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 club president Bill O’Donnell. A motion to accept the November secretary’s report as stated in the January 2009 Yankee Flyer was made and seconded. The motion passed.
... The treasurer’s report was read by Dave Seale. There was no income or expenses for the month of December. For the month of January:

Balance $3975.04     Income $675     Expenses $1,350

The expense for January was the mowing fee for the 2008 season. CRRC paid half as per usual and that was the income for the month. A motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made and seconded. The motion passed.
... Jim McCoy explained Don Schipani’s offer to host an online MMAC forum. The consensus of those present at the meeting was favorable to the idea and Jim should take it to the next level with Don. There are many details and questions that need to be worked out with Don.
... The new plane raffle was announced. It is a pilot’s choice where the winner will choose one of three planes:

• CAP 232 ARF donated by Joe Candela of Creative Hobbies
• Hanger 9 4D ARF donated by Bob Rice of HobbyTown USA
• P-51B/C Mustang Kit donated by club member Scott Annis
  

The raffle is open to people outside of the club. Contact VP Brad Kaye if you are interested in purchasing tickets. The winner will be drawn at Winter Project Night on April 28.
... Bill O’Donnell introduced new club member Joe Gantert to the club…welcome Joe.
... Bill O’Donnell thanked Ted Zaborski for making the membership cards again this year. Ted has been making and donating the cards to the club for many years. Ted developed a new design this year and they look great, thanks Ted.
... The annual flying field gate lock key exchange will take place at the club meeting in February. Please attend to turn in your old key and get a new key.
... Upcoming events: WRAM show on February 20 thru 22, see www.wram.org for details.
... The next meeting is February 24, 2009 at the American Legion Hall in Millis.

Regards,
Roger Gilman
MMAC Secretary

2009 Pilot's Choice 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

This month's Photo of the Month is a video of a massive turbine-powered C-17 Globemaster model that was sent along to me by former member Bob Lombard. Bob moved to "Top of the World" in Ocala, Florida a few seasons ago, but he checks in on his MMAC friends every now and then.

To link to the video...click here!

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