YEAR IN REVIEW

Number of launches in each of the 12 months

1. January - 1 Launch
2. February - 3 Launches
3. March- 1 Launch
4. April - 2 Launches
5. May - 1 Launch
6. June - 1 Launch
7. July - 2 Launches
8. August - 1 Launch
9. September - 2 Launches
10. October - 1 Launch
11. November - 1 Launch
12. December - 2 Launches
13. Total - 18 Launches

Launch attendance decreased slightly from 106 flyers in 2012 to 90 in 2014, a decrease of ~18%.
The number of rocket flights in 2013 was 427 and in 2014 it was 429 which is virtualy the same.
In 2013 the club burned 462 motor and in 2014 it burned 511 an increase of a little under 10%.
The big difference was in the amount of thrust generated in 2014. In 2013 81,174 N-sec of power was gnereated but in 2014 it increased to 111,176 N-sec, an increase of 37%.

List of 2014 Accomplishments

• New Tables, Pop-Up, chairs and launch controller relays.
• Membership now stands at 60.
• There were three Certification flights successfully completed.
  • L1
    • May 11th - Chris Betrand - Darkstar Jr. - CTI H123SK.
    • September 13th - Michael Turner - Torrent - Aerotech H135W.
  • L2
    • May 11th - Ed Motley - BRNBO - CTI J290W.

  Congratulations and welcome to the world of High Power Rocketry

• 90 Fliers put up 429 flights this year. The number of fliers was down by 16 from last year and the number of flights was up 2.
• 511 motors were burned this year which is up by 49 motors from last year.
• The Total Impulse for 2014 was 111,176 Newton-Seconds which was up by an encouraging 30,002 N-S.
  
• We had some unique rockets and some unusual flights.
• There were a lot of excellent and average flights along with some unusual and heartbreaking crashes.
• All in all only a few CATOs, mostly E12 black powder motors, this year which is good for the hobby.

2014 Officers

• President - Dennis Stevens
• VP - Jeff Calwell
• Secretary/Treasurer - Joe Magginnis
• Webmaster - Joe Magginnis
• SR Adviser - Ed Seward
• Prefect - Darryl Hankes

Moving forward:

• Membership cards will be implemented in 2015
• Are you interested in getting involved in team competition?
• Intrested in becoming a TARK mentor?
• Hold/Mentor L2 tutor sessions.
• Motor Mixing Classes.
• Multiple and better Launch Sites.
• Elect a new prefect for 2016

Data for 2014

As always it is you who make BlueGrass Rocketry Society what it is today. Thanks to all who put in a lot of hard work in 2014 to make it a success and hopefully more people will hear about us and join in on the fun in 2015. Thanks to all those who stick around after launch activities and help tear down the launch site after each launch. A special thanks and tip of the hat goes to Darryl Hankes for setting up at each launch and securing the waivers for both the Sod Farm and Sims Farm. Over the years Darrell has worked extremely hard to keep the club active and in good health.

This will be Darrell's last year as Prefect for the club. We need someone to step up and fill his shoes so the club will remain alive and active. If you are interested contact Darrell so he can show you what is required for the position.

The new site allowed for an increased number of flights and the use of more and higher impulse motors. Except for a few lost rockets due to the environment and launch mishaps, it was a great year.

We look forward to seeing you and your rockets in 2015.

Lets make this the best year yet - Get involved and Enjoy the Hobby.

Dues for the 2015 will remain at $20 and this includes launch fees for the year.
Non-members will have a $5 launch fee for model rockets and a $10.00 fee for HP Rockets, 1st time fliers are free.
Children 16 and under free.

HAPPY 2015