IMPORTANT RULE CHANGE

It is the policy of the 114^th RC Aero Squadron to encourage its members to show club facilities to visitors and introduce the hobby to interested individuals. This policy is balanced, however, with the primary needs of the 114^th RC Aero Squadron members in good standing to have the best possible access to airspace and frequencies for their use. But, most importantly, to ensure that guests conduct themselves safely and in accordance with club rules, insurance requirements and regulations including the AMA membership requirement. Accordingly, the Guest Policy has been set as follows.

In accordance with the provisions made in Article XII “Rules and Regulations”, paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2, the 114^th RC Aero Squadron Board of Directors has resolved on November 21^st, 2004 that:

1.       Any Regular, Family, Associate or Inactive member may bring one (1) non-member pilot family to utilize the 114th RC Aero Squadron facilities as a guest. Individuals or groups designated by the Board of Directors as “Guests of the Club[1]” are excluded from this limitation. Guests must carry with them a current AMA certificate in order to utilize the 114^th RC Aero Squadron field and must be willing to provide it for inspection upon the request of any 114^th RC Aero Squadron club member. The 114^th RC Aero Squadron member hosting said guest is fully responsible[2] for the actions of the guest and will be held accountable in the same manner as if the actions were made by the member himself or herself.

2.       In order to maintain control of guests using the field, it is now required that the GATE BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES except during an official club sponsored event¹. Members are to enter the field and are responsible² for locking the gate immediately behind them. Under no circumstances and without exception shall a non-member be left without a member present.

3.       To provide a further mechanism for control, the field will be closed to everyone except members and guests (per this provision) whenever any member of the 114^th RC Aero Squadron is present at the field. The authorization to do this is provided for in the lease held with the US Army Corps of Engineers (reference DACW63-1-00-0783) as follows:

A current club membership card or the official roster (a copy will be located in the frequency control box) will serve to prove membership if called into question. Accordingly, it is recommended that members use their club card in the frequency control box and guests their AMA card.