[Ccarc] FEB 2007 CCARC Minutes

[Tom Murray]

MINUTES OF THE 2-17-2007 MEETING OF THE C.C.A.R.C.


The meeting was called to order at 9:09am by Chuck, N9PMW.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

The secretary’s report was presented by Tom, KB9WSL. There was a correction 
made to the date of the January minutes. The minutes were then approved with 
the correction.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

The treasurer’s report was presented by Dave, N9WCQ.

Beginning balance as of 1-20-2007 was $ 634.47.
Check to Dave, N9WCQ for postage for meeting notices $7.80.
Check to Dave, K9DVL, of $100.00 for purchase of tri-band antenna on E-Bay.
Deposit of $20.00 dollars.
Ending balance of $546.67

The treasurer’s report was approved as presented.

REPEATER:

Phil, W9LVY, discussed an intermittent humming  noise on the 147.180 
repeater. Chuck, N9PMW thinks the hum may be temperature related. Phil also 
asked if someone would want to work on making some new repeater 
announcements.

OLD BUSINESS:

Chuck, N9PMW, advised the Club he will make contact with Alvin Beckman EMA 
Director about placement of utility poles for the HF loop antenna at EMA. 
Chuck said work would probably not begin until the weather warms up. He will 
also contact Alvin ref installation of the brace for the table-top for the 
Club’s area in the EMA Comm room.

A motion was made by Phil, W9LVY and seconded by Tom, KB9VMW to purchase the 
brace for the table-top in the Comm Room. Motion carried. There was also 
discussion about what antennas the Club has on the tower at the EMA site. 
There was also discussion about moving the bulkheads for the coaxial cables 
in the attic at EMA and getting ready to run coax into the new Comm room at 
EMA.

A reminder was issued regarding the Advanced Storm Spotter Training on 
Saturday, March 10,2007 at Elkhart. The Basic Storm Spotter Class will be 
presented at the Cass County EMA building on March 27th at 6:30pm.


NEW BUSINESS:

Chuck, N9PMW, thanked everyone who advised they would be available to assist 
the EMA during the Blizzard earlier in the week. On that subject, Phil, 
W9LVY, asked if a call tree had been set-up so EMA would know who to contact 
for the Club to assist during an emergency. Chuck stated a call-tree has not 
been drafted yet.

There was also some discussion about creating an inventory list of all of 
the Club’s equipment. At this time the Club’s equipment is scattered at 
several different locations.

Chuck, also advised members present that the Red Cross would like to drop 
the phone line for the auto-patch on the 147.180 repeater. The cost of the 
phone line is 200 dollars and the Red Cross would like to eliminate that 
expense. The Red Cross would also like the Club to consider offering 
licensing classes for Red Cross volunteers. The Red Cross  is looking to 
apply for a grant to get some radio equipment for emergency communications 
and would like to Club to provide  some guidance. The Club could also 
possibly get some new equipment through the Red Cross grant. Chuck will try 
to set-up a meeting between Red Cross Officials and the Club.

FIELD DAY:

Chuck would like some ideas on what the Club would like to do for Field Day 
as far as modes and how many stations to operate. Dave, K9DVL also suggested 
the Field Day equipment, radios, antennas and  rotators be  checked out 
before Field Day weekend. Anyone with ideas is asked to contact N9PMW.

BILLS:

Postage $7.80 for meeting notices. $10 for non profit status with the 
Secretary of States office. A motion was made by K9DVL and seconded by 
KC9IDO to pay the bills. Motion carried.

GOOD OF THE CLUB:

Tom, KB9VMW, has a friend who is giving away or selling some old computer 
equipment.


50/50:

$8.00 raised. Winner was Woody KU9F.
Next meeting will be March  17that 9am at the Cass County EMA Building.

The meeting adjourned at 11:50am

Those attending were: KB9WSL, N9PMW, W9LVY,N9WCQ,K9DVL, KB9VMW, KC9IDO and 
KU9F

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