Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00-6:30 PM at the field. Come early to fly. The meetings are held at the field, weather permitting. Winter and inclement weather meeting are usually held at Joy & Ed’s Utica, IL but may be a different location as needed.
LATEST MEETING
DPRC MEETING JUNE 8, 2022
Meeting called to order 6:10 pm
5 Members Attended: Ron Atchley, Jake Krancic, Lowell Beenenga, Don Tabor, Tony Pleskovitch
Treasure Report: Account balance is in good standing. All bills are paid.
Old Business: Flight line fence
New Business: The Galvanized pipe from Brian Burcar will will be provided in lieu of the cost of insurance for the Lostant Gym
Thanks to Jake Krancic, he has been replacing boards and painting the picnic tables and keeping the field and the surrounding grass areas mowed.
Motion to adjourn: Don Tabor and 2nd Lowell Beenenga
May 11th 2022
DPRC MEETING MAY 11, 2022
Meeting called to order 6:05 pm
8 Members Attended: Ron Atchley, Jake Krancic, Lowell Beenenga, Don Tabor, Dave Duffy, Tony Pleskovitch, Jim Clap, John Brumley. 1 guest Dennis Duffy
Minutes: October 13, 2021 Stand as read
Treasure Report: Account balance is in good standing. All bills are paid.
Old Business: Field Parking lot gate was approved by Park Superintendent. A new gate was purchased by DPRC and installed. Thank you to Jake Krancic, Bernie Kahne,
and Ron Atchley for installing the gate and also for moving the guard rail pieces from the perimeter so the park can clear the brush.
New Business: Suggestion by Jim Krancic to install a new flight-line fence by using galvanized poles and cabling which will make it easier to mow the grass at the fence line.
Ron Atchley requested comments on the best time of day to conduct the club
monthly meetings. It was decided that 6:00 pm would be the meeting time.
Motion to Adjourn: Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Jake Krancic
2022
Spring is here and we will be having our first DPRC FLYERS meeting in 2022. The meeting will be Wednesday May 11, 2022 at the DPRCF field-shelter in Matthiessen Park. The meeting will start at 6:00pm and there will be flying before the meeting.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again
DPRC FLYERS
DPRC MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2021
Meeting called to order 6:04 pm
4 Members Attended:
Don Tabor, Ron Atchley, Tony Pleskovitch, Lowell Beenenga
Guests, Dee Tabor, and Darlene Klag
September 8, 2021 Minutes Stand as Read
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. All bills are paid.
Motion to accept Treasurer Report by Lowell Beenenga, 2nd by Don Tabor
Old Business: Wheels and blades and service was completed on the mower
New Business: A suggestion to continue the club meetings through the winter at a breakfast or lunch was made by Ron Atchley and then continue our regular meetings at the field in April or May next year.
The club Christmas dinner will be December 8th at Chippers restaurant in Streator at 5:00 pm. The culmination of the lottery tree and drawing will be done at that time.
Motion to Adjourn: Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Don Tabor
DPRC MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Meeting called to order 6:08 pm
9 Members Attended: Captain Jake Krancic, Don Tabor, Ron Atchley, Tony Pleskovitch, Lowell Beenenga, Dwight Furleigh, John Brumley, Ted Haig, Dennis Seibert
August 18, 2021 Minutes Stand as Read
Treasurer Report:: Reviewed, Account balance is in good standing. All bills are paid.
Motion to accept Treasurer Report by Lowell Beenenga, 2nd by Don Tabor
Old Business: Captain Krancic and Ron Atchley meet with superintendent Alvin Harper and
Tracey Sons, Park Promotions. Alvin Harper thanked Captain Krancic and Ron Atchley for the DPRCF club keeping our end of the park looking very good.
New Business: Replacement of the flight line fence from the parking lot and extending across the field was discussed at an approximate cost of $300 to $400 dollars. A unanimous vote was taken to replace the fence.
