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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes

Monday Oct 16, 2023

Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Dave Dupre, Primo Rivera, Kevin Garland, Tim Cooper, Tim Hughes,

Absent: Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks, Oliver Soto, Adi Kochav, Manrico Mincuzzi,

Guest: Dan Carroll

  1. Website Update – IRPS is working, Imports work now. All RD’s have the ability to import scores. Points update every 15 minutes. Email has been migrated to a new host. Microsoft 365 is working and setup.
  2. Electronic Judging – Several folks are working on the updates to the system. This is being used around the country with good success. Great cooperation amongst the development team.
  3. US NATS – 16-19 July 2024 – Muncie, IN we will have 2 sites this year.
  4. 2024 Sequeces
  5. General Business – None
  1. Treasurer’s report

Cash on hand

October Checking Balance – $54,938.37

September PayPal Balance - $  1.120.83

Total assets -            $56,059.20

Regional Reports

NE – Regionals were held. Good participation. IMAC was represented at a full scale airshow in Culpepper, VA.

SE – Last 2 contests were held with good attendance at both. All set for Regionals in November. Several NC pilots are coming.

NC – No Report

NW – Regionals were held in September. BBQ was provided to the group. Looking forward to next year.

EU – No Report

SC – No Report

SW- Contest was held in Bakersfield. Regionals are coming in November. BBQ will be provided.

AP – No Report

LA – 

Activities have suffered some set backs.
Brazil just pushed back the nationals due to lack of competitors because of some domestic economic issues.
Hopefully they'll get back on track in january - february
 
Guatemala - El Salvador had a similar problem, yet they do not think this is going to last for too long.
By the way I see it, they will be up again soon.
 
On the good side, Mexico just held it's 1st nationals involving the 2 active regions: north and central
Activity seems to be steadily growing. 7 to 8 dates are already in the plans just for 4 states in central Mexico
Hopefully we will be creating a south region by next year
 
Argentina is finally working harmoniously together with the common goal to grow the sport.
Besides Chile having it's own active league, due to its vicinity with Argentina, is pretty involved in binational contests

The Del Norte Fly Fest is around the corner.
The contestants we will be having are building the most impressive lineup seen in the region.
I have been doing big time elbow grease on the details for judging since we will be enforcing IMAC criteria by the book.
We will include a second line of judges to make sure the wow factor isn't pushed aside.
Today by the afternoon I'll be having the first meeting with the Spanish speaking judges to make sure we all are on the same line.
Right now I'm kinda swamped with it.

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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes

Monday Sep 18, 2023

Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Dave Dupre, Primo Rivera, Kevin Garland, Tim Cooper, Oliver Soto, Manrico Mincuzzi, Tim Hughes, Adi Kochav,

Absent: Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks,

Guest: Dan Carroll

  1. Website Update – Dan advised that the IRPS is working in Beta and will be released soon. There are still some minor issues being worked through.
  2. Electronic Judging – Several folks are working on the updates to the system. This is being used around the country with good success. Great cooperation amongst the development team.
  3. Sound RFA Progress – The committee has proposed changes to the K-Factors and scoring criteria. Kevin, Primo, and Michael. The official RFA passed.
  4. General Business – None
  1. Treasurer’s report

Cash on hand

September Checking Balance – $51,769.71

September PayPal Balance -      $  1,576.47

Total assets -          $53,336.18

Regional Reports

NE – Plum Island contest was held in the rain. Regionals coming up with 20 pilots signed up.

SE – 2 Events to close out the year several pilots will be coming from Mexico and Uruguay.

NC – Electronic scoring is working well. 26 pilots at the Muncie contest this past weekend. 2 more contests to go then regionals.

NW – Regionals coming up this weekend with good weather. Several close contests in points.

EU – Europeans went well, Electronic scoring worked well. Our year is close to being over.

SC – Events coming up 3 of them to close out the year.

