Al Gloer is President of CATO once again. Seems some people cannot get enough of a good thing! Al is a certified level 2 high power flier and a 2007 TARC Mentor. Al is a hard core fins and nose cones kind of guy who seems to think paint is optional although a nice thing if you get around to it. Al also serves as the CATOROCKETS.ORG webmaster. Al is an information systems architect in a major North East heath care system  Al lives in Rocky Hill, CT.

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It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of CATO and at all meetings of the Board of Directors, and to exercise all of the usual powers of the President of a corporation.

Brad Oestreicher - Brad is a certified level 2 high power flier and  designer of the world renowned CatoMatic 40 launch control system. Brad is fond of almost anything you can launch. Brad is a software consultant and between launches Brad calls Wallingford his home

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It shall be the duty of the Vice President to assist the President in the discharge of his duties, and in his absence, or in the case of a vacancy in the office of President, to fulfill the duties of the President. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside at all the meetings of CATO and at the meetings of the Board of Directors.

George Kieley is a certified level 2 high power flier and a serious advocate of defining safety through analyzing the data that represents launch statistics. George is a trombonist by avocation and manages medical practices by vocation. George calls Windsor his home.

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It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a true record of the proceedings of all meetings of CATO and of the Board of Directors; to file all documents, records, reports, and communications connected with the business of CATO; to notify each member of CATO of every meeting of CATO, and each member of the Board of Directors of each meeting of the Board; to attend all meetings of CATO, and in case of inability to attend any meeting, to cause the necessary books and papers to be conveyed to the place of the meeting.

Tom Brogan is CATO's representative from Long Island! Since Tom took up rocketry a few years back he has been a hopless addict. A dedicated model rocket flier, Tom  is a certified level 2 high power flierTom is itching to get into bigger rockets and enjoys being on ViperFest team Brogan with his daughter Mags.. Tom lives on Long island and works in environmental systems.

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It shall be the Treasurer's duty to collect and receive all moneys due CATO, and pay all bills contracted by it, keeping a correct account of the same; to keep a correct role of all new members, or other changes in membership; to advise each new member of his/her election and to furnish him/her with a copy of the Charter; to make a report at the Annual Meeting of CATO of his receipts and disbursements, with a statement of the moneys then in his hands.

Rob Bazinet is a dedicated high power enthusiast and fan of research rocketry. Rob is certified level 3 for high power rocketeer and is a member of the TRA Technical Advisory Panel  and the NAR Level 3 Certification Committee. Well known for his small (8" diameter) and low power (O impulse) research motors. Rob is a 2007 TARC mentor.. Rob is hoping to bring some serious research rocketry to CATO, Connecticut, and the North East. Rob is a web site development consultant and calls Woodstock, CT his home.

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t shall be the Prefect's duty to properly certify other TRA members, to diligently report exam results and certification advancements, and to see that all launches organized in their area follow the Safety Codes of Tripoli. The Prefect will agree to act in the interests of Tripoli at all times and will remember that he/she represents Tripoli, Tripoli's policies, and Tripoli's Board of Directors.

 It shall be the Section Advisor’s (SA) duty to be the primary liaison between the CATO and NAR Headquarters. The SA shall ensure that NAR policies and safety codes are followed, assist CATO members in finding and utilizing available NAR resources, and provide the NAR with information regarding our section as requested. Additionally, to promote involvement in NAR activities, and to properly certify other NAR members, diligently report exam results and certification advancements. The Section Advisor will agree to act in the interests of NAR at all times and will remember that he/she represents NAR, its policies, and its Trustees.

Ross Tracey - Ross is a long time level one high power flier and strong advocate of rocketry in education. It should be noted that when not flying rockets Ross has a fondness for flying his own airplane. The club officers have stated that Ross is an acceptable sporting target. Ross is also a TARC mentor. By day Ross is a PhD. Biologist who is providing scientific education in the pharmaceutical industry. Ross hails originally from somewhere in Canada, ands hangs out in Niantic, CT between launches.

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The director at large is a position appointed by the president and serves to add additional voice of the flying community to the board. 

Gary Tortora - If there is a functional launch pad anywhere within listening range, odds are Gary will be lurking around. Gary is a level 3 certified  high power flier. While Gary is hopelessly addicted to big rockets, he also finds time to be a drummer, maintain salt water aquariums and ride his motorcycle. Gary spends time between launches working at AT&T. Gary calls Branford, Connecticut his home.

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The director at large is a position appointed by the president and serves to add additional voice of the flying community to the board.