Rogers County Wireless Association

Monthly Club Meeting

Minutes for August 23, 2007

 

·        Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm by President: John Podpechan (K5JJ)

·        Self-Introductions were made.  There were 3 officers and 10 members present.

·        Minutes from June meeting were read by Secretary/Treasurer (there was no quorum for July therefore no business meeting occurred): Frances Emerson (KC5CSC).  Motion made to accept minutes as read by John Harwell (KD5NAQ), seconded by Jeff Smith (KD5JIO).  Motion passed by show of hands.

·        Treasurer’s report was read by Secretary/Treasurer: Frances Emerson.  The club account has had no activity and still stands at $553.31.  Motion made to accept Treasurer’s report as read by Kathy England (no call), seconded by Gerald Carlburg (K5OKE).  Motion passed by show of hands.

·        Old Business:

o       Reminder about Calvin Emerson’s invitation to conduct 2008 field day at his place.  Request for further discussion resulted in silent room.

o       Repeater report:  No activity.  Everyone feels the current 35 watts output is adequate for now.  Duane (KD5XI) is able to use repeater from Inola using an ht.

o       The fall picnic is September 15. 

§         With low attendance at meetings there was some concern and question as to whether or not the picnic should happen as planned.  We are out the $25 even if cancelled therefore we will proceed with the fall picnic and look into whether it’s feasible to continue these semi-annual events.

§         Because of Larry Little’s current situation there may be a need to request volunteer to help get the charcoal cooker to the picnic site.

§         Decision to go ahead means club will purchase 30 1/3lb hamburgers and 50 hot dogs. 

§         A food and condiment list was passed around.  Onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese, BBq sauce, mustard, katsup, relish, baked beans and buns are all covered. 

§         Motion made by Larry England, 2nd by Kathy England to have Calvin Emerson order and purchase the meats then the club will reimburse full amount upon presentation of the receipt by Calvin.  Motion passed by show of hands.

§         Per Sie Roe, Dale has volunteered to bring deer meat again.  It would be welcome as attendees were very complementary of the deer meat in May and burgers were gone before the beef burgers.  Sie will bring livers again.

·        New Business:

o       August is nomination month and September is annual election.  The following nominations were made by members in attendance:

§         President:            Calvin Emerson – KC5ARC

§         Vice President    Duane Martin – KD5XI

§         Sec/Treas            Frances Emerson – KC5CSC

o       More nominations will be taken from the floor prior to actual election however those present feel the new officers for upcoming terms have been named above.

·        Net Controls:

o       August 28 -           K5SIE             -           Sie Roe

o       Sept 4       -           KD5JIO(?)      -           Jeff Smith (tentative – depends on class schedule post-holiday)

o       Sept 11    -           KC5UOQ       -           Larry England

o       Sept 18    -           KC5ARC        -           Calvin Emerson

o       Sept 25    -           open               -           will try to get KD5EQM to volunteer

·        Announcement:

o       None

·        Motion made by Larry England, seconded by John Harwell to adjourn meeting at 7:45 pm.