May 2008 NEDS Newsletter

NEDS June 5th Meeting Information
The next meeting will be held on June 5th at
7:00pm. The location of the meeting will be the Coventry Flying Field! And please come early and get a flight or two in before the meeting!

NEDS Meeting Minutes – May 1, 2008

The May 1, 2008 NEDS regularly scheduled meeting was called to order at 7:17 PM by Bill Glode at the Mansfield Public Library. The President was in the chair and the Secretary present. There were approximately 23 members in attendance.

President’s Report – Bill Glode welcomed everyone to the meeting. The main activity for the evening is the Building Contest.

Treasurer’s Report – Gary Warzocha gave a rundown on the treasury report. The current balance is $1,536.99. The report was accepted as presented.

Secretary’s Report – Bob Boulais said the minutes were published in the newsletter and asked if anyone had any corrections or additions. None were voiced.

Vice President’s Report – Dave McChesney said he had a raffle tonight. It was back to the $1-2-3 ticket structure. Tickets were $2 tonight – next month they will be $3.

NEW BUSINESS

Outside Meetings – the next meeting will be outside at Coventry at 7:00 with rain date on Friday at the field. If it rains Thursday and Friday, the meeting is cancelled.

Mowing – The mowing customer list was sold to a new owner. They new owner went up $3 per mowing with a caveat that prices may go up as gas prices increase.

Mansfield Library – is looking for someone for a fun and formative class for young people. It is an hour or so in the afternoon for 5 weeks. There were no volunteers so Jim Knox said he would do it.

OLD BUSINESS

MAY BUILDING CONTEST – Billy said we will have the Building Contest at the May meeting. Bill asked for $100 to be allocated for trophies. He intends to have a Scale, Sport and Alternative categories.

NEDS Hats and T-shirts – Gary has hats and t-shirts ($12) for sale.

Open House May 18 at Noon – George and Jim gave an in-depth rundown of what was needed for the event. Volunteers, old magazines, chairs, tables, airplanes. There is no rain date. NEDS members are asked to park on the road.

NEW MEMBERS

None.

PROJECTS

Building Contest

1. Al Goban brought a Sig “Something Xtra”. It has a 51” wingspan and is powered by a Saito .72 four-stroke engine.
2. Bill Glode brought a Great Planes Electrifly Fokker Dr.I. He uses pull-pull controls on the aileron and weighs 26 ounces.
3. Bill Glode brought a Autogyro built from foam using a coreless electric motor.
4. Ron Vernier brought a 1/3 scale Balsa USA Sopwith Pup which he bought from a guy who had built and crashed it. Ron has repaired the crash damage and hopes to fly it this year.
5. Wayne English brought a Tensor 4-D foam plane with a hollow shaft brushless motor. It is a good slow flyer.
Patrick Ciancidlo brought a Tower Hobbies Uproar with 1 flight.

Building contest Winners:

Sport – Al Goban – Something Xtra
Alternative – Bill Glode – autogiro
Scale – Ron Vernier - Pup

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM. The minutes were taken by Bob Boulais, Club Secretary.

Report on NEDS Open House, May 18, 2008, in Coventry

The 2nd NEDS Open House was attended by at least 100 visitors (based on burgers/hotdogs eaten) plus 20 NEDS helpers from 12 to 3:30 pm, when rain finally ended the show. All agreed it was a big success. The Open House was planned and organized by George Hovey and Jim Knox. Early publicity in local papers was placed by Wayne and Liz English, who, with Ray Shedrick, made signage for roads and parking directions.

Flying demonstrations by Bill Glode, John Cheyer and several other members were appreciated by the crowd. Harry White and Brian Hathaway put on helicopter demos. About 10 kids eagerly did the flight training and buddy box flying, which was done mainly by Ron Vernier, with help from Bill Glode, Liz English, George Hovey and Howard Ogushwitz.

The head hamburger flipper and hotdog roller was Al Gobin, who was assisted by Nick Carlo, Joe Lindlau and Ray Shedrick. Dave Paul supplied the grill, but couldn't attend.

Don MacDougall and Ray Shedrick directed traffic flow and the tight parking jigsaw puzzle.

Jim Knox made a one-page handout about the Club and laid out an area for plane display, which held 25-30 planes and building projects. Old AMA magazines, hobby catalogs and NEDS membership forms were grabbed up by potential new members.

