Minnesota Ballooning Association (MBA)

Meeting Minutes

Monday, July 17, 2000

Washburn Public Library

5244 Lyndale Ave S

Minneapolis, MN

  1. Meeting called to order at 7:00p.m.

    2. In attendance: Roger Adams, Jim Borchert, Dan Dobson, Wynn Gustafson, George Ibach, Bill Marhoun, Tom Reusse, Mike Somner, Glen Terry, Jim Wiersgalla.

    George Ibach chaired the meeting in Dave Johnson’s absence.

  2. Approval of 7-17 MBA Agenda.

    3. George Ibach requested that the web site be added to new business.

    Motion: Roger Adams moved that the 7-17 MBA Agenda be approved. Wynn Gustafson seconded the motion. The motion was passed.

  3. Approval of Minutes from the May 22, 2000 and June 19, 2000 Meeting.

    4. Copies of the 5-22 and 6-19 minutes were distributed.

    Motion: Roger Adams moved that the 5-22 minutes be approved. Jim Borchert seconded the motion. The motion was passed.

    George Ibach reported that Paul Ferry from Princeton Flight Service forwarded the request for a Rochester briefing to the La Crosse, WI weather bureau.

  4. Treasurer’s Report.

    5. Glen Terry reported a balance of $1,414.61. The balance is based on $915 in the general fund, $344 from the April 2000 safety seminar, and $155 from the sale of pins.

  5. Committee Reports
  1. Safety Seminar (Jake Hamlin – Glen Terry)

    2. The safety seminar committee made two consensus-based decisions. First, the next safety seminar will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2001. After discussion about the various types of seminars it was decided the emphasis will be on a core seminar that covers a number of safety related topics (e.g., weather, FARs, powerline safety, etc.) and includes a featured presentation.

    If you are interested in committing to help in the organization of the safety seminar contact Dave Johnson at Dave_Johnson@campls.org . The next meeting of the safety seminar committee is scheduled for Thursday, August 10.

     

  2. Balloon Education

    3. No report.

  3. Ground School

    4. No report.

  4. Social Events

    5. Two to three people are needed to organize a "fly and fish" event for late this summer or fall. Please contact Dave Johnson at Dave_Johnson@campls.org if you are interested in coordinating the event.

  5. State Fair Booth

Core hours for membership to be present are established for each day during the State Fair. The Minnesota State Fair occurs from August 24 – September 3. Members are asked to sign up for the core hours first, from 11:00-2:00 and 4:00-7:00 each day. Contact Glen Terry at Glen_Terry@gs.moore.com for details and to volunteer for any times during the fair. All members are encouraged to spend as little as an hour to share their experiences as pilot or crew. Admission will be provided.

MBA Policy Note; Members are to represent the MBA, yet may display or handout commercial literature when present. No individual commercial literature may be displayed or available when a member is not present.

  1. Old Business
  1. MBA Balloon Pins

    2. Each MBA member will receive an official MBA pin (white background) and each additional pin for members as well as pins for non-members are available for $2.00. The first order of pins were produced on a yellow background (manufacturer’s mistake) and can be purchased for $1.00. There is no longer a limit on the number of pins a member may purchase.

  2. Web Site Maintenance

    3. Glen Terry will post minutes, a current roster and meeting announcements on the site. It is recommended that all members visit the web site and review the monthly meetings and check the data on the roster. Email Glen at Glen_Terry@gs.moore.com if corrections are needed. The goal is to post monthly meetings within the week of the meeting. Glen will include committee meeting minutes when available. Sam will continue to maintain the general site.

  3. Membership Cards

Membership card is available and will be mailed to members or will be available at the August meeting.

D. Newsletter

Sam Blackburn is looking for articles and photos for another newsletter. Please email Sam for more information at SamWho@HotMail.com

 

  1. New Business - Tom Reusse (Insurance Marketing Center).

Tom provided a handout that he referenced throughout his presentation. Discussion included:

flight (i.e., commercial, sport and pleasure, etc.), type of loss (i.e., hard landing, collision, etc.), pilot hours, safety seminar attendance, and other information;

If you have specific insurance coverage questions you can contact Tom Reusse at tomr@imcgroup.com or (612) 435-0222. The toll free number is (800) 245-0023.

If you wish to receive a copy of the handout that Tom Reusse referenced during his presentation contact Jake Hamlin at pboeandjhamlin@uswest.net or (651) 690-3987.

  1. Other Business (Events).
  1. Truman – July 21, 22, and 23.
  2. Faribault – September 15, 16, and 17.

D. Round Barn Fun Rally (Bill Marhoun)

The event will be held September 30-October 1, 2000 in Beldenville, WI. Food, propane, and refreshments will be provided. Contact Bill Marhoun at (715) 792-2181 or bmarhoun@pressenter.com for more information.

VIII. Meeting Adjourned

Jim Wiersgalla made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Roger Adams seconded the motion. The motion was passed.

IX. Next Meeting

The next monthly meeting of the MBA will be Monday, August 21.