Crestline Soaring Society - Serving Hang Gliding and Paragliding in the San Bernardino Mountains

Deleted Posts or Comments in the Recall Discussion?

Ken Howells — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:01:39 -0600

I have not deleted any posts or comments from the forum in quite some time. A forum user thinks some content has been removed. The site logs for the last couple of days don't show any deletions, but there's been so much activity that they only go back a couple of days at this point. {UPDATE: I've just increased the log retention}

[b]Normal procedure is for those with deletion rights (i.e. the CSS Board) to discuss it with other board members before deleting anything. We've only deleted a couple of items in the last four years.

Big News on AJ Airpark Future

Alan Crouse — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:14:19 -0600

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.

CSS 2010 Feb. Special Meeting Minutes

cssAdmin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:31:30 -0600

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

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Weather Station Situation

Ken Howells — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:27:14 -0600

So, the Simba weather station went off line a couple of Sundays ago and a simple reboot didn't get it back online. On inspection I found that the weather equipment was fine and that the mini computer between it and the internet wasn't connecting to the LAN via ethernet. The only way to communicate with the device is via the LAN, so I had to send it in for service. This is the machine we repaired this summer by replacing the motherboard, keeping the RAM and the Flash memory with the OS and programs already on them, to the tune of $300. I expect the manufacturer to cover the failure under warranty.

2009 CSS Toy Drive Saturday, Dec. 19th

cssAdmin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:47:53 -0600

We're having our annual toy drive on Saturday December 19. We collect unwrapped toys for all ages and add them to the nearby fire station's toy gathering efforts. The firefighters bring a truck out to the LZ and we get to interact in a non-emergency situation. We haven't seen them much this year, which is a good thing!

Toys will be collected in the LZ on Saturday from Noon until 2 PM.

Cowabunga Elsinore Turkey Meet 2009

kg386109 — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:27:39 -0600

Greg made the call to postpone the event until today and there has not been a better public policy decision made in the history of western civilization. The air was epic. But COLD. Someone said 40 degrees at 7k. Unbelievable for the middle of November ! Many thanks to Flakey and Greg for organizing.

I took a quick count at about 4:30 and there were 52 people on the ground ( many of whom had just landed ) and 3 - 4 people still in the air. The mood was definitely the Elsinore version of NASCAR hoping for some major whacks ! but all were to be disappointed. No aluminum was bent ( except for the many, many cases of cold beverage containers ) Just a tiniest bit of blood....one ground loop and several WHOA ! landings. Mitch did some loops to applause which he has probably never heard.

Election Time - 2009

Alan Crouse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:15:40 -0600

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 .

CSS 2009 Fall Meeting Minutes

Alan Crouse — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:57:15 -0600

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

Kudos Owen

Brad Hall — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:54:55 -0600

At the just completed USHPA Bod meeting, local pilot Owen Morse was chosen as the recipient of the associations highest award, the Presidential Citation, for his display at John Wayne airport. Next time you see him you all owe him the beverage of his choice. Include Dan DeWeese, Commendation winner for his "Hook In" signs.

Brad Hall
Awards Chair

Be the CSS Activities Director in '10

JohnW — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:36:42 -0500

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.