Monthly Archives: November 2013

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GENERAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23RD

Meeting Minutes Old Site Posts

REPORT BY TIM ATTAWAY

 

On Nov 23rd, the SEFSD General Meeting and election was conducted at SEFSD field at 10 AM and 40 or so members were in attendance. Agenda items discussed were as follows:

 

                  Introduction of Andy Norbeck, a Nazerene University film student and we talked about how he wanted to incorporate our flying club with a band video production. This filming will be on Dec 7th and will not interrupt the normal flying too much and feel free to bring you most interesting aircraft, rotor etc. and be ready to “ham” it up for his videographer.

 

                  SDPD helicopter Able has been in our airspace lately and due to an incident involving yours truly on Saturday after the electro glide we are strongly recommending that when the black and white approaches our airspace all aircraft should land immediately or stay as low as possible to provide no reason for our club to be in the log book of SDPD air wing.

 

                  Paul Guidice, treasurer of SEFSD, explained to all the need for patience in getting the renewals done and the cards for 2014 out to everyone.   Please use Paypal if you can and be ready for an event on the first Saturday of January 2014 to come to the field and eat good food, fly in a little event and pick up your new badge for 2014. Thanks Paul!

 

                  Information pertaining to the Grand 2013 SEFSD Banquet was shared and sign-up sheets were out to look at and money was being accepted by Tim Attaway to reserve your banquet attendance. See much, much more on line where you may sign up for a variety of supporting roles. December 8th is the tentative cut-off date to sign up for the Dec 15th Sweetwater Women’s’ Club BASH. 330 members plus family means that those reservations for the 115 seats may go away sooner than later.

 

                  New tables project have been conceived, planned and now constructed principally by Don Griffin, Tom Erickson and John Gibson plus a few others have got involved in installation. We appreciate this can do attitude and owe them and anyone else that steps up to help a Big THANK YOU. The BOD has approved the funds for 12 total at a cost of 110.00 each so that means making our site much nicer for around 1400.00 dollars. Thanks again Don and Tom! (Note) it really is part of being in a club to step forward and volunteer to get involved and help out with projects and events….you will find that it feels good too. So, next time you see something that needs to be done, just say “yes….I can help with that.”

 

                  Jim Bonnardel, BOD member and Electro-glide boss, explained to the members present that a special Electro glide event is being planned so if you have done even one event come down to the last one of 2013 to see what he has in store to reward your participation. Don’t miss this…you could be sorry.

 

                  The Election of SEFSD executive board and members at large for 2014 was conducted and the following gentlemen have stepped forward to lead the club through the next 12 months, congratulations to them and a thank you for those clubmembers that attended the meeting and voted:  President, Tim Attaway, Vice President Jim Bonnardel, Treasurer Paul Guidice, Secretary Scott Fuller, Safety Officer Quan Nguyen     Members at Large: Dr. Ray Fulks, Brad Bender and George Rebello. Continuing on as out-going president and now Chairman of the Board Frank Gagliardi.

 

These nine people will all have a vote as the amendment to 4.1 was passed unanimously by those present. Isabel Guidice was introduced as our new membership person, she volunteered to help in this capacity and we are so lucky and happy to have her to help us with this very important job. 333 members and going higher I predict!!!   (I only know of one other club in S. California that is bigger.)

 

Play Nice, Play Safe and be Happy.

 

Tim

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The Prez’ Sez’ for Nov./Dec. ’13

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Frank w/BandAs my two years as president of the SEFSD draws to a close, I reflect on what all of you have accomplished. Field improvements have been refined and are now ongoing. Premier events, such as the CAP Program, Veterans and Wounded Warrior Salute, Electroglide and others played an important part in achieving Gold Leader Club status.


