ASRO Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the ASRO inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors

Called to order Wednesday December 27, 2000 at 5 pm.

The following is the Agenda for the inaugural meeting of the Board of Directors of the ASRO:

1.      Swear in Officers for the Board of Directors

a.       All officers listed on the agenda accepted their position(s)

b.      BoD members are listed at the end of these minutes

c.       Jerry Craft to be listed as Secretary Pro-Tem until a replacement can be found, preferably from outside the Southern California area

2.      Establish membership dues for clubs - What does it give them in return?

a.     Club dues were set at $10 to be paid by clubs who support ASRO and who have pilots that are (or will be) participating in Slope Racing

b.     Pins will be created for the elusive Sub-40 F3F club

c.     Fastest time National and regional awards and online recognition/bio

3.      Create Treasury

a.      Dennis Uyemura will create a new bank account for ASRO

b.      Treasurer and President of ASRO will be named signatories of checks.

4.      Create Budget, determine what expenses are necessary

a.  The Viking Race Expenses are the only known expenses at this time

                                          i.      Including PortaPotties (3 for one week – Est. $160)

                                         ii.      Carpet LZ – Est. $150, including disposal

                                         iii.      Radio impound area

                                         iv.      Tents, and CD and Staff shelters

                                          v.      Permits fees

                                         vi.      Sanctioning Fees

                                        vii.      Announcements and Advertising?

                                       viii.      FAI plane identifier stamps and pilot jerseys

                                          ix.      Timing gear, banners, etc…

                                           x.      Safety gear, rock harness/line and first aid kits

5.      Finalize Logo

a.       Proposed logo at top of this page was accepted by all, with the following modifications:

                                           i.      Change oval pattern to figure-8 to simulate race course

                                          ii.      Change planes in silhouette to be other models to encourage diversity

                                         iii.      Prepare alternate versions for use on t-shirts, buttons, trophies, etc.

6.      Determine how to host and proceed with Viking Qualifier

a.      A maximum of 50 entries will be accepted, and 10 Foreign entrants by invitation only.

b.      Entry Fee has been established at $75 for all pilots.  Spectators are free

7.      Discuss VR 2002 location

a.      General location is in the middle of Washington state

b.      Multiple sites will be established and prepared for use if needed

c.       Land Use permits are to be filed by Nathan Woods and Mid-Columbia Soarers.

8.      AMA Special Interest Group Issues

a.     AMA unwilling to recognize ASRO at this time.  Viewed as a competing organization, despite ASRO stated preference to become part of AMA.

b.     AMA recommended the LSF as a parent organization.  LSF open to idea, but not sure how to help.  Have offered Bylaws and advice as needed.

c.     San Diego County RC Modelers are a recognized District Club, and they are Regional, despite National AMA policy.  Jerry Craft appointed AMA Liaison to try to get ASRO accepted/recognized by AMA, nationally or district office.

9.      Create and Ratify Bylaws

a.      A copy of the LSF bylaws are in the hands of Bill Delhagen

b.      Bill will review them and use them to create the ASRO bylaws

c.      The draft bylaws will be posted and reviewed by all ASRO board members

d.      Discussion and ratification will occur via email

10.  Show Lift Ticket tape, particularly the Chandler Butte footage!

a.       Viewed and enjoyed by all.  Everybody pumped to fly F3F at Chandler!

11.  Meeting adjourned