The meeting was called to order at 1500hrs by club president Susan Richardson (KC1BSQ)
Those present introduced themselves.
Attendees
- Dan Merrifield (K1DQ)
- Ernie Record (KB4EFX)
- Susan Richardson (KC1BSQ)
- Tony Baker (AA3HD)
- Rick Burgess (KC1QYX)
- Steve Brunelle (KC1UIV)
- Alex Glenn (KQ4TRQ)
- Bob Marlowe
- Chris Sullivan (KC1WNM)
- Ed Ridolfi (K1RID)
- Susan Bloomfield (WB2UQP)
- Taylor Ligay (KE2EBR)
- Bill Lord (KC1SSO)
- Susan Cormier (KC1NQT)
- Paul Cormier (KC1NQU)
- Bill Catanesye (KB1CAT)
- Dave Johnson (AA1LO)
- Brad Brown (KC1JMH)
- Daniel Crawford
Presentations
Alex Glenn gave a presentation on Satellite Communication. Alex demonstrated his Arrow tracking antenna and discussed satellites available for amateur use. Alex said he would post further information on the Club’s
website.
Announcements
World Amateur day was discussed and members made 30 contacts. Tony
(AA3HD) will attend the State Convention in August. Tony also thought Rick
(KB1ASM) might also attend.
Approval of the April Meeting Minutes
1st by Susan (WB2UQP) 2nd by Tony (AA3HD) minutes approved by majority vote
Treasurer’s Report
Checking account balance $1,223.25
1st Brad (KC1JMH) 2nd Rick (KC1QYX)
voted and approved by majority vote
Public Information Officer’s Report
Facebook Posts:
- April 5, Maine Ham Radio Society, 5 Photos of Ellsworth Symposium.
- April 18, Maine Ham Radio Society, World Amateur Radio Day, Posted photo from Two Lights event station.
- April 18, W1YCA, World Amateur Radio Day, Posted photo from Two Lights event station.
- April 27, W1YCA, Posted Astronomical Observatory – change of event due to weather.
- April 29, Filmed presentation of Beverage Antenna at the Belfast Library for future video production.
Currently in the process of completing a video about satellite communications to be shown at the next club meeting.
A motion to approve the PIO’s report was held off until June, since Rick was unable to attend and provide a full report at the May meeting.
Old Business
Discussion on Field Day June 28th and 29th, Trolley Museum August 28th and Harbor Fest July 26th. This is to confirm dates of these events.
1st Brad (KC1JMH), 2nd Ed (K1RID), voted and approved by majority vote
New Business
Bill (KB1CAT) showed shirt designs for club members interested. Will bring a sign up sheet for orders at the June meeting. Chris Sullivan took out an application for Club membership.
Riding the Continuous Wave
Ed reminded members of the Net on 7.140 on Thursdays after the Club Net.
Radio Roundtable
General radio discussion.
Closing
Door Prize: Brad Brown (KC1JMH) won the door prize, an Anderson Power Pole power distribution block. It was given to another member who could utilize it.
Motion to adjourn: 1st Tony (AA3HD), 2nd Alex (KQ4TRQ) voted and approved by members.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Johnson, AA1LO
Club Secretary