[ETS/PARC List] ETS Marh 2016 Meeting Minutes

[LARRY MAKOSKI]

Minutesfor the Meeting on March25th,2016ElectronicTechnology Society of New Jersey (ETS of NJ)

The Meeting wascalled to order by Vice President Dave Vadney, W2OIL at 8:08 PM. This was followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance andthen by self-introductions of all those in attendance. Meeting MinutesAs the minutes of the February 2016 meeting were successfullye-mailed to the membership, the formal reading was waived. A motionwas made by W2OU and was seconded by WA2USM. The motion was adoptedby the membership.Treasurer’sReportTreasurer’s reportas given by Vic K2NBC.March 25th Opening Balance $XXXX.96Income –Membership dues $XX, 50/50 $XX, Coffee Kitty XXDeposit - $XXXDues received afterdeposit - $XXDisbursement –Verizon $XX.60Closing Balance -$XXXX.36 (Ahead of last year by $XXX.44)A motion was made byWB2HKK and seconded by WA2USM to accept the Treasurer's Report. Thiswas approved by the membership.CorrespondenceRecently received QSL cardsNominatingCommitteeLooking for volunteers to form a slate to be voted on in AprilTechnical ReportRich KB2LLM reported that the repeaters are working well under thecontrol of the Raspeberry Pis. The 220 MHz repeater is seeing littleactivity. The Technical Committee is looking for some “youngblood” especially those who have some experience using the LINUXoperating system. The Technical Committee would like to see moreAsterisk Users.The Tech net continues to run Friday evenings, and the ARRL News canbe heard Monday evenings from 9:00 to 9:15 PM.Len WB2HKK gave ashort presentation on repeater control using the Raspberry Pis.Old BusinessPicninc– Renting the park is still $75 and the Picnic will be held onSunday, May 22nd.New BusinessNominationsCommittee presented the slate to be voted upon during the AprilMeeting:President – VicK2NBCVice President DaveW2OILTreasurer – DanKC2YRCSecretary – LarryW2LJTrustee (appointed)– Drew W2OUBill W2WK brought ahomebrew straight key that he manufactured at his home machine shop.He was looking for test users and comments for future models.Health andWelfareAl W2DTP is in RWJ Rahway.K2VHW is recovering from back surgeryKG2CJ is back home after being in the hospital with the flu.AdjournmentA motion was made toadjourn the meeting by N2JUN and was seconded by W2VFW. 50/50 – Wonby K2NBC , who donated the winnings back to the Club.RespectfullySubmitted,Larry W2LJ