THE HISTORY OF V.A.R.M.S The Annual Diary 1990 - 2009

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2004 – 05
The Committee
President/Sites Liaison Max Haysom Secretary Roger Stevenson
Treasurer Ian Pearson Editor Colin Smith/David Jones
Contest Director *David Pratley* Ordinary Member Martin Hopper
Registrar/Sports C.D. Ian Slack Ordinary Member David Weller
David Pratley remained on as a ‘token’ C.D., when in fact the responsibility for the major
competitions was shared between the RCGA competitors, and the VARMS Trophy was catered
for by Ian Slack and Peter Cossins
At the A. G. M., Max Haysom was awarded Life Membership for his constant and ongoing
work for VARMS.
Another tireless worker for VARMS, Jim Robertson, did not seek re-election to Committee
having already completed 18 continuous years serving the Club in this area.
VARMS Trophy 2003-04 : I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who
participated in the 2003-04 VARMS Trophy. As those of you who attended last months meeting
would know, prizes have been distributed, but here is a full list of who won what! The prizes were
awarded to those members who attended the competitions consistently and not necessarily for
performance. Prizes and pilots were both drawn from a separate hat to ensure absolute fairness by
the Committee members.
Finally I would also like to thank all of the generous sponsors who made the prize pool available to
participants of this event. Peter Cossins Contest Director.
Tim Lennon Prelude kit of choice Southern Sailplanes
Leon Carlos Hitec Autopilot Models & Hobbies 4U
Roger Stevenson Isis Thermal Glider kit(2 Ch.) Saturn Hobbies
Ian Pearson ARF Thermal glider Model Engines
Bruce Clapperton JR Rx, 700 Model Flight
Maurice Lloyd ARF Thermal glider Model Engines
Colin Smith Epoxy & Rubber bands Hawthorn Hobbies
Fee structure for Financial year 2004 – 05
Annual Subscription (All Members) VMAA Affiliation (Flying Members only)
$ $
Senior 90.00 Each Senior 140.00
Pensioner/Student 55.00 Each Pensioner 133.00
Junior 25.00 Each Junior 113.00
Family 90.00
Social(Newsletter) 40.00
VARMS completed the 2003-04 year with a total of 256 members.
4 th July saw Ray Cooper celebrating yet another successful World record attempt. He established a
new Goal & Return Distance of 54.3 km to overtake an existing record of 6.21km and another
attempt of 20.02 km pending recognition.
Details: The Record:
Category: F5 : Radio Controlled Flight
Sub-class: F5S (Aeroplane, electric motor with rechargeable sources of current).
No.: 171 : Distance to goal and Return – 54.3 Km.
Date of flight: 4 July 2004