[HCARC] 5 February 2015 Minutes

[Gary J - N5BAA]

HILL COUNTRY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Meeting Minutes

5 February 2015

MEETING COMMENCEMENT

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Hipskind (W0HIP) who led us in the Pledge Of Allegiance.  There were 32 members in attendance with 2 guests – Paula Mulford and Steven Fleming (both unlicensed)

MEMBER AND GUEST RECOGNITION

President Hipskind explained the 50/50 and gave out tickets to the following people for having helped during the past month:  Barb and Pete Schuyler (N9NM, N9OF respectively) for providing goodies for the break and to Mort McKenzie (WB2GEU) for sugar free goodies.   Gale Heise (KM4DR) was recognized for helping with logging at Winter Field Day.  Ray Owen (KF5VNC) for helping John Huecksteadt (AC4CA) with trenching for lighting and for Chuck Brainard (KA1PM) for helping Ray Owen. 

The January 2015 minutes were posted and approved.

The Treasurers report was read and approved

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Repeater (Harvey K5HV) – Nothing to report.  Repeater functioning well.

VE Testing (Fred W0LPD) – None

Red Cross Liason (Terry W0HIP) – Our local Red Cross’ region has changed due to reorganization within the Texas Red Cross.  There are now 3 Regions, our local region consisting of 18 counties or roughly the size of the State of Oregon.  Significant thought needs to be applied to how we will communicate across an area that large.

Winter Field Day was reported by Gary Johnson (N5BAA) as a success.  106 contacts were logged and much needed experience in calling CQ and running a pile up was gained.  This experience will help in the ARRL Field Day which is now 3 1/2 months away.

OLD BUSINESS

Remember Dale Gaudier (K4DG) indicated he has Tech License Manuals in stock and for sale.

NEW BUSINESS

Midland St Patties Day Hamfest – 15 March.   http:hamfest.W5QGG.org  

Georgetown Swapfest – 15 Mar

Belton Hamfest – 17/18 April

Talks coming in the near future:

Mar:  John Huecksteadt – Low Band DXing
April:  Hex Beam Antennas – John Weisinger

BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS FROM Barb, Pete, and Mort.

The presentation was by Chuck Brainard about setting up Un sponsored Radio Communications in Somalia.

50/50 was won by  John Huecksteadt  ($28/$28 split).  $28.00 to the Repeater Fund.

Submitted:

Gary Johnson
N5BAA
HCARC Secretary 2013/14/15