CATO Officers

	President Al Gloer is President of CATO once again. Seems some people cannot get enough of a good thing! Al is a certified level 3 high power flier and a TARC Mentor. Al is a hard core fins and nose cones kind of guy (he refuses to admit a saucer does not have either). Al also serves as the CATOROCKETS.ORG webmaster (Though recently he has conned Brad into doing it [Ed: Recently?? It's been years now!!]). Al is an information systems architect in a major North East heath care system Al lives in Rocky Hill, CT. E-Mail Al Here 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.
	Vice President Brad Oestreicher 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 E-Mail Brad Here 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.
Picture Coming Soon!	Sectretary Eric Henderson is a certified Level 1 HPR flyer and another scratch-builder (What, don't any of these guys support the kit manufacturers?) and seems fond of sculing classic kits. Eric also seems to have an aversion to parachutes, however that is another story. Eric works in the Audio-Visual equipment industry and makes his home in Colchester, CT. E-Mail Eric Here 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.
Picture Coming Soon!	Treasurer Ray DiPaolo is a certified level 2 HPR flier who finds the whole idea of a rocket kit puzzling. Builder of the famous rice-rocket series, Ray is an avid scratch-builder who seems to live by the credo "But that's already been done". Ray spends his non rocketry time doing odds and ends involving computers and would be happiest if he could find an outdoor data center someplace that requires snow shoes to get from his parking place to the office. Ray has actually published a book on great snow-shoeing in Vermont (or New Hampshire, or someplace else cold). Ray can be found in Pawcatuck, Connecticut if all else fails. E-Mail Ray Here 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.
	TRA Prefect Rick Comshaw is a certified level 3 high power flier and owner/operator/chief cook/bag boy for Wildman Connecticut (CATO's only onsite rocketry vendor). Rick often runs with the more power and faster is better theory of rocketry and claims the title of Connecticut Wildman (though the rest of us seem to think he is just nuts). Rick's other passion is competitive bicycle riding and has actually ridden all over the world. Rick is a PhD clinician and APRN who specializes in Geriatric care and makes his home in Middletown CT. E-Mail Rick Here It 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.
	NAR Section Advisor Patrick McConnell is a certified level 2 high power flier. If anything can be said about Patrick it would be he lives by the adage "Fly It Like You Don't Want It Back!" His philosophy of building rockets is to "build them so they bounce" It also seems Patrick has never met a tree he does not like. Patrick is a TARC Mentor. Patrick is an advertising executive and lives in Middletown, CT. E-Mail Patrick Here 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.
	Director at Large Ross Tracey 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. E-Mail Ross Here The director at large is a position appointed by the president and serves to add additional voice of the flying community to the board.
Picture Coming Soon!	Director at Large Dave Cannell (bio and other dirt coming soon) E-Mail Dave Here The director at large is a position appointed by the president and serves to add additional voice of the flying community to the board.