Atop the RC hill on the Willowbrook Ranch property in Santa Barbara

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Opened meeting about: 7:20

Welcome, Guest & New Members

Chris	Holmes	P4 Pilot from Telluride.  Has been flying since 97'.  Living in SB for a couple of years, enjoying the surfing, but is recently getting back into the sport.  Works a a chef.  Did all the cooking for the supurb dinner provided by Eagle Paragliding.
Ken	Grodberg	(Striker) Friend of Chris Holmes visiting from Telluride.  Non pilot.
Jim		Caretaker at the Ranch
Kevin		Our ranch host.  Family member (grandson of owners)
Scott	Angel	Local HG speed gliding champion, aerobatic pilot, and frequent ranch visitor
Kathleen	Tomscha	Terry Taggart's partner and 4th grade teacher
Chris	English	Neighbor of Terry and Kathleen

Attendance

Kristi	Bechtold
Johnny	Dresser
Ron	Faoro
Chris	Grantham
Bob	Hurlbett
Dan	Keyser
Benson	Lamb
Chris	Paul
Brendan	Pegg
Tom	Pipkin
Casey	Rodgers
Edward	Skow
Rob	Sporrer
Sharon	Sweeney
Terry	Taggart
Dragisa	Trifkovic
Tom	Truax
Late Arrivals
Bo	Criss  Back from France
Pete	Gifford

Minutes Ratified from last meeting held on: 4/8/03

• Our president Tom Pipkin asked if anyone had read the minutes (that had been posted for a couple of months), and the only affirmative response was the secretary.  A motion was made to ratify them despite the lack of reading, and it passed unanimously.

Treasurer Report

• Chris reported $1015.78 at the close of business yesterday

Old Business

• The Beach Landing Zone
  • Rob Sporrer brought us up to date with the current status of the Beach Landing Zone and the problems with the Estate Caretaker.  Rob indicated that the SBSA would likely recommend that the site be restricted to H4 & P4 pilots to reduce the possibility of additional mishaps during the first year evaluation period.
  • The SBSA has scheduled a meeting for 7 pm on Thursday 7/10 at Rusty's Pizza to discuss The East Beach Guidelines.
  • There was some discussion about trying to represent the PG interest separately from the HG interest because the PG activity is less hazardous.  Other discussion participants stated that it was unlikely the city would make a distinction between PG & HG.  It was also mentioned that the current Sail Boarding activity has exploded and would likely draw the city's attention by the time our 1 year trial period was up for renewal, and the city may try to include them in any ordinance rewrite.
  • Someone inquired and an update was give on the status of Tim, the HG pilot that crashed into parked cars on Cabrillo Blvd.

• Bruce Wallace Memorial
  • Our committee chair person present the current design proposal for the memorial.  It is presently intended to be engraved on a Bronze Plaque and attached to a rock.  The committee favored Chief Peak location, and was looking for feedback on the artwork, location, and size.
  • Response the artwork was favorable
  • Discussion seemed to indicate that the group presently preferred a Chiefs Launch location over a Chiefs Peak location.  The president called for a vote, but the Secretary indicated that it may be more appropriate to permit a discussion period as prescribed by our bylaws.
  • The committee will submit a report for the record and look at the discussion postings before deciding which options to pursue.

New Business & Announcements

• Solstice Party
  • Bob Hurlbett was checking to see if everyone got invitations to his annual Solstice Parade Party

• Christmas Party
  • It was agreed to use last year's location
  • Ron Faoro agreed to be the point contact for organization
  • Ron will select a date 2 to 3 weeks before Christmas

Next Meeting

7 PM, Wednesday, 8/13/03

Atop the Training Hill

Summary & Close about 7:55

Group Photo

Thanks to:

• Kevin for letting us use his ranch
• Chris for preparing dinner which included the shopping and professional preparation
• Rob Sporrer and Eagle Paragliding for organizing and paying for the party, beer, and food
  • Rob went back up in the morning to clean up

Entertainment

• The first visible sunset in weeks.
• The stragglers hung on till 11 pm swapping war stories.