Officers in attendance
Ann, Rolf, Wally, Tom, Atta and Alex

The meeting was called to order by the newly elected President -  Ann Sasaki at 6:37, immediately following the executive meeting which took place the same day from 5:30PM.

Total 19 members attended, of which 5 were BAPA officers. 

Two new members attending a meeting for the first time – David Allen and Loren Cox, and one member attending for the first time after a year-long gap – Thor Riksheim.

Officer Reports
Ann Sasaki – the President
 

• Introduction of the new cabinet
  Notification of upcoming events - Wally Anderson will lead a Reserve clinic in SF on Saturday, February 11, 2006. The clinic is almost full. If there are additional members who are interested, their names will be put on a waiting list.
• Ann also mentioned a CPR/Heartsaver clinic to be held on January 28 in Oakland. This information was forwarded by BAPA member Craig Gamma. The one-day clinic costs $99.  Ann will forward the details to BAPA members via email.
• In addition, BAPA will try to sponsor (and partially subsidize) a Basic First Aid/CPR class for some time early this year. More details to come once Chip Sheppard finds the contact info for an instructor previously used by BAPA.
• Request for a volunteer to help Julie Spiegler in website development and maintenance. Simon Waddington answered the call.
• Ann reminded members to pay their $25 annual BAPA dues for 2006 as soon as possible. Members can renew via Paypal or personal check. In addition, please be sure to fill out any updated information on the application form such as new HAM license call sign, new telephone numbers, new ratings, etc.
   

Atta Pilram – the Treasurer
 

• Our current balance is $3500.
• SFBAPA currently has 153 active members
• Responding to a question from members, Atta committed to provide a detailed breakdown of our financial matters (i.e. how much money is spent and how) by the next meeting.
   

Tom Moock – Site Director

• Provided update on the Daly City situation - there has been no word back from the city of Daly City since the meeting in the Fall of 2005.
• Responding to a question, brought to our attention the fact that our Stables site insurance is also applicable to the Dumps since the landowner of both is the same entity. 

Wally Anderson – Safety Director

• Encouraged all members and their friends or family members to petition the NPS in favor of allowing foot-launched aviation in all National Parks. Wally provided letter templates and URLs/emails for those who don’t have it already. The deadline for submission of letters is February 18^th.

Old Business
 

• Ann proposed to approve meeting minutes from August to December 2005. Members voted in support of the proposal.

New Business

• Ann proposed to allocate $100 to pay for the reserve clinic warehouse. Members voted in support.

Entertainment
 

• Following the officer reports, Eric and Josh presented their “Top 10 thermalling tips”, followed by group discussion.
• BAPA 2006 calendars were distributed at the meeting to those who ordered them.
  Meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM.