The October meeting was our Annual Family Banquet.
As such, there was no official business conducted at this meeting. Watch for Steve Rivet's first secretary's report
following the November 24 Annual Meeting.
... What was announced was the Executive Board for 2010, and here's the line-up:

Brad Kaye President
Scott Annis Vice President
Dave Seal Treasurer
Steve Rivet Secretary

Dave Seale Receives Kempf
Founder's Award

Tom Kempf was one of the founding members of MMAC in the early '70s.
It was with his insistence that MMAC be formed
as a formal club and he was instrumental in the development of our site in Millis that served us so well for almost 25 years. He was our first president and served on the board in various capacities. If there was a job to be done, Tom was there to help make it happen.
... It is in this spirit that the executive board created the Tom Kempf Founder’s Award several years ago to acknowledge the efforts of one individual who exhibits the same tenacity and positive attitude as our founding members. A member who has shown himself to be a leader…who gives of himself to further the goals of club and its members. This person pitches in without question to “get the job done” and – most importantly – inspires others to do the same. This is the spirit that has fueled the engine of our membership since the beginning…and creates the atmosphere that will ensure the continued success of our club for many years to come. The alumni in this select group include Bill Costello, Bill Lloyd, Jack Squier and now...Dave Seale.
... Dave joined MMAC about ten years ago and almost immediatly volunteered his time to club activities. He has served on the executive board as club treasurer for many of those years, faithfully and accurately keeping track of our finances. He was editor and publisher of the club newseller for several seasons, writing dozens of entertaining and enlighting articles over his tenure...and always striving to keep the membership informed of what was going on in both MMAC and the hobby in general. In fact, the title Yankee Flyer was his contribution that continues today.
... There are only a few club events that Dave had not participated in over the past decade. He almost always displays a model at Winter Projects Night...and generally he brings more than than just the one aircraft. He has contributed his time and muscle to our spring clean-ups and field improvements. He's influenced just about every meeting, fun-fly, demonstration, presentation and public outreach that we have ever done.
... Dave's contributions to the inner workings of our club as well as our reputation with other clubs and the general public at large have been siginificant and far-reaching. And, it is safe to say that we would not be as successful as we are today without his influence...and we all owe him a great big "THANK YOU!"

AT THE NOVEMBER MEETING
Mickey Callahan's E-Power Clinic

There's no denying that electric power for our models is a technology that's here to stay. Many of us have taken the plunge in one form or another, but there are lot of club members (myself included) that are intimidated by the learning curve we face when considering an e-powered model.
... Starting at the November 24 club meeting, MMAC member Mickey Callahan will present the first of what we hope will be a series of informational clinics to de-mystify the selection of motors, props, controllers, batteries, chargers and all the other widgets that seem strange to us castor-oil junkies. Mickey will start with a general overview and there will be Q&A time throughout.

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.

Video of the Month

I typically don't get too excited about aircraft that don't sport propellers, but every now and then I come across a video or photograph that makes me stop and pay attention...and this is one of them. No "Top Gun" music here...but just a real good look at just how far military aviation has advanced in recent years.

Thanks to MMAC member Dave O'Hanian for this month's video.

Click here to link to the video!

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

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