The acquisition of a new indoor site has expanded the scope of the SEFSD. But more than any of these has been the the growth of the club which now stands at over 330 members. Not bad for a “Bunch of fliers at a dirt field!” I have had the good fortune to work with a very dedicated group of members who gave much and asked for very little in return. You all know who you are and I THANK YOU!… Finally, I ask that you give the incoming officers the same level of support. They will be working very hard……for you…


“Fair skies and Mild winds”

 

Semper Fi

Frank

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SEFSD 2013 Banquet

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5:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

GENERAL INFORMATION

•    THIS  MAY TOP PADRE GOLD?….. WHICH WAS AWESOME LAST YEAR…SIGN UP TODAY AT YOUR CONVENIENCE OR EMAIL TIM.  DEADLINE DEC 8TH.

•    DONATION OF 10 DOLLARS PER PERSON WHICH WILL GO TOWARDS THE GIGANTIC RAFFLE FOR CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS.

•    RAFFLE AFTER DINNER, ONE TICKET PER PERSON ON ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN AT THE DOOR.  $1,000.00 IN PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY.

•    SEATING IS LIMITED TO 115 BANQUETEERS, YOU MUST RESERVE AS WE HAVE 300 PLUS MEMBERS.  TIM ATTAWAY EMAIL trattaway@cox.net OR SIGN UP ON CLIP BOARD AT THE FIELD TODAY OR AT THE FIELD WHEN YOU SEE TIM.  DONATE IN ADVANCE TO TIM OR AT THE DOOR.

•    LOCATION

o    SWEETWATER WOMEN’S CLUB IN BONITA, CA

?    QUIET, SERENE, ONE LEVEL, LOTS OF PARKING.  TIM SAYS THERE WILL BE AMPLE OVERFLOW PARKING ALONG SWEETWATER ROAD.

o    WWW.SWEETWATERWOMENSCLUB.ORG  TO SEE MORE

o    15 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ON THE 805 OR 5 TO 54 EAST TO PLAZA BONITA CENTER WAY THEN LEFT ON SWEETWATER ROAD TO SWC. 

•    FOOD….BUFFET STYLE, LONG TABLE IN PATIO AREA

o    BEEF, HAM, TURKEY FROM BARBEQUE PIT OF NATIONAL CITY, CARVING STATION NOT PRE CUT AND DRIED OUT

o    BEANS AND COLE SLAW AND SAUCE FROM BBQ PIT

o    SIDE DISHES BROUGHT TO THE EVENT WILL EARN 1 EXTRA RAFFLE TICKET FOR THE EVENT AND WILL BE EXTREMELY WELCOME!!!!!

?    SIGN UP FOR  SALAD, ROLLS, DESSERT, OR ANY OTHER FAVORITE ITEM YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE  (10 -12 SERV)

o    BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS OR ENJOY A SELECTION OF PUNCH, SOFT DRINKS, CRAFT BEER OR SHAW WINE…COFFEE TOO.

•    DO NOT FORGET WE RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE IN OUR CLUB

o    SPECIAL PRESIDENTS AWARD AND SOMETHING NEW.

•    POSSIBLE MUSIC GROUP QUARTET FOR DANCING…THANK YOU FRANK!!

 

Please click the “READ MORE” to see how you can help:

 

 

 

 

SEFSD 2013 BANQUET

FOOD COORDINATOR—-TIM A

Please click to:  VOLUNTEER TO HELP OR BRING SOMETHING

 

And tell Tim how you would like to help or what you would like to bring.  Your name will be added next to that item on the list below.  THANKS!

•    ORDER, PICK UP AND DELIVER BBQ PIT STUFF- TIM
•    SUGGESTED LIST OF DISHES TO COMPLIMENT ABOVE

o    GREEN SALAD-GRIFFIN
o    MACARONI SALAD_______________
o    VEGGIE DISH RAW_________________
o    COOKED VEGETABLES- ERICKSON, WILLIAMS
o    ROLLS-NORTON
o    JELLO DISH_______________
o    FRUIT SALAD______________
o    COSTCO CARROT CAKE- FULKS
o    COSTCO CHOCOLATE CAKE__________
o    SHEET CAKE______________
o    DESSERTS-COLENTINO
o    MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS-MARVIN GALE
o    CHEESE PLATE____________
o    OTHER FAVORITES THAT YOU LOVE AND WILL SHARE

