SCARC Meeting January 24, 2008
Call to order took place at 7:00pm Introduction of visitors - 1 visitor, Bob Wallace, KJ4AJR of Pelham
Officers reports -
Vice president - nothing to report
Treasurer - Jack Evans, KC4PZA gave a report of the following:
Current saving balance - $1,547.31
Current checking balance - $79.61
Current repeater fund balance - $241.05
Secretary - no minutes were read No cummunications were read
Committee reports:
VE - Joe Ford, K4NVJ, reported that the next testing date would be Friday, Feb 1st @6:30pm
Repeater - Bob thomas, KC4AF, talked about the Tuscaloosa Repeater Controller
Red Cross Liaison - Jack Evans, KC4PZA had noting to report
Shelby EMA Liaison - John Wilder, WB4CCQ, reported that a work party is still scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26 @ 8:00am
Web master- Rod Scott, N1YZ, reported that he is working on a new preamble for the ARES, Tuesday Night Net and also on a new net control page.
AD Hoc Committees
EMA construction - Rod Scott, N1YZ, re-emphasized the Saturday work party.
Tail Gate - Bob Thomas, KC4AF, reported that the "fleagate" is still scheduled for for Feb 2nd @ 8am. Coffee and donuts will be served.
Membership drive - Frank Hoult, KI4VVI, reported that the mailing labels have been ordered and that he is currently negotiating with ARRl over the price of the labels.
Frank Hoult, KI4VVI, was elected as the new club Secretary, replacing Jim Rogers, who recently resigned.
Bill Davidson, KW4J, reported that the Boy Scout Merit Badge expo will be Saturday, January 26th at Oak Mountain.
Bill also mentioned that ARRl will be holding ARES courses in the future. Those courses are tentatively scheduled to be held in Helena on March 22nd and 23rd.
Jim McLester, W4YXU, gave a talk and presentation concerning the construction of PC boards.
The meeting concluded at 8:35pm.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
SCARC Meeting of January 10, 2008
The following minutes were provided by our secretary Jim Rogers W4ATK, who has povided execellent notes for our earlier meetings.
Unfortunately, Jim has resigned as Secretary due to an overcrowded personal schedule. We will miss him and his contributions. Thanks Jim, for all that you have done for the Club!
Here is the posting of the minutes:
Minutes of the meeting of January 10, 2008
The meeting was called to order by the president, who initiated the introductions and welcome to visitors.
The Vice President reported on the program for the next meeting.
The Treasurer reported the savings account has on deposit $1372.31. The checking account rests at $14.61. The repeater fund stands at $241.05.
The secretary had no miniutes of the previous meeting.
The MEC reported on activities surrounding the vhf nets and the appointment of NCSs.
The President reported on the blog.
There were no communications read.
The VEC coordinator was not present, but the president reported SCARC will continue testing on even months, the _____ friday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Red Cross office.
Red Cross Liason had nothing to report.
EMA Liason requested authorization to purchase materials for the EMA tower(s) not to exceed $25.00.A motion was made by Rod, N1YZ, and seconded by Alex, W4AVD to authorize the expense. The motion carried.
Webmaster, N1YZ reported on web improvements. There was discussion about improving the calendar and perhaps video/audio recording of the meetings and that being placed on the website for those who cannot attend our regular meetings.
Unfinished Business – more discussion on the tower(s) at EMA
Tailgate Report was given by Bob Thomas, KC4AF – the fleagate will be held the 1st Saturday in February at Joe Tucker Park beginning at 8 am.
No Field Day report was given. The president suggested that ICS format be adopted at Field Day as a training exercise. Alex continues to lobby for Orr Park in Montevallo as a field day site.
Membership Drive = will produce a mail out to all licensed amateurs in Shelby County.
The Shelby County EC made presentations to Jack Evans, and John Wilder and discussed plans for the AREC course.
The meeting was adjourned.
Unfortunately, Jim has resigned as Secretary due to an overcrowded personal schedule. We will miss him and his contributions. Thanks Jim, for all that you have done for the Club!
Here is the posting of the minutes:
Minutes of the meeting of January 10, 2008
The meeting was called to order by the president, who initiated the introductions and welcome to visitors.
The Vice President reported on the program for the next meeting.
The Treasurer reported the savings account has on deposit $1372.31. The checking account rests at $14.61. The repeater fund stands at $241.05.
The secretary had no miniutes of the previous meeting.
The MEC reported on activities surrounding the vhf nets and the appointment of NCSs.
The President reported on the blog.
There were no communications read.
The VEC coordinator was not present, but the president reported SCARC will continue testing on even months, the _____ friday of the month at 6:30 PM at the Red Cross office.
Red Cross Liason had nothing to report.
EMA Liason requested authorization to purchase materials for the EMA tower(s) not to exceed $25.00.A motion was made by Rod, N1YZ, and seconded by Alex, W4AVD to authorize the expense. The motion carried.
Webmaster, N1YZ reported on web improvements. There was discussion about improving the calendar and perhaps video/audio recording of the meetings and that being placed on the website for those who cannot attend our regular meetings.
Unfinished Business – more discussion on the tower(s) at EMA
Tailgate Report was given by Bob Thomas, KC4AF – the fleagate will be held the 1st Saturday in February at Joe Tucker Park beginning at 8 am.
No Field Day report was given. The president suggested that ICS format be adopted at Field Day as a training exercise. Alex continues to lobby for Orr Park in Montevallo as a field day site.
Membership Drive = will produce a mail out to all licensed amateurs in Shelby County.
The Shelby County EC made presentations to Jack Evans, and John Wilder and discussed plans for the AREC course.
The meeting was adjourned.
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