OregonRocketry
Minutes of Annual Meeting
January 9, 2003
Prior to meeting – counting of ballots.
2002 Officers Present
Dennis Winningstad, President
John Gamble, Secretary
Matt Jones, Treasurer
Stephen Tarr, RSOC
The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:40 p.m. by Dennis Winningstad.
The minutes of the December meeting were approved unanimously.
Matt Jones gave the Treasurer’s report.
$3,043.10 in checking. $200.00 cash. $3,243.10 total. Of that, $1,222.00 is
in the Launch Site Development Fund. 2002
Income: $4,178.00. Expenses: $2,585.86. Net: $1,592.14.
Election results were announced: (Only legitimate votes are recorded)
President: Dennis Winningstad 36
Secretary: John Gamble 34
Treasurer: Alex McLaughlin 36
Launch Director: Paul San Soucie 36
RSOC: Stephen Tarr 36
All offices were unopposed. The officers were installed. Arrangements will
be made to change account and signature information.
Dennis Winningstad, President, gave a State of OROC address. He reported
that rocketry is strong in Oregon and that prospects look bright. OROC has
access to launch sites, including the long-term prospect of using the Brothers
site, thanks to Chris Beekman and Jane Fossen. Membership has grown and OROC
enthusiasm is strong. 2003 should be a great year for rocketry.
Old Business
Launch Site - Dennis Winningstad reported that both OROC launch sites are
clear for the year ahead. Details on the Spring launch will be forwarded after
Mr. Scharf is contacted in April. The Brothers site is good to go. We are
awaiting word from Chris and Jane as to when they would like to schedule the
clean-up launch, probably February or March. At that time it is hoped that
consensus on launch site development (sanitary facilities, launch cables,
sagebrush clearing, etc.) may be made.
Sunset Rocketry Club - Nick Anderson reported that SRC will test launch the
latest rocket on Saturday, January 11. Things are going well and confidence is
high. Qualification flights must be made by March 9.
Black Rock Team - Dave Proffitt reported that the team is ready to start on
the sustainer. 7.5" airframe with a 98mm motor mount.
New Business
Membership Fees - At the suggestion of John Gamble, it was decided to make a
slight modification to the OROC fees. Fees for 2003 will be $30 for an
individual and $35 for families. Each individual and family member will receive
a personal ID card, but families will still retain one vote.
Waivers - Launch Director Paul San Soucie will apply for the waivers as soon
as possible. Application will be made for an increase in both the weekend and
special-event waivers. More when available.
Trailer Status - Stephen Tarr reported that a trailer party will be
organized in the next couple months. Notice will be sent.
Launch Names - It was determined that the BoD would consider and make
changes to the launch names to better reflect the current OregonRocketry
membership. Notice will be made.
Web Site Update - After much good work over the past few years as the OROC
webmaster, Dave Connet resigned his position. Thanks to Dave for all he's done.
The position of webmaster was transferred by the BoD to Nick Anderson. Nick
will work with John Gamble and the BoD to develop a new web site.
Recognitions
Matt Jones received a certificate for his work as Treasurer.
Stephen Tarr was recognized as Rocketeer of the Year for all his hard work.
Alex McLaughlin received the award for Bonehead of the Year - "I saw the
Light",
XPRS 2002
The meeting was adjourned.
Door prizes were drawn. Various small rocket motors, magazines and a t-shirt
were given away. Thanks to John Lyngdal, John Gamble and everyone else who
donated to the drawing.
Submitted by
John Gamble, Secretary
OregonRocketry
Please send any corrections or additions to these minutes to
jwgamble@attbi.com