Rogers County Wireless Association

Monthly Club Meeting

Minutes for May 3, 2008

 

·        Meeting called to order by President: Calvin Emerson (KC5ARC) at 9:22 am.  This month’s meeting was held at Shelter #2 on Claremore Lake since the picnic was scheduled to begin immediately afterward.

·        Pledge of Allegiance was observed

·        Self-Introductions were made.  There were 3 officers, 12 members present.

·        Minutes from April meeting were read by Frances (KC5CSC).  Motion made to accept minutes with minor change referencing Dirk as motion maker for forming a steering committee for Homeland Security grant by Dale (N5EDB), seconded by Dirk (K7QVD).  Motion passed by show of hands.

·        Treasurer’s report was read by Frances.  With no activity since Mar 1, the club account balance is $854.13.  Motion made to accept treasurer’s report as read by Dale and seconded by John (KC5NAQ).  Motion passed by show of hands.

·        Raffle tickets were sold.  $30 was received.

·        Old Business

o       Repeater – Calvin indicated that work continues and he’s getting close. He is using the Henry Amplifier.  Battery has not been purchased yet.  Waiting until closer to installation to insure highest warrantee period.  Larry Little requested reimbursement of $100 invested toward repeater amplifier.  Dirk motioned and Duane (KD5XI) seconded.  Motion passed by show of hands.

o       Dirk – Technician Classes continue with final class scheduled for 5/7.  It appears 5 will be testing.  Calvin and Dirk will car pool students ready to test to the American Airline VE testing session scheduled for 5/31. 
Suggestion was made to make books available at registration and that advance registration be made available.  Books would be paid for at time of registration.  There was indication that General class course is coming.

o       GCHF – John reported wrap meeting last month was announce that attendance was lower but income was higher by about $2000.  The committee indicates that it will be making changes due to comments made. Web site will contain information on camping area (availability and cost) as well as participation recognition.  Next year’s fest is same weekend in March and in same location.  The space availability will be same as this year.  RSU has a 10 year lease on part of the area previously included for the ham fests though GCHF can only get 1 year leases.

o       Homeland Security Grants – Committee met and assignments made.  Research is being done toward building an equipment list. EIN has been supplied to Dirk.  Dave (KC5BGF) looked into D-link and decision made to not pursue this technology at this time.   It is still experimental so decision to keep in 5-year plan but hold off for now.  

·        New Business

o       Motion made by Dale, second by Dirk and passed unanimously to donate $10 from the raffle receipts to provide a ˝ year membership to Larry Adams (KD5EQM).

o       Drawing done for 2 small prizes. 

·        Net Controls:

o       May 6        -           KD5NZK        -           Gary Rust

o       May 13     -           KD5EQM       -           Larry Adams

o       May 20     -           KC5UOQ       -           Larry England

o       May 27     -           W5UW            -           Red Brungardt          

o       Jun 3         -           KD5NZK        -           Gary Rust

·        Announcement:

o       Our sympathy is extended to Larry Little and the families they shared.  Twila Little passed away early in the morning of April 27th.  A memorial is being planned for sometime around Memorial Day.

·        Motion made by Dale to adjourn.  Second by Dirk.  Meeting adjourned at 10:00 (and the cooking of the meat began)