Yankee Flyers of Connecticut

YFOC Meeting 8-16-2025

The meeting commenced at 2 p.m. with 16 members in attendance.  The location was Gawron Flying Field. 

Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer's report was given verbally and indicated a balance in the coffers of $4,407.98. The report was accepted into the meeting minutes. Steve reported there was $745.00 in the building fund.

Secretary's Report:
The Secretary's report was read and accepted into the minutes. Welcome new members: Mike Chiler.

Old Business
1.  Steve provided a fire extinguisher update.  We will secure it in the building, and place it outside the building during flying operations.  Chris stated he would provide an extinguisher in the next two weeks.

 2.  Carpet update: nothing to report

3.  The 2026 float fly landing fee increase was discussed with our guest.  All positive feedback was received except from one guest.

4.  T-Shirt update: nothing to report.

New Business: 

 

1.  Gary J. stated he observed some close fly-bys to the pilots at the float fly.  After some discussion it was decided we would have a formal pilots meeting at the start of the event.

2.  Wayne mentioned for Andy that we need to replace the broken tables at Bull Hill and Gawron Flield.  Erick will replace the Gawron Field Table legs and Chris will repair the Bull Hill table legs.

3.  Steve mentioned the Mr. Z’s holiday party location was not suitable to hold a meeting.  Paul stated he would see if the Thompson Rod and Gun Club could cater an event for our holiday party.

4.  Steve mentioned the idea of having an October family gathering / fun day chicken barbeque.  Mike A. stated he has 2 ea. 10x20 tents we could use for the event. The day/date would be Saturday October 18th, with Sunday the 19th as a rain date.

5.    The next Meeting and Food / Fun fly is Saturday September 20th at Gawron Field at 12 noon. The Hog Heaven presentations will take place during this day so lets have maximum participation to say thank you to John.  The next Float Fly is Sunday September 7th at 0900 hours.

Meeting was adjourned at 1422.

 
Submitted by:
Wayne Kowal  
Club Secretary