Vol. 04 No. 02 — February 2004

President's Message

Seems like the groundhog just wasn’t looking out for our best interests. More of this weather is the last thing we want to hear. Spring where are you? On the brighter side, at least that gives all us modelers more time to get planes ready for the balmy days ahead.

In the meantime we have a special meeting planned. John Hayes and friends will be giving a demonstration of micro airplanes. No matter what the weather, these little ones can fly. We’ll get a chance to see the mighty micros fly indoors on the 10th of this month. This is a demonstration that will appeal to all of us.

Some time ago I had an opportunity to hear a fascinating speaker, Barbara O. Miles. This lady had everyone’s attention when she spoke of her exploits in the air. We plan to have her speak at our March 9th meeting and I know you won’t want to miss meeting her.

This is just a teaser; we will give you a brief bio of this extraordinary aviatrix in our next president’s message. Stay tuned!

Speaking of tunes! Our friend, Ray Breton is singing the blues these days. It seems our good buddy had a mishap that landed him on the broader side of his back and in one acrobatic maneuver, he managed to break his ankle. Don’t ever try to explain black ice to a Floridian, but just ask any New Englander and the air is blue with epitaphs that are unprintable, at least on our web site.

Seems Ray has extended an offer to my number one daughter to join him in a wheelchair race. She too was a victim of black ice just before Christmas and is still recuperating from surgery on her ankle. Hate to be prophet of doom, Ray, but she’s much younger and heals faster. Kidding aside, we all wish Ray a speedy recovery, it’s pretty hard to pick on someone in pain!

But then, on the other hand, speaking of pain! Our friend, Ray Breton is painfully recalling his encounter with a sanding truck! No, Ray was not injured, but his pride took a beating. Not one to divulge embarrassing moments, I think you had better ask him to tell you that story.

Our auction was a success again this year and your auctioneer had fun, as usual and we hope that all those present enjoyed themselves as well. The club did very well thanks to all of you. We’re looking forward to the next auction and plan hopefully; to have it on a weekend with a snack bar so more of you can attend and bring your families as well.

Looking forward to seeing you at our meeting. In the meantime keep that sidewalk shoveled and watch out for black ice.

-- Darrell Wagner

SNHRCC MEETING December 9th, 2003

Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield, NH

Meeting was called to order @7:35 pm.

Officers present: President, Darrell Wagner; V.P. Roland Harmon; Treasurer, Kip Bean and Secretary John Hayes.

The Secretary's and Treasurer's reports were read and approved.

Old Business:

Ray Breton reported that the new signs for the flying area Are done and will be posted in the spring.

Posters were available for the Eagles upcoming Frozen Fingers Funfly.

Posters were also presented for the Weightlift Challenge to be held on July 25th 2004. Rich Kelley, Maurice Theriault, Darrell Wagner and Ray Breton all volunteered to help with the contest. Following some discussion it was decided that to eliminate any chance a conflict of interest that Maurice would be the CD for this years event.

Darrell and Ray did a pseudo report on the Frozen Turkey fun fly held in Nov, both were exchanging volleys of light hearted ribbing.

The July 2004 Combat event previously scheduled for July 25th was rescheduled for July 18th 2004 eliminating the conflict with the already scheduled Weightlift Challenge.

Following the meeting was the annual Yankee Gift Swap, as always a blast!

-- John Hayes

-- Kip Bean (Treasurer)