Club Gear for Sale!

MMAC still has a few club hats available for members to purchase. These sturdy caps have a colorful club logo embroidered on the front and an adjustable strap in the back. They can be purchased for $15 each (plus $1.50 for shipping if necessary)
... Also, don't forget that MMAC offers high quality logo stickers for your car, flight box, aircraft or spouse. Available in two sizes, the small size (3" x 1.875") is $1 and the large size (4.75" x 3") is $1.50. They can be purchased at club meetings or by mail by adding .50 for postage.
... For either hats or stickers, please order by contacting Jim McCoy at 508-478-6617 or email at mccoygroup@comcast.net.

Announcing the 2008 Executive Board

The MMAC Executive Board was announced at the banquet on October 28. After two years as vice-president (keeper of the gate keys and the club raffle-master), Bill O'Donnell is moving to the president's role for next season. This will be Dave Seale's 5th year as treasurer. Dave is truly a detail guy so there's never a doubt about the books being in order. Roger Gilman will be serving his third year as club secretary. The backbone of the club, Roger handles all membership duties as well as coordinating correspondence with the AMA and the Commonwealth regarding insurance, our charter and field permits.
... It was a real treat this year to have two members interested in the same office. Thanks to both Mickey Callahan and Brad Kaye for stepping up and being willing to take on the job of vice-president. Thanks also to all club members who participated in the election by returning their ballot postcards. Although it was a close race, Brad Kaye of Milford came out on top and will serve as MMAC vice-president for 2008.

President Bill O'Donnell, Jr.	Vice-President Brad Kaye	Treasurer Dave Seale	Secretary Roger Gilman

... Please remember that the Executive Board works hard all year to keep the club running smoothly and provide a safe and pleasant for all of us to fly. Any and all help or input is always welcome, so feel free to contact them with suggestions or comments. Their phone and email can be found via the "contacts" link on the club website.

The turf at Bill Martin has suffered a late-season grub attack. So just be aware that the loose grass at either end of the runway is the work of Mother Nature and not some teenage vandal. We will attend to repairing the grass in the springtime.
... MMAC member Dave OHanian has been cleaning off his workbench of late, test-flying two new models at the field. The first is a 40-sized Balsa USA Phaeton bipe that has an older .60 two-stroke strapped into the nose. Although early attempts were hindered by a fussy engine, Dave worked through the problems and was able to successfully fly the little biplane.
... Dave also showed up recently with a new Great Planes Ryan STA ARF. This beauty was assembled with the same care and attention to detail that Dave bestows onto his kit-builds, so you know it looks like a million bucks. Bill Lloyd had the pleasure of doing the initial flight tests, and the plane flew wonderfully.

Test pilot Bill Lloyd and MMAC member Dave Ohanian show off Dave's beautiful Great Planes Ryan STA ARF.		Right before Halloween, Bill Costello (right) had the pleasure of greeting the lesser-known fifth member of the rock band KISS who stopped in for a visit to Bill Martin Field.