02/27/2010 - MKS Annual Meeting and Auction

Long time member Dave Herzig, departed the board at this meeting. He was honored for his contributions with an outgoing board member award. MKS thanks him for his service.

Members who made announcements included Marcus Young and Barbara Meyer. Marcus commented on the upcoming Wishes for the Sky Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul, MN. He thanked MKS members for volunteering for kite service and other tasks since the first annual event back in 2007. He thanked Brad Klages for serving as an ensemble member and coordinating volunteers from MKS.

Barbara spoke about the American Kitefliers Association (AKA) and its convention which occurred last fall. Barbara is the new AKA president.

Two Hod Taylor Awards were presented by Tom Cross to Craig Christiansen and Barbara Meyer. Craig received it for his courtesy in helping other kite fliers. Barbara received it for her willingness to step up to the challenge and lead the AKA. Both recipients have received this award in the past.

Silent and verbal auctions were held during the meeting to help raise funds for continuing club operations. Ken Wilkowski, Tom Cross and Brad Klages solicited auction items from people and businesses. Auction items received included kites, miniature kites, banners, wind spinners, t-shirts, autographed photos of Minnesota sports figures, music CDs, general admission theater and concert tickets and dinners for four to be prepared by a local chef. Dean Murray won the bidding for the delta conyne kite pictured above which was made & donated by Nancy Lockwood of Ohio.

Here are some pictures from Tom Cross.