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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday March 20, 2024
Attendees Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Tim Hughes, Dave Dupre, Tim Cooper, Jamie Hicks
Absent: Kim Quenette, Adi Kochav, Manrico Mincuzzi, Alex Dreiling, Michael Hobson, Oliver Soto
Guest: N/A
- Website Issues: Dan has resolved the issues that were preventing uploads and downloads.
- NATS 2024 – A New app will be utilized for the NATS Called BAND. This will allow all members to stay up to date on the competition. A comprehensive team is in place to ensure the competition goes off without a hitch. Jim McCall has been securing sponsors. We will be giving away a 120cc ARF from Extreme Flight. We have 20 preregistered. This is the 50th anniversary of the NATS.
- General Business – Freestyle is becoming an entrée into IMAC and we look forward to a younger group of pilots becoming active due to our outreach.
- EIMAC – JT has sent a proposal to the Board and Asia Pacific is already starting on this effort.
- Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
May Checking Balance – $50,235.96
May PayPal Balance - $ 4,808.98
Total assets - $55,044.94
Regional Reports
NE – Tried to have first contest at Pegasus Mother nature did not cooperate with rain and low ceilings. Judging primer was scheduled for this past weekend in New Hampshire. 2 contests in June.
SE –
NC – 2 events this past weekend. No electronic scoring. 12 Pilots at the Toledo event.
NW – 2 events so far this season and the SCORE program crashed also. Website has been updated for both contests and RPS. Next contest is Jun 1. With 12 Pilots.
EU – No Report
SC –Increased attendance at our events, we have unlimited pilots now and the next contest is in Kansas on 8 Jun, and it will be an event. Will check with Primo about the end of year 120cc aircraft.
SW- Contests coming up in NOR CAL in Bakersfield. AZ Model Aviators field held a contest and it was very successful with no complaints from the neighbors.
AP –
LA –
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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Primo Rivera, Tim Hughes, Dave Dupre, Tim Cooper, Michael Hobson, Oliver Soto
Absent: Kim Quenette, Adi Kochav, Jamie Hicks, Manrico Mincuzzi,
Guest: N/A
- Elections 2025 – If anyone does not want to continue in 2025 please let us know as soon as practical.
- ISC Committee – Looking for Advanced and Unlimited members to help out.
- Website Update -New helper has been brought onboard. IRPS will be up soon.
- Sound Issue –Rick We are working with AMA to refine our sound score changes. Rick will call the chairman of the committee for an update.
- NATS 2024 – A New app will be utilized for the NATS Called BAND. This will allow all members to stay up to date on the competition. A comprehensive team will be in place to ensure the competition goes off without a hitch.
- General Business – Freestyle is becoming an entrée into IMAC and we look forward to a younger group of pilots becoming active due to our outreach.
- EIMAC – Michael Hobson has started this in the Asia Pacific Region.
- Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
March Checking Balance – $50,945.16
January PayPal Balance - $ 2,915.45
Total assets - $53,860.61
Regional Reports
NE – Schedule is set for 2024. First contest coming up in May. Canada is still unable to fly contests. May be able to add a contest in Delaware.
SE – 3 contests so far this year. CD modified sequences worked well in the contest they were utilized. In person judging school coming soon.
NC – We are done with the schedule. Should be posting it in a couple of weeks just to make sure not last minute submissions are missed.
NW – In person judging school was held this past weekend and our first contest is coming up in 3 weeks. Schedule is set for 2024.
EU – No Report
SC –We had our first contest for 2024. The Jetero contest was great. Saturday it was very windy and unseasonably cold, however everyone flew, flew well and enjoyed it. Sunday the weather was completely the opposite, just cool and very light winds. We had an excellent turnout with several new pilots interested in IMAC. Six pilots fly freestyle. Which is a huge increase.
For the Extreme Flight drawing we are awarding one ticket to each pilot who competes at a regional contest. The winner of each contest receives one additional ticket. Each pilot must be part of SC and must be in good standing for the contest and at the IRPS to be eligible to win.
