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.