[K3PZN-List] [Fwd: November Minutes]

Sun, 17 Nov 2002 11:27:28 -0500

Hey Joe:

I just got in town last night...sunny Florida...someone's got to do it 
right????  Hope all is well on your end...thanks for the minutes..I know 
they take time to put together too. We'll work with you to keep the Holiday 
Party list up to date and accurate.

cul

73's

Bill

At 03:59 PM 11/14/2002 -0500, you wrote:

>-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: November Minutes
>Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 21:24:33 -0500
>From: JOSEPH EBAUGH <[email protected]>
>To: CCARC MEMBERS <[email protected]>, BOARD 
><[email protected]>
>
>
>
>Hello from here;
>
>Enclosed you will find the minutes of the CCARC Nov 11th meeting, 
>corrections to me ASAP if you will please, thanks and 73
>
>Joe, N3YIM
>
>CARROLL COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Minutes
>
>
>The Carroll County Amateur Radio Club met on the 11th of November 2002 at 
>the Fire Training Center.
>
>President Beckman called the meeting to order at 1928 and had members and 
>guests introduce themselves.
>
>There were 24 members and 5 guests present; it was bring a non-ham to the 
>club night and there were only 2 non-hams in attendance.
>
>Jamie Krichinsky, our guest, volunteered to sell 50-50 tickets, the brown 
>bag surprise was won by Jerry N3GQK, a Motorola watt meter.
>
>Steve N3SB made several announcements, those pertained to our Field Day 
>score, we were 2d in the Nation as a 7A operation with a score of 10,634; 
>our participation in the scouts JOTA in October; the up coming Holiday 
>Dinner on December 8th; that Tom Abernathy will give a presentation to the 
>club at the January 2003 meeting; the club station will be open for the CQ 
>WW SSB PHONE contest this weekend, featuring good food and friendship and 
>the opportunity to learn all about the club station and its equipment; 
>there is an antenna party this Saturday if you can help; and that December 
>is CCARC QSO Party Month (see rules in Jul-Sep Newswaves).
>
>Ralph N3KZS, gave a very detailed presentation of the IRLP (Internet Radio 
>Link Protocol) system, he has the system up and running on the 146.895 
>machine, in order to enter the system, go to his machine ask for a control 
>operator assist, tell them the node you wish to talk to or ask which nodes 
>are up, and make your contacts, thanks Ralph for the fine presentation. 
>(Copy of the node locations is attached to the official copy of these minutes)
>
>Secretary Report Joe N3YIM, reported three items of old business, 1) the 
>Board motioned to increase the Holiday Dinner budget from 300 to 600 
>hundred dollars; 2) the Board nominated N3WM for election to Life 
>membership status; 3) we need to set the price for the Holiday Dinner. 
>Also he has in hand the approval to use Freedom Park in Sykesville for 
>Field Day 2003. There are a few extra copies of Newswaves available for 
>the taking. He read two letters from Hamfest door prize winners, John 
>Hartman, Baltimore Md, who won the ARRL Antenna Book, and he made a 
>contribution of $10 to off set postage costs and from Ben Zartos, 
>Wrightsville Pa, who won the MFJ Speaker, both copies are attached to the 
>Official copy of these minutes. Motioned by Clint W3ARS, seconded by Keith 
>KB3HHK voted and passed.
>
>Treasurers Report Bill N3WM gave the Treasurers report, he reported that 
>the Hamfest came in under budget and that our income was well over our 
>budget estimate, a copy of the report is attached to the Official copy of 
>these minutes. Motioned by Jerry N3GQK, seconded by Mike N3VGB voted and 
>passed.
>
>Board of Directors John AK3Z, reports that the Board met on October 23d at 
>the QTH of N3YIM, there was much discussion on Hamfest items; established 
>a Ham of the Year Award with no recipient named as yet and the Station 
>committee concerns received from members.
>
>The Board motion to increase the Holiday Dinner budget from 300 to 600 
>dollars was voted and passed, with the price to remain the same as last 
>year at 5$ for members and 15$ for guests. The other Board motion to elect 
>N3WM to life membership will be voted upon at the January 2003 regular 
>club meeting.
>
>ARES/RACES Phil KE3FL can take ARES/RACES pictures tonight, these pictures 
>are in addition to those taken for the club badges.
>
>Publications Joe N3YIM reports that the next edition of Newswaves will be 
>printed in early January 2003, he ask anyone having input for the letter 
>please send so as not to arrive later than the middle of December, he 
>asked Clint W3ARS for information on his training classes, and Mike N3VOP 
>for input about the Club Station at the Hamfest.
>
>Training and Education Clint W3ARS reports his weekend classes are 
>progressing nicely, Joe KB3DSR has contacted the National Weather Service 
>to establish a Skywarn Basic I class in January 2003, either on the 6th or 
>7th if the classroom at the FTC is available, individuals who can attend 
>must notify Joe and select their best date to attend.
>
>Hamfest Steve N3SB reported that the Hamfest was very successful, more 
>help is needed to set-up and work the Hamfest, we also need to try 
>acquiring more vendors, our Hamfest is growing which is not typical of 
>others in the immediate area, we must not let this good fortune slip from 
>our grasp; he handed out several certificates to those who worked the 
>Hamfest. Joe N3YIM reports that the AG center has been reserved for 
>October 26th 2003, but we will not rent Medford Hall as it has been rented 
>and not used for the past two years, arrangements will be worked out with 
>AG center staff if it is needed later.
>
>Station Committee John AK3Z gave his report as follows, the committee met 
>last week, after a review of the stations equipment and evaluation of what 
>is needed in the station to accomplish the mission it was felt that we 
>need to purchase the following items, boom sets and headphones for all 
>radios; a straight key and paddles for CW; filters for the TS-850 and 
>other some other filter requirements; and up grade to better computers 
>(2), in the end the committee made the motion that the Station Committee 
>budget be increased by $1500 to make these purchases. Mike N3VOP 
>questioned why the improvements were being made to HF capability only, and 
>why hadnt thought been given to up grading the VHF/UHF as well, Johns 
>response was that the committee thought the HF side was the most important 
>at this time. There was discussion about our assets if the increase was 
>approved, the Treasurer reported we could handle the request and still be 
>in good shape financially. Clint W3ARS stated that while we had the assets 
>why not improve both the HF and VHF/UHF capabilities, we have the assets 
>and what are we saving them for, Tony AF3AK also stated that the 
>ARES/RACES requirements should be addressed and John AK3Z agreed with both 
>statements, with that a complete concise plan to upgrade the HF, VHF/UHF 
>and computers will be formulated and submitted for approval, and John 
>withdrew has motion. The station will be open for member use more often 
>very soon, this weekend the sweepstakes will be hosted from the station 
>from 4PM Saturday until 10PM Sunday, but we can only participate for a 
>total of 24 hours. Doug N5LBJ has agreed to handle computer requirements 
>and upgrades and Bart N0NYY is to work on the tower plate. Mike N3VOP will 
>head up the next UHF/VHF contest at the club station.
>
>Refreshments were served, there being no further business the meeting 
>adjourned at 2132.
>
>SUBMITTED;
>
>Joe Ebaugh, N3YIM
>Secretary
>
>
>
>
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>
>Next meeting is the CCARC Holiday Dinner Sunday, December 8, 5-8 PM at 
>Boulevard & Beyond (Wilhelm's.)
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