The meeting was called to order at 1500hrs by Club President Susan Richardson (KC1BSQ)
Members and guests introduced themselves with a meet and greet.
Attendance
The following were present for the meeting:
- Bill KB1CAT
- Bruce, KC1RUJ
- Chris KC1WMN
- Dan K1DQ
- Dave AA1LO
- Dave AC1UZ
- ED K1RID
- Ernie KB4EFX
- Jack K1NKS
- Rick KB1ASM
- Rick KC1QYX
- Rob AA1BS
- Steve KC1UIV
- Susan KC1BSQ
- Susan WB2UQP
- Taylor KE2EBR
- Tim KB1PRG
- Tony AA3HD
Presentation
Tim Wilkins KB1PRG gave a presentation on the inner workings of an FM repeater. Tim also updated the Club on the 147.345 KB1PRG repeater and the new upgrades made and the last few months.
Announcements
World Amateur Radio Day April 18th
Approval of the March Meeting Minutes
Amend the bank balance, 1st Bill KB1CAT 2nd Tony AA3HD voted and approved by members present.
Treasurer’s Report
Ernie gave his treasurer’s report. Have received a debit card for the Club
1st Taylor KE2EBR, 2nd Bruce KC1RUJ.
Voted and approved by members present.
Event Coordinator’s Report
Vote on 4th of July Special Event Station at Wells Town Hall.
1st Rick KC1QYX, 2nd Chris KC1WMN.
Voted and approved by members present.
Membership Coordinator’s Report
Taylor KE2EBR provided a report to the Club members on current members. This report will become part of the Club records maintained by the Club Secretary.
1st Chris KC1WMN 2nd Ernie KB4EFX. Voted and and approved by members present.
Public Information Officers Report
Will have access to Club Website for posting information. Ed will do a presentation at the May meeting on ideas for his PIO position.
1st Chris KC1WNM, 2nd Ernie KB4EFX voted and approved by members present.
Old Business
VE update from Jack K1NKS: Jack has sent email with instructions to members to get certification for the new VE program.
Insurance from State Farm will cost $219.00 per year.
1st Tony AA3HD, 2nd Bruce KC1RUJ to approve spending funds to purchase this insurance policy. Voted and approved by members present.
New Business
Event Schedule:
- June Field Day, location to be determined.
- July 4th, Special Event at Wells Town Hall.
- July 25th, Harborfest
- Trolley Museum (unsure of date)
- Shaker Hill (unsure of date).
Riding the Continuous Wave
Join us on 3.535 at 7 PM Thursday evenings for CW practice. Anyone needing help with CW contact Dave AA1LO or Ed K1RID.
Radio Round Table
General discussion of Ham related information.
Door Prize
Adjournment
1st Bruce KC1RUJ, 2nd Tony AA3HD
Respectfully Submitted,
David Johnson AA1LO
Club Secretary