OregonRocketry
Minutes of Business Meeting
September 4, 2003

 

Officers Present:


Dennis Winningstad, President

John Gamble, Secretary

Alex McLaughlin, Treasurer

Paul San Soucie, Launch Director
Stephen Tarr, RSOC

Dennis Winningstad called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m.

The minutes of the August meeting were approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Tabled until October.

 

Old Business

August Members FAR101 Launch – Adrian Carbine reported that the OROC members-only North Plains launch was a success.  The launch times were from ~8:30am – ~3:30pm.  There were about 150 total launches.  There was very good landowner feedback and Adrian is confident that OROC will be invited back next year.  Also, the Sunset Rocketry Club had a booth for burgers and snacks and did fairly well.

August Brothers Members Launch – Alex McLaughlin reported that the Brothers launch had a good mix of EX and commercial launches.  There were many good EX flights.  There were about 10 people launching and a total of about 30 in attendance.

Commercial vs. EX Launches – Paul San Soucie reported that there is an increasing call to be able to launch EX and commercial motors at the same launch.  TRA may consider such action in the future, but not this season.  EX is not a NAR activity, so NAR is not the same factor, although NAR may consider EX at some future date.  The fundamental issue for a national policy regards insurance coverage.  It was also noted that the EX community is searching for a ‘liaison’ to act as the focal point between the OROC BoD and the EX community.

HAS/SEA – John Gamble reported that due to holds by two Senators, there has been no action on legislation.  More as available.

OROC Raffle – No volunteers have stepped forward to replace the Raffle Master position.

Brothers Site Dimensions – Bob Moscoe reported that Chris Beekman has taken the site dimensions and the BoD will obtain them from him.

 

New Business

September Launch – FAR101 launch.  Dennis will deliver the trailer on Friday afternoon; Paul will return it on Sunday.  The FAR101 will be activated Friday-Sunday.  Please remember to tread lightly and respect the property.

TARC 2004 – John Lyngdal reported that NAR has revived TARC for 2004.  19 Oregon teams participated in 2003.  A link will be added to the web site to contact OROC for mentor information.

OROC Elections – John Gamble reminded members that OROC elections are in December with ballots counted at the January annual meeting.  John Gamble announced that he would not be running for reelection to Secretary, joining President Dennis Winningstad in standing down.  Paul, Alex and Steve indicated that they would seek to retain their offices.

There was a discussion on purchasing more launch rails for OROC.  The total number will be decided offline.

The meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by

John Gamble, Secretary
OregonRocketry

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