OregonRocketry
Minutes of Business Meeting
March 6, 2003
Officers Present:
Dennis Winningstad, President
John Gamble, Secretary
Alex McLaughlin, Treasurer
Stephen Tarr, RSOC
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:40 p.m. by Dennis Winningstad.
The minutes of the February meeting were approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report - Alex McLaughlin reported a total of $3893.10, with $1247.00 of that in the Launch Site Development Fund. January and February income of $650.00, no expenses.
Old Business
Launch Site and Waivers – Dennis reported the Brothers waiver expires Saturday, March 15. Renewals have been submitted, but no response yet.. A clean up launch date was set for March 15-16.
Black Rock Project – Brett Philips reported that the project is on hold until next year.
Sunset Rocketry Club - Nick Anderson reported that SRC, Tigard, Tillamook and Southridge are participating. Only 15 qualified flights have been reported out of over 800 teams. The local media have expressed interest in covering the teams. On May 6, from 5-9 am Good Day Oregon will televise live rocket launches.
Trailer Party – Stephen Tarr announced that the trailer work party would be on 3/22, rain date 3/29. The location will be Dave Proffitt’s shop, if possible.
Posters and Fliers – John Gamble reported that the posters and fliers would be ready by the April meeting.
Member ID – Matt Jones will make new, permanent ID cards for OROC members.
NAR Competition Chair – No one has stepped up, so OROC will most likely suspend NAR competition this season.
New Business
Has/SEA – OROC approved the expense of $50.00 for two copies of Homer Hickam’s book for the two Oregon Senators.
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by
John Gamble, Secretary
OregonRocketry
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