Rogers County Wireless Association

Monthly Club Meeting

Minutes for September 27, 2007

 

·        Minutes taken by Kathy England and written up by Frances Emerson

·        Meeting called to order by President: John Podpechan (K5JJ)

·        Self-Introductions were made.  There were 2 officers and 14 members present.

·        Minutes from August meeting were read by Kathy England.  Motion made to accept minutes as read by Larry England (KC5UOQ), seconded by Larry Cozart (KC5JJC).  Motion passed by show of hands.

·        Treasurer’s report was read by Kathy England.  The club account has had no activity and still stands at $553.31.

·        Annual Business – Election proceedings –

o       Further nominations were sought –

§         Jeff Smith for President

§         Calvin Emerson for Vice President

o       Nominations from the floor were motioned closed by Larry England and seconded by John Harwell and carried

o       Voting was held by show of hands

§         President –

1.      Calvin Emerson – 11

2.      Jeff Smith – 4

§         Vice President –

1.      Duane Martin – 14

2.      Calvin Emerson – 0

§         Secretary/Treasurer

1.      Frances Emerson – All

o       Calvin Emerson took over as president and thanked John Podpechan for his service as President for the past 2 years

·        Old Business:

o       Calvin presented the receipt in the amount of $65.18 from Walke Brothers for the meats purchased for the picnic.  Will be turned over to Sec / Treas for reimbursement

o       Request for discussion for drawing interest in the hobby and the club brought out some suggestions

§         Build crystal radios – help get kids interested

§         Fox hunting – perhaps at picnic

§         Tour TV station

§         Set up in NeMar or WalMart parking lot with banner to generate interest

o       Field Day suggestion – Claremore Lake, check into waiver on closing time (curfew) for that night.  Wicked Weather TV show

o       Repeater report:  No activity.  Check into 440 to see if it can be fixed

·        Net Controls:

o       Oct 2         -           KD5EQM       -           Larry

o       Oct 9         -           W5EW            -           Red

o       Oct 16       -           KC5UOQ       -           Larry England

o       Oct 23       -           K5SIE             -           Sie Roe

·        Announcement:

o       None

·        Motion made by Larry England, seconded by Michelle Smith to adjourn meeting.