We are GO for launch tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Harmon Flying Field at 619 Bartlett Rd, Aurora, Ohio. Temperatures will be rising from the mid-30s into the low 40s, under mostly cloudy skies, with light winds out of the Northwest (parallel with Bartlett Road!). The forecast cloud ceiling is over 12,000 feet. With this magical combination of wind speed and direction, and high clouds, it's a great day for some high-altitude flights!

Range set-up begins at 9:30 am. Please come early and help. The launch will start at 10 am and we'll go until dusk or until everyone's finished launching, whichever comes first. Please don't bail before we've packed up, we can use help with that too!

Your 2020 MTMA Dues are DUE TOMORROW! After tomorrow, there will be a $5 late fee. You may bring cash or a personal check to the field tomorrow, mail me a personal check, or pay your dues through PayPal. If you need my mailing address or the email address I use for PayPal, send me an email or text me at 330-221-0823.

MTMA club membership dues are $20 per family per calendar year. MTMA members must also hold a valid NAR membership. Dues are all "per-family" but family members who are not NAR members are subject to the non-member (guest) impulse, cluster, and stage restrictions listed below.

MTMA launches are open to all. Non-member (guest) range fees are $5 per family per launch day. Guests at our Harmon Flying Field launches are limited to single C-motor impulse, with no clustered or staged models permitted.

Our next launch (March 28 or 29) should be at the new field in Alliance. Stay tuned for more details.

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Mark Recktenwald

MTMA Treasurer

330-221-0823

I will be at the launch this week, but this may be the only launch that I make it to until October.

Those that can’t make the launch can mail me a check or send it through PayPal. Send me an email if you want additional details on either of those options.

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Mark Recktenwald

MTMA Treasurer

On Friday, March 13, 2020, 8:16 AM, Jeff Kodysz <jeffk813@...> wrote:

Hi Tom,

Yes, it can. See one of the club officers. Unfortunately I have to work and will not be in attendance but one of the other club officers should be there to accept your dues and forward them on to Mark.

Jeff

On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 8:09 AM Tom Augustyn via Groups.Io <taugy=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:

I'm sorry if I missed it in your message. Can the membership fee be paid at the launch site?

Thanks!

I'm sorry if I missed it in your message. Can the membership fee be paid at the launch site?

Thanks!

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Recktenwald via Groups.Io <markrecktenwald=yahoo.com@groups.io>
To: MTMA <mtma@groups.io>
Sent: Fri, Mar 13, 2020 5:39 am
Subject: [MTMA] Fw: [members] First Launch of 2020 and Membership Changes

Greetings!

I'd like to take this opportunity to let everyone know that the first scheduled launch of the 2020 season is coming up and is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th at Harmon Field in Aurora. We hope the weather cooperates and hope to see you all there.

Additionally, I'd like to inform everyone about some significant membership changes that will be taking effect beginning this year. With the goal of streamlining and simplifying our membership and dues structure, we've made several changes. These changes are outlined in the 2020 business meeting minutes which have been published. If you would like a copy to review, please drop us a note and we will get one to you.To save some time, I'd like to go over the most important ones here:

1. Membership dues are $20 per year. There will be no pro-rating of dues.

2. Dues for renewing members are now due by the first scheduled launch of the season. In this case, it's March 14th. If the first launch is cancelled or rescheduled, the dues are STILL due by that date. If your dues are not paid by that date, you will incur an additional $5 penalty when your dues ARE paid. You will not be allowed to launch until your dues are paid for the year.

3. Dues can be sent directly to our treasurer Mark Recktenwald. If you need his mailing or contact information, please email him at markrecktenwald@...

4. As of the 2020 season NAR membership is REQUIRED for ALL members. If you are a renewing club member but are not a NAR member, please join the NAR before sending us your dues renewal.

5. Once your dues are paid, an MTMA membership card for 2020 will be mailed to you. Please have that card with you whenever you attend a launch and be prepared to show it if asked. There are lots of new members coming on board and we need to be able to tell who you all are until we know you better.

The club website will be updated soon and the new launch schedule will be posted there. Generally, we are launching the second Saturday of each month at Harmon, and we hope to launch the fourth Saturday at  our new location, Barber Field in Alliance. We are still getting approval for that launch schedule. In July, we are switching weekends with the Flying Aces to allow them to conduct a special event of their own, much as they switched with us last summer for our Apollo 11 commemorative event.