Mower maintenance; replacing the deck wheels will need to be done.
Thanks to Captain Krancic and Ron Atchley for keeping the field beautifully cut and trimmed all year.
Motion to Adjourn: Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Don Tabor
Past minutes
DPRC MEETING AUGUST 18, 2021
9 Members Attended: Captain Jake Krancic, Don Tabor, Ron Atchley, Tony Pleskovitch, Lowell Beenenga, Bernie Kahne, Dwight Furleigh, John Brumley, Matt Neumann
July 14, 2021 Minutes: Stand as read
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. All bills are paid. 31 squares sold on the lottery tree.
Motion to accept Treasurer Report by Lowell Beenenga 2nd by Don Tabor.
Old Business: None
New Business: Pocket gopher holes and mounds; attempts were made to stop them and any ideas to help are welcome. Dave Hertzner stopped at our meeting and expressed interest in becoming a member. He will try to make our next regular meeting. Matt Neumann is our newest member, Welcome Matt.
Installing a gate entering the parking area next to the field was discussed. A new
black top take off runway was also discussed. A meeting with Alvin Harper to
discuss doing the above changes and requesting park assistance for paying for the projects next week.
Motion to Adjourn: Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Captain Krancic
DPRC MEETING JUNE 9, 2021
DPRC meeting called to order 6:05 pm at the Field Shelter
9 Members Attended: Captain Jake Krancic, Ron Atchley, Lowell Beenenga, Don Tabor, John Brumley, Tony Pleskovitch, Dennis Seibert, Matt Neumann, Ted Haig
May 12, 2020 Minutes: Stand as read
Treasurer Report: Account Balance is in good standing. All bills are paid. Most dues have been Paid
Old Business: None at this time
New Business: The lotto tree was discussed for our fund raiser this year
Activities: None at this time
Motion to adjourn by Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Don Tabor
DPRC MEETING MAY 12, 2021
DPRC meeting called to order 5:30 pm at the Field Shelter
7 Members a Attended: Captain Jake Krancic, Ron Atchley, Lowell Beenenga, Don Tabor, John Brumley, Jack Klag, Tony Pleskovitch, Bernie Kahne
November 8, 2020 Minutes: Stand as read
Treasurer Report: Account Balance is in good standing. All bills are paid. Most dues have been Paid
Old Business: An afternoon flying shelter and rock-climb are no longer on the table
New Business: None at this time
Activities: TBM Avengers Air show to begin this weekend at the Peru Airport
Motion to adjourn by Captain Jake Krancic and 2nd by Don Tabor
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
DPRC MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2020
DPRC meeting called to order at 12:45 pm at the Field Shelter
6 Members Attended: Captain Jake Krancic, Don Tabor, Ron Atchley, Tony PlesKovitch, Lowell Beenenga, Bernie Kahne
July 14, 2020 Minutes: Stand as read
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. All bills are paid.
Old Business:
Our Christmas Party has been canceled for this year.
New Business:
The club lotto tree winner was Dennis Siebert with the winning # 7. Good luck Dennis 🙂
The addition of the rock climb and the afternoon shelter is tabled for now and will be discussed at our future meetings in the spring. We will need to conduct a survey of our surrounding area to confirm that there is an interest in developing this type of activity. Since we a lucky enough to have Dynamic Balsa Hobby Shop in our area, we may be able to start the survey there.
Additional signage and approval will be needed for our designated areas, such as Flyers Only, No Dogs Allowed, and others, open for suggestion.
Motion to adjourn: Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Captain Jake Krancic
DPRC MEETING AUG 19, 2020
DPRC meeting called to order at 6:08 pm at the Utica Shelter
8 Members Attended: Jim Clapp, Captain Jake Krancic, Don Tabor, Ron Atchley, Tony PlesKovitch, Dave Duffey, Lowell Beenenga, Dennis Seibert
JULY 8, 2020 Minutes: Stand as read
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. Bills are paid; $88.00 Promotional lottery tree to Lowell Beenenga. One outstanding fuel bill $10.00 to be paid to Ron Atchley.
