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Pullman The Palouse Ridge Runner Moscow
Palouse Region R/C Flyers Newsletter
============================ February 2010 ===============================
The next club meeting will be at Jack-in-the-Box in Moscow (Moscow-Pullman Highway), Tuesday, February 2 (contact club President Mark Scarborough for information).
Members Present:
Mark Scarborough (President)
Colleen Bumgarner (Secretary/Treasurer)
Bruce Bumgarner
Larry Bobisud
Sam, Gunnar, Jessie and Parker Sorem
Simon Smith
Dave Evans
John Sawyer
Bertle Spence
Randy Sexton
Bob Boettcher
Vance Penton
Don Hart
Minutes accepted as read.
Treasury: $2085.21
Polar Bear Fun Fly: Lewiston club event Saturday January 23 at the Mann Lake flying field. Pilots are encouraged to bring a can of chili, a bowl and utensils.
McMinnville Swap Meet: McMinnville Aircraft Modelers will be hosting a Swap Meet on March 13, 2010. The event will be held at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds in McMinnville, Oregon.
Spokane Swap Meet: Saturday March 13 at the Covenant United Methodist Church (just off north Division near the Wandermere golf course) in Spokane.Tax ID
Colleen Bumgarner reported that there was no new information on the club tax ID.
Super Bowl Snow Fly
The menu for the event is chili and pot luck (no burgers). Both spicy and "regular" chili will be available.
Mall Show
The mall show is tentatively scheduled for March 26-28. Bertle Spence will check with the mall for dates and tables.
2.4 GHz Radios
There are cheap 2.4 GHz radios from China that are not FCC approved. Using these radios may negate your AMA insurance.
Trainer Donated
Randy Sexton donated a Tower Trainer 40 kit to the club to use for a raffle prize or a club trainer.
Mark Scarborough showed a wing jig he uses for building his control line models.
Simon Smith showed his Exceed RC Cub, a three channel foam RTF electric powered foamy. Wing span is 37.5 inches. Simon was looking for suggestions on replacing the tiny wheels with something that would work better on grass.Don Hart showed his original design Razzle Stick on skis. The skis were made from childs cross country skis he found at Good Will. The skis are mounted fixed rather than being allowed to pivot.
Super
Bowl Snow-Fly
ID
2/06/10 - Site: Sawyer
RC Field.
This is a potluck event. Club members are encouraged to bring a covered
dish or salad to share. The club will provide soft drinks, hot drinks
and chili. Heated indoor facility for eating and
indoor micro RC flying. Bring planes equipped with skis, floats or
wheels (depending on snow conditions). Sponsor: Palouse Flyers