Contacts

Below is a list of club leaders. Feel free to contact us during reasonable hours. We frown on calls after 9:00 pm Vegas time. You can also reach us via email, listed below. If anyone wants to do a certification flight please contact our prefect. You will need paperwork, and order a motor, for the level you want to be certified to.

Leadership List

Position	Name	Phone	E-Mail
President	John Heintzelman	(xxx) xxx-xxxx	E-Mail
Vice President	Ian Dalton	(360) 818-4261	E-Mail
Prefect	Dave Pacheco	(702) 981-9727	E-Mail
Secretary	Bill Jacobson	(702) 343-1412	E-Mail
Treasurer	Ron VanStone	(828) 980-3999	E-Mail
Membership	Larry Johnson	(702) 917-3389	E-Mail
Communications	Thomas Olson	(xxx) xxx-xxxx	E-Mail
Tripoli TAP	Jerry McKinlay	(702) 561-1434	E-Mail
Tripoli TAP	Joe Hill	(252) 903-8855	"
NOTE: email to TAP goes to both TAPS, Jerry and Joe

Want to Volunteer?

We're always looking for enthusiastic members to help with officer roles or assist on launch days. If you love rockets and want to keep our hobby alive and thriving, step up — we’ll train you, hand you a clipboard (or a PA mic), and give you plenty of rocket stickers.

President

1. Duties: Chief executive officer of Tripoli.
2. Responsibilities:
   • Runs the club. Coordinate and run all launches, meetings, and local events.
   • Preside over all meetings of the association and the Board of Directors.
   • Execute policies and enforce the bylaws.
   • Represent Tripoli in official matters, negotiations, and external organizations (e.g., NAR, NFPA, FAA).
   • Oversee national events and programs.
3. Description: The President is the face of Tripoli, guiding strategic direction and upholding safety & high standards in amateur rocketry.

Vice President

1. Duties: Acts in the absence of the President.
2. Responsibilities:
   • Assist the President in day-to-day administration.
   • Take on special projects, committees, or oversight roles as assigned.
   • Handle all Social Media affairs.
   • May preside at meetings if the President is unavailable.
3. Description: Often seen as the second-in-command, ensuring organizational continuity and stepping up as needed.

Secretary

1. Duties: Administrative record-keeper of Tripoli.
2. Responsibilities:
   • Maintain official minutes of all meetings.
   • Get all documents signed for membership and field documents (waivers, sign in, etc.)
   • Handle correspondence, keep bylaws and policy manuals current.
   • Certify member votes and elections.
   • Ensure legal and regulatory filings are documented.
3. Description: The Secretary ensures the organizational memory and documentation are accurate and transparent.

Treasurer

1. Duties: Financial officer of Tripoli.
2. Responsibilities:
   • Manage the funds of the association.
   • Prepare financial statements, budgets, and reports to the board and membership.
   • Track, pay, and reimburse all monthly expenses
   • Ensure taxes and regulatory fees are paid.
3. Description: Oversees the financial health of Tripoli, ensuring dues and event funds are properly managed.

Prefect

1. Duties: Local leader of the Prefecture, equivalent to a club president.
2. Responsibilities:
   • Ensure compliance with Tripoli safety codes and AHJ.
   • Liaison with landowners, fire marshals, and local authorities.
   • Submit launch reports to Tripoli HQ.
3. Description: The primary leader and representative for the local rocketry community.