SW- 2 contests so far this year pilot count is up so far for both contests. Tucson is next weekend, and Hemet comes up in April.
AP – EIMAC rules have been announced for this discipline. These will be one day contests in most cases.
LA – Things are going well with contests happening, things are looking better this year.
Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Primo Rivera, Tim Hughes, Dave Dupre, Tim Cooper, Michael Hobson, Oliver Soto
Absent: Kim Quenette, Adi Kochav, Jamie Hicks, Manrico Mincuzzi,
Guest: N/A
- Elections 2025 – If anyone does not want to continue in 2025 please let us know as soon as practical.
- ISC Committee – Looking for Advanced and Unlimited members to help out.
- Website Update -New helper has been brought onboard. IRPS will be up soon.
- Sound Issue –Rick We are working with AMA to refine our sound score changes. Rick will call the chairman of the committee for an update.
- NATS 2024 – A New app will be utilized for the NATS Called BAND. This will allow all members to stay up to date on the competition. A comprehensive team will be in place to ensure the competition goes off without a hitch.
- General Business – Freestyle is becoming an entrée into IMAC and we look forward to a younger group of pilots becoming active due to our outreach.
- EIMAC – Michael Hobson has started this in the Asia Pacific Region.
- Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
March Checking Balance – $50,945.16
January PayPal Balance - $ 2,915.45
Total assets - $53,860.61
Regional Reports
NE – Schedule is set for 2024. First contest coming up in May. Canada is still unable to fly contests. May be able to add a contest in Delaware.
SE – 3 contests so far this year. CD modified sequences worked well in the contest they were utilized. In person judging school coming soon.
NC – We are done with the schedule. Should be posting it in a couple of weeks just to make sure not last minute submissions are missed.
NW – In person judging school was held this past weekend and our first contest is coming up in 3 weeks. Schedule is set for 2024.
EU – No Report
SC –We had our first contest for 2024. The Jetero contest was great. Saturday it was very windy and unseasonably cold, however everyone flew, flew well and enjoyed it. Sunday the weather was completely the opposite, just cool and very light winds. We had an excellent turnout with several new pilots interested in IMAC. Six pilots fly freestyle. Which is a huge increase.
For the Extreme Flight drawing we are awarding one ticket to each pilot who competes at a regional contest. The winner of each contest receives one additional ticket. Each pilot must be part of SC and must be in good standing for the contest and at the IRPS to be eligible to win.
SW- 2 contests so far this year pilot count is up so far for both contests. Tucson is next weekend, and Hemet comes up in April.
AP – EIMAC rules have been announced for this discipline. These will be one day contests in most cases.
LA – Things are going well with contests happening, things are looking better this year.
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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday Jan 15, 2023
Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Kim Quenette, Primo Rivera, Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks, Oliver Soto, Manrico Mincuzzi, Tim Hughes, Adi Kochav,
Absent: Dave Dupre, Tim Cooper,
Guest:
- Sound Issue –Rick We are working with AMA to refine our sound score changes. Rick will call the chairoman of the committee for an update.
- Electronic Scoring – Good Progress has been made on moving forward. Paper backups will still be used.
- ISC Committee – Looking for Advanced and Unlimited members to help out.
- Budget for 2024 -Approved as submitted
- Canadian situation – Discussion of how to assist Canada within their restrictions. Tabled pending more discussion with Western Canada.
- FAI/AMA/IMAC – Tabled until we have a better plan of action.
- IRPS US – Region Directors will have the final say on IRPS and how it is awarded by region.
- Contests at Non-FRIA Sites – Alex Process TBD with FAA. RID would be required.
- Regional Freestyle Prizes – Extreme flight will help out the regions with prizes for freestyle.
- Argentina – A new region has been created in Argentina.
- Regional Director discretion on Sequences. – Voted to allow RD’s discretion to change sequences if the environment dictates it.