SW- 3 more contests for the year including regionals.

AP –

LA – Contests being held. Chile had to push to November due to weather.  

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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes

Monday Aug 21, 2023

Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Dave Dupre, Primo Rivera, Kevin Garland, Tim Cooper, Oliver Soto, Jamie Hicks

Absent: Manrico Mincuzzi, Adi Kochav, Michael Hobson, Tim Hughes

Guest: Dan Carroll

  1. Website Update – Dan Advised that the IRPS is close to being ready for the website.
    1. Discussion on exactly how to calculate the RPS. Per the rules we stop calculating RPS after the regional final.
    2. Pilots changing classes during the year will only have points calculated based on their profile.
    3. Can we have an email to alert folks to those having issues with the website?
  2. Electronic Judging – Several folks are working on the updates to the system. This is being used around the country with good success. Great cooperation amongst the development team.
  3. Sound RFA Progress – The committee has proposed changes to the K-Factors and scoring criteria. Kevin, Primo, and Michael to come back to September meeting with official RFA to be presented.
  4. Regional Money for Regionals – Motion made to allot $1000 for regional finals for all regions. Motion passed.
  5. US Nat’s –. Nats went off well with 44 pilots. A great success.
  6. General Business – None
  1. Treasurer’s report

Cash on hand

August Checking Balance – $51,848.46

August PayPal Balance -      $  1,440.00

Total assets -          $53,288.46

Regional Reports

NE – Fields are being lost due to encroachment. Concord contest was held a couple of weeks ago. Regional finals have been lost and the event will be rescheduled. Plum Island contest will be this weekend.

SE – Great attendance at events. Regionals will be a big event, at the Mac Hodges event. Electronic scoring is working well.

NC – Electronic scoring is working well. 26 pilots at the Muncie contest this past weekend. 2 more contests to go then regionals.

NW – 16 Pilots attended the Silver Hills contest and the Canadians attended. Our next contest will be the regional FINALS IN Sept.

EU – Europeans in August. Next contest is in July. Judging schools are being held. Spain is starting to fly again.

SC –

SW- Chino contest this past weekend, electronic scoring worked well. 2 more contests then Regionals in November.

AP –

LA – New memberships coming in. 2 zones in Mexico are active and guests are coming to contests. Brazil will start to become active. A large competition is being planned.

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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Dave Dupre, Primo Rivera, Kevin
Garland, Tim Cooper, Oliver Soto, Adi Kochav, Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks, Tim Hughes
Absent: Manrico Mincuzzi
Guest: Dan Carroll
1. Website Update – We have just published a large update to the website. Unknown Manager is
now active. Region pages now link directly to events. Score files are now downloadable from the
event page. Flyers are now able to upload. Dan is now working on the results upload. Members
can now see their IMAC number in their profile on the website.
2. Feedback from Southeast Contest on Electronic Scoring Beta – Units worked flawlessly with no
complaints from the judges. Functionality and speed was excellent. Time saved entering scores
is vastly reduced. Judges are still required to use paper backups.
3. NE Region – Fields are being lost due to noise and encroachment. How can we bring in new
pilots? New pilots have joined but aren’t willing to travel to other contests.
4. US Nat’s – Alex has been talking to HQ in Muncie, around 42 Pilots have signed up so far. Kevin
Garland will be helping with sponsorships. Pilots from all regions are signing up. Pilot cups have
been delivered to AMA site in Muncie. Primo reports, he and Tony Stillman are working on
contacting all the registered food trucks now and finding out those that are interested in
working with us at the NATS. We will send out an email to local clubs within 100 miles of
Muncie to see if they will help with practice sites for IMAC. We will be buying a brick for Ben
Batts.
5. RFA 2023-002- Introduced for Board approval. A lot of good discussion was had, and the motion
was sent back to the committee for further modification.
6. IMAC Israel Report from Adi – IDO Segev Cup 2023. Very successful event with thousands of
spectators. Pilots from all over the world came and used the 3 airplanes purchased especially for
the event. IMAC is the leading discipline in Israel for RC Aircraft.
7. General Business – None
8. Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
June Checking Balance – $54,664.00
June PayPal Balance - $ 2,725.83
Total assets - $57,389.83
Regional Reports
NE – Fields are being lost due to encroachment. We are having smaller turnouts, but we are keeping
interest up as much as possible. State College may need to be cancelled. Maine contest next month.
SE – 3 brand new contests this year. Averaging 15-17 pilots per contest. Electronic Scoring is working
well.
NC –
NW – 3 Contests so far, we have another coming up this week in Othello. Turnout has been light so far.
EU – Europeans in August. Next contest is in July. Judging schools are being held. Spain is starting to fly
again.
SC –
SW- 1 Contest in California. All is going well.
AP –
LA – Opened 2 new regions this year. Judging clinics are being held. Many contests are being held in the
continent. Membership is increasing and more pilots are competing.

