Schedule updates can also be found in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184563117320/?mibextid=c7yyfP
Note: Launches are subject to change! Start times and end times vary slightly by season and weather conditions. However, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) are core launch hours unless otherwise noted. Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
If you would like to prepare your flight cards prior to the launch, please use the current MASA flight card:
2024 MASA Flight Card - Fillable version
2024 MASA Flight Card - Printable
11/15 update: The November 16th launch has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 23rd due to forecasted high winds.
November Launch – Saturday, November 23rd, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Fowl- "As god as my witness, I thought turkey themed rockets could fly"
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
MASA Holiday Party – Saturday, December 14th
Location:
Eagle Lake Community Building at Thoreson Park
6259 Eagle Lake Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Schedule:
3pm - Site opens
3pm to 5:30pm - F1T1 rocket construction, as well as personal projecting time and general hanging out or socializing
5:30 to 6pm - Start setting out the food, heating things up, salivating
6pm to 7pm - Eating and chatting
7pm to ? - Gibben's White Elephant, MASSY Awards, Prang Award, Officer Nominations for 2025, Other convenient or relevant club business
Additional Information:
Like the Summer Grill out, MASA provides the meat entrees, the beverages (water/soda), the flatware, serving ware, standard condiments, etc. The remainder is a pot luck of the finest outputs from the attendees' kitchens: snacks, appetizers, sides, desserts, breads, miscellany.
Following the feasting comes the Traditional Gibben's White Elephant/Yankee Swap. Also, there is the presentation of the years MASSY awards (given for whatever I see fit or have had suggested to me (hint...hint) and then the Prang Award, given for what was deemed the years most distinctive, and generally entertainingly tragic, flight (also hint hint if you recall a particular one that should be called out). There may be other (dis)organized activities as time and motivation see fit.
White Elephant
The Gibben's White Elephant is an opt in activity. Those that want to participate will bring a wrapped present of approximate $20 to $25 value. Random numbers are handed out to determine order, and then general shenanigans and skullduggery ensue as coveted items are vied for. The items should be rocket/space related but in no means are limited to rocket kits. The more diverse the selection the better. A couple years back it was also determined that an included chocolate item as an adjunct contribution definitely added to the curb appeal.
Pot Luck
Please let Tim know, either via a direct email or on the email list, what food item(s) you are bringing. That way I can post a list and people can identify possible gaps for things to bring. Eight people showing up with Lutefisk would not be an ideal outcome. 
I am presently aware of one shellfish allergy in the membership. If any items contains that, please make sure it is labeled as such.
F1T1 build
If you have any kits you would like to add into the F1T1 box mix, please feel free to bring them and we can get to work on the builds. The F1T1 box currently has about 8 rockets in it: 5 Vikings, a High Flier, 2 Mini Maxes (which I've been painting (gasp) to add to their curb appeal as well.