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Hey Gang!

The last of the high power and mid power kits, and some rare gems from Ballistic Bob's Bonanza will be up for silent auction at my house at 2:30pm after the launch Saturday.

The DART board of directors will be meeting at 1:00pm.

Please RSVP that you will be coming by as I'll have the grill fired up!

I'll send directions to my house when you RSVP.

I will have to bail from the launch no later than 11:30 - gear or no gear!

If it rains Saturday, come on over anyway!

Your illustrious El Presidente o'DART,

Sparky7.2

DART will be having two contests, one in March and the other in May. The contests are open to DART members and all NAR members in the Southern California area. NAR membership is required.

What: DART Local Meet 09-1
When: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8 AM to noon
Where: Fiesta Island, San Diego, CA
Events:
A Helicopter Duration
A Streamer Duration Multi-Round
Predicted Duration
Open Spot Landing (fun event)

What: DART Open Meet 09-2
When: Saturday, May 23, 2009, 8 AM to noon
Where: Fiesta Island, San Diego, CA
Events:
A B/G Duration
C Eggloft Duration
Plastic Model Conversion
Fun event TBA

Entry Fee: Free to DART members (included in club dues), $5 for other contestants.

If you would like to know more about contest flying, please contact Chris Flanigan at chris.flanigan@quartus.com for more information. We're always looking for new contestants and especially young contestants.

Hi Gang,

There's benn some confusion but I've verified with Parks & Rec that we DO have a launch
schedulled for the 28th of March. The contest that was moved to the 14th will be moved back - and the 14th will now be a practice contest. Sorry I missed the mistake so long!

Sparky7.2

Hi Everyone!

Another great day for rockets - even if it was a bit windy and cold. There was a higher percentage of bay landings than in many months. A big thank you to John Thompson for procuring and bringing out the new DART rocket recovery vehicle, the big orange kayak!
I have to admit I was a bit hesitant when John told me his idea - but it paid off on the first launch it was available!

It's Annual meeting time! We are getting together at Gioanni's in Kearney Mesa, Friday February 6th at 7 pm.

All club members should try to attend. It will be a fun night of food, videos, and lots of rockets to giveaway! All new and renewed memberships will get to pick 3 rockets from the treasure trove left to the club by our long-time member and friend Ballistic Bob Princivalli.

We will be reading and discussing the new DART Club bylaws, electing, re-electing, and/or press-ganging this year's officers and board of directors. Only paid up memberships will be allowed to vote and draw from the rocket pile!

Offices to be filled/refilled/aforementioned press-ganged:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Senior/Section advisor (John correct me on this)

Currently the positions are held by:

President: Mike Jerauld
Vice President: John Bowman
Secretary: Todd Mullin
Treasurer: Mike Jerauld
Section Advisor: John Bowman

I'm happy to continue as president as long as the membership can stand me and my occasional yelling about aircraft in the area. We'll talk about the positions of "Member at Large" to bring the Board up to a minimum of 5 if no one takes on Treasurer from me.

If you cannot attend the meeting and would like to pick up your 3 rockets for renewing - you can give me a call and drop by the house!

See you there!!!


Mike (Sparky7.2) Jerauld

Labels: DART, model rocket, Rocketry

Posted from an e-mail from John Bowman:

Greetings Fellow DART Members:

The Park and Recreation Department has issued our permit for the first 5 months of 2009.

Please put these dates on your calendar:

Thursday January 1, 2009 8:00am – 11:00am

Sunday January 11, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Sunday January 25, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Sunday February 15, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Saturday February 28, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Saturday March 14, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Saturday March 28, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Sunday April 12, 2009 8:00am – Noon

Sunday May 10, 2009 10:00am – Noon*

Saturday May 23, 2009 8:00am – Noon

*Please Note the May 10 launch is listed at 10:00am, normally we get access to the field at 9:00am. But please be prepared to wait if we are denied early access.

Mike Jerauld also has the field reserved on first Thursday of each month (2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7), if you are interested in launching on one of these days please contact Mike directly.

We will also be scheduling a Club Meeting at Giovanni’s Pizza on Clairemont Mesa Blvd., the week of February 8, 2009. We need to amend the club’s bylaws, and will be electing the club’s officers and a Board of Directors. As an incentive: we will be handing out door prizes from Ballistic Bob’s Treasure Trove. Details will be forthcoming…

You must be a current (paid-up) member to vote & receive door prizes: dues are payable January 1, 2009.

Attached is a flyer with current launch schedules for DART & Tripoli-San Diego.

I hope you have a Happy New Year!

& I’ll see you at the Launch!

John Bowman

VP & Senior Advisor / DART

PS: If you have any questions, please contact me directly via email. If you do not want to be on this mail list, (SAN-DART), please contact Todd Mullin. - JLB

Hi Gang!

OK I'll be out there at 8 am and we will set up and launch as long as weather permits. The forecast is for cold (59º) and mild winds (10+). Rain in the afternoon.

We are expecting a 30+ scout contingent - they will be using the aux gear to the east as usual!

See you there!


Sparky7.2

Labels: DART, Model rockets, NAR, Rocketry

DART is having another contest. The contest is open to DART members and NAR members in the Southern California area. NAR membership is required.

What: DART Local Meet 08-2
When: Saturday, December 27, 2008, 8 AM to noon
Where: Fiesta Island, San Diego, CA
Events:
A Boost Glider Duration (WF = 18)
A Streamer Duration (WF = 8)
B Super-Roc Duration (WF = 14)
Open Spot Landing (fun event)

Entry Fee: Free to DART members (included in club dues), $5 for other contestants.

We're always looking for new contestants and especially young contestants. If you're interested, contact Chris Flanigan (Contest Director) at chris.flanigan@quartus.com for more information.