Hello Again!

Along with elections, it was decided that membership dues for the first 6 months would not be collected. That 6 month term will be over as of June 1st, 2015.

During the month of June, we will have membership paperwork for you to update (if needed) and will be collecting dues. As a reminder are dues are discussed in article 4 of our bylaws.

Article 4: Dues

Dues shall be $25 per year OR $15 semi-annually OR $10 quarterly for Senior Membership, $15 per year OR $10 semi-annually OR $6 quarterly for Junior Membership, and FREE for Youth Members, payable in advance. These club dues are separate and distinct from national dues paid by individuals to the NAR. All dues monies shall be kept in a General Fund by the Secretary/Treasurer and shall be paid out by him only on order of the club Board of Directors. Special assessments may be levied by a majority vote of the members present and voting at any meeting of the club provided notice of such intent is given in writing to each member at least five days preceding such a meeting.

Senior Membership (18+): Senior members are adult members with full rights and benefits of club membership

Junior Membership (14-17): Junior members will require a sponsor who is also a due paying member. The sponsor is required to be at all events with the junior member for the first six months to ensure responsible behavior. The sponsor does NOT have to be a family member. After six months, the junior member shall have full rights and benefits of club membership.

Youth Membership** (13 and under): Youth members will require a parent/guardian or a parent/guardian designated individual with them at all club events.

Hello everyone!

It only seems like a few weeks ago that we set up our interim board, but alas it has been five months! When we started we agreed that our interim officers would serve a 6 month stint in order to get the administration up and running. That being said, Elections or scheduled to be held in June. So I would like to take this moment to open up nominations for our board. The following positions (and a quick summary of duties) will be opening. Please contact us at skarclub@gmail.com with your nomination. You may nominate yourself, or another member. Nominations will be collected until May 20th.

President
-It is the role of the President to oversee the general day to day operations of the club, to ensure that all members abide by the code of conduct, and that all by-laws are adhered to during club business. The President is responsible for ensuring safety on the range and during club events.

Vice President
– It is the role of the Vice President to assist the President in his/her duties, and to act in place of the President should they not be available. The Vice President shall be the primary Range Safety Officer, and shall ensure the proper training of all club Range Safety Officers

Secretary / Treasurer
– It is the role of the Secretary / Treasurer to maintain meeting minutes, keep track of finical accounts and assets, pay any debts owed by the club with club funds.

Adviser (Seat 1)
Adviser (Seat 2)
Adviser (Seat 3)
Adviser (seat 4)
– It is the role of the adviser to attend business meetings, offer advice and assist in any policy updates, and look out for the interests of the members during club business meetings.

Hello everyone!

I have just emailed Mr Jackson from the R-2508 Airspace Managers office in regards to our LOA. Last we had heard is that one of the offices required for signature was having a change of command ceremony, and paperwork was being delayed. I have inquired as to the status of our LOA at this juncture, reminding him that it has now been seven months since our initial request was submitted. I also stated that since the entire basis of our club is based on being able to launch in the local area, that we would be very grateful if there was anything he could do to accelerate this process. I will be sure to let you all know any more information as soon as I have it.

I know how upsetting this may be, I was very much looking forward to our first launch being in April. As it stands we are still welcomed to join MDARS on their 4th Saturday each month for their launches, so luckily that avenue is still open to us.

As always, I will continue working on this and let you all know when I know anything more.