Officer reports

Ann Sasaki – the President

• Updated members on the GGNRA meeting she attended recently regarding Mori Point flying site – a North-facing ridge. BAPA had a permit for a survey team for a one-year period, which was over in July 2005. Since then the GGNRA has not wanted to move forward with the permit process. About two months ago they asked pilots to stop flying at Mori while the Environmental Analysis was being complete. At the GGNRA meeting on 2/28, the GGNRA said that they had built two small ponds in the "Bowl" area which is the LZ for paragliders. The Bowl is a habitat for two endangered species - the SF garter snake and the red-legged frog. Dave Sondergeld and Dan Byrne will suggest feedback that pilots may want to give the GGNRA before the end of the public comment period on March 31, 2006.  Ann will send a message to BAPA members soon.
• Ann again reminded all members to renew membership.
• Ann notified members that WOR paid the $1400 Mission tax fee discussed at the February meeting. New pilots and students who fly at Ed Levin are encouraged to join WOR because club dues go toward site insurance, maintenance and now, taxes such as the one at Mission.
• On Saturday, April 22, BAPA is organizing the Jody Lucas picnic. The Hike and Huck starts at 9:00 a.m. and the picnic is at 1:00 p.m. Please see the BAPA calendar for details and do not forget to RSVP by April 15.
• Elk Mountain fly-in is on April 28th – April 30th.
• Anderson Flat fly-in is on May 6th – May 7th.

Atta Pilram – the Treasurer

• As of last week, our balance is $4850
• Out of 159 BAPA members only two thirds have paid their dues as of now. 52 people still haven’t.

Old Business

• Ann proposed to approve meeting minutes for February 2006. Motion passes.
• Jug distributed the remaining calendars to those who ordered but hasn’t received them yet. He will contact individuals who sent emails regarding missing calendars.
  

New Business

• Motion to allocate money for Judy Lucas fly-in as follows: $250 for food, $120 for prizes. Motion passes.
• As a way to obtain better liability insurance for its members (especially during competitions), Jug proposed looking into a possibility of BAPA becoming an LLC. Atta needs to get more information, and seek legal advice.
• Wayne volunteered to prepare 3D-software tracks for the XC league.
  

Entertainment

• Following the officer reports, Jugdeep Aggarwal made a presentation about the XC League, the competition rules and how to use your GPS in the comps.
• Raffle
  

Meeting was adjourned at 7:55PM.