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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes

Monday May 15, 2023

Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Dave Dupre, Primo Rivera, Manrico Mincuzzi, Kevin Garland, Tim Cooper, Oliver Soto

Absent: Adi Kochav, Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks, Tim Hughes

Guest: Dan Carroll

  1. Website Update – We have just published a large update to the website. Unknown Manager is now active. Region pages now link directly to events. Score files are now downloadable from the event page. Flyers are now able to upload. Dan is working on the next update that will include the score file upload and tabulation for IRPS projected time of completion for IRPS update is June.
  2. Safety/Emergency Contacts – We need to be conscious of our emergency contacts when we are at a contest or flying in general. Should the RD’s keep such a list? Can we send an email to the members asking for their emergency contact to be updated? JT to draft a letter to be put in the newsletter for members to verify their profiles.
  3. Contest Standards – Sometimes a lack of available pilots presents an issue where we may not have enough qualified judges. We may need to be creative when this situation occurs at the smaller contests.
  4. Ido Segev Cup – This was a very successful event and can set the standard for future events to attract younger pilots. Freestyle can be the entrée into IMAC. Manrico is asking for an exception to host another event like this in Europe. Motion was made to allow Manrico to host this event in August 2024. Motion passed.
  5. US Nat’s – Alex has been talking to HQ in Muncie, around 20 Pilots have signed up so far. Kevin Garland will be helping with sponsorships. Pilots from all regions are signing up. SWAG will be available for all registered pilots. Primo Reports, he and Tony Stillman are working on contacting all the registered food trucks now and finding out those that are interested in working with us at the NATS.  We will send out an email to local clubs within 100 miles of Muncie to see if they will help with practice sites for IMAC.
  6. General Business – None
  1. Treasurer’s report

Cash on hand

May Checking Balance – $48, 194.12

May PayPal Balance -      $ 8,775.32

Total assets -      $56,969.44

Regional Reports

NE – Fields are being lost due to encroachment. We are having smaller turnouts, but we are keeping interest up as much as possible.

SE – A lot of contests are coming up, NATS is a big push this year. Freestyle is a big draw at contests. 2 new contests this year. Regionals will be a big event this year.

NC –

NW – 2 Contests so far, we have another coming up this week in Boise. Turnout has been light so far. We expect things to move along well as the season progresses.

EU – We will have 125 pilots in Poland. We have good turnouts at our contests. War is having an influence. IMAC is going well.

SC –

SW- Combined event in El Paso was a big success. Events are coming up in California and a lot of folks are going to NATS.

AP –

LA – Argentina is experiencing inflationary pressure. But we still see good numbers for contests. Two Contests coming in Mexico. Chile had their first national competition.

  1. April 2023 BOD Minutes
  2. March 2023 BOD Minutes
  3. BOD Minutes 2/20/2023
  4. BOD Minutes 01/16/2023

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