?    EGG ROLLS                 NAME-BENDER
?    _________________    NAME-GUIDICE
?    _________________    NAME _______________
?    _________________    NAME______________
?    _________________    NAME______________
?    ________________      NAME_______________
?    _________________    NAME ________________

•    NEED VOLUNTEERS TO:

o    CARVE MEAT FOR A SHORT TIME_____________
o    HELP SET UP BUFFET TABLE AREA_______________
o    SET UP DESSERT TABLE- RAY AND ELLIE FULKS
o    ETC________

 

 

 

SEFSD 2013 BANQUET

CLEAN UP COORDINATOR

VOLUNTEER Jim Bonnardel

•    BEGINNING AT 2045 HRS (7:45 PM)
•    RETURN FURNITURE TO ORIGINAL POSITION
•    CLEAN KITCHEN AS NEEDED
•    REMOVE DECORATIONS FROM SWEETWATER WOMENS CLUB
•    CLEAN COFFEE POTS, PUNCH BOWLS ETC.
•    SWEEP FLOOR IF NECESSARY
•     VOLUNTEER HELPERS  (3)

o    ___________________&________________&_______________

 

 

 

SEFSD 2013 BANQUET

PROGRAM COORDINATOR____________

Volunteers needed

•    CREATE WHITE BOARD SCHEDULE
•    PLAN, ORDER, SECURE ALL PLAQUES FOR PRESENTATIONS
•    COORDINATE THE MUSIC GROUP, PROVIDE LOCATION /FURNITURE
•    SET UP PA SYSTEM BEFORE THE EVENT STARTS
•    ORGANIZE THE WELCOME TABLE AT THE ENTRANCE TO COLLECT MONEY
•    ORGANIZE THE HANDING OUT OF TICKETS FOR EACH MEMBER

o    MALE AND FEMALE DIFFERENT COLORS
o    SPECIAL ELECTROGLIDE TICKETS SEPARATE COLOR
o    PLAN FOR TICKETS TO THOSE BRINGING DISH

•    RAFFLE SET UP___________________
•    RAFFLE MASTER VOLUNTEERS_______________,______________,________________
•    ETC. ETC. AS NEEDED

 

 

 

SEFSD 2013 BANQUET

COORDINATOR OF LIQUID BEVERAGES

VOLUNTEER____________________

 

•    PURCHASE 48 BOTTLES OF GOOD QUALITY CRAFT BEER OR SIMILAR..COSTCO
•    PURCHASE 12 BOTTLES OF CHARLES SHAW WINE AT TRADER JOES, MERLOT, CHARD.
•    PURCHASE SELECTION OF SOFT DRINKS  24 CANS OR BOTTLES
•    PURCHASE PUNCH OR LEMONAIDE FOR A PUNCH BOWL
•    COFFEE  CHECK ON AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO COFFEE MAKER AT SWEETWATER WC.

 

HELPERS..COMMITTEE
__________________,_________________

Videos & Pics from Our Veteran’s Day Fly-In

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The Veteran’s Ceremony:

http://youtu.be/4df14hs0YF4

 

The North County Winds Band:

http://youtu.be/DtiiMpCaJGg

 

Thanks to Osmund for this video of the flying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2fQxUrgWRw

 

Randy took the following three videos:

 

The planes and other action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KklZsCL-bOo

 

The presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZghfOGJQ72U

 

The dog demonstration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsEidzIEXHw

 

The picture gallery is here

Congratulations to the 2014 F5B Team

F5B Pilots & Planes Old Site Posts

 

