New Renewal System for MMAC Members

In the past, existing MMAC members would receive an application via regular mail in early December to renew their membership for the coming season. This year, we're trying something new...a downloadable application form.
... Several emails have gone out to the membership to encourage guys to navigate to the club's member renewal page. This email included a direct link to the page. Once on the web page, you can easily click on a link that automatically downloads a PDF of the 2009 MMAC application.
... Once downloaded, the member then fills out the usual information and sends the completed form and his check to club secretary, Roger Gilman.
... The response so far seems to be positive. Members can still receive an application in the mail by contacting myself or Roger (links below) and requesting one. You can also pick up one at club meetings. Members without email were sent an application in the usual manner.

LINK TO APPLICATION WEB PAGE

To report problems or request an application via regular mail:

EMAIL ROGER GILMAN... ... ... EMAIL JIM MCCOY

The meeting was brought to order by new club president Bill O’Donnell. A motion to accept the October secretary’s report as stated in the November 2008 Yankee Flyer was made and seconded. The motion passed unanimously. The treasurer’s report was read by Dave Seale. Dave also reviewed income and expenses for 2008. For the month of November:

Balance $4918.33... Income $1973.75... Expenses $1152.06

A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made and seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
... There was a very short discussion about dues for 2009. A motion was made and seconded to keep the dues at the same amount for 2009. The motion passed unanimously. Dues for an individual adult membership are $50 with a $5 discount if dues are paid on or before the January meeting. Also, members who join after October 1st are covered for the next year.
... There was also a very short discussion about the membership cap for 2009. A motion was made and seconded not to change the membership cap for 2009. The motion passed unanimously. The cap is 100 members.
... The next plane raffle was discussed. It will be another pilot’s choice and it will be open to people outside of the club. Jim McCoy will make up the tickets. The winner will be drawn at Winter Projects Night in April.
... The next meeting is January 27, 2009 at the American Legion Hall in Millis.

Regards,
Roger Gilman
MMAC Secretary

With a New Season
Comes a New Raffle!

MMAC is kicking off the 2009 flying season with another great raffle to raise funds for field improvement. The "Pilot's Choice Raffle '09" allows the winner to select from one of the following three great prizes:

FunKey CAP 232 120 ARF
Donated by Creative Hobbies in Mendon

Top Flight Gold Edition
P-50B/C Kit in 1/7th Scale
Donated by Scott Annis

Hangar 9 Showtime 4D 90 ARF
Donated by Hobby USA in Ashland

This raffle is open to anyone and the winner will be drawn at random during our April 28 Winter Project Night. You need not be present to win and the lucky winner will be contacted by telephone if he/she is not at the meeting.
... Tickets are $3 each or two for $5 and can be purchased at club meetings or by contacting Brad Kaye via email or by phone at 508-962-1230.

Gate Key Exchange
At February Meeting

As a reminder to all members, the annual Bill Martin Airfield gate key exchange will start at the February 24 club meeting.
... As per our charter with the state, we are required to switch the lock on the entrance road gate at the same time each season. This means that anyone holding a 2008 key will not be able to get access to the field after the end of February.
... Current members in good standing must return their 2008 key in order to receive a new one. This can be done at club meetings starting with 2/24 as well as contacting our club Key Master, Brad Kaye via email or at 508-962-1230 to arrange an exchange.
... Be sure to get your new key well in advance of your first trip to the field so you don't get locked out!

Club Logo Stickers & Hats

Don't forget that MMAC offers high quality logo stickers that are perfect to place on 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 shipped to you by mail by contacting Jim McCoy at 508-478-6617 or email at mccoygroup@comcast.net.
... We also have a small supply of club hats available once again. Fully-adjustable, they come in a very stylish royal blue with the club logo embroidered on the front. Contact Bill O'Donnell at 508-473-4441 or bill@odonnellelectric.com while supplies last.

Photo of the Month

One of the nice things about choosing the Picture of the Month is that sometimes I get to post one of my own favorites...and this is one of them!

The aircraft pictured is a full-scale Thruxton Jackaroo. During the mid-1950s, the British government placed a ban on the importing of light aircraft. A small company named Jackaroo Aircraft Limited based at Thruxton Aerodrome decided to convert several surplus DeHavilland Tiger Moths into a four-seat cabin general purpose biplane in hopes of cashing-in on the rising demand for pleasure aircraft. A total of 19 such aircraft were converted before the company folded. A few were equipped with crop-dusting gear.
... Those of you that know me are aware of my soft spot for biplanes and the the Tiger Moth in particular. The Jackaroo conversion strikes me as an interesting and unusual subject to model someday.

Remember that MMAC members may submit their nominations to mccoygroup@comcast.net.