The meeting was chaired by President Reiaz Hosein who opened the meeting at 7.45 PM. The President started the meeting by welcoming the membership. The minutes of the last AGM were then passed by the members.
The president then gave his report by outlining the achievements of the club over the last year. 1/ The club joined the FAI with the intention of sending three flyers to the World Championship in Florida next year.
2/ One Pattern/Funfly event in April 1998. Medals for this event still have to be given out.
3/ TTMAC hosted a Regional Competition with flyers from Curacao, Aruba, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago. The competition was a great success.
The President thanked Reaaz Jahoor for designing the new club logo, which can be found on the club's web page. Reeaz Jahoor also made the long needed frequency board.
Rieaz went on to say that Suriname will be hosting the Regional Competition next year (1999) and that Trinidad was invited.
Not too many members joined the club this year, but the turn out at the field on Sunday mornings has been quite good.
The President then outlined some problems with the club.
1/ Members were littering the field, and not putting garbage in bags.
2/ Fuel shortage in the near future.
3/ Instructors not sharing the work load with teaching new members to fly.
Reiaz went on to say that the club was not in a position to put out all the money upfront to buy fuel for the members again. In the future the members will have to contribute part of the money towards fuel before the fuel is ordered.
The Treasurer Bobby Gyan then gave his financial report. The club now has about $4000.00. For more detailed information about the financial report please contact Bobby Gyan. The membership then passed the Treasurer's report.
The meeting was then open for general discussion.
1/ Members spoke about pooling money to buy fuel.
2/ The problem of training new members and keeping them interested in the hobby/sport was also discussed.
3/ The club owes Mike Defreitas one and a half gallons or 15% fuel. Mike asked that the money be put towards his club dues.
Before the voting began all non-financial members brought their dues up to date.
The following committee members informed the membership that they would not be going up for re-election.
President ----------------- Reiaz Hosein
Secretary ----------------- Steve Lutchman
Treasurer ----------------- Bobby Gyan
Committee member ---------- Veeran Ramdin
The above members have served on the management committee for several years in different positions, and they thought that it was time to give other members a chance to manage the club.
Steve Lutchman said that the club's web page will continue to function as a forum for club members and model aircraft enthusiasts. Steve is also willing to send official club letters to the membership via the Internet, for the new committee, should they wish him to do so.
The President then declared all positions on the Management Committee vacant, and then the voting began.
Following are the names of the new management committee that was elected:
President ------------------------- George Tannus
Secretary ------------------------- Christopher Alli-Shaw
Treasurer ------------------------ Reaaz Jahoor
1st committee member -------- Clarence Adam
2nd committee member ------- Garvin Oliverie
3rd committee member ------- Mark Mendonca
4th committee member ------ Mike Defreitas
President George Tannus then took over the meeting from Reiaz Hosein. After some general discussion about how the new committee will solve the club's problems the meeting came to a close at 9.30PM
Steve Lutchman
The meeting was chaired by the President Reiaz Hosein who opened the meeting at 7:50 PM. The President then gave his report by outlining the positive achievements of the club.
1/ Three funflys for the year. The last funfly also included a Novice pattern event which was well contested.
2/ Demonstrations were put on at two events. The first was at Mid Center Mall and the second was at the Spectrum Car and Boat Show.
3/ The club attended a regional model plane competition in Curacao and placed as follows:
Freestyle --- 2nd place, Best built model --- 2nd Place, Novice Pattern --- 4th Place. The members that attended were Reiaz Hosein, Clarence Adam, Kayle Adam and Steve Lutchman.
4/ The Christmas dinner that was held by the club was a great success. Most of the members and their families attended. Dave Robb was thanked by the President for allowing the club to use his home for this occasion.
5/ Twelve new members joined the club over the last year.
The President then went on to outline the negative side of the club.
1/ Radio Control cars at the field driving between the planes and flyers. These cars are distracting and could cause accidents. No radio control cars will be allowed in the pit area.
2/ Members owe the club approximately $2000.00 in dues.
