posted Feb 9, 2012 6:31 AM by Dean Murray
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MKS Annual Meeting and Auction
WhenSat, February 25, 3pm – 8pm
WhereCherokee Tavern, 886 Smith Avenue South, West St. Paul, MN 55118 (map)
DescriptionThe annual business meeting includes the approval of a slate of officers for the 2012-2013 board year, a dinner, awards and recognition for volunteering, and silent and verbal auctions where people can bid on a variety of kite related and other nice items. You MUST be a Minnesota Kite Society member to attend. There is parking available in back of the restaurant or on the street.http://www.cherokeetavern.com/
The Annual meeting/banquet and auction is fast approaching. Please drop us an email at flywithus@mnkites.org if you plan on attending so we can let the restaurant know. The meal price is $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
We have received some commitments for auction items and pictures will be posted soon and updated as items come in.
As a teaser here are some of the auction items we know:
There is an awesome Fled kite donated by the participants in the December kite workshop. Sewn by Barb Meyer.
We have a Nancy Lockwood bird kite!
Ken Runke has donated an awesome Roller kite and will have a "Mystery Item".
We received several kites from Dennis Yeager of Minneapolis from his collection that are really nice. His donation includes a new Trilby 3 stack, Shark kite, a beautiful dragon kite and a real Sutton Flowform #16.
Dave Gomberg has donated a 50% off discount certificate, good for an order from GKites.com (excludes Windfeather banners).
T-shirts from the Drachen Foundation.
T-shirts from Brad Klages.
Delicate Arch Right-handed Boomerang from Dean Murray.
6 ft Dolphin Windsock from Dean Murray
Pictures and more to come.
This Nancy Lockwood Blue Jay kite is really nice. She calls it "Lady Jane Jay". The picture does not do it justice. Folks really need to come out to the Annual meeting and see this one in person.
Size: 5ft wingspan, 3ft head-2-tail
This is the MKS Fled Workshop donation. The fabric was donated by Ken Runke. The participants in the workshop shared the cost of the kite kit (sticks, notions, etc) and picked out colors based on the MKS logo. Barb Meyer sewed the kite.
Ken Runke has donated a great Roller kite and a Mystery Item! The roller is a Premier Swabian Roller by the Hespeler brothers. Retail for this kite is $180.
This fast climber is great in light winds. Made entirely with wrapped carbon, this Roller is easy to fly and soars at high angles. 78x89.5in. (5-15 mph) Ripstop Nylon. Wrapped Carbon frame. 150lb. Test recommended.
Ken is also going to bring a Mystery Item. Ken's mystery items's are usually something really good. Thanks Ken!
This Shark kite, Sutton Flowform #16, Dragon Kite and Trilby 3-Stack were donated by Dennis Yeager. The Sutton is a "real" one made by Air Affair. The Dragon Kite was handmade by White Bird Kites.
