MINUTES OF CLAS MEETING 08/08/2011
Air Leagues Hall, Jubilee Lane, Parramatta. NSW
Meeting opened 8.15 pm
Present: B.Hoffmann, B.Eather, J.McIntyre, R.Towell, D.Keyssecker, A. Heath, T. Bonello, R. Armstrong.
Apologies: J.M McIntyre, P. Turner.
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Moved D. Keyssecker and seconded B. Armstrong that the minutes from the previous meeting be accepted as read. Carried.
Business Arising from Previous Minutes:
Business arising from minutes moved to General Business by consensus.
Correspondence In (From MAAA)
Invoices (9) for membership fees totalling $3,150
Acknowledgements of membership updates and new member registrations.
Membership Cards (various).
Minutes of Executive Teleconference May 2011.
Acknowledgement of receipt of result of F2B team trial
Newsletter No. 03/2011.
Other Sources
Forms MR1 and CR1 from various clubs.
Cheques for member registration fees and club registration fees from various clubs totalling $4,550.
Letter - P Barclay in respect to NSW State Championships and Vintage Competition.
Email – B Hoffman advising names of reserves for F2B World team.
ACLN Newsletters Nos. 156 and 157.
CIAM Flyer No.3 - 2011
KMFC advising dates of coming events.
Correspondence Out
Minutes of previous meeting to various persons/clubs.
Letter to Blacktown Council re availability of Whalan Reserve on October long weekend.
Email to B Hoffman following up F2B World team reserves.
MAAA - advising result of F2B World team trial.
MAAA - Member registration renewals and new member registrations (various).
Membership cards to affiliated clubs (various).
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Correspondence (contd.)
Moved A Heath seconded R Armstrong that correspondence be accepted. Carried.
(Note that in the event anyone is interested a copy of correspondence items tabulated above may be obtained from Hon. Secretary upon request.)
Business Arising from Correspondence:
Moved to general business by consensus.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance brought forward $46,028.43
Income since previous report 6,900.25
Expenditure since previous report 4,493.35
Balance carried forward $48,435.33
Moved T. Bonello and seconded D. Keyssecker that the report be accepted.
Carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
F2B Team Trials
The meeting was informed that the team reserves and their ranking as advised to MAAA had been agreed between the 2 persons concerned; J Parrisi (Qld) 1st Reserve and P Angleberger (S.A.) 2nd Reserve.
It was noted that the amount to be paid equally to the ultimate team members, equivalent to the net amount of the total entry fees, has not been determined as an invoice for the fee for use of the ground for 2 days has not yet been received. The gross amount is $1,200 representing $200 non refundable entry fee from 4 entrants and 1 $400 late entry fee.
Electric Motor Propulsion
A general discussion ensued in respect to the potential hazards of operating models with electric motors. B Hoffman voiced an opinion to the effect that in his experience operating such models is no more hazardous than operating models with conventional power. R. Armstrong (an Electronics Engineer by profession) spoke of potential concerns and is in the process of preparing a paper on the subject for consideration by CLAS in due course. The meeting was also informed that the matter is currently the subject of discussion on the international scene.
Following further discussion of the subject generally and incidents involving the use of electric motors it was moved R Towell, seconded B Eather and carried that affiliated clubs be informed that CLAS recommends a helper be used to launch electric models and a lone flyer should use a properly constructed stooge.
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GENERAL BUSINESS (contd)
Definition of Control Line Flight
B Eather submitted a written definition of control line flight for onforwarding to the Chairman of the Control Line Sub Committee.
NSW State Championships
Letter from P Barclay drawing attention to the inclemency of the weather on the June long weekend over the past few years and the possibility of considering an alternative date for the event. Also suggested that more vintage stunt competitions be held.
It was noted that the possibility of an October long weekend date is already being looked into in terms of a site being available. On the subject of vintage stunt events there was general discussion and the unanimous view was that holding vintage stunt events best rests in the domain of the affiliated clubs and CLAS as an entity should continue to run just the 1 event each year, namely the State Championships.
F2A and F2C State Championships.
A Heath has taken charge of organising the event. It will be held at the Albury hard circle site on the October long weekend.
Entry fee to be $20.00 per team with 1 medal and 1 certificate to be presented to the teams placing 1st 2nd and 3rd.
Entry forms to be prepared and forwarded to Hon. Secretary for distribution to the usual places.
Contest Director, jury and other officials and helpers required to manage the event to be appointed in due course.
It is noted that the Hon. Secretary wrote to Twin Cities club in October last year requesting use of the facility for the October 2011 long weekend and confirmation was received the same month. However the dates arranged did not include the Friday before the long weekend as now required and consequently a further request will be made.
The event is to be entered on the Barton Site forum.
CLAS Annual General Meeting
General discussion concerning the lack of support from affiliated clubs, more particularly those in the Sydney metropolitan area, in putting forward nominations for the various executive positions and the benefits that could be bought to the organisation by more people prepared to invest time and make positive input. It was noted that over the years most of the load has been carried by just a few long serving people generally representing the stunt discipline.
Meeting closed 9.35pm.
John McIntyre.
Hon. Asst. Secretary CLAS.
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Second Notice.
Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 8.00pm 12th September, 2011 at the Air League Hall, Jubilee Lane, Parramatta, NSW.
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
Thunderbolt Glo Plugs (4 stroke $7.00, with idlebar also $7.00)
Nitro $20.00 per litre.
Non shrink dope $20.00 per litre.
Tinplate 0.0008 500 x 300 $10.00
Synthetic Oil (VP Nitro Glide Plus) $45.00 for 4 litres.
For further information contact B Eather ph 9602 4934
Postal address of CLAS Secretary: Email:
19 Alston Drive,
Berowra Heights. NSW. 2082
Ph: 02 9456 1546 or Mob: 0408 92 1065 CLAS website: www.control-line.com.au
Next CLAS Meeting: Monday, 12thSeptember, 2011.