JRCC is a local Radio Control Club located in mid-Michigan.  We get only 7 months of the year to fly and we make every day count. 

Our field is located in beautiful Jackson, Michigan in the backwoods of the old city landfill on reclaimed Pete Dillon Field. Yes, that’s right! So no houses or people to complain about the noise of our roaring machines.

President’s Corner
By Mike Roxberry

AUGUST 2010

Can you believe it, it is already August and cooler weather will soon be upon us. I hope you all are enjoying the summer flying season and have lots of opportunity to get out to the field and fly.  Remember to always keep safety first in mind while at the field. We have already had a couple of injuries this summer. Thankfully, none were too serious. A swinging prop can bite you in the blink of an eye. Use good starting practices and always make sure your airplane is secure before starting.

The officers and Board of Directors meeting on August 16th will begin our fall planning sessions to develop programs for next year. Our dues structure will be reviewed as we do every fall. We will be looking at our expenditures for 2010 and projecting our needs for 2011. As we have not been able to resolve our raffle dilemma with the State, it is unlikely that we will not be able to have a general raffle in 2011. The raffle was a substantial income producer for the club in past years and without it, we will have to find creative ways to generate some income for the club. The board will strive to keep the club’s 2011 membership dues as affordable as possible. If you have any ideas for generating income for the club, let a board member know.

We will also be creating a nominations committee to develop a slate of candidates for club offices in 2011. Please consider what you can offer to assist in the leadership of the club. Many hands make light work for all and every member has a responsibility to contribute to make our club better.

Do you have the time and talent to contribute a monthly or bi-monthly article to the website? We continue to need improvements with communication in and about the club and its activities. We still need a volunteer to help get club information and news out to the membership on a regular basis through the website.

Members are encouraged to share articles or information that can be posted on the website for every members benefit. We are hopeful that the website and club news enhancements can keep the membership better informed and up to date on club activities.

Volunteers are needed to coordinate the clubs events for 2011, new pilot training, and field improvements and maintenance. We are again planning to have winter indoor flying. Remember the club activities and the great flying field that we all enjoy doesn’t just happen by accident. It takes a committed club membership that is invested in doing what it takes to make our club an enjoyable and valuable experience for all.

Bring your newly completed projects to the club membership meetings so everyone can see.

And don’t forget the date change for the August Family Fun Event.  It will be held August 29, 2010 and will include an informal SWAP MEET. Bring your treasures, trinkets and trash for resale. You never know who might need what you have.
Fly safe and see you at the field.

Mike R.

New Member Information

Come visit us at a JRCC monthly meeting.
7:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month

Jackson High School Cafeteria (Oct-April)
544 Wildwood Ave. 49202 Directions
Pete Dillon Field (May-October) Directions

Every member is encouraged to attend and participate.
Visitors are welcome!

Officers 2010
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President: Mike Roxberry
Vice President: Kurt Hasselschwert
Secretary: Jim Norton
Treasurer: Mark Harris
Club Safety Officer: Jim Winter

At-Large Directors:

Dave Curtis
Juan Rosa
Dan White

Chairperson, Field Maintenance:
Jerry Scott

Webmaster:
Dave Gray

FLIGHT TRAINING TUESDAY EVENINGS
Intro Pilot Instructors:
Kurt Hasselswert
Mike Roxberry
Jerry Maes
Jim Norton

For information re training:
Kurt Hasselschwert
Mike Roxberry

December 2009 Newsletter - find it here

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