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