Volunteer Appreciation Day - Fun and Fellowship

   It was almost de ja vu. Just like the Club Picnic, Volunteer Day started slowly with uncertain weather but, by the end of the day, the turnout had increased significantly. An estimated 80-90 volunteers and contributors enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere of fun, food, and flying.

   The food was already prepared, so none of the volunteers had to “volunteer” to cook on their special day. Many thanks to John Kirchstein for taking care of the coffee and other beverages. And, special thanks to Betty Cantera for bringing a delicious cake!

   Some attendees took the opportunity to fly the heli trainer; unfortunately, the fixed-wing trainer crashed while the buddy box was being set up.

   Club President Mark Weiss established this event; his hope is that the positive feedback that has been expressed by those in attendance will lead to annual recognition, through an event such as this, of the volunteers and supporters who are so vital in keeping the Club running smoothly.

 

 

Around the Pattern

Membership

   At the September Club meeting, a membership dues adjustment was approved. Through timely renewal and electronic receipt of the newsletter, most members will see no dues change. Various age brackets have been re-defined to align with AMA and State Park brackets. Each current member should have already received a membership renewal form. Contact Dick Stewart if yours has not arrived. Please complete all information and renew early – mail it in or bring it to a Club meeting. As of this printing, 61 members have already renewed.

 

WRAM Show Club Bus Trip Signups Under Way

   The Delaware R/C Club bus trip to the 2004 WRAM Show in White Plains NY will be on Saturday, February 21, 2004. Diane Hudak has taken over the responsibility for organizing the trip from Jay Greene. You can sign up for the trip at the Club auction on November 1, or contact Diane personally (phone: 302-366-0246 or e-mail: av8orsangel@delaware.net) to make your reservations. All those who have participated in past trips can relate stories about the fun that was experienced by all. Sincere thanks are extended to Jay Greene for a job well done in coordinating the trips for a number of years.

 

Help Keep Us Keep You Up To Date

   In order to keep all our members informed of all Club news, it is crucial that the Club remain informed of all changes to our members’ contact information. Please send all changes of address and phone number to our Treasurer, Dick Stewart (302-368-2911 or BALTICPLY@aol.com). E-mail address changes should be sent to John Kirchstein (jakirchstein@comcast.net) and Carl Hauger (cewhauger@yahoo.com).

 

AUCTION NOTES:

Raffle items include a

-RYAN ST Military ARF. .90 – 1.20 FS size

-Evolution .61 engine

 

Tables are sold out!

 

Your help is needed – we can begin setup at 8 am.

 

Sign up for the WRAM Show Bus Trip at the auction.

 

Food coordinated by Mary Ellen Patterson