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S.A.M.-Antics
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
This is good time to start thinking about the Sacramento Area Modeler’s Open House that will be held on June 13th. This is a great family event that allows family members and friends to fly our airplanes and see what the hobby is really about. In the past, we have had great success, shown people how much fun and all the great camaraderie that SAM provides. So if you know nonmembers that would like to see what this is about, please invite them to the Open House. You can get more information about this on the website. This year we are working with a couple of school districts to try and get more kids and their families introduced to the RC Industries. Remember, it is free for all participants and lunch is also free. Let's give a few people a hand that have put a lot of effort into this already; Jim Lichtenberg, Ollie Merrill and Mark Forester. We have many others that will be helping as time goes by. If you would like to help, please contact any of the board members. We appreciate any help you can provide. I would like to say congrats to Kimo Diaz and his co-CDs, Jerry Cunningham and Sergio Varo for putting on a great event called the Big Kahuna Memorial Warbird Race. They did an awesome job on preparing and running this race. With the help of all the volunteers, this event went off without a flaw. A special thanks goes to Mark Forester for all the publicity. It drew more spectators than we have seen in a very long time. Events like this really put our club on the map. Till next time, fly safe and have a great time at the Sacramento Area Modelers Flying Field!!! JR Schiager “Good Sportsmanship Equals Fun For All”
The Official “Fly” paper of the SACRAMENTO AREA MODELERS
AMA Charter Club #1822
MAY 2015
S.A.M. Board of
Directors/Officers
PRESIDENT JR Schiager
916-705-7778 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Jerry Cunningham
916-267-3575 geraldcunningham
@sbcglobal.net
SECRETARY Jim Smith
916-257-0849 [email protected]
TREASURER Steve Brown 916-765-3555
SAFETY OFFICER Sergio Varo
916-786-6816 [email protected]
PUBLICITY
Mark Forister 916-588-8595 heystack99@
yahoo.com
MEMBERSHIP Dick Weston
916-525-1849 [email protected]
FIELD MARSHAL
Rodger Cady 916-217-2772
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Kimo Dias 916-870-0468
DO YOU HAVE A VALID AMA CARD?
Remember: Our By-Laws and the County of Sacramento require a current AMA Card to fly at the S.A.M. site. Also did you know that your current status as a member requires a valid AMA card? If you do not have a current AMA Card in your possession or proof in the form of a fax or e-mail from AMA, do not fly. If you fly without AMA membership, you will be in violation of our rules and may be suspended from flying at the S.A.M. site. Contact the AMA at 1-800-435-9262 for membership when paying via credit card.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS Are you new to R/C flying? Or perhaps you need to brush up or even just want to talk with one of our “Pro’s.” SAM’s corps of Flight Instructors stands ready to help you. You will usually find at least one of them at the flying site on Tuesdays or Fridays. You may call Jim Lichtenberg our Flight Instructor Coordinator at 916-681-5335 or e-mail at [email protected] and he will arrange for the assistance you need. If Jim is not available, you can contact the Assistant Flight Instructor Coordinator, Ron Davies at 916-682-7902. Or you can call our flight instructors directly. Jim Lichtenberg
Flight Instructor Coordinator (916) 681-5335
Steve Brown (916) 765-3555 [email protected] Tim Sorenson (916) 541-7009 [email protected] Ron Davies (916) 682-7902 [email protected] Geoff Hodies (916) 990-8938 [email protected] Jeff Montrose (916) 689-8337 [email protected]
SAM-Antics SUBMITTALS Deadline for submissions to the SAM Antics is the 27th of each month. Please send articles as Word text or as text in an email
to Peg Sweeney, Editor, at [email protected]. Submittals may be edited for content and length.
SAM Board Meeting Minutes Date: March 11th, 2015 Location: Brookfield’s Restaurant – Folsom Blvd. Time: 7:25 PM Board Members Present: President: JR Schiager, Vice President: Jerry Cunningham, Secretary: Jim Smith, Treasurer: Steve Brown, Membership: Dick Weston, Publicity: Mark Forister, Events: Kimo Dias, Safety: Sergio Varo, Field Marshall: Rodger Cady Absent: N/A Officer reports President: JR opened the meeting with a discussion regarding flying site safety items. There had been some ongoing research regarding many of the flying site rules and whether or not the site rules needed updating. JR looked to the rest of the board members for input regarding site rules and the review of the starting tables within the pit area. The board members agreed that the startup tables do not pose any greater safety issues and that they are a benefit to some members. The overwhelming sentiment was that when used correctly for starting and brief run up to clear out motors the tables were useful for the membership. It was decided that there should be a greater importance to have fun verses the need to change or amend the current site rules. The next topic was in regard to a request for site use by a group heading up a program for relief efforts in Syria using RC Pilots. The board thought that the concept of working with the organization was promising, however the time table to and the request to close the field to normal flight operations did not seem fair to the membership on such a short notice. More information was requested of the organization in an effort to be supportive if the project was deemed appropriate. JR also let everyone present know that the club had received some airplanes as a donation from the estate of a past member. Steve Brown was tasked with determining if some should be sold or if there were any that could be used in conjunction with the annual open house. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th, location TBD. Vice President: Jerry did not have anything to report. Events: Kimo spoke regarding the first event of the year – The Big Kahuna Memorial race in memory of Jerry Votaw. Kimo is also CD of the event and has been working hard in preparation for the April 12th event. Secretary: Nothing to report. Treasurer: Steve went over the current budget report. Field Marshall: Rodger mentioned that he would be gearing up for the upcoming event and was considering painting the pylons. Membership: Dick shared that the membership count was currently at 130 members. Safety: Being that this month’s meeting centered around safety, Sergio felt that most of the topics had been covered previously. He did add that there had been no reports given to him regarding any safety items at the field. Publicity: Mark brought up that he needs access to having some copies made for event flyers. Kimo offered to assist and JR stated that he would email event flyers to Parks and Recreation. New Business: none Old Business: none Motions: none Meeting adjourned at: 9:10 PM Respectfully submitted, Jim Smith, Secretary
Annual Open House – Open to the Public!
