34 members present.

Minutes of the October 1, 2019 meeting were read and approved. Motion to accept by Steve Wofsey, seconded by George Schott. Motion carried.

Reports from officers:

  • Vice President Ray Crumrine reported there will be a fun fly this Saturday, weather permitting. Events will be show your best 3 tricks, don’t drop your beans, and musical chairs. We will start at 9 am before the wind gets bad. There will be combat with enough participation.
  • Secretary Mary Tittle had no report.
  • Safety Officer Art Brown reported no members were grounded or suspended this month.
  • Field Maintenance Officer Matt Lombardi reported he has received help from Art Brown, Ed Cox and Bill Shurmatz with weeding and edging. He would like to build more tables for the field. Motion to spend up to $500.00 for new tables by John Miller, seconded by Manny DeSousa. Motion carried. He also plans to move the picnic tables to slow fly areas. Motion to purchase 12 chairs by Larry Tittle, seconded by Ray Smith. Motion carried.
  • Chief Flight Instructor Dave Gearheart was not present. There are still some students who have not achieved solo flight.
  • Youth Program Director Larry Tittle reported he received some large donations to sell for the summer program. He had several items for sale.
  • Webmaster Mark Spencer was not present.

Old Business

  • Weather station: Jerry Cleveland reported on a weather station that runs on 110 volt. Motion to spend up to $200.00 on a weather station by Robie RIggle, seconded by Manny DeSousa.  Motion failed. Motion to spend up to $500.00 on a weather station by Larry Tittle, seconded by  Manny DeSousa. Motion carried.
  • Nominations: Nominations Chairperson, Eddy Thomas reported on the slate of officers for 2020:
  •                         President – Tom Wojciechowski
  •                         Vice President – Ray Crumrine
  •                         Treasurer – Ted Wojciechowski
  •                         Secretary – Mary Tittle
  •                         Board of Directors – Ron Cheshire, Steve Philbin, Ray Smith, Steve Wofsey
  • President Wojciechowski asked for nominations from the floor. Seeing none, nominations were   closed. Voting will be at the December meeting.
  • Swap meet: Ron Cheshire reported the swap meet is November 23rd. Cost is $3.00 per car. A suggestion was made to bring coffee and donuts, water and soft drinks.
  • LFC apparel: President Wojciechowski has contacted Kevin Day to purchase hats and shirts.
  • Recycling: Steve Philbin reminded members to use the blue recycling bins at the field.

New Business:

  • New Members/Guests: None
  • ID badge printer: Making the new ID badges each year is time consuming. There is an ID badge printer that would make more permanent badges. Each year, once dues are paid, a sticker would be given to members with the gate code. Motion to spend up to $1000.00 on a rigid ID  badge printer by Steve Wofsey, seconded by Manny DeSousa. Motion carried.

Open Floor

  • One member asked about a dinner for members.

Show and Tell

  • Ron Cheshire had servos used in 1965.
  • Richard Birchmire had a Taranis QX7 transmitter.

Motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm by Steve Wofsey, seconded by Steve Philbin. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted by Mary Tittle

 

Slate of Candidates for 2020

  • President – Tom Wojciechowski
  • Vice President – Ray Crumrine
  • Treasurer – Ted Wojciechowski
  • Secretary – Mary Tittle

Board of Directors 

  •  Ron Cheshire
  •  Steve Philbin
  •  Ray Smith
  • Steve Wofsey

Voting will be at the December meeting