Sharon Sweeney's house
5596 Calle Ocho
Carpinteria,  CA   93013

Opened meeting about: 7:35

Welcome, Guest & New Members

Bo	Criss	Working with Fly Above All as an instructor Bo learned through the Super Fly organization He has been flying 7 years and instructing 2
Scott	McClure	A videographer living on a ranch next to Hill Canyon.  He is working on a documentary about paragliding.  Scott worked on an aircraft carrier in the Navy.
Rob	Milley	A progressing P2 pilot.  Rob has been getting a lot of airtime at Hill Canyon, and has also flow The Grade, The Skyport, and Chiefs
Susan	Frank	Susan has been part of our flying community for about 5 years, but this was her first SCPA meeting.  Susan's canopy is damaged beyond repair.  If anyone knows of a small glider (size is important) that is wasting away in a closet, please help in getting Susan back in the air.

Attendance

Bastian	Chad
Bechtold	Kristi
Beidler	Tom
Dawson	Mike
Dresser	Johnny
Faoro	Ron
Ghobarah	Hesham
Grantham	Chris
Hurlbett	Bob
Keyser	Dan
Lamb	Benson
Paul	Chris
Pegg	Brendan
Pipkin	Tom
Pratt	Mark
Skow	Edward
Sweeney	Sharon
Truax	Tom

Minutes Ratified from last meeting held on: 6/12/02

Treasurer Report

Kristi reported $1007.77

Old Business

• Weather Station (Hesham Ghobarah)
  • Overview
    • The current focus is to build a system that will send the weather data on 15 minute intervals to a location that can upload it to a web server.  Sending the data only at intervals will conserve battery power
  • Equipment
    • A radio compatible weather station prices run about $180 to $400 depending on options.  Hesham thinks we can get by with the lower priced option.
    • We also need a Radio, Power Supply, and a web interface.
  • Expertise
    • Hesham can handle the hardware part
    • Need advice on the radio interface.  Will talk to Ken Howes from Crestline
    • We need someone to do the web interface
    • We need someone to talk to the forest service about permission
• Discussion Page
  • There was a motion and some agreement about not permitting anonymous postings.  Since this may be considered an item of substance, our bylaws indicate we may need to give notice prior to a vote.
  • Ron Faoro volunteered to moderate the Discussion Forums.  Tom Beidler will set him up with the tools he needs
  • Mark Pratt & Edward Skow were concerned about negative comments that might hinder landowner relationships.  After some discussion, it was decided that Ron would use his good judgment in moderating the board

New Business & Announcements

• Hill Canyon was discussed
  • Scott McClure is shooting a lot of video.  If you are planning on flying Hill Canyon, give him a call
  • Bob Hurlbett has invited the conversancy administrator to our next meeting.  She has indicated she is favor of our activity
  • Brendan Pegg was confronted by a conservancy park ranger about a month ago, but no problems since
  • Be aware of of the horses and sensitive about the perceived impacts we have on other park users
  • Check with Mark Stucky for current status
• Nationals
  • Chad Bastian gave a report on the upcoming event
  • Already has 65 pilots registered
  • Lot of activities planned
  • Red Bull is a sponsor
  • Kari Castle is a good source of local info
  • Edward is available for crew.  Pilots should pool resources.  He needs a minimum of $50 per day
• Glider Pricing and Dealer Support
  • Bob Hurlbett initiated a discussion about glider pricing
  • Local dealers verses direct purchase from overseas
  • Some voiced a concern that Super Fly was attempting to enforce a monopoly
  • Other contributors pointed out that we are a small community and need to support out local professionals
  • Local advanced instruction has been limited.  Bo Criss responded that things are going to get better.  He has put together a series of courses and there should be more opportunity for locally available advanced instruction
• Ojai Comp
  • Claude was  not present, and Bob thought discussion without him would not be proper
  • There was some mention that the landowner of the main LZ was annoyed
  • The was a motion to buy them a $100 gift certificate for dinner at the Ranch House, but no action on the motion.  The don't drink.
  • Dan Keyser was appointed to investigate

Next Meeting

7 PM, Wednesday, October 9, 2002

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

Summary & Close about 9 pm?

Thanks to:
Sharon Sweeney

Entertainment

Rob McClure showed some his paragliding video on Sharon's new big screen

Fabulous Pot Luck with plenty for all (I think Sharon may have contributed more than her share)