!
17th Annual Introduction to!
Radio Controlled Airplanes!
Open House !
Come Fly Our Airplanes Buddy Box Instruction! Flight Demonstrations Setting Up Your Airplane! Flight Simulators Safety Instruction! Radio Control Basics Hands-on Flight Instruction! Plenty of Shade Free Hotdogs & Drinks
www.sacramento-rc-flyers.org!
Saturday, June 13, 2015!9:00 am to 3:00 pm SAM's Air Park!
11000 Florin Road!Entrance at Gene Andal Park (Between Excelsior & Sunrise)
SAM Club Meeting Sunday 04/19/15 Location: Club Field JR Schiager Opened the meeting at 3:15 PM Guests Present: None New Members Present: Samuel Peppetta Officer Reports: President: JR Schiager opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to the April meeting. Taxes have been filed for this year by our treasurer. The SAM operating business items have been handled for the 2015 year. Now we can get to flying! JR was happy to report that the startup tables in the pit area are to remain and he asked that everyone use them safely. Vice President: JC announced that the Christmas party is at Spaghetti factory on December 13th. Treasurer: Gave the financial reports for the members present at the meeting. Stated that the budget is on target. Safety: Sergio has asked that everyone be careful with the Electric aircraft and mentioned that there had been a few accidents associated with electric aircraft lately where people have received some minor injuries. Safety first. Secretary: Nothing to report. Membership: Currently we have 137 members. We are 13 members short of the final count for last year. Publicity: Mark is looking into more and more ways to promote the club and its events. Very happy with our turnout for last weekend’s event. Very happy that we had coverage in the Elk Grove Citizen newspaper. Events: Kimo discussed the Memorial Big Kahuna race in the memory of Jerry Votaw. Mentioned the open house in June and that there is a Pattern event scheduled in May on the 16th. Field Marshall: Rodger reported on all the updates to the field locally. We have most projects for 2015 completed. New Business: John Bigwood has some sail planes from an estate that he is looking to sell and the proceeds will be given to the club. If anyone is interested ask him and he will go over what is needed to come view the planes. Old Business: None Show and Tell: Raffle: Prop balancer: Tim S. who donated it to the CD of the Valley of Speed race. Plane Stand: Jeff R. Throw Meter: Jeff R. who donated it to the CD of the Valley of Speed race. Fuel Pump: Dick W. Heat gun: JR S. who donated the item to the CD of the Valley of Speed race. Quad Copter: Jim S. Quad Copter: JR S. Lipo bag: Jerry C. Nicad for starting planes: Rodger C. Cutting Mat: Jeff R. Meeting Adjourned at 3:50 PM Respectfully Submitted: Jim Smith – Secretary
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT SAM!!!
WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS
Benjamin Boyd Seth Campbell (Junior) Hayden Collins (Junior) Mike Okazaki
Vincent Rouleau James Thomas Jerry Hays Stephen Fink Editor’s Note: I have incorrect e-mail addresses for the following people:
Benjamin Boyd Greg Crettol Sergio Flores Mike Howell Edwin Kado Jr Jerry Lawler Michael McWilliams Ian Nuding
Michael Slish
If any of you have correct e-mail addresses for any of these individuals, please contact Peg Sweeney.
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SAM 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION 5/16 Spring Pattern Contest SAM Field 6/13 SAM Open House SAM Field 6/27 & 6/28
Fast Ash Warbird Race (SAM Series in Redding) Redding
7/19 SAM Club Meeting SAM Field 8/2 Valley of Speed Warbird Race (SAM Series) SAM Field 8/30 SAM Fun Fly & BBQ SAM Field 9/26 & 9/27
Trashman & YS Classic Warbird Race (SAM Series) SAM Field
10/10 & 10/11 Bud Garrick Pattern Contest SAM Field 10/18 SAM Club Meeting SAM Field TBD** SAM Swap Meet
SAM Field
11/19 SAM Club Meeting
SAM Field
** Waiting on dates of Capital City Airshow
SACRAMENTO AREA MODELERS (SAM)
P. O. BOX 292441 SACRAMENTO, CA 95829
Web Page: www.sacramento-rc-flyers.org
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