The CSS 2008 Spring General Meeting was held at the Andy Jackson Airpark at 6 PM on April 12, 2008, despite moderate Santa Ana winds.
Thanks to all who participated.
Meeting Agenda:
- Election Results
- Follow-up on Lifetime Memberships
- Establishment of dates for Fly-Ins (Proposed dates are July 12th AJ Airpark Fly-in and Sept 6th And Jackson Memorial fly-in)
- Other possible club activities
- Review of Dues/Fees
- Existing Dues/Fees Structure:
- Full Membership - $100 (prorated for part years)
- Associate Membership - No charge
- Instructor Membership - $250 (includes day use for students under instruction)
- Glider Storage - $150
- Day Use - $10
- Parking/Camping - $5
- Two proposals have come forward in regards to dues/fees:
- Some charge for Associate Membership, perhaps 50% of Full Memberships
- Some increase to Memberships and/or fees to build savings
- Report on LZ Wi-Fi Project
- Report on Development Status
- Officer Reports
- Open Floor
- Meeting close
2008 Spring Meeting Minutes
Crestline Soaring Society
Board Meeting
April 12, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 by Alan Crouse, President.
In attendance were: Mike Blakely, Dianne McKenzie, Megret Olewiler, Alan Crouse, Mike Zeller, John Wright, Ken Howells, and from the general membership: Kyle Fox, Rob McKenzie, and Ken Westfall.
1. Election results were reviewed. There were 31 written ballots and several email ballots returned from a total membership of 221. All candidates were elected unanimously. There were many handwritten notes on the ballots thanking the past and upcoming board members for their service.
2. Life Time Memberships were discussed. Many of the voters voted yes on this. Discussion began regarding the tax benefit for the life time member; the IRS regulations make it so that it would be $76 tax deduction (like that for any member) and therefore remove the possibility of this being a serious fund raiser. The current constitution has a provision for an honorary life time membership for those who have contributed significantly to the club in various ways. Currently Juanita Jackson is the only Honorary Member. A motion was made by Dianne McKenzie to ditch the whole idea of life time ‘memberships’ and just ask for donations. The motion was seconded by Ken Howells. Discussion continued with the thought that a ‘benefactors wall’ or something similar could be made for those who donated over a certain amount. The motion voted on and passed.
3. John W gave a report on activities for the year. He would like to have 2 fly-ins: July 12 and September 6. Dianne made a motion to have the activities; it was seconded by John. Discussion included the need for t-shirts for the July fly-in. It was suggested that the request for a design go out to the general membership with submission due by May 31. The Board would vote for the design from the submissions. A vote was taken and the motion passed.
4. John W reported that he would like to have a few other activities, including a Cram/Exam/Glassoff on Radio Usage and another Cram/Exam/Glassoff on getting a Hang4 rating. He would also like to plan a Crazy Ivan Kagel Day for our club to go on a one day road trip. The Board encouraged John to go ahead with all 3 activities.
5. There was discussion of the dues and fees of the club. Ken Howells made a motion to keep the General Membership at $100 but increase the Associate Membership to 50% of the general membership. The motion was seconded by Dianne McKenzie. The motion passed unanimously. Glider Storage Fees were discussed. The storage unit quickly paid for itself and is almost full. There was discussion to save up the income from the unit towards the purchase on a new one ($4,000). Current fees of $250 to buy in and $100 for an annual usage are good at this time. A waiver to release the club of any liability for gliders stored in the container will be made up and sent out with the membership renewal.
6. John gave a report on the Wi-Fi Project for the LZ. This internet access project will be a fully donated by John. He is working on the antennae for the rental house at the Ranch and on a few other details. The board discussed the benefits that this will have on the LZ usage increasing for members and for those planning to camp at the site.
7. Alan attended a City Staff meeting on the housing development adjacent to the LZ. The City Staff are very aware of the club’s concerns of having access to a clear approach pattern and are addressing that issue. There are still many more steps the City must go through before approval will be given to the developers. When he learns of the public comment meeting he will be sure to let the whole club know. The club needs to get USHPA and other national and international groups, as well as each club member to send comments or attend the meeting.
8. Dianne reports that she has contacted a neighbor about being the Summer Monitor and will be interviewing him soon. She is also advertising at the local High School.
9. Ken Howells reports that the anemometer will more than likely need replacing and when the Santa Anas calm down he will go check it out.
10. Dianne says that we need to advertise a workday prior to the first Fly-In on July 6th so we can weed whack both launches, etc.
11. A review of the finances shows that last year the club had an increase of $6,000 to the general fund and looking forward to about the same this year. Alan suggested that from his research the club should have one year’s budget ($30,000) in the bank at all times. Our current bank balance is about $24,000.
12. Alan thanked Rob McKenzie for his past 4 years of service to the club as President reiterating that Rob at many times placed the club ahead of his own interests and company. The other board members also thanked Rob.
A motion for adjournment was made and passed and the meeting ended at 7:10.
Respectfully Submitted,
Megret Olewiler, Secretary