The President went on to say that the club had ordered two drums of fuel, and that he was lending the club money to buy one of the drums of fuel that must be sold first, so as to recover his money. The President also said that the club fuel was been sold at a very good price.
Field maintenance was an area that needed attention and the 8th of March was set aside for members to clean up the field.
Some form of shelter is needed at Wallerfield and two suggestions were made.
1/ Five post in the ground with a canvas removable cover.
2/ Terry Bagwansigh as offered to build a concrete structure for the club.
The club will have to inform Autosports of its intention to build a structure.
Up coming projects:
1/ Cletus Berkeley spoke about reviving the San Fernando to Port-of-Spain flight and also the Tobago to Trinidad flight by a model airplane.
2/ The club to host a regional model plane competition.
3/ Some members to get involved in AT6 Texan class racing.
4/ The starting of a Raven formation flying team by some members.
5/ Mark Mendonca spoke about the club being represented at the 1999 Model Plane World Championship in Florida. The legal requirements for Trinidad & Tobago to enter will have to be looked into.
Safety at the field is very important and will have to be maintained by all members. All non-financial members will have to pay their dues to fly at the field on club sanctioned days.
The club identified that there is a shortage of instructors. As a result, the membership decided that the club will have to look into incentives for club instructors. The club recognizes that the time and effort put out by the club instructors should be rewarded if they are to continue to instruct.
Steve Lutchman said that every member should get involved with instructing new members at what ever level they are capable of. For example some members could help with putting together planes and starting engines. Other members could help with ground school theory and the different controls on the transmitter box. And other members carry out flight instruction.
The club said good bye to David Robb who will be leaving Trinidad soon for the United States. David as been a members for about two years and served on the management committee during his last year. The club would like to wish David and his family all the best for the future.
The Treasurer Bobby Gyan presented the club's financial report. The club has approximately $5000.00 available and the end of this financial year. For a copy of the full financial report please contact Bobby Gyan or Steve Lutchman.
The minutes of the last AGM were then passed. Members who were not financial were asked to bring their dues up to date in order to vote. All positions on the management committee were declared vacant, and then the voting began.
Following are the names of the new committee that was elected.
President -------------------------- Reiaz Hosein
Secretary ------------------------- Steve Lutchman
Treasurer ------------------------- Bobby Gyan
1st Committee member------------ Clarence Adam
2nd Committee member------------Veeran Ramdin
3rd Committee member------------Mark Mendonca
4th Committee member------------Garvin Oliverie
Medals for the last funfly were then given out.
The meeting was then open to the general membership for any comments or suggestions. The President then closed the meeting at 9:45pm.
Stephen Lutchman
Secretary (TTMAC)
The meeting was chaired by Reiaz Hosein (President) who opened the meeting at 8:00pm. The minutes of the last AGM held in July 1996 were then passed.
The Treasurer Colin Chariandy was not present at the meeting, but he submitted the club's accounts to the committee and the President read the financial report for the meeting. When the present committee came into office the club had $10,390.00. At the end of the committee's term of office the club now has the following:
Cash in hand --------------------------- 2,528.00
Cash in bank --------------------------- 1,141.00
Unreconcilable difference------------------ 586.00
Two club trainers worth----------------- 5,646.00
Fuel-------------------------------------1,700.00
Total--------------------------------- $11,601.00
The President then gave his report by outlining the positive achievements of the club, which are as follows:
1/ Static display at Mid Center Mall. The club has been invited again this year. The dates for this years show will be the 22nd and 23rd of March.
2/ The club had two funflys and both were well attended. Medals were also given out for the first three places in each event.
3/ Bar -B- Que fund raiser held at Valpark. The club made about $500.00 for one days work.
4/ Christmas dinner at Valpark Chinese restaurant that was very well attended and a good time was had by all.
5/ Club introduced its trainer program that increased the membership by 7 people.
6/ Veeran Ramdin is now undergoing instructor training.
7/ Six bobbins were placed at Wallerfield for modelers to rest their planes.
