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MINUTES OF THE 10-18-2008 MEETING OF THE C.C.A.R.C.<br><br><br>The meeting was called to order at 9:10 am by Chuck, N9PMW.<br><br>SECRETARY’S REPORT:<br><br>The Secretary’s report was presented by Tom, KB9WSL. The report was approved as presented.<br><br>TREASURER’S REPORT:<br><br>The Treasurer’s report was presented by Dave,N9WCQ.<br><br>Beginning balance as of 9-20-2008 was $552.08.<br>Deposit of $5.00 from 50/50.<br>Deposit of $150.00 from dues payments.<br><br>Ending balance is $707.08 <br>Balance in the repeater controller fund is $125.00.<br><br>The Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.<br><br><br>REPEATER:<br><br>Chuck, N9PMW, reported that 2 new antennas have been put up at the EMA site. One antenna is a diamond dual-band at the top of the tower at EMA. A tri-band vertical was also installed. It covers 6 meters, 2 meters and 440 Mhz. The 6 meter portion of the antenna is tuned for 6 meter FM. Both are amateur antennas.<br><br>Phil, W9LVY, stated a work session needs to be held to work on the repeater and the link receivers. He also said batteries from the water tower need to be stored somewhere.<br><br>ARES/RACES:<br><br>Chuck stated that he needs copies of members NIMS certifications for EMA.<br><br>OLD BUSINESS:<br><br>Chuck reported that efforts are still in the works for setting poles at the EMA building for HF antennas. Measurements of the EMA building need to be taken to make sure the poles will be high enough to clear the building when antennas are installed. Dave, K9DVL stated he thought there was enough hard-line to be able to run to the 6- meter antenna…but that the work could be done next spring.<br>NEW BUSINESS:<br><br>Phil,W9LVY reported that he had found an amplifier for a GE MASTER II for 50-dollars plus 10-dollars shipping. He will also look into a repeater that is for sale in Peru.<br><br>Gina, Manager of Papa John’s Pizza presented information about fund-raiser programs that Papa John’s Pizza offers. One is a Pizza card which offers a buy one get one free offer. They sell for 10 dollars each. The Club would get 8 dollars for each card sold and Papa John’s gets 2 dollars. Gina stated that the Logansport Junior Civic Theatre did the pizza card fundraiser and raised 3-thousand dollars.<br><br>She also explained another fund-raiser which involves Papa John’s setting up a trailer and selling pizza by the slice. She stated it was more labor intensive for the group raising funds because Papa John’s would require the club to provide manpower to help staff the trailer. She stated the pizza by the slice fundraiser works better at large events like sporting events, the fair, festivals and such. The club would earn half of the proceeds from pizza sold by the slice.<br><br>The club will take the idea under advisement and discuss it at a later meeting. Bob, K9AWH, suggested the club set-up a committee to study fund-raising.<br><br>GOOD OF THE CLUB:<br><br>Tom, KB9VMW, reported that the International space station was sending slow-scan TV from the station. The ARISS website has photos and more information.<br><br>BILLS:<br><br>The following bills were presented:<br><br>$12.50 for postage for September meeting notices.<br>$12.30 for postage for October meeting notices.<br>$35.00 for Post Office box rent. <br><br>A motion was made and seconded to pay the bills. Motion carried unanimously.<br><br>OTHER:<br><br>Chuck advised the November meeting may be changed due to the fact the meeting falls on the same weekend as the Ft. Wayne Ham-fest. He also stated that any club members who would like their email address on the club website should email the information to Brandon, KC9LVB.<br><br>50/50: $9.00 raised. Winner was Marion, KA9Byn. He donated his winnings back to the Club.<br><br>The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 am.<br><br><br>Those attending were: KB9WSL, K9AWH, KB9VMW, N9WCQ, KA9BYN, W9LVY, KC9CRP, K9DVL, and N9PMW.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br /><hr />Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. <a href='http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008' target='_new'>Sign up today.</a></body>
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