Minutes 6-2-14 - MBGC

Murray Bridge Gliding Club Inc.
MINUTES of the meeting.
held on Thursday February 6th
at 38 Brandreth St Tusmore

present: Greg Newbold, Emilis Prelgauskas, Lindsey Tilley, Ray King, Bob Jenneson,
  Peter Szell
apologies: B.Holocek, Baylee Roberts

1. Meeting open   8pm

2. Minutes of previous meeting (Thursday December 5 2013)
moved Ray  seconded Bob   accepted

3. Business arising

3.1  spare engine for sale
Bob has sought general view of saleability from ultralights, luke warm reception as is,
Bob intends to add accessories to improve saleability    
next step : advertise in Aviation Trader    meeting accepted   BOB

3.2  writing of short club history
done, and loaded to club web site

long standing members are asked to trawl for photos to add to history on web site                BAYLEE

3.3  fire extinguisher mounting
Lindsey has bought several extinguishers and has mounted
one near entry door, one either side of hangar – total 3 now installed
Lindsey will make and add signs         LINDSEY

3.4  hangar access area (sand and grass)
done, coming up nicely

4.  Treasurer report
First accounts issue done by new Treasurer in January, with some initial issues; should now be bedded down.

ABN
Greg will look to get a club ABN to meet coming need for identity expectations GREG

fuel rebate
noted in ‘Gliding Australia’ Jan/Feb 2014  page 4
Greg to find out if it is applicable to MBGC       GREG

Financial plan - a way forward              It was decided that next meeting will include a discussion on – ground work for club direction, what cost model         ALL
to consider operating costs – generating surplus for the future – what minimum operating hours – what legacy – changing sport face.
Australia’s model has traditionally been low membership cost + operating charges meets costs   vs    other models (high up front cost + minimal operating cost, etc.)
risks – prop strike. advance savings – say $10k saving each year to build reserve.
Consider costs which come with future members who won’t do volunteer support work.

meanwhile, Greg to review records of cost of items from past    GREG

5.  Aircraft report
Bob reported - FFQ is operational – awareness about ageing in engine, Bob will do test on compression,
wheel strut fairing – maintenance repair or spare from Steve?    STEVE

6.  CFI report
Reminder to members – CFI does not organize flying at over 34 degrees days.
Independent operators (solo flying) are to take care on high temperature days.


7.  Any other business

7.1   promotion Murray Valley Standard
7cm x 13cm ad for $131 available, details by Feb 7 th
appears Thursday 13th
        meeting accepted    EMILIS
7220 7890 phone number to be used
use motorglider photo from Bob

It will be helpful to have a hand out text to give to passengers after flight

7.2  Steve is working on an aircraft in/out and on/off dolly winch system, currently in prototype stage. He will report as this evolves.

Treasurer’s ‘box’ has been installed next to fridge - this is available to all members to place monies and reimbursement slips for fuel purchases, etc.

7.4  Mail box address for club in Murray Bridge      EMILIS

7.5  hand pump fixed by Steve – with our thanks

7.6  Air Cadets   It is believed that  uniform  requirements are being developed – high vis jacket, emergency details in writing  available, etc. Club awaits formal advice about recommencement of this sector of flying.

7.7  Airworthiness training   attending courses – club will consider financial help for interested individuals to attend to get ratings.

7.8  upcoming Waikerie engine course - Bob may attend as supervisor, Lindsey may attend engine course.

8. next meeting   
(Thursday April 3rd)


meeting closed   9.30pm