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

Opened meeting about: 7:40

Welcome, Guest & New Members

Mike	Dawson	Taking lessons from Claude
Ralph	Roncoli	Taking lessons from Claude
Debbie	Pipkin	Tom's wife
Marilyn	Wallace	Bruce's wife and meeting host

Attendance

Kristi	Bechtold
Tom	Beidler
Zvi	Eshel
Claude	Fieset
Hesham	Ghobarah
Claes	Hornstrand
Dan	Keyser
Brendan	Pegg
Tom	Pipkin
Edward	Skow
Rob	Sporrer
Sharon	Sweeney
Tom	Truax
Bruce	Wallace

Minutes Ratified from last meeting held on: 8/8/01

Treasurer Report

Kristi reported $1,132.80 at the close of business yesterday
Kristi asked for input on reducing the monthly bank fees of $10 per month
Dan confirmed her authority to take whatever action she deemed appropriate

Old Business

• Radio Test:
  • Dan indicated he would post information on the discussion board
• Kristi is sounding for interest in Wilderness First Aid Class
  • Pacific Rescue: http://www.pacificrescue.com

New Business & Announcements

• P.O. Box
  • Tom requested input on moving PO box to Summerland
    • Arguments posted on our web site discussion
  • Kristi would like to have the box located next to bank for her convenience
    • Currently, Kristi is picking up the mail once a month?
  • Since no one else seemed to care, Tom & Kristi will discuss the item and it was deferred
• Radio Reimbursement
  • Dan Keyser indicated it would be good for Edward to have dependable access to a radio since he frequently crew's for the membership.
  • The membership voted to reimburse Edward Skow in the amount of $225 for the radio he purchased.  The radio is considered association property, but Edward is has authority over custody and control of the radio.
• Bocalli's LZ
  • Dan Keyser indicated he thinks we should provide a gift to the primary LZ landowner (up the street from Bocalli's).  The membership indicated general agreement, but no one had much info on him, including his name.  Dan indicated he would look into it.
• School Yard Landings
  • The posting on the discussion board regarding Topa Topa School was acknowledged.  The membership was reminded that it's best to avoid school yards when school is in session, and Thatcher School is off limits at all times.
• Topa Pilot Rating
  • Dan floated the idea of having a minimum rating of P3 for out of town pilots
    • Discussed, but no consensus and no action
  • Claude floated the idea of limiting our LZ's, and not attempting upwind XC toward Nordhoff without some yet to be determined minimum altitude
    • Not much discussion.  Dan suggested that Claude formulate a proposal with pro and con arguments for discussion.
  • Tom encouraged members to check visitors for USHGA membership so our insurance is effective.
  • Rob Sporrer indicated he is willing to check out visiting pilots at Ellings park.
• Owens Valley
  • Logistics were discussed
  • Tom gave a brief site overview

Next Meeting

7 PM, Wednesday, 12/12/01

Brendan and Bruce offered, but no location set

Summary & Close about 8:30

Thanks to:
Bruce & Marilyn Wallace for their exceptional hospitality

Entertainment

Superb Pot Luck Dining
Slide Show by Zvi of clubs trip to Turkey?