Minutes AGM 2017 - MBGC

MINUTES for the
2017 Annual General Meeting
for the Murray Bridge Gliding Club Inc.

held at 38 Brandreth St., Tusmore
on Thursday 19 th October 2017

present:  Greg, Baylee, Emilis, Peter, Steve B., BJ, Lindsay, Rob
apologies: D.Bache, H.Bache, Tim S.,

President opens the meeting 8.10pm

1.0  Minutes of 2016 AGM meeting
moved Greg seconded Baylee   minutes be accepted


2.0  Officer’s reports

2.1  President
Murray Bridge Gliding Club
Presidents Report 2016 – 2017

What a year!
At the beginning of this financial year I was seriously worried about our club’s future from any direction I looked at it.
It has been an enormous year for Murray Bridge Gliding Club Inc. and I hope and trust a pivotal one in terms of viability, direction, equipment and future prospects.
The year started with continuing overheating/engine problems with FFQ.  The ongoing saga of serviceability plagued continuity of training for new members.  The pending retirement of our CFI, Lindsay Tilley hung over the club with no absolute prospects for a replacement.  The CASA driven GFA requirements on all clubs posed additional burdens seemingly too much to bear.
Then, with significant input and encouragement from Steve Burgess, we decided to make an offer to the Cadet Association for their Grob 109, VH-GUD.  This offer was commensurate with what we could afford and consideration of the alternative, VH-FFN available from NSW.  In the absence of any other  offers, ours was accepted and we purchased GUD with the sole intention of keeping it for spare parts and maintaining serviceability of FFQ.
No sooner had  we got used to the idea of having a spare aircraft that we suffered another major incident with FFQ rendering it completely unserviceable without major repairs.  Fortunately we had a spare aircraft and were able to resume activity almost immediately with GUD and many thanks to all those who helped make that happen.
The next hurdle was Lindsay’s retirement as CFI.  Various ideas/options were bandied about including discussions  with GFA, and some other clubs.  Ultimately, Steve Burgess has graciously, if not reluctantly, stepped up to plate to save the day and our bacon.  Steve has subsequently been ratified by GFA and further, is undergoing additional Instructor training to bring him up to the highest level and standard of GFA instructors.  Many thanks Steve and also to Lindsay for the many years of service provided to MBGC Inc.
With further input from Steve Burgess, Mark Morgan and Chris Sperou, we then had the good fortune of receiving a significant Insurance Payout for FFQ in lieu of a write off which left us with the FFQ unserviceable aircraft for future spare parts.  This payment has subsequently facilitated the opportunity to also purchase VH-FFN from NSW giving us potentially two serviceable airframes and one spare parts airframe.  Hopefully this will enable us to keep one aircraft airborne at all times and the luxury of servicing the other at greater leisure as opportunity permits.
All of these significant events have placed the club in an entirely new position to be able to contemplate and plan its future in a way previously not possible.  I won’t allude to those plans in this report as they remain a work in progress to be transitioned into the new year.
Thanks to all who continue to make this Club viable.  I’m really proud of you.
Rob Wintulich
President Murray Bridge Gliding Club Inc.

2.2  Treasurer
(hard copy of accounts circulated - to be audited in November)
Greg reported 2016-17 trends as unusual because of large pay outs and purchases, so the accounts suggest imbalance income:expenditure  
cash in hand to cover coming expenses,
reinvestments can be at call for upcoming capital works.

As airframe work  poroceeds, treasurer to update insurance to match reality of airframes mix

Discussion identified that a few individuals have overdue membership account, so are not 'members', but may have GFA obligations relying on a club member status.
Treasurer will liaise with GFA.

hangar keeper insurance (Enquiry with GFA identifies that their system is within club only, and suits large club & private fleet at same airfield)

Treasurer to monitor club fees and adjust to CPI      GREG
2017/18 Pallamana basing fee has risen; $2,500 incl. services

The meeting confirmed that club practice for 'non-flying' Harry to be 'GFA family' member; at $50pa, this club rate recognises for services rendered.

Treasurer advised that state government (Rec&Sport Dept) has grants for increasing sport participation: MBGC might ask for 'bringing 2nd airframe into service'

2.3  CFI
The club has small pilot numbers, 2 instructors, with several AEI to be reindorsed, 1 useable airframe. CFI is also Level 3 at state level.

Recent improvements: engine off taxi into aircraft parking is working
account for GUD tip repair is awaited.
Steve to talk to Bill about remove trees in taxiway      STEVE
spin awareness - currency needed by club pilots, in view of recent gliding accidents
need awareness that G109 need to use all controls
ease full stick forward, rudder to stop rotation, and same aileron on at same time.

pilots to use current (updated for motorgliders) GFA checklist in pocket
pilots to both check & then action
pay attention when tired, stressed, dehydrated
2.4  Airworthiness
GUD airframe – Form 2 will be done early November complete with minor wing tip job
GUD engine – 50hrly   this weekend, tappets, warm oil drain after flying  
hoping to also do GUD checks – cylinder 4 blowby, extra cooling vent adding to cowling

Planned actions for FFN airframe
airframe to be stripped, seek fuselage re-finish externally, work toward flyable status
        STEVE to enquire with Paul C.

Planned actions for engines –exGUD rings in hand, ready to assemble – exFFN remove from fuselage .

GUD Form 2 kit          GREG to get from GFA

GUD needs engine & prop  book    
+ extras for FFN   normally CASA item      STEVE to source

Bj has sourced FFQ brake cylinder seals to be made in Adelaide


3.0  Election of officers
Positions declared vacant. Motion that incumbents be elected.
President  Rob Wintulich
Secretary  Baylee Roberts   (Emilis Minutes Secretary)
Treasurer  Greg Newbold
CFI   Steve Burgess
Airworthiness contact  person  Steve Burgess


4.0  Passenger flying
The club has decided to focus effort on passenger flying.

4.1  web site
Rob has collected photos; will ask if Nick is available, otherwise ask Chris Dearden to assist with website creation          ROB

4.2  on-line booking
link to www.experienceflight.com.au         ROB to activate

Is there an opportunity to promote via Tailem bend motor race track?


4.3  electronic payment
The meeting decided to progress with  pos box linked to an existing smart phone that Rob has, placed in hangar (with charger) for use with passengers pay at airfield   ROB   





5.0  AOB

SAGA  AGM will be on 28th Oct at Gawler      ROB to go

With large amount of disparate stuff in hangar  PETER asked to look to sort&store
In this way operational things are kept separate from airframe stuff.

FFN radio  existing damaged; Peter to mount FFQ radio in panel.


Next GENERAL Club Meeting
Thursday November 30th   7.30pm
at 38 Brandreth St., Tusmore


AGM meeting closed  10.30pm