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Two Huge Scouting Events this Month
UROC News

Apparently, others are finally learning what we have known for years... Rockets are fun! UROC has been asked to assist with two very large scout events in the next couple of weeks. Bruce Bell has taken on the coordination and planning for these events (Thanks Bruce!) We would like to get as many UROC members in attendance at both events as possible. 

The event this weekend (Camp O Ree) takes place at the Miller Sports Park and will involve assisting a large number of scouts in launching their rockets as well as a few demo launches.

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Volunteer Contest at Pioneer
About UROC

Tim Thomas of Giant Leap Hobbies and also a UROC member, has put together a great raffle for the upcoming Pioneer launch. He has contacted Tom Rouse who will be sending over some motor hardware and Tim will be donating a 30.00 Gift Certificate for GLR products, and an Estes D-Region Tomahawk. Everyone who works a range duty shift at the Pioneer Open & launch , either day will get one ticket per shift.

At the end of the launch 3 tickets will be drawn. First ticket gets first pick of the loot, second picks next and third gets what is left. More shifts get more tickets. Whoever hauls out the Trailer gets 3 tickets, same for hauling it back. This contest is just for fun, but, as Tim says "it is a small thank you to the people who help out!" Make sure you stop by and tell Tim thanks for supporting your club.

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Oldest Space Shuttle Reusable Solid Rocket Motor Ever Fired
Space and Science

MINNEAPOLIS, May 1  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Utah desert was filled with the sight and sound of power today as Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) conducted a successful test firing of NASA's space shuttle reusable solid rocket motor (RSRM) as part of continuous testing to improve performance and ensure safety of the space shuttle and to aid development of the first stage of Ares I. 

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2008 Pioneer Event
NAR Contests

Fred William's preps a rocket for competition.UROC's Pioneer 2008 Contest will be held on Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st. (weather permitting).

Every UROC member and  independent sport flyer is strongly encouraged to enter at least one event. The Open Spot Landing is the simplest one to try: an Alpha with a 1/2A6-2 works great! That same Alpha with an A8-3 will do okay in A Parachute Duration. 

Contest flying will be from 9:00 to 5:00 each day and the contest range will be to the right of the Sport Range.  The Contest fee will be five dollars which helps us offset the cost of ribbons and trophies.  You must a NAR member to compete. If you like, we can get you signed up at the launch!  The events for 2008 are:

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April 2008 Meeting Minutes
Meetings

If you didn’t make it to this club meeting, you really missed out.  You missed Fred Williams singing!  But more about that later…

Neal Baker welcomed everyone to the UROC 10K Walk.  (We were in the south building, in the corner and had to walk a long way to get there!)  Vice President Doug Robinson was excused for the evening. Todd & Jared Turnblum and Wid Tolman were welcomed as first time attendees.  Club membership cards were handed out.

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  • Two Huge Scouting Events this Month
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    {mosimage}Apparently, others are finally learning what we have known for years... Rockets are fun! UROC has been asked to assist with two very large scout events in the next couple of weeks. Bruce Bell has taken on the coordination and planning for these events (Thanks Bruce!) We would like to get as many UROC members in attendance at both events as possible. 

    The event this weekend (Camp O Ree) takes place at the Miller Sports Park and will involve assisting a large number of scouts in launching their rockets as well as a few demo launches.

  • Volunteer Contest at Pioneer
    Preview | Read more...

    {mosimage}Tim Thomas of Giant Leap Hobbies and also a UROC member, has put together a great raffle for the upcoming Pioneer launch. He has contacted Tom Rouse who will be sending over some motor hardware and Tim will be donating a 30.00 Gift Certificate for GLR products, and an Estes D-Region Tomahawk. Everyone who works a range duty shift at the Pioneer Open & launch , either day will get one ticket per shift.

    At the end of the launch 3 tickets will be drawn. First ticket gets first pick of the loot, second picks next and third gets what is left. More shifts get more tickets. Whoever hauls out the Trailer gets 3 tickets, same for hauling it back. This contest is just for fun, but, as Tim says "it is a small thank you to the people who help out!" Make sure you stop by and tell Tim thanks for supporting your club.

  • Oldest Space Shuttle Reusable Solid Rocket Motor Ever Fired
    Preview | Read more...

    {mosimage}MINNEAPOLIS, May 1  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Utah desert was filled with the sight and sound of power today as Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) conducted a successful test firing of NASA's space shuttle reusable solid rocket motor (RSRM) as part of continuous testing to improve performance and ensure safety of the space shuttle and to aid development of the first stage of Ares I. 

  • Some Hints for FVM-2
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    {mosimage}With the FVM-2 static test scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, May 1), ATK Thiokol is expecting close to 400 guests, plus approximately 800 students who will visit the Rocket Garden between 10 a.m. and noon. Due to the congestion anticipated with the school buses, vans, etc., the parking lot by the Rocket Garden (main plant) will be closed to all personal vehicles.

  • April 2008 Meeting Minutes
    Preview | Read more...

    If you didn’t make it to this club meeting, you really missed out.  You missed Fred Williams singing!  But more about that later…

    Neal Baker welcomed everyone to the UROC 10K Walk.  (We were in the south building, in the corner and had to walk a long way to get there!)  Vice President Doug Robinson was excused for the evening. Todd & Jared Turnblum and Wid Tolman were welcomed as first time attendees.  Club membership cards were handed out.

Words of Wisdom

Two layers of a lighter fiberglass fabric work better than a single heavy layer.

Tom Savoie




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