[FCARC] Meeting notes for November

[Craig Szczublewski]

Hi folks, here are some notes from the club meeting this evening, our normal 
secretary was not in attendance, so these might be a bit incomplete:

The meeting was called to order at 7:35pm with 11 members in attendance. 
Introductions were made as we had several new members in attendance.  Minutes 
from the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were read and accepted.

We had one special guest, and now a club member, in attendance.  Cass Telles is 
the son of Claude Cass Telles, IV (KA8RPM), who passed away September 2. 
Claude, and the Telles family, have generously donated the amateur radio portion 
of the estate to the Fulton County Amateur Radio Club.  Cass gave us a little 
bit more information on his father and his involvement in Amateur Radio and the 
Community.  We have posted Claude's obituary on the k8bxq.org website for 
further reading.  We are still in the process of sorting through the items, some 
of which found their way to the Ft Wayne Hamfest this past weekend.  With the 
sale of some of the more esoteric equipment, as well as that in need of TLC, we 
were able to raise the funds for a new repeater controller, something we have 
been needing so we can return K8LI's.

Part of the donations were two exceptionally rare items which we will be posting 
pictures and video of in the coming weeks:

Collins 51J-4 Receiver http://www.radioing.com/collins/rx04.html
Collins KWM-2A Transceiver http://www.radioing.com/collins/tr01.html

Collectors of Collins equipment know what these rigs are worth.  While not in 
mint condition, they are in operating condition.  Once we have pictures 
available, the current plan would be to see if any club members want to make 
offers on these rigs.  If there is no interest or no serious offers are had 
within three months, we will probably turn to a traditional auction site.  As we 
discover other items which may be useful to club members, we will make everyone 
aware of these.

Committee reports follow:

Education: We had one individual for testing at the end of October.  That person 
passed their General test.  We have one person scheduled for November 26th, so 
walk-ins are now welcome.  Testing will be at the Archbold Police station at 
9:30am.  KB8ELG reports we have 1-2 people interested in another Tech level 
class.  We are tentatively setting a date for February 4th, 11th, and 18th 
(review day and testing) at the Delta Public Library.  This is strictly 
tentative as we would like to have at least three people committed to the class. 
  Further details will be made available as we get closer to the end of the year.

Repeater Committee:  KB8ELG reports the repeater in excellent working condition. 
  With the sale of donated equipment, we have raised the funds to purchase a new 
controller for the 147.195 primary repeater.  This will allow us to put the 
current controller on the backup repeater and return the backup controller to 
Lindsay (K8LI) who has patiently let us borrow that device.  No forward movement 
on the new club building, and with winter very near, no changes are likely until 
after the first of the year.

Memorial Committee:  Nothing to report.

Membership: We have 49 paid members.  A reminder to all that membership dues 
renew at the beginning of the year.  Within the next few weeks I'll have the 
membership forms in the mail, please take time to review them for any errors or 
omissions.

T-Shirt Committee: KB8ELG has been looking into CustomInk.com for printing 
services.  This would allow us to upload our artwork and have it printed on a 
variety of shirts and other apparel on demand.  Club members can than pick the 
style and color they want and the club does not need to make a bulk purchase of 
various sizes up front.  It was also mentioned that Walmart offers a similar 
service.  KB8ELG said he would follow up on that front as well.

Old Business: The club is still looking for a trailer for the donated 60ft 
pneumatic mast.  Please contact KB8ELG if you know of anything available.

Upcoming Events: The Festival of Lights parade is this Friday!  Anyone helping 
out should meet at the ConAgra parking lot off of Stryker St by 5:15pm for 
assignments.  The only other event for the year is the Christmas dinner at the 
Barn Restaurant in Archbold.  We have the same room as last year.  The dinner 
replaces our normal club meeting, and is still on the third Monday in December 
at 6:30pm.  Members are responsible for the cost of their dinner.

Upcoming Hamfests:

12/04/2011 LCARC, Harrison Township, MI
01/15/2012 Hazel Park, MI
02/19/2012 Livonia, MI
03/17/2012 Marshall, MI
03/18/2012 Toledo, OH

That's all I have for now.  Please reply back to me with corrections as I am 
quite sure I missed or misquoted something...

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Craig Szczublewski - KD8KBU