Hello Everyone,

Even though the weather this summer didn't seem to be that great, it sure didn't stop us from getting out to the field and having a great time flying. This season has been filled with great memories, great flying, and an all around good time. But the season isn't over yet. As a matter of fact, we have our club's big IMAA 2-day event coming up and there are some other great flying events around New England.

News from the President:

As many of you know we had to close the road temporarily so the vehicles using it would not receive damage to their tires. Thanks to the volunteers that showed up to help clear nails, trash, etc from the newly constructed road. It was our hope that we wouldn't have to top dress it until next year, but we had to move up the time table somewhat sooner than anticipated. As is stands right now (weather permitting) the next stage should be completed by October 10th, just in time for the IMAA event. Keep your fingers crossed

Thanks again to the many volunteers who worked at the neighbor's picnic. The people who organized, bought the food, cooked, served and cleaned up really did a terrific job. Volunteerism is what makes our club work. Our hats are off to you all.

October 17th and 19th is our next event and we expect a great turn out. Anyone that can donate their time that weekend will surely be appreciated. Contact one of the officers if you can assist. Parking, food, and administrative are the areas where most help is needed. This is a club fund raiser that helps support the field so the better we manage it the greater the potential we can make a tidy profit. Hope to see you there.

Minutes from Monthly Meeting:

1. Meeting called to order 7pm with 22 members and 4 Officers present.


2. Discussed the successful neighbor's picnic from September 13th.


3. Thanked all members for their help with the picnic.


4. Secretary's Report, motion to pass, passed.


5. Treasurer's Report, motion to pass, passed..


6. Motion to accept Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports. Motion passed.


7. Old Business - None.


8. New Business.


9. IMAA Event October 17th & 18th
   
   1. Will include P.A. system
   2. Looking for volunteers for food serving.
   3. Looking for parking staff, Ed Olstein will head up parking committee.
   4. Registration will start at 8am.
   5. Loren will man the impound.
   6. Charging landing fee of $10 for both days.
   7. 50/50 raffle each day for event / will use new ticket pricing chart.
   8. Saturday, October 10th, work party to put up fence for event at 4pm.
   9. Additional handicap spot for event.
   10. Need permanent spotters.
   11. Patrick Tuxbury will be club photography.
   12. Members can fly their non IMAA legal planes after 4pm & prior to 10am (Saturday) and 11am (Sunday).
   13. Staff will wear name tags identifying themselves.
   
   
   14. Bridge & Road
       
       • Called contractor about fixing the bridge and finishing the road.
       • Recommended using hemlock for bridge. Will get price.
       • Got price for finishing the road, which will include regrading, widening, clearing out some stumps, and putting on a top layer.
   
   
   15. Neighbors Picnic only cost the club $344.
   
   
   16. Requested permission to tap the rainy day fund for $1500 to fix bridge. Motioned, voted on, and accepted.
   
   
   17. Christmas party needs a new venue. Will let membership know when new location is chosen.
   
   
   18. Proposal for chaging field regulations: To be voted on at October club meeting.
       
       Current:
       The corporation shall institute regulations governing discipline and procedures to be followed at the flying site. A committee shall be formed to prepare Flying Field Regulations. A simple majority vote of the members present at any business meeting is required for approval. Amendments may be presented and voted upon at any business meeting.
       
       Proposed Change:
       The corporation shall instutue regulations governing discipline and procedures to be followed at the flying site. A committee shall be formed to prepare Flying Field Regulations The membership must be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the business meeting in which the Amendment is to be voted upon. A simple majority vote of the members present at this business meeting is required for approval.
   
   
   19. Upon extensive review by Chris Petriccione (Safety Officer), and club officers, the East Coast Swamp Flyers will no allow helicopters to fly 3D style flight in close promiximity, nor will we allow helicopters to fly sustained 3D patterns. These changes have come about based on multiple complaints and the extreme concerns of safety for all of our members. All 3D maneuvers must be done over the tall grass on the far side of the runway, and must be done within the confines of the flying pattern. This means you can come down, do a maneuver, and then you must re-enter the pattern. No sustained 3D maneuvering is allowed.
   
   
   20. Motion has been made to create individual flight stations. A committee has been created to discuss the options. Options will be presented at October club meeting and voted on.
   
   
   21. Treasurer has made a motion to raise the dues from our current $60 to $84 per year. Dues increase will be voted on at October club meeting.
   
   
   22. Treasurer will post a current membership list at the field.
   
   
   23. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
   
   

   Motions and proposals to be voted on at the October 21st Club Meeting:

   1. Proposal for chaging field regulations: To be voted on at October club meeting.
      
      Current:
      The corporation shall institute regulations governing discipline and procedures to be followed at the flying site. A committee shall be formed to prepare Flying Field Regulations. A simple majority vote of the members present at any business meeting is required for approval. Amendments may be presented and voted upon at any business meeting.
      
