[ETS/PARC List] ETS Meeting minutes April 2016

[LARRY MAKOSKI]

As there was no meeting for May, these are the minutes for our last meeting in April.
Minutes for the Meeting on April 29th, 2016Electronic Technology Society of New Jersey (ETS of NJ)
The Meeting was called to order by  Vice President Dave Vadney, W2OIL at 8:05 PM.  This was followed by the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and then by self-introductions of all those in attendance.  
Meeting MinutesAs the minutes of the March 2016 meeting were successfully e-mailed to the membership, the formal reading was waived. A motion was made by N2JUN and was seconded by W2WIQ. The motion was adopted by the membership.
Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s report as given by Vic K2NBC.Opening Balance $XXXX.36Income – 50/50 $XX, Coffee Kitty $XX Deposit - $XXDues received after deposit - $XX, Picnic Income $XX, KG2CJ Picnic Donation $XXX2nd Deposit - $XXXDisbursement – Verizon $XX.53, Park Fee (for picnic) $XXClosing Balance - $XXXX.83 (Ahead of last year by $XXX.11)A motion was made by WB2HKK and seconded by WA2USM to accept the Treasurer's Report. This was approved by the membership.
CorrespondenceRecently received QSL cards
Technical ReportRich KB2LLM reported that the 2 Meter repeater is fine. The 220 MHz repeater was down for a while with a blown fuse in the controller. The power supply on the 2 Meter repeater was swapped out.  Two clamping circuits for the power supplies were purchased for $47.  The Technical Committee has decided to remove the old repeater control and go with the Raspberry Pis as the primary controllers. Finally the duplexters are being worked on to eliminate some cross channel interference.
Old BusinessPicninc – A Baofeng UV82X was purchased for the door prize.Hmafest – The RVRC Hamfest is Saturday, June 18th, W2WIQ, WB2HKK, K2NBC, K2DSV and W2LJ have volunteered to help W2OIL and KC2YRC in manning the ETS Club table.
New BusinessElections – The slate was passed unanimously.President – Vic K2NBCVice President Dave W2OILTreasurer – Dan KC2YRCSecretary – Larry W2LJTrustee (appointed) – Drew W2OU
Health and WelfareAl W2DTP is in rehab following his hospital stay. Westfield Center in Scotch Plains.N2VHV is home and on the mend
AdjournmentA motion was made to adjourn the meeting by N2JUN and was seconded by W2VFW. 50/50 – Won by WB2HKK, who donated the winnings back to the Club.
Respectfully Submitted,Larry W2LJIn AttendanceDave W2OIL Dan KC2YRC Walter W2WIQ Mike N2JUN Larry W2LJ Len WB2HKKWayne WA2USM Rich KB2LLM Mark WA2ZJZ Neil KD2KWJ Bill KD2KQP George W2VFWDon K2DSV Fred W2NNN Hank KD2DRL Bill W2WK Kevin KD2BXF Drew W2OUMartin WN2SJL Hank N2MU