8/ Club bought 15% fuel and was able to sell to the members for $70.00 per gallon.
9/ Increase in Sunday flying turnout.
10/ Several members of TTMAC attended TOC.
The negative side was presented as follows:
1/ Cleaning up the field is a serious problem and must be done as soon as possible.
2/ Still no frequency board.
3/ Several crashes.
Members who were not financial were asked to bring their dues up to date in order to vote. After this was done the voting began. Following are the names of the new committee that was elected:
President ------------------------ Reiaz Hosein
Secretary ------------------------ Steve Lutchman
Treasurer ------------------------ Bobby Gyan
1st Committee member---------- Clarence Adam
2nd Committee member----------Veeran Ramdin
3rd Committee member-----------David Robb
4th Committee member-----------Garvin Oliverie
After the voting the meeting agreed on the following items:
1/ Four planes are now allowed in the air at the same time, but one must be the club trainer. The flyer of the club trainer does not have to stand in the box.
2/ The club will be looking in to putting up a concrete shelter at Wallerfield.
3/ Funflys will be held every quarter, the next funfly will be Sunday 6th of April.
4/ The club will be looking into having a big funfly and inviting the public.
5/ The next management committee meeting will be held on Monday 10th of March.
6/ There will be four safety officers headed by Verran Ramdin. The other officers are Clarence Adams, David Robb and Garvin Oliverie.
The President made it quite clear that non-financial members will not be allowed to fly at Wallerfield while the field is in use by the club.
After opening the meeting to the floor the president closed the meeting at 9:30pm
Stephen Lutchman
Secretary TTMAC
The meeting was chaired by Colin Chariandy (Secretary) who opened the meeting at 7:45pm. Colin said that it was necessary to have early elections, because the President (Cap Barraht) had resigned and the management committee felt that it was necessary to elect a new committee for the smooth running of the club. The present committee was then asked to hand in their resignations.
Arnold Chung (Treasurer) gave his financial report. Arnold said that the books were not in proper order at this time, and estimated that the club has about $10,000.00 dollars.
Members who were not financial were asked to bring their dues up to date in order to vote. After this was done the voting began. Following are the names of the new committee that was elected.
President ------------------------ Reiaz Hosein
Secretary ------------------------ Steve Lutchman
Treasurer ------------------------ Colin Chariandy
1st Committee member----------- Clarence Adam
2nd Committee member---------- Veeran Ramdin
3rd Committee member----------- Bobby Gyan
4th Committee member----------- Ronnie Ali
After the voting Reiaz Hosein then took over the chairing of the meeting. Reiaz then said that the new committees aim was to make the sport of model plane flying an enjoyable one.
The membership agreed to buy two club trainers with club funds for a total cost of $4,000.00. These trainers are to be used for the sole purpose of introducing people to the hobby. One must join the club and pay a fee per flight (to be announced) in order to qualify to fly the club trainer. The club will also be looking into training new instructors to help with the training of members.
Colin Chariandy informed the club that they were invited to put on a static display at the Mid Center Mall. The period of the show will be from the 11th to the 14th of July. The membership agreed to take part in this show, and a schedule will be worked out for members who will be helping with the display. The club also agreed to give out vouchers at the display for one free flight on a model plane at Wallerfield. The club will also be raffling one complete model plane flying course.
The membership also agreed on the following matters with the details to be worked out at a later date.
1/ A frequency board for Wallerfield
2/ The building of a hut at Wallerfield
3/ The importing of fuel
Colin Chariandy is to check out Mr. George Leed (Chairman of the Airport Authority) in connection with our status at Wallerfield in relation to AutoSports.
The club has agreed that dues will now be paid for six (6) months at a time on the 1st of January and on the 1st of July. Members will have to wear their ID cards and will be given a sticker to put on the ID card to show that they are financial for that period.
The President made it quite clear that non financial members will not be allowed to fly at Wallerfield while the field is in use by the club.
After opening the meeting to the floor the president closed the meeting at 9:30pm