OregonRocketry
Minutes of Business Meeting
October 2, 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 September meeting were approved unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report – Alex McLaughlin reported a total of $2886.91 after all recent deposits.  Recent expenses included a new LCO canopy and pot-o-pot servicing.

 

Old Business

Brothers October Launch – Paul San Soucie reported that things are ready for the final OROC launch of the year, October 18-19.  Setup will be at the traditional location.  EX will be on Friday and commercial motors Saturday and Sunday.

OROC Raffle – Yvonne Moscoe has assumed the responsibility of organizing the next OROC raffle, but that will be shelved until next year, perhaps at the public first launch.  Various options are under consideration.

TARC 2004 – Tigard H.S. has requested assistance with their TARC application fee of $75.00.  The OROC BoD approved a maximum of $225.00 to assist a minimum of three Oregon high schools.  A link will be added to the OROC web site for additional information.

Elections – OROC elections are held during December and candidates must declare by the December 4 meeting.  Currently, Dennis (President), Alex (Treasurer) and Paul (Launch Director) are up for re-election.  Steve (ROSC) and John (Secretary) are not standing again and those positions are open.  Bob Moscoe has declared for RSOC.

Valley/Desert Launch Gear – John Gamble proposed that OROC develop two separate sets of launch gear – one for use in the valley and one to leave on the dry side of the mountains during launch season.  This would eliminate the need to haul the trailer over the mountains except at the beginning and end of the season.  The BoD will continue discussions prior to the 2004 season.

Brothers Site Dimensions – Paul San Soucie will pursue further information to assess the viability of holding some public launches from the area at the top of the hill.  Tabled until November.

Launch Rails – New OROC launch rails have been ordered and delivery arrangements will be made.  In addition, Dave Proffitt is working on repairing/improving one of the broken quad-pods.  The pad should be much better than it was.

 

New Business

2004 Launch Dates – Paul San Soucie raised the issue of increased conflicts in September between OROC launches and BALLS/XPRS.  It was suggested that Fillible’s Folly, the OROC September launch, be moved to the second weekend, September 11-12.  The BoD will consider such a change.  All scheduling will be more closely examined before dates are set for the OROC 2004 season.

Members Launch – John Gamble raised the possibility of converting one of the public OROC launches into a private OROC launch, possibly the June launch as that would give OROC the May, July and October dates for large public launches.  There was much support among the members in attendance and the idea was carried to the next meeting for more discussion.

Lost and Found – Ken McGoffin had some Lost and Found items from the Sheridan launch.

Brothers Night Launches – Greg Clark raised the question of OROC waivers for Brothers night launches.  This may involve more strict lighting requirements and other considerations.  This will be researched before next season.

The meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by

John Gamble, Secretary
OregonRocketry

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