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	NEDS June 5th Meeting Information The next meeting will be held on June 5th at 7:00pm. The location of the meeting will be the Coventry Flying Field! And please come early and get a flight or two in before the meeting! NEDS Meeting Minutes – May 1, 2008 The May 1, 2008 NEDS regularly scheduled meeting was called to order at 7:17 PM by Bill Glode at the Mansfield Public Library. The President was in the chair and the Secretary present. There were approximately 23 members in attendance. President’s Report – Bill Glode welcomed everyone to the meeting. The main activity for the evening is the Building Contest. Treasurer’s Report – Gary Warzocha gave a rundown on the treasury report. The current balance is $1,536.99. The report was accepted as presented. Secretary’s Report – Bob Boulais said the minutes were published in the newsletter and asked if anyone had any corrections or additions. None were voiced. Vice President’s Report – Dave McChesney said he had a raffle tonight. It was back to the $1-2-3 ticket structure. Tickets were $2 tonight – next month they will be $3. NEW BUSINESS Outside Meetings – the next meeting will be outside at Coventry at 7:00 with rain date on Friday at the field. If it rains Thursday and Friday, the meeting is cancelled. Mowing – The mowing customer list was sold to a new owner. They new owner went up $3 per mowing with a caveat that prices may go up as gas prices increase. Mansfield Library – is looking for someone for a fun and formative class for young people. It is an hour or so in the afternoon for 5 weeks. There were no volunteers so Jim Knox said he would do it. OLD BUSINESS MAY BUILDING CONTEST – Billy said we will have the Building Contest at the May meeting. Bill asked for $100 to be allocated for trophies. He intends to have a Scale, Sport and Alternative categories. NEDS Hats and T-shirts – Gary has hats and t-shirts ($12) for sale. Open House May 18 at Noon – George and Jim gave an in-depth rundown of what was needed for the event. Volunteers, old magazines, chairs, tables, airplanes. There is no rain date. NEDS members are asked to park on the road. NEW MEMBERS None. PROJECTS Building Contest 1. Al Goban brought a Sig “Something Xtra”. It has a 51” wingspan and is powered by a Saito .72 four-stroke engine. 2. Bill Glode brought a Great Planes Electrifly Fokker Dr.I. He uses pull-pull controls on the aileron and weighs 26 ounces. 3. Bill Glode brought a Autogyro built from foam using a coreless electric motor. 4. Ron Vernier brought a 1/3 scale Balsa USA Sopwith Pup which he bought from a guy who had built and crashed it. Ron has repaired the crash damage and hopes to fly it this year. 5. Wayne English brought a Tensor 4-D foam plane with a hollow shaft brushless motor. It is a good slow flyer. Patrick Ciancidlo brought a Tower Hobbies Uproar with 1 flight. Building contest Winners: Sport – Al Goban – Something Xtra Alternative – Bill Glode – autogiro Scale – Ron Vernier - Pup The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM. The minutes were taken by Bob Boulais, Club Secretary. Report on NEDS Open House, May 18, 2008, in Coventry The 2nd NEDS Open House was attended by at least 100 visitors (based on burgers/hotdogs eaten) plus 20 NEDS helpers from 12 to 3:30 pm, when rain finally ended the show. All agreed it was a big success. The Open House was planned and organized by George Hovey and Jim Knox. Early publicity in local papers was placed by Wayne and Liz English, who, with Ray Shedrick, made signage for roads and parking directions. Flying demonstrations by Bill Glode, John Cheyer and several other members were appreciated by the crowd. Harry White and Brian Hathaway put on helicopter demos. About 10 kids eagerly did the flight training and buddy box flying, which was done mainly by Ron Vernier, with help from Bill Glode, Liz English, George Hovey and Howard Ogushwitz. The head hamburger flipper and hotdog roller was Al Gobin, who was assisted by Nick Carlo, Joe Lindlau and Ray Shedrick. Dave Paul supplied the grill, but couldn't attend. Don MacDougall and Ray Shedrick directed traffic flow and the tight parking jigsaw puzzle. Jim Knox made a one-page handout about the Club and laid out an area for plane display, which held 25-30 planes and building projects. Old AMA magazines, hobby catalogs and NEDS membership forms were grabbed up by potential new members.