Hi, yes I understand. If you read the by-laws, it does not matter whether or not Crestline Soaring Society is an USHPA Chapter or not,  any CSS Member must be an USHPA member (P3 or P2 instructor supervised) to fly into Andy Jackson Airpark.  As far as HG pilot rating requirements, I don’t know the requirement.

Alan, Dan, all members,

according to Rob McKenzie, membership never acted or voted to approve the ranch payment or agreement “but should have”. “This should be corrected” by a vote of css membership.
CSS Bylaws are clear for expenditures of the non-profit, tax exempt corporation “Crestline Soaring Society Inc.”  Let’s not jeopardize the CSS inc status with the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, or California Secretary of State and do the right thing here.

Another matter related to bylaws and proper notice for meetings- 1 days notice for a CSS Board meeting is not in compliance with our bylaws,  no matter how much the Communications Director apologizes.  Please renotice the membership with 10 days or advance notice as required so the validity of Board meetings and outcomes is of record and enforceable.

thank you

Corporate Compliance does matter.  Best regards.
jai Pal S Khalsa, CSS Member

To Rob, and all the Members of CSS, after reading your post, Rob, and being a member of the CSS Board, I have to ask who is pushing this narrative that CSS is considering “discontinuing its relationship” and “making a final severance of the Ranch decision without consulting the members as a whole”.

That is patently not true. The fact is that the CSS agreement for water and access to XCRanch expired on 12-31-22 and we have been exploring renewal, renegotiation or alternate solutions to benefit the Membership and the club, as fiduciaries of CSS.  Member input has been welcomed and is of record. We have fielded multiple complaints about not having grass at the LZ or dead grass, gravel, hard pack and dirt to land on and pack up on. With the recent donation of 2 rolls of artificial grass pilots now have a great place to pack up their gear. Pilots, members and the public really like it.

In times of drought and lack of sufficient water to maintain a natural grass lawn at the LZ, alternatives are being considered that are both environmentally responsible and economically appropriate.

As fiduciaries, the CSS Board always strives to act in the best interests of the Membership.  Board Members researched the history, looked at agreements, took to heart your valuable input and perspective about the original intent for CSS to own XCRanch, listened to Members numerous posts and comments calling for CSS to “own the land”.  We have come to the same conclusion and support that direction and path to ownership.

We never planned or intended to “sever ties”, “end the relationship”, “lose the flying site”, “block the landing approach” or instigate any other horror being portrayed and promulgated by some. The sky is not falling, rather we are gracefully and joyously descending on our ultralight crafts, and making plans to ever improve our site, facilities, vision and mission long into the future.  Times and trends may change but the vision to own XCRanch into perpetuity and preserve our flying site remains. I agree CSS should own and manage AJX and XCRanch in perpetuity, always acting in a positive and fiscally responsible manner.

So, lets continue the vision and reality of free flight and work together to achieve our goals going forward.

Fly high, go far, in peace and happiness.

Humbly and respectfully, Jai Pal S Khalsa, Veep

The best things in life are free.

Bille,

good evening.  The board decided to charge $15 a night or $75 per week for overnight parking at Andy Jackson Airpark for CSS Members. I hope that helps.
if you have information regarding alternate camping at state parks nearby please post so others can benefit when the need arises.  Thank you.  Best regards.

PS – your quote from Linda above is false. The Board never did an investigation as described. She made it up. Sorry for her misinformation. Your access to free camping for Veterans at State parks is really great. The Board never discussed that accommodation but should. Thanks again.

It was printed and provided at the meeting. Treasurer’s report.

Correct Jana. Confirmed at the Board Meeting last Saturday by President Stan

Not true Jerome