AMA News District XI
Bruce Nelson, District XI Vice President
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During the past few months I have received several complaints regarding the manner in which clubs have dealt with members. These complaints involve sanctions taken against members and, in a couple of cases, expulsion of members.
In some cases the complaints are that the club officers have not followed their club’s bylaws in expelling members or in other actions the officers have taken.
Several years ago clubs were advised to review their bylaws and consider updating that document. Sample bylaws were available and distributed to club officers. Clubs were asked to send copies of their bylaws in with their annual charter renewal.
Members of the Executive Council and I reviewed random samplings of the submitted bylaws, and most of those I received were very well done and covered the important issues.
The bylaws help protect both the club officers and the club. When club officers choose to ignore their own club’s bylaws, they put themselves at risk. Letting personal issues get in the way of proper club business is a road that can lead to problems. I am addressing this because, although there have been very few problems of this nature in the past, there has been a sudden increase in complaints. I feel compelled to mention this in hopes of heading off future problems.
On a lighter note, there has been a steady increase of interest in float flying in the last few years. A group of the Barons RC Flyers in Spokane fly every Monday morning at Clear Lake, and the Tri-City RC Modelers fly on the river every other Friday. Many others don’t wait for an event but enjoy this type of flying on a regular basis. I have received requests for information about float flying and several years ago did an article on the basics of float flying titled "Notes on Floats." If you would like a copy of this, send me a note and I will email a copy to you.
Until next time. Happy landings.
Bruce
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
