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Don Hatcher & his awesome scale project Hughes 500
Monday, February 13, 2006
Dear MRFA Members
MRFA has been confronted with the thought of the need
to move to a new location for some time now. Re-orientation of our
existing runway has now been officially ruled out by the EPA and
development around our site is on the increase and is assured to continue
in the future. Only recently has any kind of a time frame been attached/
imposed upon us. Although this is not a guarantee, we may be looking at a
possible 3 to 5 year max time frame for the property we currently use.
Over the last two years MRFA has investigated and
projected the cost of re-locating. It is anticipated that such an
undertaking might possibly cost between $5,000 to $7,000 dollars for
grading, seeding, drainage, driveway etc ( not including inflation ).
Using this information and the 3 to 5 year window provided on our current
field, a level of a ten dollar increase would fall far short of the
funding necessary to make a successful relocation.
Comparing what MRFA dues are currently, against
other local clubs revealed that MRFA is below the average dues level.
After much deliberation of the members in attendance of last night’s
meeting, we confirmed the need to raise the annual dues for the club and
it was put into the form of a motion.
The motion posed is for a
$25 dollar increase in active membership and in family membership. Junior
membership dues will remain @ $10 a year. Senior membership dues will
remain at 50% of the active dues level as stated in the MRFA by-laws. ALL
OF THE INCREASE IS TO BE EAR MARKED IN A SEPARATE “FIELD FUND”. Dues
for the 2006 calendar year, can be paid in two
(2) $25 installments. The first being currently due and the second
installment after July 1 to reduce any hardship that might be imposed by
the clubs actions.
Motion passed unanimously
with the 12 members present and 6 proxy votes in favor
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SECOND PAYMENT WILL RESULT
IN A STATUS CHANGE OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO AN UNPAID MEMBER OF MRFA.
Invoices will be sent for the 2nd installment July1. Lump sum
payment of $50 will be accepted if that is your desire. Only 6 members
have paid the 2006 dues to date. Four of these have agreed make up the
balance of payment as per motion. Remaining shall be contacted.
Said field fund can not be tapped for the operating
expenses of the club for events etc. and shall remain in said field fund
until such time it is needed for relocation. Should MRFA’s flying site
needs be met by some philanthropic landowner, it will then be up to the
membership to decide the best course of action with the funds in the
treasury.
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