Rogers County Wireless Association

Monthly Club Meeting

Minutes for October 25, 2007

· Meeting called to order by President: Calvin Emerson (KC5ARC) at 7:05 pm

· Self-Introductions were made. There were 2 officers and 12 members present.

· Minutes from September meeting were read by Frances (KC5CSC). Motion made to accept minutes as read by Red (W5UW), seconded by Jeff (KD5JIO). Motion passed by show of hands.

· Treasurer’s report was read by Frances. $553.31 less $65.18 (picnic meat reimbursement) less $27.00 (Farm Bureau annual dues) plus $387.00 (dues and $20 donation) equals $848.13 in the club account as of this date. Motion made to accept treasurer’s report as read by Dale (N5EDB), seconded by David (KC5BGF). Motion passed by show of hands.

· No Old Business

· Net Controls:

o Oct 30 - KC5UOQ - Larry England

o Nov 6 - K5SIE - Sie Roe

o Nov 13 - W5UW - Red

o Nov 20 - KC5UOQ - Larry England

o Nov 27 - Open

o Dec 4 - K5SIE - Sie Roe

o Dec 11 - Open

· New Business:

o In November the monthly meeting would fall on Thanksgiving and December’s will be the Thursday before Christmas. Calvin checked with Eggberts and the only date open on Thursday in December is the 13^th. Kathy England motioned the November and December meetings be combined and held on December 13^th. David Pinson seconded. Motion passed unanimously by show of hands.

o Calvin introduced the question of moving our meeting place to another venue. Suggestions are Golden Corral, Goldies, True Grit. Golden Corral will require we either change the meeting time (8 pm) if Thursdays so possible Saturday 9 am was suggested. True Grit has moved to new location on highway 88 were the old “Silver Dollar” restaurant used to be. Calvin will check with this venue to see what requirements or limitations they may have. There is word that a single event (non repeating) may have a fee involved. Those present seemed amenable to this suggestion though no motion was made.

o Picnics-should they be dropped entirely or dropped to once a year? Comment that more is needed to draw interest to the club and the hobby. Motion made by Jeff to continue having 2 picnics a year. Second made by Dale. Motion passed by show of hands.

o Picnics-since will be two a year, what dates? May 3 and September 13 were selected. Motion made by Dale and second by Red to accept these dates and reserve the shelter for these dates. Motion passed by show of hands.

o Field Day-If it’s going to happen the club needs to commit to it. Motion made by Red and second by Larry Wilks (W5LEC) to commit to holding a field day in 2008. Motion passed by show of hands. Venues discussed: Expo RV area, RSCollege, Elks and American Legion. Dallas (N5FEE) volunteered to check with Elks and American Legion about possibility of using their facilities.

o Post Office Box lease – minor difficulties recently so wonder if it’s worth retaining since no longer getting a phone bill and have not held any event stations (the original reason for POB) lately. Larry (KC5UOQ) motioned to drop rental of POBox. Kathy England second. Show of hands was unanimous to drop the PO Box. Calvin will return the keys and file a change of address to 13600 S 4150 Rd, Claremore, OK. 74017.

o Repeater – 440 is working however the ‘linker’ does not and is expensive to repair. The 100 watt amp is not on the 147.090 repeater and since appears to be enough for now there’s no rush to put it on.

o Sie Roe made motion that the club make a gesture of appreciation be exempting Duane Martin (KD5XI) from paying annual dues to thank him for the work he’s done on the repeater. There was discussion by those present and generally feeling seemed to be this would set a precedent that may be difficult to stop or prevent abuse in the future. Motion died for lack of second.

o Green Country – No report however there’s general feeling that RCWA volunteers should be better acknowledged by the association.

· Announcement:

o None

· Motion made by Jeff to adjourn. Second by Dale. Meeting adjourned at 8:10