[ETS/PARC List] revised meeting minutes

[David Vadney]

There  were a few corrections that were made to the minutes.......


Minutes for the Meeting on July 29th, 2016
Electronic Technology Society of New Jersey (ETS of NJ)
The Meeting was called to order by President Vic Pennetta, K2NBC at 8:07 PM. This was followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and then by self-introductions of all those in attendance.
Meeting Minutes
As the minutes of the June 2016 meeting were successfully e-mailed to the membership, the formal reading was waived. A motion was made by W2WIQ and was seconded by WB2HKK. The motion was adopted by the membership.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s report as given by Dan KC2YRC.
Opening Balance $xxx
Income – 50/50 $xx, Coffee Kitty $x, Dues $xxx, Hamfest earnings $xxxxx
Deposit - $xxxxx
Disbursement – WB2HKK Repeater Parts $xxxxx, Picnic Expenses $xxxxxx, Liability Insurance Premium $xxxxxx, Bank Service Fee $xxxxx, Verizon $xxxxxx
Closing Balance - $xxxxxxxx ($xxxxxxxx ahead of last year)
A motion was made by WB2HKK and seconded by WA2USM to accept the Treasurer's Report. This was approved by the membership.
Correspondence
Recently received QSL cards
Technical Report
The Technical Committee meeting went well. Important information was dispersed to the newer members of the Committee. The Raspberry Pis are dong well, but it was mentioned that the purchase of an IP Power Strip would be a wise purchase. This would allow the hard rebooting of the system (cycling power on and off) remotely via computer. Also, the Raspberry Pis will need higher capacity HD SD cards in order to alleviate the clipping problem.
The URI interface that was sent out for repair was replaced with a brand new unit by the manufacturer.
At the backup repeater site at the hospital, the repeater had gone down as the power supply was destroyed by a squirrel.
Future plans include for the Elaizabeth repeater to be kinked to the main repeater via a private WiFi network.
Old Business
None
New Business
A motion was made by KC2YRC and seconded by WA2USM to make a $75.00 donation to the RVRC for their generosity in giving ETS table space at the W2QW Hamfest. Drew W2OU responded that this was not necessary, as the RVRC was only too willing to help. A vote by the membership defeated the motion. W2LJ will send a “Thank You” card on behalf of the ETS (done).
Dan KC2YRC gave a reminder that “dues are due” and that a new 50/50 person would be needed at the meetings.
A motion was made by W2WIQ and seconded by WA2USM to donate $25.00 to the Middlesex Public Library in memory of Frank’s brother Louis.
Health and Welfare
Ron WV2RJR's wife had recent hip replacement surgery.
Adjournment
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 PM by N2JUN and was seconded by WB2HKK
50/50 – Won by W2LJ, $xxxxx all donated back to the club.
Respectfully Submitted,
Larry W2LJ
In Attendance
Walt W2WIQ Len WB2HKK Wayne WA2USM Drew W2OU Kevin KD2BXF Rich W2PQ Bill W2WK
Hank KD2DRL Don K2DSV Martin WN2SJL Pete KD2ARB Mark WA2ZJZ Mike N2JUN Larry W2LJ
Dan KC2YRC Dave W2OIL Vic K2NBC