F5B is a class of “motor gliders” as defined by the FAI which is a international body based in Switzerland that governs all types of “aero sports” Information on the FAI can be found here: http://www.fai.org <http://www.fai.org/>  The F5B event is comprised of 3 tasks. The first and most important is the distance task where the pilot tries to get as many legs on a 150 meter course as they can with in a 200 second window of time. The pilot  are only allowed to run the motor on the end of the course where he is standing—when the plane enters the course the motor must be switched off. A typical distance flight will have 10 climbs of 2 seconds or less with the rest of the time spent gliding at high speed on the measured 150 meter course. A contest level pilots will get between 44 and 50 legs in the 200 second window followed by a 10 minute duration flight. In the duration phase the pilots can run the motor as desired but the timing system will subtract the motor run from the score. At the end of the 10 minutes the pilot has to land within a series of circles as close to the 10 minute mark as possible. A good pilot will get the model on the ground within 3-4 seconds of the target time. Additional points are awarded for landing in the smallest circle. For those that are interested here are links to the full  event rules for the event :http://www.fai.org/fai-documents Click on the “Sporting Code Section 4-F5 Electric”

 

F5B Site Layout

 

New for this year were “juniors” trying out for the team. Both Gabriel Mather and Patrick Liddy gave it their best with Patrick gaining a spot on the 2014 team spot which is reserved for young fliers.

 

F5B Scoresheet

 

Also notable was the return of Grant Messenger who came out from Florida to give F5B a go again after being away for 20 years! Also Jerry Bridgman and Bob Sliff came down from Orange County—both of whom were very involved in F5B in the early years.

 

Steve and Michelle Manganelli along with several club members helped make the contest run smoothly—although some broken wires did manage to delay one round for a bit until some file soldering could be done. Michelle did a great job in making sure we had a nice lunch spread for both days. A special thanks to all of those that helped!

BOD Minutes for November ’13

Meeting Minutes Old Site Posts

 

  1. Membership report. Paul Guidice showed proposed picture for 2014 badges. Approved picture. Paul discussed a small problem for people that want to pay by paper check—-the site does not have a provision to print out the application. Should be fixed shortly. Discussed when badges will be passed out for 2014 members. Supplies and expenses will be paid by club–approved
  2. Autonomous flight activities by Jim: There have been no incidents this last month. There has been regular activity during the field by several individuals. Jim reports that things are going well. approved
  3. Ranger update: Frank reported that things are going OK with the rangers and parks dept. The city did OK the installitation of poles for the pit tables. approved
  4. Trailer update: Frank reported the locks will be replaced so they all match. Jim reported trailer is back in storage. Frank asked that tire covers be purchased. Approved
  5. Frank reported the Vet day was a great success. The Warrior Foundation at Freedom Station and Cobra Canines were given $1000 donations each from the club and it’s members.  Frank and Paul will provide the newsletter editor the links to the videos of the events. approved
  6. Safety–Chuck reports there have not been any issues lately.  Discussed police heli incident and steps to address the situation. Approved
  7. Tables are being installed. Current cost is about $110 /table. Approved paying for tables as we go. approved
  8. Scott Swaley  of High Tech High is asking if the club will assist in a event to be helpJan 6-10 2014–project is about introducing kids with flying. Club will assist with training planes. Steve Neu will donate some batteries for the club trainers. Approved
  9. Discussed having a rain date for the next meeting at the field–The rain date will be Nov 30 for the meeting if needed. Will have a e-mail blast be sent out to members announcing the meeting and elections for this Saturday morning the 23rd of November. Approved spending $70 for breakfast items for meeting. Tim will accept proxy ballots prior to the election vote on Saturday morning at the field.
  10. Dinner report by Tim. Tim presented information about the location for the club dinner for Dec 15 evening from 5-8pm. Discussed what will be served and costs. Discussed wthe budget for the event. Total cost to the club will be about $1500. Discussed if we should or should not charge for tickets. Will charge $10 for tickets and use the funds to buy nice raffle prizes. People that bring a dish will get additional raffle tickets. Members need to purchase tickets by Dec8th. Tim will take reservations at the meeting or by e-mail to TimA.
  11. New Business: Next meeting is 1-22-14 —Paul Guidice will send out address information and time for meeting.