[K3PZN-List] [Fwd: November Minutes]

Sun, 17 Nov 2002 12:18:58 -0500

OK Bill, I checked the August minutes and the Board allocated $125 for 
the sweepstakes weekend for food, QSL?

Joe

Bill Mellema wrote:

> 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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> Next meeting is the CCARC Holiday Dinner Sunday, December 8, 5-8 PM at 
> Boulevard & Beyond (Wilhelm's.)
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