7/12/2023
SEFSD Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Quorum at 6:40 PM, meeting convened.
In-person participants: Jovi, Steve N., Brad, Steve M., Quan, Larry
Online participants: Nick, Eric, Carl
Not present: Steve B.
Meeting held Steve N.’s home.
GENERAL DISCUSSIONS:
Brad: Field maintenance coming due.
Should we lock in catering for the banquet with last year’s service?
50/50 raffle is becoming a major success that benefits the banquet.
FRIA request is being looked at by FAA and AMA currently.
Jovi: Rotoplex cleaned with the assistance of many members!
The Rotoplex boundaries repaired and gates repainted.
Submitted Rotoplex cleanup receipts.
July 4th club raffle and celebration was a great success.
Dennis LaBerge won the July 4 IX14 Spektrum radio raffle grand prize.
Congrats Dennis!!
Steve N.: No serious safety issues lately.
Steve M.: Bank account remains adequately funded.
Membership 301 at currently.
Steve B.: Not present.
Larry K.: Concerned about flights over the pits.
Nick: No reason anyone should have to be yelled at if a mistake is made.
Eric: It looks like it’s time to wet and roll the field.
Time to be concerned about proper hydration, skin protection and fire suppression.
Carl: Nothing new.
Quan: Shared version 1.0 of windsock post sign via email.
Revisions by the BOD are welcome.
ITEMS REQUIRING A VOTE:
No items required a vote.
ITEMS OF CONTINUING INTEREST:
Safety issues are everybody’s concern. If you see something then say something. Be kind and be civil.
Field condition remains good, though unlikely lately, but please stay off the field when it’s rain soaked.
Park Master Plan to continue being addressed. We are discussing how best to preserve this site into the future.
Droneplex maintenance to spruce up area remains forefront of mind.
WEEKEND FIELD EVENTS for August:
T28 racing at 10:00 AM Saturday 8/12/23
Electroglide at 10:00 AM Saturday 8/19/2023
Otay Float Fly from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Wednesday 8/23/2023
Triple Threat at 10:00 AM Saturday 8/26/2023
Organized field events will now include 50/50 raffles to help fund club banquets and other events. The organized events include Electroglide, T-28 racing, Bomb Drop, Don’t Spill the Beans, etc.
BANQUET EVENT DATE: FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2024
Next BOD meeting 8/9/2023 @ 6:30 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Eric Shapiro
SEFSD Secretary 2023
