January Meeting
January Meeting – Thursday, January 6, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave
Otsego, MN
Topics:
Election of Officers
Member input for the monthly launch schedule for 2021
Other business
Show and Tell
January Launch
UPDATE 1/21/2022 - Due to the extremely cold temperatures, the January launch is being rescheduled for Saturday, January 29.
January Launch – Saturday, January 29, Time TBD
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
February Meeting
February Meeting – Thursday, February 3, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location is TBD - meeting might be held virtually
Topic:
John Larson will present on working with foam to create the custom body shapes seen in many of his unique rockets
February Launch
February Launch – Saturday, February 26, Time is TBD
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
March
March Meeting – Thursday, March 3, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location is TBD - meeting might be held virtually
Topics:
Brian LaRose will present on nighttime launches and some of the illumination possibilities. A fall nighttime launch is a possibility and this would allow ample time for ideas to percolate, develop and be acted on.
NOTE - the March launch has been rescheduled from Saturday, March 26 to Sunday, March 27, due to high winds.
March Launch – Sunday, March 27, Time is 9:00 a.m.
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
April
April Meeting – Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Meeting will be held virtually. Please contact MASA President, Tim Moore, for an invite.
Topics:
Neal Higgins will present on what is needed for NAR certifications. Brian LaRose will assist, detailing the Tripoli requirements for comparison
April Launch – Saturday, April 23, Time is TBD
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
May
UPDATE Friday, May 27, 7:45 p.m. The May launch is being rescheduled from Saturday, May 28 to Saturday, June 4 due to a rainy and windy forecast.
May Launch – Saturday, May 28, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (or later, if weather and interest allows)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
Summer Picnic and Summer Solstice Launch
UPDATE 6/17 at 4:00 pm -- the Solstice Launch is a GO!
MASA Summer Picnic and Summer Solstice Launch – Saturday, June 18, 2:30 p.m.
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Summer picnic, followed by the summer solstice launch
The basic schedule as we see now:
2:30 pm - setup the launch pads and grill setup
3:30pm - start eating
4:30pm - transition from eating/cleaning up to launching
What MASA will provide:
. Hamburgers, hotdogs and buns.
2. Individual cold drinks
3. Ice in coolers to keep the drinks cold
4. Plates and cups
5. Plastic-ware and napkins
What members and families will need to provide:
1. Chairs to sit on and pop-ups to sit under.
2. A food item to share: In the past this has included condiments, salads, veggie trays, chips, desserts, etc.
Other things to note: If you decide to come, please send an email to MASA President, Tim Moore (MASARocket.TimMoore@gmail.com) with the following information:
1. the number of people who will be attending
2. the food item(s) you will be bringing.
3. any significant food allergies or dietary restrictions (e.g. vegan)
Launching will be contingent on standard weather concerns. The covered area is reserved, so the picnic can still continue regardless of launch status.
June
Outreach opportunity - Andover Cub Scout Pack 609 - June 18th, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Prairie Knoll Park (west football field)
14800 Prairie Road NW
Andover, MN 55304
Andover Cub Scout Pack 609 has asked MASA to help with a launch and give a brief presentation on Rocketry. There could be up to 40 scouts. This is the same day as the Summer Picnic/Solstice launch. We will set up at 8:00 am with launches running from 8:30am to 10am (+/-) At the moment winds are slated to be out of the SE. We've got a good number of volunteers lined up for this one (Ted, Kelly, Mark E, Neal and Tim.)
Outreach opportunity - Pack 9005 Launch - June 21st, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (weather backup date is June 28th)
St Ambrose Church
4125 Woodbury Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
We have helped this group for a number of years. We could use about 4 volunteers. The launching takes place on the south side of the church by the baseball field.
UPDATE July 1: The launch is a GO!
June Launch – Saturday, July 2, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (or later, if weather and interest allows)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Outreach opportunity - Trail Life group launch - June 25th (at MASA June Launch)
This group will be joining us at our regularly scheduled launch.
July
UPDATE 7/22: Tomorrow's launch is a GO! Setup will begin earlier than usual as the forecast is calling for rain in the afternoon.
July Launch – Saturday, July 23, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (or later, if weather and interest allows)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
August
UPDATE 8/26: The August 27th launch has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 28, due to forecasted rain. If the winds increase on Sunday, the launch may end early. Setup will begin around 8:00 am.
August Launch – Sunday, August 28, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (or later, if weather and interest allows)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
September
September Launch – Saturday, September 24, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (or later, if weather and interest allows)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
October Meeting
October Meeting - Thursday, October 6, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm
Brookdale Library - Creekside Room
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
October Launch
October Launch – Saturday, October 22, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm (or later, if weather and interest allows)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
November
November Launch – Saturday, November 19, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Note - November launch is one week earlier due to Thanksgiving
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: TBD
Launches are subject to change! Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
MASA Holiday Party
MASA Holiday Party – Saturday, December 10, Time is TBD
Eagle Lake Community Building at Thoreson Park
6259 Eagle Lake Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Details will be shared closer to the date.
Note - we do not hold an official meeting or launch in the month of December.