July Launch Report

We had a great launch today! Flying began at 7:00 AM and the last rocket left the pad at 11:45 when the temperature was on it’s way to 110!

Launches:

A: 3
B: 3
C: 7
D: 5
E: 7
F: 6
G: 5
H: 22
I: 3
J: 2
K: 2
L:1

For a total of 66 flights!

There were 23 Level 1 attempts and 2 Level 2 attempts. Congratulations to all those that were successful!

Thank You to all who helped set up, take down, LCO, Pad Manage, and Safety check rockets!

Our next launch is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th!

Cari Schneider
ROC Membership Chair

Self-Nominations for Board of Directors Is Now Open

It’s that time of year folks! If you’ve ever wondered about the “behind the scenes” of your club, wanted to become more involved in club decision making, simply want to “pay it forward” or just want to learn more about rocketry then consider self-nominating for a seat on the ROC Board of Directors.

There are three full term (three year) Director seats up for election this year. Any adult ROC member in good standing can self-nominate by writing a Statement of Self-Nomination. Make sure to include a photo. Please send to:  Xenonrocket@gmail.com  The deadline for self-nomination is August 31st, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Ballots will be cast electronically via the Wild Apricot Membership Portal from September 19th through 11:59pm October 31st. Results of the election will be announced during the Annual Members Meeting November 13th, 2021 at ROCstock. If elected, your annual club fees are waived.
Please consider running for a Board of Director seat. It’s a great way to become more involved and have fun while making a difference in the hobby we all love so much!

Gary SchneiderROC President

ROCSTOCK LAUNCH REPORT

We had a great ROCStock weekend! Flying began Friday at 8:00 AM and the last rocket left the pads at noon on Sunday! The weather was warm with some breezes all weekend!

Launches:
1/2 A: 1
A: 7
B: 9
C: 66
D: 30
E: 18
F: 43, 18 of them being flown by TARC Teams flying for the National Finals!
G: 43
H: 52
I: 55
J: 34
K: 30
L:3
M: 4

For a total of 395 flights!

There were 2 Jr Level 1 attempts, 9 Level 1 attempts and 4 Level 2 attempts. Congratulations to all those that were successful!

Thank You to all who helped set up, take down, LCO, Pad Manage, Safety check rockets and visited our Vendors!

See everyone back on the playa on July 10th!

Cari Schneider
ROC Membership Chair

May Flight Report

We had a great day flying Rockets!  The weather was cool and breezy in the morning and was calm and warm when launching finished at 1:30 PM. 
Launches: 
A: 13B: 17C: 53D: 8E: 18F: 37G: 25H: 13I: 18J: 13K: 5

For a total of 220 flights!

There were 2 Jr Level 1 attempts, 2 Level 1 attempts and 1 Level 2 attempt. Congratulations to all those that were successful!

See everyone back on the playa for Rocstock, June 11 – 13th! 

Cari Schneider

April Launch Report

It was fantastic to finally be back on the lakebed after 14 months. We had a great day flying Rockets! The weather was a bit breezy in the early hours but by 10:00 the winds subsided and we flew until 1:30 PM!

Launches:
1/2 A: 1
A: 4
B: 5
C: 12
D: 8
E: 15
F: 7
G: 16
H: 29
I: 17
J: 14
K: 4
L: 1

For a total of 133 flights!

There were 5 Level 1 attempts and 3 Level 2 attempts. Congratulations to all those that were successful!

See everyone for our May Launch on May 8th!

Cari Schneider
ROC Board of Directors
Membership Chair