This is an open call for nominations for individuals interested in serving on the Tripoli Minnesota Board. 3 board positions are open for the 2010- 2012 term. 

Board members whose positions will expire in 2010 are: Rob Grygar, Gary Stroick and Wayne Johnson.  

Requirements for candidates: 
1. 21 years of age or older 
2. Be a member in good standing (active paid membership)*
3. Be willing to serve a two (2) year term and attend board meetings 

Nominations will be accepted until February 28, 2010 at this email address: Celticflyer2@live.com

* You can join or renew online.

Tripoli Minnesota winter meetings are a time to socialize, trade rocketry tips, and even get some club business done. This year, the meetings will start at 7:30.

This year the location has changed to Steve Anderson's Condo's meeting room

250 Turners Crossroad S
Golden Valley, MN 55416

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Rob Grygar level 3 certification flight

On Saturday June 13th, I flew my rocket ‘Spike’, for my level 3 certification flight. All went as planned, with the help of many people.

“If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.” - Isaac Newton

I've set up a Facebook group for Tripoli Minnesota. If your a Facebook user feel free to add us as your "friend". Just go to facebook.com.

Facebook is a great forum to communicate with your rocket buddies. I'll also try to keep club events updated on there.

Tripoli MN hosted an experimental launch on 5/24/09 where they attempted to fly the largest amateur rocket ever launched in Minnesota. The rocket weighed in at 180 lbs and was supposed to go to 14,000-16,000 feet but only made it to about 8,000 feet because of some drag on the launch pad at liftoff. But it was a picture perfect launch and a perfect day, and lots of spectators turned up for the event.

Launch Video

Joint Statement on the BATFE Litigation

May 18, 2009

Since the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives has not
appealed the decision of the Federal District Court of March 16, 2009,
which ordered the agency to vacate their classification of APCP as an
explosive, and the period for their ability to do so has expired as of
May 16, 2009, on advice of counsel, we believe that the judgment is
considered final although we have not received confirmation from BATFE.

We've created a group for Tripoli MN on Flickr, hit the link to check it out: http://www.flickr.com/groups/tramn/. You have to sign up to Flickr to contribute images to the pool, but don't sweath that it's a great tool.  If you don't want to sign up and contribute to the pool, still feel free to browse the many images that have already been shared.  A link has also been added to the menu on the left for convenience.

Big Yeller sunbathing with friends at the August 2008 launch.

Big Yeller sporting his new paint scheme along with a few friends. This photo was taken at the August launch with the rocket scheduled to be flown at LDRS in Argonia Kansas at the end of the month. Just another reason to go to LDRS this year.
Big Yeller

We have both a color 8.5x11 poster and a 5.5x8.5 color flier available with this years launch schedule, as well as a map and directions to our launch site. Feel free to download and print them yourself, or if you don't have a color printer, let me know and I can get you a copy.