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MTMA Meeting Minutes
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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: Dan
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
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This weekend's launch is SCRUBBED 3 messages
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Greetings! Due to the forecast soggy, windy, rainy and cold forecast for the weekend, we've decided to scrub the club launch scheduled for this coming Saturday, 12/14. If any club MEMBERS would like t
Greetings! Due to the forecast soggy, windy, rainy and cold forecast for the weekend, we've decided to scrub the club launch scheduled for this coming Saturday, 12/14. If any club MEMBERS would like t
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No Launch This Weekend
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Due to varying combinations of cold, wet, and windy conditions this Saturday and Sunday, there will be no club launch this weekend. Stay tuned for notification about December dates.-- Mark Recktenwald
Due to varying combinations of cold, wet, and windy conditions this Saturday and Sunday, there will be no club launch this weekend. Stay tuned for notification about December dates.-- Mark Recktenwald
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Nov. 9 launch at Barber Field is scrubbed 3 messages
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I'm just not ready to haul and setup frozen gear in below-freezing temps in the morning, and then stand around hoping someone shows up. So tomorrow's launch is scrubbed... But I will brave the cold in
I'm just not ready to haul and setup frozen gear in below-freezing temps in the morning, and then stand around hoping someone shows up. So tomorrow's launch is scrubbed... But I will brave the cold in
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Tomorrow's Launch at Barber Field SCRUBBED. 5 messages
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We've been monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend and sadly, it continues to deteriorate. Right now we're looking at an increasing chance of rain through the morning and into the afternoon,
We've been monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend and sadly, it continues to deteriorate. Right now we're looking at an increasing chance of rain through the morning and into the afternoon,
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MTMA model rocket and NRC launch is NOGO 3 messages
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We are go for launch this weekend. This is our first club launch at the new field. Weather conditions will be very good for flying. We start at 10:00. We fly until we feel like we've had enough. There
We are go for launch this weekend. This is our first club launch at the new field. Weather conditions will be very good for flying. We start at 10:00. We fly until we feel like we've had enough. There
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IMPORTANT CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT 16 messages
Greetings, Many of you are aware that the MTMA is constantly on the lookout for new fields which would enable us to launch high-power rockets. Well, to put it simply, we're still looking. However, we
Greetings, Many of you are aware that the MTMA is constantly on the lookout for new fields which would enable us to launch high-power rockets. Well, to put it simply, we're still looking. However, we
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Upcoming Event: MTMA NRC Launch - Sat, 10/26/2019 10:00am-6:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA NRC Launch When: Saturday, 26 October 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B058'14.8%22N+81%C2%B006'08.2%22W/@40.9707376,-
Reminder: MTMA NRC Launch When: Saturday, 26 October 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B058'14.8%22N+81%C2%B006'08.2%22W/@40.9707376,-
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Upcoming Event: MTMA Model Rocket Launch - Sat, 10/26/2019 10:00am-6:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Launch When: Saturday, 26 October 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B058'14.8%22N+81%C2%B006'08.2%22W/@40.
Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Launch When: Saturday, 26 October 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:https://www.google.com/maps/place/40%C2%B058'14.8%22N+81%C2%B006'08.2%22W/@40.
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MTMA Model Rocket launch and NRC is NO GO
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The Saturday, October 12, 2019 launch at Harmon Field has been canceled due to threat of rain.
The Saturday, October 12, 2019 launch at Harmon Field has been canceled due to threat of rain.
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Upcoming Event: MTMA NRC Launch - Sat, 10/12/2019 10:00am-7:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA NRC Launch When: Saturday, 12 October 2019, 10:00am to 7:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%20Aurora%
Reminder: MTMA NRC Launch When: Saturday, 12 October 2019, 10:00am to 7:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%20Aurora%
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Upcoming Event: MTMA Model Rocket Launch - Sat, 10/12/2019 10:00am-6:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Launch When: Saturday, 12 October 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%
Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Launch When: Saturday, 12 October 2019, 10:00am to 6:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%
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Tomorrow 9/28/2019 Launch is GO! 7 messages
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Tomorrow's launch is on, starting a 3:00 PM. Reminder - bring some food to pass for the pot luck dinner. The forecast is about a 50% chance for rain at 5:00 pm, but those odds go down after that time.
Tomorrow's launch is on, starting a 3:00 PM. Reminder - bring some food to pass for the pot luck dinner. The forecast is about a 50% chance for rain at 5:00 pm, but those odds go down after that time.
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Upcoming Event: MTMA Model Rocket Night Launch - Sat, 09/28/2019 3:00pm-10:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Night Launch When: Saturday, 28 September 2019, 3:00pm to 10:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:Ray Harmon Flying Field, 619 Bartlett Road, Aurora, OH View Event Desc
Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Night Launch When: Saturday, 28 September 2019, 3:00pm to 10:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:Ray Harmon Flying Field, 619 Bartlett Road, Aurora, OH View Event Desc
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Upcoming Event: MTMA NRC Launch - Sat, 09/28/2019 3:00pm-7:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA NRC Launch When: Saturday, 28 September 2019, 3:00pm to 7:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%20Aurora
Reminder: MTMA NRC Launch When: Saturday, 28 September 2019, 3:00pm to 7:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:http://maps.google.com/?q=Harmon%20Flying%20Field%2c%20619%20Bartlett%20Rd%2c%20Aurora
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Upcoming Event: MTMA Model Rocket Night Launch - Sat, 09/28/2019 3:00pm-10:00pm
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Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Night Launch When: Saturday, 28 September 2019, 3:00pm to 10:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:Ray Harmon Flying Field, 619 Bartlett Road, Aurora, OH View Event Desc
Reminder: MTMA Model Rocket Night Launch When: Saturday, 28 September 2019, 3:00pm to 10:00pm, (GMT-04:00) America/New York Where:Ray Harmon Flying Field, 619 Bartlett Road, Aurora, OH View Event Desc
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Carl McLawhorn Memorial Fly-Off #7
In honor of Carl McLawhorn October 19-20, 2019 Saturday, 9-5pm and Sunday, 9-2pm Hosted by Pittsburgh Space Command, NAR Section 473 Location - Weber Farm, 595 Tie Line Road, Grove City, PA NAR NRC Me
In honor of Carl McLawhorn October 19-20, 2019 Saturday, 9-5pm and Sunday, 9-2pm Hosted by Pittsburgh Space Command, NAR Section 473 Location - Weber Farm, 595 Tie Line Road, Grove City, PA NAR NRC Me
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MTMA Kit Bash Contest #1 4 messages
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One more thing... tomorrow is also the day of the kitbash contest. Bring your kitbashed Sprint XL kit for flying and judging. When the scouts are done, the judging begins! Jeff
One more thing... tomorrow is also the day of the kitbash contest. Bring your kitbashed Sprint XL kit for flying and judging. When the scouts are done, the judging begins! Jeff
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Tomorrow’s launch
Sorry for the late reminder, but tomorrow morning we will be hosting Cub Scout Pack 3269 for their rocket day. They will be first up in the morning so if there are any members who can get to the field
Sorry for the late reminder, but tomorrow morning we will be hosting Cub Scout Pack 3269 for their rocket day. They will be first up in the morning so if there are any members who can get to the field
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MTMA NRC Launches
During October our regular launches will also be sanctioned by the National Association of Rocketry as NRC Launches. "NRC" means, National Rocketry Competition. It's kind of like an ongoing National m
During October our regular launches will also be sanctioned by the National Association of Rocketry as NRC Launches. "NRC" means, National Rocketry Competition. It's kind of like an ongoing National m
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