OROC April Meeting Minutes

Dennis called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm sharp.

Yvonne gave the treasurer's report and discussed different ways we are going to raise revenue's for the coming season.

Dennis went over old business and discussed some problems with donations to the TARC fund due to a low balance within the club treasury now.

Dennis asked to pass the hat for donations and we wound up collecting $75.00 plus an additional $20.00 more! It was donated to the TARC folks?

Who says rocketeers are cheap?

Bob went over the new PA system a great new improvement over the old system.

Dennis brought up the lease update and that was discussed a little.

There was a trailer party update by Bob Moscoe about the usual equipment maintenance, and that it would be held at Bob's place in Washington.

Yvonne went over the raffle details for the coming season.

Yours truly, spoke about the mods I made to the Quad Pod, and Bob asked me if it would be done before the trailer party. I told him it probably would. I need to show everyone how it assembles now cause it's lots different than the other ones.

Bob also went over trailer storage and where we will store it. In the future it will be stored near Millican I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong here.

Dennis introduced the South Ridge High School Rocketry people Kevin and Randy. Kevin spoke about the following launch. The club loaned them a Quad Pod, rail, etc.

Tigard High School rocketry person Jeffery talked about their egg lofter 2 stage flight and it's problems they encountered with it.

New business was called for:

Bob talked about the recent improvements to Brothers. Some topics such as launching from the hill, and asked for some input from the membership on this. Most of which was all positive. This topic was discussed at length and the outcome was most positive.

Steve Tarr said that we need to get a total usage area that includes where everyone parks etc. This will give us a better understanding of flight line logistics especially from the hill perspective.

New launch fees was brought up by Dennis. The new rate is $6.00 per day or $10.00 for the entire weekend, if you're a non-member.

The subject of paid member identification determination was addressed by Bob. There were suggestions of using wrist straps, stamps, and labels.

Yours truly, raised the issue of flyers meetings and the need for them to be brought back again. The issue of filling out flight cards and more volunteers for LCO and RSO were addressed as well.

Bob discussed signed waivers and talked about modeling TRA waivers and the liability issues.

Dennis brought up the article by Bruce Kelly in the latest HPR magazine that addresses mixing EX with commercial launches.

Mike Fisher said that after he read the article it was enough to make him change his mind about mixing the two events.

Dennis said that we should try and help support the Washington launches.

The land fund usage was brought up and what the future of it would eventually be. There was some membership discussion on the subject. The general consensus was to continue on with the fund.

Dennis asked for any more new business and there was no response.

Dennis then read Paul San Soucie's letter explaining his new job status, his relocation to Louisiana. I'm personally sorry we are loosing him.

In addition to that Dennis asked the membership to think about a replacement TRA prefect by the next meeting.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Dave Proffitt
OROC Secretary