The meeting was called to order at 3 PM by Club President Susan Richardson.
Members and guests introduced themselves with a meet and greet.
Attendance
21 members and guests present:
- AA1LO Dave
- KB1CAT Bill
- KB4EFX Ernie
- K1DQ Dan
- AA3HD Tony
- KC1UIV Steve
- KC1BSQ Susan
- KB1ASM Rick
- K1RID Ed
- Susan Chamblee (Guest)
- K1NKS Jack
- W1BIU Paul
- KC1JMH Brad
- KE2EBR Taylor
- AC1UZ David
- KC1WNM Chris
- KC1RUJ Bruce
- N1GSK George
- KC1NQU Paul
- KC1NQT Susan
- K1VW Joe
Presentation
Dan K1DQ gave a presentation on the challenge of DXing. Dan’s experience in the DX world provided members with lots of tips and resources for hunting DX.
Announcements
Dan K1DQ has renewed the Club license (W1YCA)
Approval of the September Meeting Minutes
1st Bill KB1CAT, 2nd Brad KC1JMH, approved by members present.
Treasurer’s Report
Ernie KB4EFX reported on current balance.
1st Bill KB1CAT, 2nd Chris KC1WNM voted and approved by members present.
Membership Coordinator’s Report
Taylor KE2EBR reported that we have 35 members and 19 are members of the ARRL.
1st Bill KB1CAT, 2nd Steve KC1UIV voted and approved by members present.
Public Information Officers Report
Ed K1RID reported that the Sentinel ad is active, and suggested that we post the frequencies with dates and times of our Nets so those interested could listen on their scanners. Membership thought this is a good idea.
Old Business
Discussed all the events the Club participated in during the Summer. It was requested by some members we look at other locations for our events and bring them to the Club for consideration. The members agreed that the events this Summer were successful and well received by the public that visited our locations.
Susan announced that the Club is officially now a 501(c)7, and thanked the members and officers for their patience, effort, and support. Members thanked all involved in making this happen as they acknowledged it was a tremendous amount of work.
Member asked that the Club send the Trolley Museum a Thank You note for letting us operate at the museum.
New Business
It was suggested the Club ask members willing to Elmer to provide information on what areas they could Elmer. The Club would maintain a list of Elmers and connect them to those in need of their support.
Winter Field Day location was discussed and Susan will check and see if the Buxton Rod and Gun Club is available and report back at the October meeting.
Nominations should be considered for the upcoming election of Officers. The office of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary are all expiring. If you are interested in one of these positions please let Susan know.
Riding the Continuous Wave
The CW Net will begin on Thursdays at 7 PM on 80 Meters.
Radio Round Table
General discussions on ham radio.
Door Prize
Drawn and handed out
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting. 1st Paul W1bIU, 2nd Bill KB1CAT
Respectfully Submitted,
David Johnson AA1LO
Club Secretary