1. Rotating Nationals. In the last column, I commented upon the idea floated by AMA President, Dave Brown, to rotate the Nationals on an every-other-year basis to different venues around the USA. I noted that I had appointed NFFS VP, Bob Hanford, and Bill Shailor to a committee to work with AMA committee chairman, Sandy Frank, to see whether this proposal could be altered. I am pleased to report that the committee has concluded its work and has submitted a proposal to Frank containing suggestions which would benefit both the AMA and free flight. In brief, the letter recommends that the FF Nats continue to be held at Muncie every year and that field access be expanded for FF use. Additionally, it recommends that the AMA have a presence at the major free flight meets around the country. This presence could be in the form of a representative who would assist with contest management, who would sell AMA memberships and paraphernalia, and would be able to listen to the concerns of free flighters about the AMA. The proposal was submitted to Frank, who has informed NFFS, that he and his committee will recommend to Brown that the FF Nats remain in Muncie.
So, at least for the
present, this issue appears to be dead.
2. Barbara
Stalick Fund. After my wifes death, several of the directors of the
NFFS began a memorial fund for her with the purpose of providing a place for
donors to contribute toward youth programs. Barbara was a high school teacher
during her professional career, so youth programs would be an appropriate
memory. Soon, this fund had grown to over $1000. Recently, I approved payment of
$1000 from this fund to assist the Junior Indoor Team for their travels
and entry. If anyone is interested in adding to this fund, please send a check
in any amount to Homer Smith, NFFS Treasurer, 14719 32nd Drive SE, Mill Creek,
WA 98102. Remember that all contributions to the NFFS are tax deductible as we
are a 501 c-3 organization.
3. Plans Catalog Correction. In the last issue of this column, I noted the cost of the new Plans catalog at $2.00. Sorry! Its $5.00. And we have a large number of new plans in it. If you havent ordered one yet, times a wasting. Order it from NFFS Plans Service, 203 Chevro Lane, Bellevue, NE 68005. (or download it for free from the NFFS website -ed note)
4. Scholarship Raffle. Every year for the past several Freeflight Nationals, Hank Nystrom has sponsored a drawing with 100% of the proceeds going to the NFFS Scholarship fund. In order to have a drawing, Hank needs prizes. So, here is your chance to donate some prizes for this raffle. Freeflight equipment, kits, engines, and the like are all welcome. If you want to contribute, send them to Hank Nystrom,3317 Pine Timbers Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604.
5. 2002 NFFS Budget. Every year, the NFFS Directors approve an operating budget for the upcoming year. This is the budget for 2002. If you have questions about it, ask your NFFS VP, or email me at <freefliter@aol.com> This budget does not show the amount of money in the various funds, eg: Scholarship Fund, FAI Fund, etc. This budget information will be provided at a later date.
NFFS 2002 Operating Budget
INCOME
1000 Revenue:
1001 Membership Income-net
40,000
1002 Digest Advertising
4,000
1003 Current Symposium
23,000
1004 Publication Sales
10,000
1005 Plan Sales
2,000
1006 Video Sales
200
1007 USOC Proceeds Gross
7,500
1008 USIC Proceeds gross
5,800
TOTAL 1000 Revenue
92,500
2000 Indirect Income:
2001 Undirected Contributions
100
2002 Memorial Funds
500
2003 Investment Income Interest 1,200
2004 Miscellaneous Income
500
TOTAL 2000 Indirect Income
2,300
Total Income
94,800
EXPENSES
3000 Direct Expenses:
3001 Digest Printing costs
32,000
3002 Digest Editorial Cost
9,900
3003 Digest Honoraria
1,500
3004 Symposium Printing Costs
12,000
3004-1 Sympo Pre-sale Mailing
3,000
3005 Symposium Editorial Cost
1,500
3006 Video Production Costs
250
3007 Plan Service Costs
700
3008 Publication Costs
1,500
3009 USOC Expenses 2002
3,500
3009-1 USOC Expenses 2003
150
3010 USIC Expenses 2002
4,000
3010-1 USIC Expenses 2003
0
3011 Internet Costs
5,000
3012 Nostalgia Committee
750
3013 Advertising Expense
1,000
3014 National Cup Expenses
1,000
TOTAL 3000 Direct Expense
77,750
4000 Indirect Expenses:
4001 Membership Maintenance Cost 2,500
4002 Postage
600
4003 Professional Fees-Office
1,000
4004 Public Relations & Brochure 1,000
4005 Telephone-Email
300
4006 Travel Cost-Annual Meeting 3,100
4007 Project Cost
1,000
4008 Banquet Speaker Costs
250
4009 Miscellaneous Costs
500
4010 P & O Committee Expense
3,000
4011 Contingency Expense
3,800
TOTAL 4000 Indirect Expenses
17,050
TOTAL EXPENSES
94,800
Bob Stalick, NFFS President.