President, Chuck opened our meeting March 12, 2019: Called to Order: 7:30 PM.

Roll Call of Officers: All officers present: 8 Members, 1 guest (spouse.)

Chuck stated we have approximately $1,154.99 currently in our Treasury, plus member dues collected as of tonight.

Secretary Maurice read the February Minutes, and they were approved as submitted.

Chuck is still working on our AMA Charter. The charter year begins 4/01/19, so it makes sense to submit our Chapter paperwork with the 4/1 effective date. It was noted that DVRC was not on the charter list to date.

Motion: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Chapter spends $80.00 to insure the Hillcrest flying site. The liability coverage will provide up to $2.5 million with no deductible. Basically this coverage will protect the city of Concord which is the owner of the property. Club officers are covered for their liability actions, under the blanket policy as well, through our AMA charter membership. Other advantages were discussed, such as increased public visibility on-line. This could potentially create more interest in joining our local CME organization.

The motion was then voted upon and passed unanimously. Subsequently, the Membership approved Chuck to move forward on this, and submit our AMA Charter application with the $80.00 check attached from our CME Treasury (with an April 1st effective date.)

FAA now requires proper labeling of model aircraft registration numbers on remote controlled (RC) aircraft.) This includes drones as well. It does not include control line planes. It was further suggested that members Google “FAA” regarding specific rules governing model aircraft, as they may be strictly be enforced in the future. The rule is; no flying above 400 feet above ground level, and not within 5 miles from an active airport without express permission from qualified airport personnel.

George reminded us on the following dates for swap meets and other related activities:

April 27, 2019: Swap meet; “RC Country” model shop in Folsom. For details please contact them directly

April 28, 2019: Swap meet: “Jake’s Hobby Shop” in Rhonert Park. Modelers from the Redwood Empire Model Club will probably be displaying their models there as well.

Maurice and Jerry reminded everyone present they will be hosting our first “club sanctioned” boating event at Newall Park Lake off Basset Lane March 16th. Jerry passed out maps with directions to the lake They will have several R/C sailboats available for members to enjoy sailing on the lake. These will include two V-32 sailboats. 1 44″ sailboat, 1 “Footie” 12″ sailboat, 1 Ketch and “Atlantis”, a 55″ schooner. It is a very rare specimen and well worth seeing gliding around the lake. There are only two known “Atlantis” functioning boats in the United States. Also they will bring other boats as well (3 steam and a “rescue” tug boats.) Weather permitting, they will fire up the live steam boats first, then we will all sail their boats as the wind comes up in the afternoon.

Please bring your lunch or snacks if you like, non alcoholic beverages/water, a folding chair, and plan to spend a relaxing and fun afternoon. They will start setting up around 11:00 AM. Come join them and try your hand as model skippers! It will be a lot of fun!

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.

Maurice brought a copy of Fine Scale Modeler Magazine. It is loaded with building tips for all kinds of models. It is published monthly except for June and August.) It’s a great resource!

Dick Hanson displayed his (now fully functional) Atlantic RC tug.) He will bring it to our boating event at Basset Lake on Saturday.

George conducted our raffle. John won a beautifully crafted Banshee with a 44″ wing span.

Chuck adjourned our meeting at 8:30 PM.