Crestline Soaring Society

The CSS Board met this past weekend and we are excited about the development of the X-Country Ranch and the future of the CSS in this regard. Please see the minutes from the meeting at http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/2010_feb_special_meeting_minutes .

Many of you will recall that back in 2006, while the developer was pressing ahead with plans to develop the property to our east; the Ranch property to our north came up for sale. There were at least three bidders: the developer; a lady who wanted to plant an orchard; and pilots Len and Owen. Fortunately for us, Len and Owen were the successful purchasers. Our approach has been protected, our water supply increased, the fence between the properties and the 'paragliding eating tree' are gone, and now the Big O project is in mid-flight.

Crestline Soaring Society.

Special Meeting February 27, 2010

Minutes

In attendance:

Board Members: Alan Crouse, Megret Olewiler, Mike Blakely, Ken Howells, Dianne McKenzie, Mike Zeller.

Board Members on slate for upcoming election: Dan DeWeese, Kevin Williams

Members: Owen Morse, Len Szafaryn, Rob McKenzie, Ken Westfall, John Wright

C'mon out Saturday morning before flying for some fun times with some power tools. We'll be sawing logs (the wooden kind) in preparation for a CSS fund raising event.

Rumor has it that the new motorized hill climber for the Big O loop should show up too. Be among the first to see this mountain goat on wheels.

See you between 9 and 10.

- Alan

Farewell Haim Amir.

Last chance to register your name with USHPA as one of the founding members of the new Soboba Soaring. Get your name on this historical document

All the paperwork is ready to send to USHPA for our Soboba Soaring Charter. Along with insurance forms, and organization’s bylaws one must summit a roster of members. I have purposely held up this filing so more people could have a chance to get on our “FOUNDING MEMBERS” roster.

It is almost election time for the 2010 Board. There will be vacancies for several key positions and all positions are open for nominations. Please let me (president at crestlinesoaring.org), or any Board member know if you are interested in standing for election.

The official position descriptions for each Board member can be found at: http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/css_constitution_march_2005 .

Crestline Soaring Society.
Semi-Annual General Meeting November 7, 2009
Minutes

In attendance:
Board Members: Alan Crouse, Megret Olewiler, Mike Blakely, Dianne McKenzie, Mike Zeller.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.

Site Coordinator Dianne McKenzie moved for approval of the minutes from the Spring May 9, 2009 meeting and the motion was seconded by Mike Blakely, voted on and carried

I would like to invite someone who likes to throw parties to take my place as Activities Director.

I can't imagine a club full of nicer people, more fun to volunteer for, than the Crestline Soaring Society. We've got a great core of cornerstone members who really help, in official and unofficial capacities, the place run well.

Ken Howells has been handling the website and windtalker and Simba and other IT issues forever... the longest standing board member. Alan has put in many years, including this last very important one, as the calm and dignified President of our club. Mike Blakely, the ever-helpful Mike Zeller, Megret and Dianne are fantastic in their roles as Treasurer, VP, Secretary, and Site Coordinator, respectvely. I have really enjoyed being on the board and working with these great peeps.

Hello CSS Members
Our club needs a volunteer to oversee site safety. This would entail helping all members to encourage the safe actions of all pilots at Crestline, Marshall, and AJ Flightpark.
The responsibilities include helping everyone be aware of the site protocols - wear helmets, have back up 'chutes, know the landing patterns, fly sober, have a USHPA membership and CSS membership, or pay day use fees, etc.

ALL MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRED 5/31/09 - if you did not get a renewal notice in the mail please go to CSS Application & Waiver, print and complete the forms, and mail them in with your dues.

Crestline Soaring Society.
Semi-Annual General Meeting May 9, 2009
Minutes

In attendance:
Board Members: Alan Crouse, Megret Olewiler, Mike Blakely, John Wright , Ken Howells, Mike Zeller, Dianne McKenzie (joining second half.)

The meeting was called to order at 5:43 pm.

Alan Crouse, President announced the election results for 2009 saying that all Board Members who were nominated were elected and that the Proposed Site Rules and Regulations had passed 28 aye, 2 nay, and there were 3 with comments.

Good News! Went to visit Bruce today at the Rehab Center found he had been discharged two weeks ago, so apparently he is with family for Christmas.

Crestline Soaring Society
Semi-Annual General Meeting November 8, 2008
Minutes

In attendance:
Board Members: Alan Crouse, Mike Zeller, Mike Blakely, John Wright, Ken Howells, Dianne McKenzie, Megret Olewiler and 22 members of the club

The meeting was called to order at 5:03.

The minutes from the April 12, 2008 meeting were accepted as submitted.

Missed the General meeting were there any notes taken?

CSS is offering a Ten Dollar Reward for information that leads to the arrest of the loser pig that left a huge amount of sunflower seed shells all over the cement patio at the shade structure.

Really Though, It looks like someone sat there for four hours shelling seeds.

Mark

2008-11-08 Meeting Minutes posted.

- Approval of Minutes from Spring Meeting
- Officer Reports
- Update on Development Activity
- Request from EHGA
- Open Floor
- Nominating Committee
- Close

The City of San Bernardino Planning Commission will consider the University Hills development project at their Nov 5 meeting (Agenda page).

At this point the proposal is unchanged, despite almost 300 letters from the Hang Gliding Community.

This will be an open, public meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

See: Meeting announcement in the Events section.

The second of the two CSS General Meetings (where non-Board members can vote) is to be held Saturday, November 8, 2008, at the Andy Jackson Airpark LZ. All CSS members are invited to come and participate. Please notify the Board beforehand of any new business or agenda items you would like to submit. Meeting time TBD, usually at the end of the flying day, if flyable.


Time to think about next year's elections. Nominations open in November with the election to be held in January. If you have any interest in serving on the CSS Board, please let us know.

After years of working with the developer, and some helpful modifications along the way, the Draft Environmental Impact Review is out for the proposed development next door. There are still houses planned right in the approach. According to the review that would have "no significant impact". I suppose that's correct if you don't count hitting a house on your downwind.

Public comment runs through Sept 15 and we would like to ask each of you to write a letter of comment and help preserve our site. We've drafted some sample letters, but they're just a start point. Write of how the site affects you; your first flight, the times you've spent here, the international reputation of Andy Jackson. Please ask the city to keep homes out of the approach and have the airspace dedicated to the Department of Water Resources. They own the land we lease for the LZ and are tied to us through the licensing of the Devil's Canyon project.