      Proposed Change:
      The corporation shall instutue regulations governing discipline and procedures to be followed at the flying site. A committee shall be formed to prepare Flying Field Regulations The membership must be notified at least two (2) weeks prior to the business meeting in which the Amendment is to be voted upon. A simple majority vote of the members present at this business meeting is required for approval.
   
   
   2. Motion has been made to create individual flight stations. A committee has been created to discuss the options. Options will be presented at October club meeting and voted on.
   
   
   3. Treasurer has made a motion to raise the dues from our current $60 to $84 per year. Dues increase will be voted on at October meeting.
   
   

   Upcoming Picnics, Events, and Meetings:

   2009 East Coast Swamp Flyers Picnic & Event Schedule:

   ECSF Annual IMAA Fly-In: October 17th & 18th
   This year we will be continuing on last year's successful IMAA event by hosting another one at the swamp. After all the positive comments we received from participants of last year's event, we are hoping to draw in more participants, more amazing aircraft, and more money for the club. We will also be having a two day event this year, which means even more flyers and even more great flying. Can't wait for this one. The club is also looking for volunteers to help with cooking, parking, and any other needs that may arise.

   ECSF Annual Christmas Party - December 16th
   Last year's Christmas party had an incredible 60+ members eating their way through a ton of pizza. Due to the fact that we had standing room only for some members, we have decided to make a change of venue for this year's party. That change of venue is yet to be determined, but our main goal is to find a place with great food and plenty of room. As soon as we find the right place, we will let you know.

   2009 ECSF Club Meetings:

   October 21st - Meeting will be held at the Foxon Community Center.
   Novermber 18th - Meeting will be hold at the Foxon Community Center.
   December 16th - Christmas Party: Location to be determined.

   Upcoming Events around New England:

   Warbirds Over Woodstock - October 3rd and 4th
   Warbirds of any size! Big or small, bring em' all.
   Woodstock Airport, Route 169, South Woodstock, Connecticut
   1 mile south of the Woodstock Fairgrounds
   For further information call Bruce Fortin 860-963-7822, or Jim Russell 508-450-2334

   Warbirds Over Chenango Bridge, Binghamton, NY - October 10th and 11th
   IMAA Sanctioned Event, Chenango Bridge Airport
   Contact Robert VanDerMeulen 607-565-3707
   email: robert.vandermeulen@globaltungsten.com
   Contact Jim Trucker, email: jtrucker@stny.rr.com

   IMAC Regionals, Salem, CT - October 9th, 10th, and 11th
   Hey Everyone,
   Just wanted to let everyone know about the 1st Annual IMAC regionals at the Prop-Busters Field in Salem, CT. The contest starts on Friday, and ends Sunday. Basic, Sportsman, Intermediate, Advanced, and Unlimited classes will be fully represented. There will also be Freestyle competitions Friday and Saturday. Food will be available all weekend long.
   Come and see the best IMAC pilot the Northeast has to offer.
   http://www.rcproprbusters.com
   Jim Cyr

   Event and Picnic Review:

   August 9th - Summer Picnic and Fun Fly

   Well, after we were rained out the first weekend, it held off just long enough to get in some good flying the next weekend. It was cloudy most of the day, with a little sunshine peeking through the clouds once in a while. That didn't stop us from getting in some great flying. We had a great turnout of pilots, great food as always, and there are some great pictures that Patrick Tuxbury took and put on our website.

   August 9th - Summer Picnic and Fun Fly

   What a beautiful day of flying and an amazing turnout of pilots an neighbors. I personally haven't seen that many pilots at the field all year long. It is always great to see our many members flying, eating, talking, and having a wonderful time. The neighbors also enjoyed the day of free food and watching some great flying. I would also like to personally thank all the cooking staff and Don from Good Times Karaoke DJ and Entertainment for supplying and running the P.A. system, which allowed us to speak to the masses without having to loose our voices. It also supplied us all with enjoyable music throughout the day and the spot-on Top Gun "Danger Zone" sound track that played during Chris Petriccione's demonstration of his Turbine Jet.

   New and Returning Members:

   July: Robert Sortere, Dror Sharon, Tyler Ippi
   August: Vincent Esposito, Ted Karbowski

   Field Construction and Condition Update:

   I would first like to thank Ed Olstein and volunteers for making an incredible effort to clean up the new road. I was told they picked up 5+ large garbage bags full of trash and metal debris from the road. Unfortunately there is a chance that more debris lies just beneath the surface, waiting for a rainfall to bring it up. Because of this concern, the new road has been permanently closed until further notice.

   Our president, Joe Malec, has been in contact with a contractor to finish the road and fix the bridge. The work to finish the road includes regrading, widening, clearing out some stumps, and putting on a top layer.

   See you in the skies above the swamp!