[Ccarc] October meeting minutes

[Tom Murray]

Here is a re-send of the October meeting minutes:
Tom KB9WSL

                      MINUTES OF THE 10-20-2007 MEETING OF THE C.C.A.R.C.


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

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Minutes of the August 18th, 2007 meeting were presented by Tom, KB9WSL. The minutes were approved as presented without corrections.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Dave, N9WCQ, presented the Treasurer’s report.

Beginning balance of $300.23

Deposit of  $259.00 from raffle at cook-out. 
Deposit of $30.00 from dues payments.
Deposit of $15.00 from dues payment.
Ending balance is $604.23

The Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.

REPEATER:

Phil, W9LVY reports that the 147.180 repeater is working great since the recent work was completed at the Chase Park water tower. It was also reported that  the PL needs to be activated for the 440 Mhz link transmitter from EMA site to the Water tower. Also, Chuck, N9PMW, reported that the link antenna at the EMA tower has been replaced and put up higher on the tower. The 145.230 repeater was also moved to beneath the stairway at the EMA garage. Chuck reported the 145.350 repeater at his QTH is off the air. There is a problem with it and it is awaiting  possible repairs. Chuck also asked those in attendance what else needs to be done at EMA. It was mentioned an HF antenna is needed. There was some discussion about installing an inverted-V antenna at EMA for 80 and/or 40 meters.

OLD BUSINESS:

It was reported that the cook-out at Spencer Park was a success. $259.00 was raised as a result of the raffle which had been postponed from Field Day due to weather. 

Bob,K9AWH, reported that the EMA has received 16 new laptop computers. Three of the new computers will be located in the EMA Communications room, with one being at the Club station in the Comm Room. The Comm room has InterNet access.

Todd, N9PVQ, mentioned that anytime there is severe weather threatening Cass County, a Net should be brought up. Anyone can bring up a storm net on the 147.180 repeater. Chuck, N9PMW, will post protocols about Storm Nets on the Club Web-site. Chuck also reported that the State EC asks that all Storm Nets use the phrase “SKYWARN NET”.  The State EC also would like reports for nets of  ALL TYPES reported so that ARRL can be advised of Net Activity, man-hours, duration and such. Chuck will get with Terry, N9ZMY in an effort to get net reports to the State EC.



BILLS:

The following bills were submitted:

$19.27 for postage for September meeting notices and for mailing The Feedline.

$34.00 for Post office for Post office box rent.

$210.00 for payment of Club’s Insurance Coverage.

$26.50 for Funeral Flowers for Bob Fickle.

$29.87 for rope and pipe for projects at EMA and the 147.180 repeater.

Motion was made and seconded to pay the bills. Motion carried.

GOOD OF THE CLUB:

Two Complimentary tickets to the upcoming Ft.Wayne Hamfest and Computer show were sold. Phil W9LVY bought one ticket for $2.00. Bob, K9AWH bought the other for $1.00. Money raised goes to the Club Treasury.

50/50:   $10.00 raised…winner was Don, K9EQT….$5.00.

NEXT MEETING:  Will be Saturday, November 17th at 9am at the Cass County EMA building.

Meeting Adjourned at  10:03 am.

Those attending were:  KB9WSL, N9WCQ, W9LVY, K9DVL, N9PVQ, K9AWH, KU9F, K9EQT, KC9IDO, N9PMW, N9ZMY, and KA9BYN.


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