OregonRocketry
Minutes of Business Meeting
August 7, 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 7:40 p.m.

The minutes of the July meeting were approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report - Alex McLaughlin reported a total of $3826.30 with an income of $330.00.

 

Old Business

July Launch – Steve Tarr reported that the July launch had a small turnout.  There were some issues with the launch batteries/electronics.  They will be inspected at a trailer party.  Saturday (July 19) was the hottest day of the year – somewhere around 103F.  There were many Washington attendees.  No other significant issues.

Commercial vs. EX Launches – The OROC BoD is investigating means to accommodate both commercial and EX motors at common launches.  This is a priority for some members and will be actively pursued.

Waiver Status – The OROC Alvord Desert waiver will be activated August 16-17.  Any OROC member is welcome to use the waiver.

 

New Business

The next launch is August 23-24 in Brothers.  This will be an OROC member’s launch.  Only OROC members and their guests will be invited.  Both EX and commercial motors will be allowed, but they must occur on different pieces of property.  More information will be posted as it becomes available.

August FAR101 Launch – Adrian Carbine reported that all is set for the OROC members-only FAR101 launch the 2nd Saturday in North Plains.  Launch times are from 9am – 3pm.  The Sunset Rocketry Club will have a booth for burgers and snacks.

SEA/HAS – The legislation in the Senate has been replaced by substitute S.724.  This imposes some limits on APCP possession, but is more relaxed than current law.  However, Senators Schumer and Lautenberg have held up the bill in committee.  It is requested that constituents put pressure on the Senators to release the bill for a floor vote.  Also, TRA has suggested that members be aware of suspicious persons/activity.

Altitude Record – Roy Jenkins achieved a TRA hybrid altitude record by launching to 10,550’ on a K240.  Congratulations, Roy!

September Raffle – Dave Bradley will be starting solicitations for the raffle soon.  More to follow.

Brothers Site Dimensions – Bob Moscoe has agreed to take detailed measurements of the area on the top of the hill for consideration as a public launch site.  Discussion is tabled until September.

 

The meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by

John Gamble, Secretary
OregonRocketry

Please send any corrections or additions to these minutes to gambler@interroc.com