Brian Burcar reimbursed DPRC $80.00 AMA dues for the Lostant gym location.
Motion to accept Report by Lowell Beenenga and Second by Dennis Seibert.
Old Business: Thank you to Ron Atchley and Jake Krancic and Dennis Seibert for keeping the field clean and grass cut and to those who helped install the field Pedestrian Warning Signs to keep the Sunflower visitors safe. Thanks to Lowell for putting together our promotional tree which is doing well.
New Business: A request for the interest in having the DPRC picnic and participating in the Try-Club picnic was brought up. A vote was taken to not participate this year due to the virus.
Flying has been suspended at our field. The Park is closed and at the moment there is not a clear time frame for clearing the storm damage and reopening the park.
Captain Jake Krancic advised IVRC invited our members to use their field until ours can be reopened.
Our next meeting will be September 9, 2020 and notice will be sent as to when and where it will be held.
DPRC meeting called to order at 6:27 pm at Joy & Ed’s Utica
9 Members Attended: Ron Atchley, Don Tabor, Captain Jake Krancic, Tony Pleskovitch, Dave Duffey, Lowell Beenenga, Bernie Kahne, Jim Clapp, Dwight Furliegh
October 09, 2019 Minutes: were Read
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. Bills are paid. A motion made to except the report by Lowell Beenenga 2nd by Don Tabor
Old Business: Our promotional tree has a little less than 30 entries left and we will need to complete the promotion by the end of the year.
New Business: Lowell Beenenga is processing an application for a grant on the cost of our mower. Various field improvement ideas were mention for future discussions in the coming year. Such as runways, drainage, rolling and promotions.
A vote was taken for officers and the officers below were unanimously approved.
2020 Officers will be:
Ron Atchley President
Lowell Beenenga Vice President
Captain Jake Krancic Treasure
Tony Pleskovitch Secretary
Activities:
DPRC Annual Christmas Banquette will be held at Chipper’s Grill 1733 N Bloomington St Streator, IL 61364 Phone (815) 637-5411
Saturday December 7, 2019. We are planning on eating dinner at 6:00 PM.
A room has been reserved for us in behind the dinning area.
Their buffet is $9.75 a person or your meal can be order from their Menu
THE NEXT RC CLUB MEETING WILL BE WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 2020
6:30 pm at Joy & Ed’s Utica
Motion to adjourn by Don Tabor and 2nd by Ron Atchley
DPRC MEETING OCTOBER 09, 2019
DPRC meeting called to order at 6:33 pm at Joy & Ed’s Utica
9 Members Attended: Ron Atchley, Don Tabor, Captain Jake Krancic, Tony Pleskovitch, Dave and Debby Duffey, Lowell Beenenga, Bernie Kahne, Dennis Siebert, Brian Burcar
September 11, 2019 Minutes: Minutes reviewed and a motion to accept as read was made by Ron Atchley and 2nd by Don Tabor
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. Checks written to Lowell Beenenga $77.00 for the the shelter gable end material. A motion to except the report and pay the bills made by Dennis Siebert and 2nd by Ron Atchley
Old Business: Thanks to Lowell for our promotional tree and Thank you to our club members who are keeping the field cut and looking especially neat and clean. Thank you to Brian Burcar to display our promotional tree at his hobby shop, DYNAMIC BALSA HOBBYLeanore, IL.
Thank you to Dave Duffey and Ron Atchley who picked up the club gas allotment last week.
New Business: DPRC officer nominations are as follows.
