TBRA
Currently Serving
Chris Bankston
Currently Serving
Ed Wilk
Current Candidates
Chris Bankston
Currently Serving
John Mackiewicz
Currently Serving
Mike Nipper
Duties: Serves as primary liaison between TBRA and Tripoli Headquaters, ensure that all Tripoli policies and safety codes are followed, properly certify other Tripoli members, report exam results certification advancements.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 2 years, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, and high-power certified level 2 or 3. May not serve as President concurrent with the Prefect role since the President represents all TBRA members regardless of national affiliation. The Prefect does not have the ability to hold the FAA COA.
Officer Elections
Current Candidates
Jim Harris
Duties: Serve as primary liaison between TBRA and NAR Headquarters, ensure that all NAR policies and safety codes are followed, properly certify other NAR members, report exam results certification advancements. Complete and renew the NAR Charter each year.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 2 years, member in good standing of the National Association of Rocketry, and high-power certified level 2 or 3. May not serve concurrently as Prefect or President, as the NAR Advisor represents TBRA NAR members.
Duties: Maintain the General Fund, approve all monetary transactions, deliver a yearly record of account.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 1 year, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association and/or the National Association of Rocketry. High-power certification not required.
Officer elections will be held on the field November 14th. All members in good standing are encouraged to vote. The positions and requirements are listed below. Anyone interested in serving in any of these positions, please contact John Mackiewicz
Current Candidates
John Mackiewicz
Currently Serving
Ed Wilk
Current Candidates
Ed Wilk
Currently Serving
Jim Harris
Current Candidates
John Kubalok
Current Candidates
Duties: Preside over regular TBRA meetings, coordinate activities, and serve as the club advisor.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 2 years, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association and/or the National Association of Rocketry. High-power certification not required. The President may not serve concurrently as Prefect as the President represents all TBRA members regardless of nation affiliation. The President does not have the capacity to hold the FAA COA.
Current Candidates
Ed Wilk
Duties: Maintain current rosters of membership and Landowner Liability Waivers, maintains a file of completed flight cards for at least 12 months, maintains the launch field agreement with the Landowner, and holds the FAA Certificate of Athorization.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 1 year, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association and/or the National Association of Rocketry. High-power certification not required.
Currently Serving
Mike Nipper
Duties: Preside in the absence of the President.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 2 years, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association and/or the National Association of Rocketry. High-power certification not required. May not serve concurrently as Prefect.
Currently Serving
John Kubalok
Current Candidates
Mike Nipper
Duties: Ensure safe operation of the rocketry range. The RSO holds the final authority to approve or disapprove the launch of any rocket. May appoint deputy RSO's to assist in operating the rocket range as needed. RSO decisions pertaining to safety are final and may not be overridden by any other range personnel, including the Launch Director. RSO and LCO duties may be combined
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than 2 years, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, high-power certified to level 2 or 3.
Duties: Works with the Range Safety Officer to ensure safe operation of the rocketry range. Operates the Launch Control Panel. Launch rockets after ensuring the downrange area is clear, and after a five second countdown. Maintains a watch for aircraft in or approaching the launch area. Launches all rockets within compliance with the TRA and NAR safety codes.
Requirements: Member of TBRA for not less than1 year, member in good standing of the Tripoli Rocketry Association and/or the National Association of Rocketry, high-power certified to level 2 or 3.