andrew, VE3and called the meeting to order at 7:30. following introductions, devon, dev read september's minutes.
devon moved approval, and keith seconded. carried.

barry, ve3blm presented the treasurer's report. petty cash: $174.95. gic: $847.95. parc: $1,510.00.

activities. john nw reminded us of the trent regata this weekend. scouters and hams thomas and martha spoke to us about the jamborie on the air. thomas said he would like us to try to get the kids excited about ham radio. len lrm said there will be a rally saturday, november 2, between kinmount and bobcaygeon, and he needs hams to help. he reminded us of the rally of the tall pines on november 22 and 23. rooms will be subsidized. john nw suggested that we start fox hunts again.

website. nothing to report.

technical. rick iqz said that the water tower is still a work in progress. our fire extinguisher, which was taken when the shack door was kicked in, was rediscovered when someone from westdale united church appeared to say that he had it.

ares: no report.

christmas dinner. nina confirmed the prices that we were given last month.

hamfest. john nw and bill mew are still looking for a suitable venue.

the meeting was adjourned so that everyone  could have a look at the display of equipment that martin, ve3omw had put together.