Outline history of the Brookings Aeromates

Prior to 1974:

In existence at that time was an umbrella organization, the Upper Midwest Miniature Aviation Association (UMMAA) Headed by Larry Sroufe and Max Hansen of Huron, SD.

This was a loose confederation of clubs without a fixed Constitution. By 1975 philosophical differences as to the type of control This organization was to effect upon the various clubs produced more and more lack of support. And after 1976 when Marlin Winsel of the Brooking Aeromates was president, the UMMA disbanded.

Jan 16, 1974:

First organizational meeting of Brookings Aeromates, where the club was defined as :

A Confraternity of Model Aviation Enthusiasts. There was a $5.00 initiation fee. No other dues where charged. Future project financing was to be done through member assessments as needed.

Mar 25, 1974:

Flying site north of the University (SDSU) athletic field formally approved.

Apr 8, 1974:

Received required FCC Radio Station License, cost $20.00

Apr 21, 1974:

Participated in the first Mall Show as a club, Donavan’s in Sioux Falls.

Jun 16, 1974:

Hosted the club’s first Fun Fly. Member’s wives provided covered dish dinner for all participants to date we have hosted 30 Fun Fly’s

Mar 4, 1977:

An extended search for a new flying site was begun, as the university site became less and less appropriate.

Dec 7, 1992:

Brookings Aeromates began restructuring as a club leading to the present revised constitution adopted on February 1996

Jan 1, 1993:

Lease with the City of Brookings for our current Flying field (6 Acres of the Northeast quadrant of the Brookings Landfill) was signed.

1993-now:

Twenty five members strong now, with many improvements on the current flying site, including a lean-to, storage shed, park benches and tables, two runways and lots of parking space.

The Brookings Aeromates are a chartered member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

Tom Sroufe’s Ole Tiger with the accompanying Trophies, need I say more…?

Jack Casper at the 1997 Club Fun Fly, with his beautiful Skyrader.

January 2006 e-Flight Yak 54

Prior to 1974:		In existence at that time was an umbrella organization, the Upper Midwest Miniature Aviation Association (UMMAA) Headed by Larry Sroufe and Max Hansen of Huron, SD.
		This was a loose confederation of clubs without a fixed Constitution. By 1975 philosophical differences as to the type of control This organization was to effect upon the various clubs produced more and more lack of support. And after 1976 when Marlin Winsel of the Brooking Aeromates was president, the UMMA disbanded.
Jan 16, 1974:		First organizational meeting of Brookings Aeromates, where the club was defined as :
		A Confraternity of Model Aviation Enthusiasts. There was a $5.00 initiation fee. No other dues where charged. Future project financing was to be done through member assessments as needed.
Mar 25, 1974:		Flying site north of the University (SDSU) athletic field formally approved.
Apr 8, 1974:		Received required FCC Radio Station License, cost $20.00
Apr 21, 1974:		Participated in the first Mall Show as a club, Donavan’s in Sioux Falls.
Jun 16, 1974:		Hosted the club’s first Fun Fly. Member’s wives provided covered dish dinner for all participants to date we have hosted 30 Fun Fly’s
Mar 4, 1977:		An extended search for a new flying site was begun, as the university site became less and less appropriate.

Dec 7, 1992:	Brookings Aeromates began restructuring as a club leading to the present revised constitution adopted on February 1996
Jan 1, 1993:	Lease with the City of Brookings for our current Flying field (6 Acres of the Northeast quadrant of the Brookings Landfill) was signed.

1993-now:	Twenty five members strong now, with many improvements on the current flying site, including a lean-to, storage shed, park benches and tables, two runways and lots of parking space.