Remember, your dues renewals are now due by March 14th, or renewing will cost $25. 

I'm happy to answer any of your questions regarding these changes. I know that change is sometimes a pain, but these changes are being made to ensure the continued growth of the club. We appreciate your patience as well, since we anticipate their being some bug that will need to be worked out with these new procedures.

Thanks!

Jeff

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Jeff Kodysz

President

Mantua Township Missile Agency

NAR Section #606

https://mtmarocketry.org

I am willing to help.  The teacher's name is so appropriate, how could I not help?

On Sat, Feb 22, 2020, 1:30 PM Mike Nowak <MikeMNowak@...> wrote:

I recently received the following email:

"My name is Jeremy Davis, Program Manager for the American Rocketry Challenge (TARC) here at the Aerospace Industries Association. This year, we debuted a Title I grant program providing $2,500 in funding to 40 economically underprivileged schools across the nation.

I wanted to reach out to see your willingness to mentor the rocketry team at Shaw High School in East Cleveland, OH, which is located near you. This is their first year competing in TARC and while they received funding from the grant, your knowledge and guidance would be a huge help to the school. Additionally, your mentorship can help us develop a love of rocketry and aerospace education across the United States. Please note that if you are unable to travel to the school, video mentoring through Skype or other services is always an option!"

Today I spoke to their teacher, Mark Rauchfleisch.  He asked about flying fields.  I informed him of MTMA flying at Harmon Flying Field on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.  He is interested.  I also mentioned the Barber Airport field, and ironically, he knew about it as he is a pilot and used to land there.  He also informed me that on March 21, WSR is hosting the Ohio Cup in Dayton, which is a "TARC - like" event and they are planning to attend.

They are really short on time, with the April 6 qualification date not that far away, but the plan is to make this something sustainable, as only one of the team members is a senior.  I think that this is a really great endeavor, and would appreciate any assistance from fellow MTMA members.

Thanks in advance!

I recently received the following email:

"My name is Jeremy Davis, Program Manager for the American Rocketry Challenge (TARC) here at the Aerospace Industries Association. This year, we debuted a Title I grant program providing $2,500 in funding to 40 economically underprivileged schools across the nation.

I wanted to reach out to see your willingness to mentor the rocketry team at Shaw High School in East Cleveland, OH, which is located near you. This is their first year competing in TARC and while they received funding from the grant, your knowledge and guidance would be a huge help to the school. Additionally, your mentorship can help us develop a love of rocketry and aerospace education across the United States. Please note that if you are unable to travel to the school, video mentoring through Skype or other services is always an option!"

Today I spoke to their teacher, Mark Rauchfleisch.  He asked about flying fields.  I informed him of MTMA flying at Harmon Flying Field on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.  He is interested.  I also mentioned the Barber Airport field, and ironically, he knew about it as he is a pilot and used to land there.  He also informed me that on March 21, WSR is hosting the Ohio Cup in Dayton, which is a "TARC - like" event and they are planning to attend.

They are really short on time, with the April 6 qualification date not that far away, but the plan is to make this something sustainable, as only one of the team members is a senior.  I think that this is a really great endeavor, and would appreciate any assistance from fellow MTMA members.

Thanks in advance!

Hello all,

Barb Hubal has contacted us and asked if we could post up a list of a few rockets she has for sale. These are built and ready to fly rockets, not kits. All communications / questions etc should be directed to Barb directly through the provided contact information.

LOC Park Flyer Black Brant X $35
LOC Park Flyer IQSY Tomahawk $25
Scratch-built Sprint D $10
Scratch-built Estes Pathfinder $10
Semroc Aerobee-Hi (13" length) $5
Rocketarium KSR-420S (Cluster) $15
Estes Astron Skydart $10
Apogee competition boost-glider
(with 2 booster pods) $8


Or $100 for the whole lot

Please contact Barb Hubal directly at:

330-410-1026
-or-
barbara.hubal1960@...

Thanks!

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Jeff Kodysz

President

Mantua Township Missile Agency

NAR Section #606

https://mtmarocketry.org

Happy New Year, rocketeers! Hope the ‘20s are roaring!

Just a random thought: Nico is making an invention for a contest at school and has created a simple PCB in Autodesk Eagle he needs printed quickly. The machine at ThinkBox is broken. Anyone know anywhere we could take the file to get it printed quickly?

Thanks!
Mandy