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January Meeting
January Meeting – Thursday, January 4th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Brookdale Library - Study Room 1
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Items on the Agenda:
-Election of 2024 Officers
-Other Club Business
January Launch
January Launch – Saturday, January 27th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Snowball Fight - Bring out your Sputniks and/or Snow themed rockets
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
February Meeting
February Meeting – Thursday, February 1st, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Brookdale Library - Creekside Room
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
February Launch
February Launch – Saturday, February 24th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Sprints - A classic rocket
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
March
March Meeting – Thursday, March 2nd, 6:00 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Brookdale Library - Creekside Room
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
UPDATE 3/22 3:00 pm -- Saturday's launch is a go! Set up begins at 9:00 am.
March Launch – Saturday, March 23rd, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Goblins - Bring out your Goblins, Hobgoblins and Bugbears. Maybe even sneak in some Red Max's if they've got a Goblin color scheme.
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
April
April Meeting – Thursday, April 4th, 6:00 p.m. to closing
Davanni's (party room)
1905 W Perimeter Dr
Roseville, MN 55113
April Launch – Saturday, April 20th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Astrocams - Capture video of rockets filming other rockets, filming other rockets filming those colorful specks standing in the field.
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
May
May Launch (1) – Sunday, May 12th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Sunday launch for folks that can't make the Saturday launches
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
May Launch (2) - Saturday, May 25th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Historical Scale rockets (Saturn/Gemini/Mercury/Little Joes/V2s/etc)
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
June
6/21 4:45 pm - IMPORTANT UPDATE: The June launch has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 23rd due to inclement weather forecast for Saturday. The launch will take place from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
June Launch - Sunday, June 23rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (was Saturday, June 22nd)
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Alien Invaders - bring out your saucers, your Andromedas, your Xarconian cruisers or other fancy or impractical science fiction conceptualized rockets
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
Launches are subject to change! Start times and end times vary slightly by season and weather conditions. Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
July
July Launch - Saturday, July 27th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Mosquitos - Bring out the rocket powered Mosquitos to combat the non-rocket powered mosquitos. Rockets inspired by TV based, Beetles knock off bands also accepted
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
Summer Picnic
MASA Summer Picnic – Saturday, August 3rd
Folks are welcome to start arriving around 6:00 pm. Dinner is planned for approximately 6:30 pm.
Eagle Lake Community Building at Thoreson Park
6259 Eagle Lake Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Attendee count as of 7/31: 12
Club members are bringing the following food items:
Dessert (Ken B.)
Cowboy Caviar & Chips (Neal)
Almond Cake (Kris)
Assorted jello fruit cups (Art and Renee)
Watermelon or fruit (Ted)
Ice cream sandwiches (Michael)
Coleslaw (Wayne and Ruth)
August
August Launch – Saturday, August 24th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Berthas - Big, Baby, Staged or Super, bring'em all
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
September
September Launch – Saturday, September 28th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Comanche IIIs - roam all over the Otsego plain to recovery your Comanche booster and sustainer stages.
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
October Meeting
October Meeting - Thursday, October 3rd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location is to be determined
Business meeting locations will vary based on library meeting room availability
October Launch
October Launch – Saturday, October 26th, start time 9:00 am
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Alphas - Simple, clean and effective
*For launch theme-based drag races, the launch will occur with the first rack in the 11am hour, unless otherwise noted.
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
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.)
November Meeting
November Meeting - Thursday, November 7th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Brookdale Library - Creekside Room
6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
On the agenda:
- Treasurer's Report
- MASA website
- discussion about current membership configuration and possible options
- begin taking nominations for 2025 Officer Candidates
- Night launch scheduling - determine start time of launch on 11/9
- Night Launch show and tell - bring what you plan to fly at the night launch
November Launch
November Launch (Night Launch) – Saturday, November 9th, 3:00pm - 8:00 pm
Elk River/Rogers VFW Post 5518
VFW Memorial Sports Complex (Otsego Aerodrome)
7350 Quaday Ave NE
Otsego, MN
Theme: Bring out your illuminated and LED festooned rockets
1/8" and 5/16" rods available. Make arrangements if other launch hardware is needed.
Bring a flashlight/lantern ;)
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
Launches are subject to change! Start times and end times vary slightly by season and weather conditions. Please watch this space for further information. (Launches are generally confirmed by the day prior to the launch.)
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.
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
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.)
MASA Holiday Party
MASA Holiday Party – Saturday, December 14th
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.