Photo: Howard Joseph displayed his Golden Falcon and Japanese Zero that he built.

President, Chuck opened our meeting February 12, 2019: Call to Order: 7:28 PM.

Roll Call of Officers: All officers present: 8 Members, 2 guests (spouses.)

Treasurer’s Report:

Chuck stated we have approximately $1,234.91 currently in our Treasury, plus member dues collected as of 2/12/2019.

Old Business:

Secretary Maurice read the January Minutes, and they were approved as submitted. Chuck told us the October, November and January Minutes were added to our web site recently. December was dark due to our Xmas party.

Chuck is still working on our AMA Charter. It is a long and involved process but Chuck assured us it will get done.

New Business:

We welcomed back returning member Lonny Retzloff into our fold after a long absence. He retired in 2006 and likes to fly his 125 control line aircraft at the soccer field in Martinez, and at Hillcrest Park. We’re glad to have you flying with is again!

George will provided the following dates for swap meets and other related activities:

March 16, 2019: Fresno Sabatini Swap Meet. It will include a large selection of just about anything that mechanically moves (airplanes, cars, boats, etc.)

March 30, 2019: Woodward Reservoir swap meet in Oakdale is scheduled. More details to follow.

Tentative Date; April 20, 2019: Jake’s Hobby Shop in Rhonert Park will be hosting an indoor flying event. The alternative date may be changed to 4/29/19. As soon as a firm date is confirmed it will be posted either on the CME web site and/or next month’s CME Minutes report.

May 11, 2019: Evil Monkey Swap Meet at Alameda Naval Air Station. It is hosted by George and several misc. items will be offered for swap and sale. Hot dogs, hamburgers and possibly other culinary items may be available for sale as well.

Memorial Day Weekend: Castle Air Museum swap meet and model air show. Due to new regulations, this event is subject to FAA approval.) More details to follow.

June (exact date TBD): An “Aeronuts” Swap Meet at their flying field may be scheduled. They may have a Marciano flying contest as done in past years if there is enough interest. FYI, Walt Marciano is 94.

Maurice and Jerry reminded everyone present they will be hosting our first club boating event at Newall Park lake off Basset Lane March 16th. They will have several R/C sailboats available for members to enjoy sailing on the lake. Also they will bring other boats as well (steam and tug boats.) Bring your lunch, and a folding chair, and plan to spend the afternoon. They will start setting up around 11:30 AM.

It’s time to pay your club dues! If you have not already none so, please remit $20.00 for CME 2019 dues to Chuck Hill, 1382 Deerfield Court, Concord, Ca. 94521 at your earliest convenience.

New “Sources.” : Nothing entered for this month.

Misc. Discussion and Membership input:

Jerry and Maurice visited the “Devil’s Gauntlet” pirate ship being built on the Delta. Walt Disney plans to film a TV series about sailing the Caribbean with “pirate” influences. The cast members will be dressed as pirates and will be sailing and living the lifestyle in a sort of modern way. The crew will be former vets that are recovering from battle. Once the ship reaches the Caribbean, it will be sold to Princess Cruise Lines. They will be using it as an attraction for “pirate” ship excursions for their passengers. It will be leaving soon so it is suggested that you look up the “Devil’s Gauntlet” website on Google, and drive out to get a look at it before she departs.

Ron spoke about his experience working with the crew of the Red Oak Victory ship docked in Richmond. It will be awhile until she is actually ready for sea, but you can come aboard and experience “living” history aboard a live WW2 war ship vessel.

Maurice helped Charlie Moran with the haunted house he built for the Creature Features set. As a result they were invited to “the Poulter Mansion” for a taping of some of the shows.

Parade of Planes and Boats:

Howard Joseph displayed his Golden Falcon and Japanese Zero that he built.

Jerry brought his “footy” RC sailboat and Maurice displayed his V-32 RC sailboat as well.

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Chuck announced that we will be losing our present meeting location sometime between May and July. If anyone has any ideas and suggestions for a new meeting place, please notify Chuck ASAP.

After George conducted our raffle, Chuck adjourned our meeting at 8:26 PM.