[K3PZN-List] MINUTES OF THE MAY 13TH MEETING

[JOSEPH EBAUGH]

HERE ARE THE MINUTES OF MONDAY'S MEETING, I WAS WAITING FOR N3SB TO 
APPROVE, HOWEVER I THINK HE IS IN OHIO.

JOE

CARROLL COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB MINUTES

Minutes of the May 13th 2002 meeting held at the Fire Training Center, 
Westminster Maryland

Meeting was called to order by President Beckman at 1935. There were 28 
members and 1 guest present.

President Beckman made several comments and that the next Board meeting 
will be on Wednesday May 22 at the Fire Training Center starting at 7:30 
pm, all are invited.

John, AK3Z, will post an estate sale on the reflector; items can be seen 
by making arrangements with John.

John, W3JJH, announced that a new scout unit is forming in Carroll 
County and it will be electronic oriented, he ask for anyone interested 
in helping or joining to see him.

Joe, N3YIM, reported that the Tailgate Fest has been sanctioned by the 
ARRL, and Steve, N3SB, said that the Mason Dixon Hamfest is also ARRL 
sanctioned.

Keith, KB3HHK, Eric, KB3HKG and Joe, KB3DSR attended Skywarn Classes at 
State College Pa this past weekend. It was suggested by Pat, N8PK, that 
we offer the Fire Training Center to the National Weather Service to 
hold Skywarn Classes in the immediate area.

The minutes of the April regular meeting and the April Board of 
Directors meeting were approved by a no read them vote.

The treasures report was given and is attached to the file copy.

John, AK3Z, gave a brief of the April Board meeting; the budget was the 
focus of the entire meeting, income has slowed due to Hamfest decline 
(this is all Hamfests not just ours), committees are being asked to 
tighten their belts where the budget is concerned, there will be a photo 
ID issued when they are completed, the Club Bank account will be in the 
name of the newly elected officers i.e. President, N3SB and Treasurer N3WM.

Clint, W3ARS, reported that a test session will be held immediately 
after the meeting.

Committee Reports;

Repeater - Larry, WX3F, has no activity, will meet to discuss budget, 
there is still no further progress on the remote site, still waiting for 
County to respond.

ARES/RACES - Larry, WX3F, Club participated in the MS walk on April 
20th, those participating were, Steve, N3SB, Allan, N3PPO, Jeannine, 
KB3CAW, Bill, N3XLY, John, AK3Z, Eric, KB3HHG, Tom, KB3EMN, Al, K3ZE, 
Wayne, N3UN, Phil, KE3FL, Joe, KB3DSR and Clint, W3ARS. The regular net 
on Tuesday evenings is a good training ground for future and present Net 
Control stations. Membership is down from last year if you want to 
participate you must join, if you are not a member you cannot have 
access to the EOC for the Tuesday night RACES drills. The next RACES 
drill is Tuesday May 14th; Larry must notify the EOC who will be 
attending at the EOC in order for you to be allowed access. Larry needs 
Net Control stations for the Tuesday evening net, he would like to get 
at least four (4) and alternates if possible, he will not be available 
due to being activated with the National Guard. (Good Luck Larry). 
Chuck, N3TOT, ask about using APRS, there was some discussion.

Tailgate Fest - Joe, N3YIM, scheduled for August 11th and has been 
sanctioned by the ARRL.

Hamfest - Steve, N3SB, is scheduled for Oct 27th and also has been 
sanctioned by the ARRL>

Station _ John, AK3Z, committee meet last week and discussed the station 
setup and the need to duplicate some station equipment, two TS 2000 
Kenwood radios was suggested to replace both HF rigs in the station now, 
these radios have coverage of most the amateur bands. The budget was 
discussed but money will not be spent unless we have good Hamfest 
revenue. The barn is not the responsibility of the Station committee. 
Several antennas have been assembled but the tower needs some 
modification before installation can be completed, a new removal plate 
is to be installed, Bart, N0NYY, is making the plate.

Special Events - Jerry, N3GQK, no events in the near future. John, 
W3JJH, mentioned that the Scouts will be in Freedom Park Saturday and 
him and Bill, KB3GHE, will setup a station.

Training/Education - Clint, W3ARS, and their budget is prepared for 
submitting to the board. Several test sessions have been held with 
several up-grades but not many new hams. A tape player, headphones and 
splitter was purchased for the VE team. An Extra theory class is being 
planned for future presentation..

Field Day - Clint, W3ARS, our field day station will be K3PZN 7A. We are 
still trying to get the Gamber carnival grounds, if they waiver the $200 
fee they are asking, the committee also considered Camp Hashawha as a 
possible site. The station captains are as follows;

CW 1, 10-15-20m NY3A CW 2, 40-80m N3SB Phone 1, 10-80m AA3XZ
Phone 2, 20m WX3B Phone 3, 40m K4CGY Phone 4, 15m N3XLY/KB3CAW
Digital All bands W3JJH UHF/VHF N3VOP GOTA KB3GHE

The generator trailer is in need of new tires, the tires a dry rotted 
and will not hold air, Jerry, N3SOK, suggested we investigate the 
possibility of getting used tires or even a dealer that would donate 
tires to a non-profit organization, he also questioned whether we could 
use the FTC as a field day site, after discussion it was decided that as 
long as we do not use exiting facilities and antennas we can. Field day 
shirts and pins can be ordered thru Bryan. Food has been taken care of 
the Club picnic, organizers and chefs have volunteered. Next meeting is 
to be announced on the reflector. Steve, N3SB, asked the membership the 
following questions, how many can tow the generator trailer and how many 
have started the generator??

There was no old business.

There was no new business.

Informal comments; Bill, N3XLY, reported that Jack Kolb's wife is 
hospitalized and not well. Pat, N8PK, reported his APRS node is 
operating very well and then explained its operation.

Steve, N3SB, warned Clint of a guest visitor at Field Day, some fellow 
named Hollingsworth??

There being no further business the meet adjourned at 2055 with testing 
to follow.

Submitted;

Joe Ebaugh, N3YIM
Secretary