Lowell Beenenga agreed to keep his office as VP, no other nominations made
Tony Pleskovitch agreed to keep his office as Secretary, no other nominations made
Ron Atchley was nominated for President
Captain Jake Krancic and Dave Duffey were nominated for Treasure
Activities:
Flying at the Lostant Gym will begin in November 2019. Dates will be confirmed ASAP
A motion to adjourn made by Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Don Tabor
DPRC MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
DPRC meeting called to order at 6:30pm at the DPRC FIELD in Matthiessen State Park
11 Members Attended: Ron Atchley, Ted Haig, Don Tabor, Captain Jake Krancic, Tony Pleskovitch, Dave Duffey, Lowell Beenenga, Bernie Kahne, Dennis Siebert, Brian Burcar, Dwight Furleigh
August 4, 2019 Minutes: Minutes reviewed and a motion to accept as read was made by Ron Atchley and 2nd by Dennis Siebert
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. Checks written to Lowell Beenenga are $76.00 for promotional material and $100.00 for the RC Club Apprentice.
The club received $130.00 in promotions, $50.00 in dues, $20.00 donation by Bernie Kahne for fuel expense. A motion to except the report pay the bills made by Don Tabor and 2nd by Bernie Kahne.
Old Business: Thanks to Lowell for our promotional tree and Thank you to our club members who are keeping the field cut and looking especially neat and clean. Also, recognition was over looked for Ron Atchley and Ted Haig who also helped with our concession at the DePue float fly.
Captain Krancic made a motion to keep our dues at $40 instead of raising them to $50. A vote was taken to keep the dues at $40 and the majority approved the motion.
Our next Club Meeting will be October 9, 2019 at Joy and Ed’s. At that meeting we will be nominating next years officers. Please attend this meeting.
Activities:
DPRC Picnic Sunday September 15, 2019
At the field
Starts at 11:30 am
Streator will have a War-Bird raffle, 50/50 drawings, and door prizes
13 Members: Ron Atchley, Ted Haig, Randy Bond, Don Tabor, Captain Jake Krancic, Tony Pleskovitch, Dave Duffey, Lowell Beenenga, Bernie Kahne, Lloyd Chapman, Scott Dvorsk, Dennis Seibert, Jim Underwood
Old minutes reviewed and a motion to accept as read made by Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Don Tabor.
Treasurer Report: Account balance is in good standing. Checks written $15.00 for mower gas, $75.20 Lowell Beenenga, $40.46 Dave Duffey. The DPRC concession stand at the the IVRC Float fly in DePue IL had a profit of $148.00. A motion to except the report pay the bills made by Lowell Beenenga and 2nd by Dave Duffey
Old Business: Lowell Beenenga advised the the DePue concession sold almost all that was purchased. Our Club would like to thank those members who volunteered to help make it a success; Dave Duffey, Lowell Beenenga, Randy Bond, Don Tabor, Dennis Seibert.
New Business: Captain Krancic suggested a fund raiser in place of the fly-in breakfast to obtain funds to support the club. Lowell Beenenga reviewed a fund raiser to sell a lottery ticket tree. He agreed to over see the program and put it together for the club. A motion to do this was made by Captain Krancic and 2nd by Don Tabor.
Two bids were received by Lowell Beenenga for trim to complete the gable on the shelter. A bid from Home Depot at $22.00/10 foot section was accepted and we will need at least 3 sections. A vote was taken and approved to complete the gable. Lowell advised he would pickup the trim.
A vote was taken and approved to have the Club Picnic On Sunday September 15, 2019. Participants will need to bring their own meat and a dish to pass.
Streator field will be open to DPRC members next month during Quail season when our field will possibly be closed.
Activities:
DPRC Picnic Sunday September 15, 2019
Bring your own meat and a dish to pass
Peoria Club Sunday September 18, 2019
Will have open house and swap meet. 1774 Cruger Rd Washington IL Just off Rt 24
Streator War Birds F-S-S September 27,28,29, 2019
Streator will have a War-Bird raffle, 50/50 drawings, and door prizes
Deer Park R/C Flyers 
Are there fees or membership requirement for flying? Its a nice field.