From Drachen Foundation
T-shirt, XL, dark gray, short sleeve with black and white screen print of "Into The Wind 20th Anniversary" on upper-left front and on the back
T-shirt, XL, navy blue, long sleeve with multicolored with screen print of "Westport Windriders Festival 2008" on upper left front and white screen print of sponsors on the back
T-shirt, XL, black, short sleeve with white screen print of "Kitemania" on upper left chest and red, white and green screen print of "Kitemania" with image on the back
T-shirt, Large, light gray, short sleeve with multicolored screen print of 16th Annual 1999 Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference on the front
From Brad Klages
T-shirt, XL, light blue, short sleeve with multicolored screen print of "Drachen Foundation Kite Sailing Symposium" on front and screen print of sponsors on the back
T-shirt, XL, navy blue, short sleeve with multicolored screen print of "Wildwoods International Kite Festival, May 29-31, 2004" and three octopus kites on the front
T-shirt, XL, white, short sleeve with red, blue and black screen print of "25th Annual American Kitefliers Association National Convention, Ocean City, 2002" on the front
T-shirt, XL, white, short sleeve with red, yellow and blue screen print of "HKS Hoosier Kiteflyers Society" and kites on the front
T-shirt, XL, light grey, short sleeve with red and black screen print of "Rockaway, NY Kite Festival, Chamber of Commerce of the Rockaways" on the front
T-shirt, XL, white, short sleeve with multicolored screen print of "Kitty Hawk, 1903 Man Conquers The Air 2003, December 17 1903" on the upper left front and on the back
T-shirt, XL, white, short sleeve with multicolored screen print of "Kites for Kids Spring SportsFest, March 23, 1997" on the front
T-shirt, XL, white, short sleeve with red, blue, gray and black screen print of "Amtrak #501" and engine on the front
Dean Murray donated this Delicate Arch Right-handed boomerang by coloradoboomerangs. The "original" super popular Delicate Arch is shaped after the geologic formation in the Utah desert. This is a BIG boom and it looks very cool as well. The flight and finish are unrivaled. Both tips weighted. 55 yard elliptical flight. wind: light-heavy. A $32 retail value.
Dean was a participant at U-MAKE in January where the feature project was a 6 ft Dolphin Windsock designed and taught by Martin Blais. He got an extra take-home kit and has sewn a dolphin windsock for our MKS auction. The windsock is signed by Martin Blais.
posted Feb 9, 2012 6:17 AM by Dean Murray
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11th Annual Color The Wind Kite Festival
WhenSat, February 18, 11am – 4pm
WhereOn the ice by the sea wall near downtown, Clear Lake, IA (map)
DescriptionThe 11th annual "Color the Wind" Kite Festival will feature an exciting variety of huge show kites, ground displays and choregraphed kite ballet demonstrations. Kites will be available for sale in the shelter across the street from the lake: Food and refreshments will be available. Weather permitting, the festival will start at 11 a.m. on the snow and ice of Clear Lake. FFI and weather updates, see www.colorthewind.org as the date approaches.
Update from the color the wind website, February 11, 2012: The show will go on! We have a safe covering of ice on the lake--about 12". Depending on the wind, the festivities will start at about 11am on Saturday, February 18th and will continue until about 4 pm. We have both Fire and Ice and 180Go ready to perform their kite ballets, great big kites, handmade kites and the snowflake kites like those from the Starbucks commercial. We may even do "The Chicken Dance"!
Be sure to visit the Lakeview Room across the street from the flying field to warm up, view the display of kite memorabilia, buy your own kite, get a cookie or bag of caramel corn from the "Relay for Life" folks or just warm up!
Don't forget that The Backyard Deli will be on site with their lunch wagon.....bratwurst, burgers, chili, etc.
posted Feb 2, 2012 7:45 AM by Dean Murray
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When: Saturday, February 4, 2010 Noon to 3pm
Where: E.P Rock Elementary School, 340 13th Street S., Hudson, WI map
The Hudson Hot Air Affair is the city of Hudson's winter festival featuring a weekend of hot air balloons and so much more. On Saturday afternoon, Minnesota Kite Society members will fly kites from noon to 3 p.m. and will have kites for sale. Other indoor and outdoor activities that will occur at the school include a crafts sale, smoosh boarding (outside) and either hot air ballooning or a Field of Fire, depending on weather conditions.
The MKS Board will be having it's monthly meeting in Hudson at 9am at the Pancake breakfast at the Masonic Temple, 209 Locust Street downtown Hudson. Feel free to join us.
It is with great sadness that we report that JoAnn Weber passed away last weekend in her home of natural causes. Her god-daughter is making arrangements and we'll post updates as we get them.
