Yankee Flyers of Connecticut

​YFOC Meeting Minutes for 4-18-2026
The meeting commenced at 1315 hours with 15 members in attendance. The location was
Gawron Flying Field.
Treasurer's Report:
The Treasurer's report was given verbally.  The report was accepted into the meeting minutes.
Secretary's Report:
The Secretary's report was accepted. Welcome new member Cole Larkin who joined us in
January 2026. As of today, we have 49 members; with two applicants pending.
Old Business
1. Field table repair status: Erick stated he requires some hardware to complete one table.
Gary volunteered to finish the legs on the second Gawron Field Table. Steve requested if
wheels could be added to aid in lawn cutting.
2. 501C7 status. No update to report.
3. Weather station repair/status. Andrew inquired on the weather station repair. We are
waiting to see if Allen S. is available to correct the computer, website, weather station
issues. Allen is not aware of this request yet.
New Business:
1. Erick stated our next food/fun fly is May 2nd, Time 12 noon, location Gawron Field.
Theme: Cinco de Mayo.
2. Paul H handed out a building plan for a shelter and led a detailed discussion on the
materials and cost. This shelter would supplement the tents during food fun flys, and
provide shade during normal flying days. Dave stated we need to raise the funds first as
we have other financial obligations and our current balance cannot cover this new project.
Erick made a motion to establish a committee for the purpose to review the design,
construction requirements, materials and cost. There was a suggestion to add Chris V. to
this committee for his construction knowledge. The volunteers are: Erick, Paul H., and
Alex.
3. Mike A. is not able to complete his VP requirements. After canvasing the members
present Steve G. volunteered to be VP.
4. The next meeting is May 17th, location Brooklyn flying field, time: 2 p.m...

Meeting was adjourned at 1445 hours.

Submitted by:
Wayne Kowal
Club Secretary​