Note - Hover for captions and resize the screen to see the full image if cropped on your device. 

SEMAC NEwS JAN - FeB 2025

Summary of GENERAL MEETING ON 4 FEB 2025 7:30PM At Dingley Community Centre

Attendees: 22 members including two new members, Saad and Vel.

Apologies: Rod McC, Bous L, Simon H, Geoff M, Colin V, Brendon P, Paul D

Minutes: Refer minutes sent by email 9/2/2025.

Key Highlights:

  • Welcome and Introductions: Bill Houghton welcomed attendees, especially new members.

  • Previous Minutes: Minutes from the December 3rd, 2024 meeting were approved.

  • President's Report: Bill Houghton presented on increasing membership, stabilizing finances, improving the overall membership experience, and a 5-year strategic plan. Refer report sent by email 9/2/2025.

  • Treasurer's Report:

    • Jan 2025 Income $1,054.20 Expenditure $1,175.70 Net -$121.50

    • YTD Income $9,004.90 Expenditure $7,609.13 Net $1,395.77

    • 42 Members & 4 Associate Members

  • Secretary's Report: David Wheeler reported on recent committee meetings, addressing the Christmas family day postponement, the 5-year strategic plan, and the Bob's paddock flyover issue.

  • Correspondence: Updates from VMAA, emails regarding flyover issues, Dingley Hall closure dates, and a notice about electric start systems for sale.

  • General Business:

    • Southern Boundary Flyover Issue: Discussion focused on solutions to prevent flyovers including a "spotter program," visual aids, pilot training, and runway adjustments.

    • Five Year Strategic Plan: Members were encouraged to review the plan and provide feedback.

    • Twilight Fly-in and BBQ: A fly-in and BBQ event was planned for the end of January.

  • Raffle: A successful raffle raised over $400 for the club.

  • Next Meeting: April 1st, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Dingley Hall.

Action Items:

  • Members to review the 5-year strategic plan and provide feedback to the committee.

  • Committee to implement solutions to address the flyover issue.

  • Finalize details for the Twilight Fly-in and BBQ event.