This thread is locked. If you wish to discuss the Meeting Minutes, please create separate threads. On February 2, 2019 there was an MTMA Business Meeting held in Richmond Heights. Members present: Daniel Angyal , Bill Berger, John Berkey, Jeff Kodysz, Mark Recktenwald, Gary Stricker, John Ulizzi, Wolfram von Kiparski Treasurer’s Report MTMA Membership: Estimated to be around 12 Revenue: $291.00 in dues and range fees collected Expenses: MTMA’s share of the port-a-potty expense - $175.00 Domain renewal & Web Hosting – $88.90 Election of Officers for 2019 Jeff Kodyz – President John Ulizzi – Vice President Mark Recktenwald – Treasurer Wolfram v.Kiparski – Secretary/Sr. Adviso Launch Site Status & Safety Report Harmon Field is still active. We have not located an alternative launch site. We didn’t fly much in 2018 because we had to cancel most of our launches due to bad weather. Jeff K. mentioned that over the past two years our main safety issue is that we need to do a better job of keeping people out of the launch area, which includes the range head. People stand too close and crowd the range head. Children have been known to suddenly run into the launch area during a countdown. We even had an incident where a child suddenly jumped forward and without permission pressed the launch button as soon as the pads were armed. Bill B. asked if we should be getting back to requiring flight cards for every launch. Both Jeff K. and Mark R. replied, yes. Wolf suggested setting up a table behind the range head as a prep area. Jeff K. emphasized the need to have dedicated LCO/RSO positions at the range head. Wolf mentioned that staffing needs to stay at range head and not be off in the parking lot socializing and prepping their rockets. Jeff K. stated that we must always adhere to formal launch procedures utilizing model check-in with safety-check, flight card, and pad assignment. The LCO must always know what’s on pads. No one other than a flier who has been assigned a pad should be in the launch area. To achieve this level of organization will require the dedicated support of all members. Club Equipment Storage Shed We had discussed and approved the expense for a storage shed and associated support equipment at the 2018 business meeting. The shed would be located at the Harmon field. Jeff stated that he will seek permission from the City of Aurora for setting up the shed. If permission is obtained, all members present at the 2019 meeting approved of the expense for purchasing a pre-manufactured 10x10 wooden shed that would be trucked to the site and set up on level ground. We will apply to the NAR for a grant to offset the expense of a shed. The shed might be located near the shelter and port-a-potty, near the gas well close to the entrance, or wherever the City prefers. All of our club ground support equipment would be stored in the shed. The shed would be equipped with a solar trickle-charger for the batteries. We could also use a cart for hauling launch equipment from the shed to the launch site. New Business MTMA Membership and launch fees restructured John U. made a motion to extend 2018 MTMA membership through all of 2019. The rationale was that we hardly flew during 2018. Dan A. seconded the motion, and all present approved. If you paid dues in 2018, your dues count for 2019. Wolf inquired if National Association of Rocketry (NAR) membership should be required by MTMA. Jeff K. agreed. The matter was discussed and all present approved of the motion. These are the elements of the membership restructuring: A NAR membership requirement will be phased in. Effective 1/1/2020, anyone seeking MTMA membership shall be a NAR member. Effective immediately, any new MTMA member who can show proof of NAR membership shall have their first year of MTMA membership dues waived. MTMA membership dues are $20. MTMA members pay no launch fee. MTMA members who are also NAR members can participate in club-only launches. Non-members pay a $5 launch fee. Non-members can only participate in formal launches that are open to the public. 2019 Launch Schedu