[K3PZN-List] July CCARC meeting minutes

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Carroll County Amateur Radio Club
Meeting Minutes, 09 July 2007

President Rich Mitchell, N3III, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Sixteen
members and one guest were present. 

Announcements:

The next CCARC meeting will be on Monday August 13th at the FTC.

The next BoD meeting will be on Wednesday July 18th, 7:30 PM at the FTC.

The BRATS hamfest is this coming up later this month at the Howard County
Fairgrounds.

>From the mailbag:

No mail was available.

Secretary’s Report:

Steve N3SB published the secretary’s report to the club’s email reflector. The
report was accepted by the membership present. 

Treasurer’s Report:

Rich N3III provided the treasurer’s report, detailing current balances, income,
and expenses. The report was accepted by the membership present. 

Board of Directors Report:

Gene KB3JHR provided a brief report about the Board meeting. The primary topic
at the meeting was budget preparation.

Committee Reports:

Repeater: Steve N3SB reported -- The 450 packet radio now has a backup battery
installed, so it should stay on frequency during power glitches. Mike N3OVP
reported that the 6m repeater appears to not be hearing well.

DCS: Chuck N3TOT reported -- The next meeting will be on July 23rd. Topics
include a review of the projects that need to be accomplished.

Hamfest: Bill W3STG reported -- Contracts have been received & reviewed for the
food vendors.

Station Committee: Chuck N3TOT mentioned that the County 2m radio has been
returned to the station, having been re-programmed. Gene KB3JHR added that a
nice laptop computer has been donated to the club; it’s currently in the club
station room.

QSL Bureau: Mike N3VOP reminded everyone that he is accepting QSL cards for the
outgoing ARRL Bureau. The club picks up the postage for getting the cards to
the ARRL.

Training and Education: Bill W3STG and Rich N3III reported about their visit to
the Vacation Bible School to show the kids about Amateur Radio. Their report
included a batch of photos.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

None

Presentation: 

Steve N3SB gave a presentation on the use of microcontrollers in Ham Radio.
PICAXE development kits were handed out to all the members present. UHF
telemetry transmitters were also handed out to those interested.

Door Prize:

John K3KWO won the first evening door prize, a SoftRock Lite receiver kit. Chuck
N3TOT won the second evening door prize, a Field Day T-Shirt.

Closing notes:

President Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 9.33 PM.

Respectfully submitted;
Steve N3SB
CCARC Secretary