PRESIDENT-         WARREN SCRUGGS
VICE PRESIDENT-         TOM GOSWICK
SEC/TREAS-              TED EVANS
NEWSLETTER-             STEVE MOCK

1.        Notes from December 10 meeting:

   A.   Gol-leee, we had a dandy time at our Christmas dinner/meeting/
        get-together at Western Sizzlin'!  29 members, family and guests 
        were in attendance - a nice crowd.  Even the Old Grouch (and 
        Mrs- O.G.) and Jim's Bigger Half (Sorry, I couldn't help it!) 
        were there. There was lotsa fun and frivolity - everyone got 
        picked-on to one extent or another. Wish all members could have 
        attended - such a good time needs to be enjoyed by all!

   B.   Once the eats (excellent, by the way) were properly dispatched, 
        we held a round-table discussion, with respect to continuing our 
        club's existence.  

    Here are a few excerpts:
        Darrell Fisher feels the attendance problem is cyclical & should 
        improve next spring (we should hold elections at that time of the 
        year). Ted Evans suggested a different weekend of the month for 
        our meetings, rather than the second Sunday. Warren Scruggs likes 
        dinner meetings, as an alternative. Tom Gutmann thinks we should 
        meet every other month during the winter months. Ron Glenn opined 
        that Saturday would be a better day to meet, and we should do so 
        closer to Tulsa. Darrell suggested a survey of the members, to 
        determine their druthers. Ted wonders whether a  different 
        meeting place (Catoosa U/L airport or Cotton Field) might be more
        desirable.

     The following action items were approved -
        Warren felt that Darrell's survey was a good idea and that the 
        next newsletter should contain such item. Tom will check with 
        Cotton Field to determine possibility of using that facility. Ron 
        moved (2nd by Tom) that the current officers remain at their 
        posts and have new elections in May - they all agreed. Ron moved 
        (2nd by Ted) that we waive our meetings in January and February. 
        Next one will be March 20 at 3:00 at Haskell.

   C.   Tom has been contacted by Mike Brauner, Houston, trying to stir 
        up interest in a regiona U/L competition (around Memorial Day), 
        qualifying for national awards over Labor Day.

        Several members expressed interest in joining a competitive event. 
        Tom will get more info and find out if USUA membership is required.

   D.   Ted reported that there are currently 32 members in our club, 
        dinner for the night cost $131 and the treasury balance on hand 
        is $661.

   E.   The Old Grouch got publicly recognized for being such a good ol' 
        boy (Shucks, I'll even let ya fly my Weedhoppers, OG..').

2.      OK, by popular demand, you'll find a member-survey form enclosed. 
        Need every swingin'Richard out there to do his part by completing 
        and returning same for compilation and reporting of your wants 
        and desires.  Return them to me by February 1 - shortly 
        thereafter, your officers will know how you wish future meetings 
        to be conducted.

3.      Once again, next meeting will be March 20, so no session this 
        Sunday, OK?

4.      Happy to report essential completing of the latest hangar project 
        at Hopper Hill.  Amazing what you can do with a lot of scrounging 
        and hardwork - a 24' x 120' pole barn for three planes 
        (tail-first), telephone poles for support and heavy-duty 
        sheet-metal, for slightly less than $250 per plane.  Jim Goswick 
        was H.M.F.W.I.C. - it's unbelievable how straight and plumb the 
        structure really is.'

5.      I heard from James Mounce last week - he lives six miles east of 
        Claremore, and is wanting to attract some U/Ls to his field.  He 
        has a grass strip, 1,200' usable, with balls on some power lines 
        at one end.  He's interested in some long-term tenant 
        relationships and is open to discussing joint hangar-building 
        projects (he even has some 2" pipe available).  Interested -call 
        him at home 341-6958 or at the office 832-7064.

6.      Mike Brauner (See l.C.) says USUA membership is not required for 
        area (local) competitions, but it is for regional and national 
        bashes.  Talk it up and let your officers know of your interest 
        in joining (maybe hosting) a competition.

7.      Personal to Ricky-Tick:  We're all very much impressed by the 
        performance of your Price P-tip prop.  However, John Conner 
        (Mitchell Wing) has tested 'em all & he says the Peery Props are 
        better in performance, P-tipped, and a hundred dollars cheaper 
        than Prince.  Peery's phone # is 713-934-8486.  Anybody familiar 
        with 'em?

8.      Casey Stiles (Teeman Mono-Fly) says he's happy with the way his 
        bird is flying, despite a bit of richness on the idle circuit.  
        Lazy-cruises 50-55 and climbs like a crotch-rocket at 60+. Whew.'

9.      Jack Maloney in Checotah reports a fellow in need of a Quicksilver,
        Kolb Twinstar, or a Challenger.  Write to Barton George, R.R. 
        Box, Mountain View, OK 73062 if you can be of help.

10.     Number One Son tells me he observed three UILs overhead at my 
        house last Saturday, Jan. 2 (I was doing some year-end work at 
        the office, so wasn't home).  From his description it sounds like 
        a visit by a Weedhopper (Jim H ancock) a Tierra (Jim Goswick) and 
        a Hiperlite (Tom Gutmann).  They stayed high, out of moon-range, 
        I understand, but that's not gonna work -just wait 'til I get the 
        plexiglas  seat mounted on my Weedeater, I'll get even.'

11.     Happy to report activity at Haskell airport is picking up.  Rich 
        reports the hiring of a second CFI and the start-up of basic and 
        instrument ground schools very soon.  During the month, when 
        we're not using it,  the clubroom will serve as an office for one 
        of the instruc-tors.  I doubt we'll notice the change.  Hope 
        everything's great in '88 for Rich & Jan.

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