The latest edition of then monthly Hi-Flyer newsletter is now available!  Check it out for club updates including lock changes, meeting schedules, and policy changes.  

Jerry Schafer (74) passed away on January 4th after a pretty nasty battle with cancer. There was a memorial for him on January 30th. I apologize that we were not able to publish this prior to the memorial. Jerry was not a current member, and it has been a good while since he had been. However, many of us old-timer’s may remember him. I knew Jerry going back to the 80’s and 90’s. He loved fast planes. I think everything he owned had a tuned-pipe on it. He also lived close by here in Arvada. Occasionally, while on a walk, he’d stop me to chat. He was usually driving somewhere, but he always stopped to shoot the breeze. For years, our wives worked out together at the Apex and other nearby facilities. Last time I saw Jerry was in September, or there-a-bouts. He was on his way to get treatment. Attached below is a link to his obituary. Godspeed Jerry… may you soar with the eagles!

Joe Pirozzoli, President

PS… I would like to acknowledge Stan Clymer for bringing this to my attention.

The annual Frozen Fun Finger Fly will again be held New Year’s Day. The contest for the coveted FFFF traveling trophy will start roughly at 10 am. Obviously, get there a bit earlier if you need a trim flight.

There will be 2 classes this year… Sportsman and Junior. I was so inspired by the recent Junior event, that there will be a “Junior” class, with customized events. As such, the winner of the trophy could come from either class. Also, as usual, there will be a $5 landing fee (to help fund the coffee and donuts). Hope to see you there!

Best regards,
Joe Pirozzoli, President

January member meeting canceled. Have a wonderful New Year!

I was just informed (by Paul P.) of the passing of Greg Flowers, former AAM club and board member. I don’t know how many of you knew Greg, but he served the Club as membership coordinator for a couple of years up through 2019. Greg passed away on November 23, 2024 at the age of just 44. Greg’s Celebration of Life service will be this Thursday December. 5, 2024 at Olinger Crown Hill at 11:00 a.m. in Serenity Pointe in Wheat Ridge, CO. A reception will follow at 12 pm. Here is the link to Greg’s obituary. God’s speed my friend!

Joe Pirozzoli, President

the event tomorrow is our last float fly of the season and will have a delayed start at about 9:30 am.

I was just very recently informed that one of the grand old gentlemen of our Club, George Baxter, passed away.  From his Obituary (see link below)…

George Baxter of Wheat Ridge, Colorado died peacefully at home after his third battle with cancer. He worked at the Denver Federal Center for 37 years. He loved building and flying model airplanes. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 57 years, two sons, and two grand-children.

A Memorial Service will be held on October 19th at 2:00 PM, at Christ Community Covenant Church : 6757 Simms St, Arvada, CO, 80004.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/wheat-ridge-co/george-baxter-12017785

I am told that his wife, Dorothy, specifically requested that this information be shared with the entire Club.  I also assume that means anyone that would like to attend the memorial service next weekend would be welcome to do so.

Solemnly yours,

Joe Pirozzoli, President

By:  Joe Pirozzoli, President

Notice of Annual Business Meeting – November 5, 2024

It is my obligation to schedule and announce our intent to hold an Annual Business Meeting (“ABM”) on Tuesday, November 5^th, 2024 at 7 pm.

Location will be:  Arvada Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7090 W 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80003.

The official AGENDA scheduled for the ABM will be:

• The election of Club Officers for 2025 (i.e. President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Safety Officer). Please see separate report from the Nominating Committee regarding the current slate of officers.

Quorum Requirements

Please note that in order to conduct the ABM and have the Elections, we must have a quorum consisting of at least 30 active/voting members.  Please make a point of attending for the sake of holding the elections and conducting other club business as proposed in the agenda.

By:  Jim Hagberg, Chairperson

A Nominating Committee has been formed to seek out candidates for the 2025 Elected Officers.  The Committee consists of Jim Hagberg, John Sponseller, and Steve Allen.  We are seeking individuals that wish to run for the elected offices of Club President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Safety Officer.  The current list of candidates are as follows:

President                                          Vice President                                 Secretary

Joe Pirozzoli                                     Bruce VerWest                                Scott Emerson        

Treasurer                                          Safety Officer

Ian Isaacs                                          Duane Gall

Anyone seeking to run for office or wishing to nominate someone else, please contact the committee or see one of us at the field.  If you are nominating someone else, please be sure and ask that person if he or she will accept the nomination.

You can contact the Nominating Committee by clicking on the email link on the Board Members Webpage, under “Other Staff”.  The following link will also take you there:

https://www.arvadamodelers.com/contact/?recip=Nominating%20Committee

Thanks,

Jim Hagberg, Chairman

John Sponseller and Steve Allen

Email:  nominations@arvadamodelers.com

The October 1, 2024 meeting doors will open at 6 pm to allow indoor flying.  The member meeting will start at the usual time of 7 pm back as the usual location (Arvada Seventh-Day Adventist Church,  7090 W 64th Ave, Arvada). The October Meeting Agenda will include:

• Indoor Flying from 6 – 7 pm
• Brief Board Reports
• Program (TBA) – Any Ideas?
• Show and Tell
• Raffle

More details in the October Hi-Flyer newsletter.