Jana, Please read your own post and acknowledge that we were holding  a regular (every other month) CSS Board Meeting. There is no 30 day notice requirement. CSS members are allowed to attend.

Board meetings are for regular business and questions and/or input from Membership.

We are NOT and did to have a CSS “GENERAL MEMBERSHIP” Meeting, which DOES require a 30 day notice.

Best regards,

The Board will be taking questions and comments at the regular Board meeting on the 16th at the LZ 11am.  Members can attend and be heard.

Yes Alan, bylaws say for board meetings every two months members may attend. This is a regular Board meeting.  General membership meetings are in April and October with 30 day advance notice.

Thanks for explaining that Jana. The goal, or series of goals for our capital improvements was originally grouped into distinct parts to be “pay as we go” . The idea was to pay for materials only with money raised and to use donated labor to complete the work. So far labor has been donated by members and interested qualified parties. There are many milestones in building the new shade structure and facilities. Phase 1 has been design, engineering, underground utilities and foundations , steel columns and cast concrete support walls. $25k.

Phase 2 involves structural roof beams, roof framing, then a waterproof roof covering. $40k.
Phase 3 after removal of the container requires a new flat and level concrete slab with related LZ site grading around it plus grass restoration, some electrical, and lighting $15k+.
Phase 4 restore/remodel kitchen. Enclose a multipurpose space with floor to ceiling storefront walls and retractible doors. $15k.
Phase 4B. Build out multipurpose space, add electrical, install solar, a/c, lighting, displays, fixtures, club and site support, exhibit spaces for free flight history. Audio, video, stage, PA, teaching aids. Fixtures, furniture etc over time $10k  to $20k as we grow into it.
These are estimates only. Additional facilities and features will be built when funded and needed

For those interested, a CSS lifetime membership is available for a donation of $10k, although donations of any amount will be welcomed

David or whoever is sending or receiving on your account, I don’t know about your contractor. I’m not a bathroom contractor but am an Architect and have an excellent memory. So when it comes to requesting donations there is no “Hollywood” money, only a donation request of one USHPA member/pilot who happens to be an actor.  In any case donations currently are about $15,000 towards the structure #3 budget of $58,000. Anything raised beyond the $58,000 can be allocated to other amenities or enhancements of the building for the Club. The idea of lifetime memberships for a donation of $10,000 has been brought forward by several CSS members and seems to be getting some traction. So if you can support the project in whatever way is possible for you that would be great. Good luck to us all. Regards, and I will do the same. Be well.

David you have an active imagination.  I never told you anything of the sort.  I am asking members and non-members of CSS for donations.  Where is yours? It takes a village.

Marc, a new design for the CSS landing zone was created and built in the computer with dimensions needed for our location and needs. Posts and beams and a roof is nothing unique or proprietary. Many buildings have posts, beams, walls and a roof. Some even have curved elements. Architects study history and theory and bring those concepts and examples to the table. The AJX site has unique conditions and calls for appropriate design responses to meet those needs and functions. Form follows Function. CSS is in need of a multipurpose facility to move forward into the next 50 years of free flight. Best.