- General Business – NA
- Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
January Checking Balance – $52,733.58
January PayPal Balance - $ 445.98
Total assets - $53,179.56
Regional Reports
NE – No Report
SE –
NC – We are done with the schedule. Should be posting it in a couple of weeks just to make sure not last minute submissions are missed.
NW – Working on a date for in person judging school. 16-17 Mar is proposed.
EU – No Report
SC – No Report
SW- Contests are shaping up for 2024. Tune up in January 20 in Lake Havasu.
AP – No Report
LA –
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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Tim Cooper, Kim Quenette, Primo Rivera
Absent: Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks, Oliver Soto, Manrico Mincuzzi, Dave Dupre, Tim Hughes, Adi Kochav,
Guest:
- Sound Issue –Rick We are working with AMA to refine our sound score changes.
- Contests at Non-FRIA Sites – Alex Process TBD with FAA. RID would be required.
- Local Judging Seminars 2024 – Primo We need to re–reestablish local in person judging schools. CDs are being asked to let us know what their major issues were in 2023 so we can tailor our schools better. We are trying to get more electronic scoring boxes for more widespread usage.
- Freestyle Suggestions for 2024 – Alex A proposal has been introduced to allow each region to have a year end prize. We will discuss this in January when we go over the budget. We are looking at various prize options.
- IRPS – Kim A maximum of 4 contests may be used towards IRPS calculations prior to the regional finals in each region. The pilot must attend the regional finals to be in the placement for IRPS. Motioned Carried.
- 2024 Sequence Call Sheets – Michael will have them prior to January meeting.
- EMAC Series in Japan –Japan is working on an electric series. All that is required is a deviation of contest standards 30 days in advance.
- General Business – NA
- Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
November Checking Balance – $52,733.58
November PayPal Balance - $ 445.98
Total assets - $53,179.56
Regional Reports
NE – No Report
SE – 11 contests for 2024 set up. We are working to resolve the issues in Ocala. In person Judging school is setup. 30 Pilots attended Regionals.
NC – No Report
NW – Working on a date for in person judging school. 16-17 Mar is proposed.
EU – No Report
SC – No Report
SW- Contests are shaping up for 2024. Tune up in January 20 in Lake Havasu.
AP – No Report
LA – 2024 is starting strong.
We have plenty of contests ready to be scheduled.
In our countries IMAC is already a known topic, and we're creating links with other competition leagues all over LATAM in order to place IMAC in an even stronger position.
We strive to rise the number of registered IMAC members.
We're working full steam ahead to create ways to have people interested in our league just like LATAM Starters keeps doing
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Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Attendees: Alex Dreiling, Jim McCall, Rick Crow, Jacques Telles, Kevin Garland, Tim Cooper, Tim Hughes, Adi Kochav, Kim Quenette
Absent: Michael Hobson, Jamie Hicks, Oliver Soto, Manrico Mincuzzi, Dave Dupre, Primo Rivera
Guest: Dan Carroll
- SW Region Director – Kim Guenette will be appointed for 60 days as Kevin Garland has moved.
- Contests at Non-FRIA Sites – Dave Absent Not Discussed
- Local Judging Seminars 2024 – Primo Absent. Alex Discussed the need for local seminars at the beginning of the year and for the RD’s to administer what is needed for their regions. If help is needed, please get with Primo.
- General Business – Kim will lead a committee to study a more fair points system.
- Treasurer’s report
Cash on hand
November Checking Balance – $53,131-.96
November PayPal Balance - $ 283.99
Total assets - $53,424.95
Regional Reports
NE – No Report
SE – No Report
NC – No Report
NW – No new report
EU – No Report
SC – All of our contests are completed. Unfortunately, due to the weather we had to postpone our IRPS final contest in Copan. There was still good attendance, but it was a bit low. The season went well. We are already gearing up and scheduling contests for 2024 as well as judging schools.
SW- Regionals are complete. Looking forward to next year.
AP – No Report
LA – No Report