Pictured is JoAnn and Paul Koepke at last year's Annual Meeting and Banquet.
posted Jan 5, 2012 9:37 PM by Dean Murray
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Good Afternoon Fellow Kite Festival Members,
It is with great sadness, our 11th Annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival has cancelled. Based on reports fromMinneapolisPark and Recreation Board Maintenance Department and the DNR, LakeHarriet is not safe to have an event on the ice. As of yesterday afternoon, there was open water on the lake which causes a lot of water movement underneath that would comprise the ice. Also, there is 7 inches of ice near the refectory and bandstand about 100 yards from the shore line (which we need 12 solid inches of ice) to be safe and with upcoming warmer daytime temperatures next week, Minneapolis Park Board along withDNR, has decided to cancel Kite Fest for 2012.
We have put sign up on the bandstand letting the public know of the cancellation and if anyone has any questions, please let me know.
I would like to thank everyone for lending a helping hand in planning such a wonderful event and I look forward to working with each of you again.
posted Dec 31, 2011 7:32 AM by Dean Murray
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updated Jan 1, 2012 9:56 AM
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The weather forecast for New Years Day is looking bad for kite flying. Good chance of some snow or freezing rain. Also the winds are supposed to be 25 + with gusts up to 50 mph.
The fly in Lakeville, MN, January 1, 2012 is cancelled because of weather.
We wish everyone a very happy New Year and hope to have better conditions for Jan 1, 2013.
posted Dec 17, 2011 7:23 AM by Dean Murray
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Many times people seem surprised that we have kite events in the winter. Winter is a great time to fly kites. The people of Minnesota are hardy folks that like all kinds of outdoor activities.
We have a couple of favorite events coming up in January!
Please check our event calendar for the latest schedule of events.
On January 1st is Mr. Kite's Annual New Years Day Kite Fly. It's in Lakeville, MN from 11am - 3pm at North Park. This is a good park with lots of room to fly kites and a park shelter where you can come in from the cold for lunch and fellowship. So bring a kite to fly and food to share. You will have a GOOD time! map
The 11th Annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival is on January 14th from noon - 4pm at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis, MN. map
Alternate date: January 21st if weather conditions cancel the event on January 14th.
Lake Harriet gets better every year! Activities include:
Kite Flying
Stunt Kite Demonstration
Horse and Wagon rides
DNR Ice Fishing expo
Mulled Hot Cider, Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow roasting
Children's Medallion Hunt
Snowshoeing
For more information or to volunteer, call the festival hot line: 612.824.9350
posted Nov 6, 2011 7:01 AM by Dean Murray
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Thank you for your response! We will be having our workshop on December 3rd. We currently have 6 people which should give us a full room. We'll take pictures and hope to have more of these kinds of events in the future.
Ken Wilkowski and Dean Murray want to get together to make Fled kites. We're wondering if there are other folks that would like to join us and make a Fled of their own. This would be an adhoc workshop. Ken has a location we can use in Crystal, MN. We will be making the fled described in the on-line workshop on kitebuilder.com forum. Here is a link to the on-line workshop.
If you would like to make a kite with us please complete the following information. Tell us what day(s) work for you and how to get in contact with you. We do not have an instructor, it will be rookie kitemakers getting together to have some fun. Experienced kitemakers are welcome too!
If you have another project you are working on and would like to join us that's cool too. Participants will need their own sewing machine. Dean is going to make patterns for the Fled we can use to cut our fabric.
We are looking at 3 dates, Nov 25th, Nov 26th, or Dec 3rd. Sorry about the short notice. We're hoping that in the future we can plan out more MKS workshops. Location is in the Twin Cities, most likely in Crystal, MN.
If you would like us to order a Fled Kite Kit from kitebuilder for you please let us know asap. Kite builder sells them for $50 + S/H. If we combine orders we can reduce shipping cost. You can order directly or supply your own sticks, etc. The kit contains everything to complete the kite except fabric. Ken and Dean have fabric, if there is enough depends on how many people reply and what color choices you need. Here is a material list.
It is with great sadness that we report that JoAnn Weber passed away last weekend in her home of natural causes. Her god-daughter is making arrangements and we'll post updates as we get them.
