Monthly Club Meeting
Minutes for
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Meeting called
to order by President: Calvin Emerson (KC5ARC) at
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The Pledge of
Allegiance was observed and led by Don Fuhs
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Self-Introductions
were made. There were 3 officers, 18
members/guests present. 1 previous
member rejoined
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Minutes from
June meeting were read by Frances (KC5CSC).
Motion made to accept minutes as read by Duane (KD5XI), seconded by Dale
(N5EDB). Motion passed by show of hands.
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Treasurer’s
report was read by
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Old Business
o Repeater – Calvin indicated no change. Some discussion about to make access to the
repeater site easier. Even if we get
agreement with new president, that’s only good during his tenure. Problem seems to be their communications
director rather than security or anything.
Right now determined 2 things: 1) check on possibility of new water
tower just of turnpike as location and 2) check on possibility of getting IDs
or something equivalent for those needing access to the repeater site on RSU
campus. No formal indication or motion
at this time.
o Homeland Security Grants –
Committee is still developing list of equipment. It appears that Homeland Security is pushing
for D* however that would require everyone to get new radios to use D*. Determined best option may be to improve
current site with new and create backup and pursue that type of granting.
o Field Day was cancelled at
the last minute. At the suggestion of
the committee members due to lack of shelter, incoming weather and other
considerations was to cancel the RCWA Field Day. Calvin announced the committee’s decision via
radio.
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New Business
o Dale motion that Calvin shall purchase meats for fall
picnic and will be reimbursed on presentation of the receipt. Dan (N5QYI) 2nd the motion. Passed by show of hands.
o Discussion around location of future meetings. It has been very dissatisfying that we’ve had
to conduct meetings in an open area of the Golden Corral because we didn’t have
enough in attendance then this morning when we did finally get into the area
reserved, were denied closing off the area.
The DAV building was opened for our use today and fee forgiven this
time. From all this a motion was made as
follows: Move the monthly meetings to 802
W Dupont in Claremore. The club agrees
to a fee of $30 a month with the understanding that we do our own clean
up. Also and understanding that if the
club will help the DAV with maintenance there MAY reduction of the $30
fee. Additionally, the Ladies Auxiliary
is willing to provide simple breakfast in the range of $5 to $10 IF individuals
would be willing to support. Donations
would be sought however the club funds would be used to make up the $30 fee. Motion was made by Dale and 2nd by
Kathy England. Count of hands indicates
the motion passed unanimously. It was
decided that for the 1st formal meeting the club would provide
coffee and doughnuts. The auxiliary MAY
provide a small breakfast – this has been undecided.
o Bylaws: Dirk motioned a committee at will be formed,
and Dale motioned that Dirk lead that committee, to fix the bylaws. LeaAnn 2nd
both motions and it passed unanimously.
o Elections: Since no official meetings since June, no
nominations have been made for new officers.
Brian motioned that the current officers be reappointed by
acclimation. Larry Little
2nd and by show of hands, passed unanimously.
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Net Controls:
o Sep 9 - W5UW - Red
Brungardt
o Sep 16 - KC5UOQ - Larry England
o Sep 23 - KD5EQM - Larry Adams
o Sep 30 - K7QVD - Dirk
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Announcement:
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o Thanks from the club for work done on the web site
o Thanks from those attending to Dale for the phone
calls
o Raffle was successful and about ˝ dozen prizes given
out
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Motion made by
Duane and 2nd by John (KD5NAQ) to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:45