Minutes 

8/8/01
For the general membership meeting held on the above date
At the following location:
Bob & Karen Santoro's house
657 Romero Canyon Rd
Montecito, CA 93108
Opened meeting about 7:25 PM
Welcome, Guest & New Members
Calder Sterling Eagle Student, from Bay area, expecting first high flight tomorrow
Gromala Eric Eagle Student, from Bay area, expecting first high flight tomorrow
Hornstrand Claes Recently moved to Ojai?  Plans to join SCPA
Sanderson Jocky Featured Guest
Minutes Ratified from last meeting on 6/13
 Attendance:
Bechtold Kristi
Beidler Tom
Eshel Zvi
Fiset Claude
Ghobarah Hesham
Hurlbett Bob
Keyser Dan
Lamb Benson
Pegg Brendan
Pipkin Tom
Santoro Bob
Skow Edward
Sporrer Rob
Sweeney Sharon
Truax Tom
Wallace Bruce

Treasurer, Bob Santoro

Bob's last meeting, reported that we have $957.80

Committees

Radio, Hesham Ghobarah and Edward Skow

Will try to use 146.46.  So far ok
Lic exam on Sept 8

Old Business

USHGA Chapter

Chapter status approved by USHGA

Site Insurance

USHGA site insurance for Topa secured.  Policy received.  Will forward copy to Claude

Ojai Comp

Claude thanked members for assistance
Claude asked for input from members about future comps
Eddie requested we acknowledge and thank Jennifer & Debbie for their help

New Business & Announcements

Treasurer

Bob Santoro Resigned as treasurer with thanks from members
Kristi Bechtold elected as new Treasurer by unanimous vote

Site Insurance

USHGA site insurance for Topa secured.  Policy received  Will forward copy to Claude

First Aid

Kristi is looking into wilderness first aid training.  Reported first aid kits for $14.  Will take orders
Pacific Rescue: http://www.pacificrescue.com

Tee Shirts

Bob brought some t-shirts he got from Patagonia.  Will take them to Nepal to have them embroidered with the club logo.  Need logo prior to trip, or Bob will be the logo guru

Bad Press

Discussion regarding letter to Editor in OVN.  Encourage members to respond positively.  Bruce noted the author expressed typical Ojai attitudes.

Flight Recognition

Applause to SD for new State Record, Owens Record, and Black Hawk Record.

Next Meeting

7 PM, Wednesday, 10/10/01

Bruce Wallace's house
2081 Avd de la Cruzada
Ojai,  CA   93023

Summary & Close about 8:15
Thanks to:
Bob & Karen for hosting the meeting 
 

Jocky showed "Speed to Fly" video.  Well received.