[K3PZN-List] [Fwd: November Minutes]

Bill Mellema [email protected]
Mon, 18 Nov 2002 10:32:22 -0500


QQQQSSSSLLLL   Joe

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Bill N3WM


At 12:18 PM 11/17/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>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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