Many thanks again go to SCARC Secretary Frank Hoult KI4VVI for providing the Club's Minutes
Call to order was given at 7:02pm at the EMA Headquarters in Columbiana with President Bill Davidson KW4J welcoming the members and visitors. The members introduced themselves and there was one visitor - Barbara McLester, xyl of VP Jim McLester W4YXU.
President Bill Davidson, KW4J, reminded everyone about the following:
Alabama QSO Party June 7th
Field Day June 28 -29
CQWW WPX CW 24-25
Treasurer Jack Evans, KC4PZA, reported the following bank account balances: Checking........................$79.52
Savings.....................$2,240.89
Repeater Savings....$1,180.38.
Secretary Frank Hoult, KI4VVI said that the Birmingham News is still printing our meeting notices.
MEC Rod Scott, announced upcoming activities.
President Bill Davidson ....
Presented Ed Boutwell W4ZSB, John Wilder WB4CCQ AAND Hub Harvey N4HUB with the "ATTAABOY Award" for their recent stint as NCS at Shelby EMA during the storm event on May 8
Announced that the American Red Cross has eased the background checks for ARES volunteersRead an article on adding satellite emcomm communication (uplink frequency 145.90 mhz and a downlink frequency of 435.225 mhz)
Read excerpts from Les Rayburn's article in the recent ARRl e-letter
Passed around several periodicals for review (HAMSAY, Alabama ARES update, Alabama QSO Party Rules)
VE Joe Ford, K4NVJ, announced that there will be a license exam given on June 6th at the new Red Cross offices in Pelham and mentioned that some 40 licensees passed their exam at the May 3-4 Birminghamfest.
Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas, KC4AF, said that the new ARCOM repeater controller has arrived, was assembled by Jim McLester and is ready for testing.
Red Cross Liaison Jack Evans said that there will be a meeting next Wednesday from 4:40 - 5:00pm to plan the installation of the ARC's radios, cables and antennas.
Web Master John Murphy, KA4ZXL, demonstrated the club updated website which should be installed over the weekend.
Shelby EMA Construction liasion Rod Scott made two announcements:
(1) work party scheduled for May 31st
(2) the HF software needed to be tested
Field Day Chairman Joe Ford said that the upcoming Field Day will be using 100% commercial power, that there will be some 3-5 stations, and that volunteers are needed for food preparation. He also said that the portable toilet will have to be arranged. Bill Davidson elaborated on the modified ICS Format planned to be used at Field Day. Marcus Thomas KF4YCP gave a report on the use of a freezer box for the field day.
One late visitor was announced: Kris Kirby from the UAB Amateur Radio Club.
Bill Davidson discussed the Alabama QSO Party details and opened the floor for further discussion on this matter. A vote was taken and it was decided not to participate as a Club.
Ed Manley W4AGA brought up a discussion about possible fox hunting programs but his proposal was tabled until a later date.
Rod Andrews, KC0I, gave an update on the upcoming general license testing.
Bill Davidson announced that there are new (additional) EMCOM courses that are required for EMA operations - IS 701, 702, 703, 800B (See www.fema.gov for course outlines).
John Outland, K3FP, announced that there will be a birthday party for Lee DeForest on August 26, 2008. Special events will be held and that volunteers are needed.
The meeting was dismissed at 8:35pm. (Note: The scheduled program for this meeting was cancelled.)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Friday, May 9, 2008
SCARC Minutes May 8, 2008
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Bill Davidson (KW4J)
President Bill Davidson reminded the members of two upcoming events -
Alabama QSO Party on June 7th and the Field Day on June 28 & 29.
VP Jim mcLester (W4YXU) announced that Les rayburn (N1LF) would have the upcoming Program for the May 22nd meeting.
Treasurer Jack Evans (KC4PZA) announced that the club had the following balances in their bank accounts:
Savings $2,210.89
Checking $73.37
Repeater Fund $990.43
He stated that the club just received a $659.95 check from the Red Cross for the Club's stranded assets and that money will be added to the Repeater Fund.
Jack also reported that a duplexer was recently purchased for the club's repeater in the amount of $350.00. No bills are outstanding at the moment.
Jack announced that he has been named the Section Traffic Manager for Alabama.
Secretary Frank Hoult (KI4VVI) announced that the Birmingham News is still printing our clubs meetings in both the paper and on their website.
MEC Rod Scott (N1YZ) praised today's handling of the Net during today's storms. He also asked for volunteers for work partys at the EMA scheduled for May 17th.
John Wilder (W4CCQ) mentioned that the SCARES Emergency Net had 21 check-ins during this afternoon's severe weather event.
Jack also informed theClub that a 40-80 meter verticle antenna is needed at the EMA headquarters. He also said that other equipment needs to be installed at the EMA headquarters.
President Bill Davidson congratulated the recent BARC Hamfest prize winners.
Bill announced that 40 people were tested on Saturday at the Hamfest and 10 were tested on Sunday's session.
Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas (KC4AF) announced that the club needs to purchase a 2nd Kenwood repeater for $1500.00 as well as some feedline. He said that the Tuscaloosa link is working well and that an additional $480 is needed to purchase an ARCOM controller. A lengthy discussion concerning alternatives to these purchase followed. A vote on Ed Boutwell's(W4ZSB) proposal to purchase the controller was made and16 members voted yea, none voted nay, and there were 6 abstaining.
Red Cross Liaison Jack Evans had nothing to report.
Shelby EMA Liaison John Wilder asked for volunteers to help at the EMA headquarters during severe weather outbreaks.
Web Master John Murphy ( KA4ZXL) announced that he work on updating the club's website could be viewed after the meeting.
Shelby EMA Construction chairman Rod Scott had nothing new to report.
President Bill Davidson announced that the QSO party details would be discussed at the club's next meeting.
He also said that the Oak Mountain Search & Rescue Training session is scheduled for 4pm on May 17th.
Bill reported that the Skywarn classes could be available in the Fall and he will research this matter further.
He also announced that the club's next meeting would be held at the EMA headquarters in Columbiana
He suggested that a future meeting, possibly early Fall have a swap meet.
Bill also announced that UAB's repeater is online on 145.230 mha with a PL of 203.5
Les Rayburn (N1LF) passed out the State EMA badges for those who had earned them.
Jack Evans gave an update on the health of Lee Aured (KI4NMD).
The meeting adjourned at 8:18pm
President Bill Davidson reminded the members of two upcoming events -
Alabama QSO Party on June 7th and the Field Day on June 28 & 29.
VP Jim mcLester (W4YXU) announced that Les rayburn (N1LF) would have the upcoming Program for the May 22nd meeting.
Treasurer Jack Evans (KC4PZA) announced that the club had the following balances in their bank accounts:
Savings $2,210.89
Checking $73.37
Repeater Fund $990.43
He stated that the club just received a $659.95 check from the Red Cross for the Club's stranded assets and that money will be added to the Repeater Fund.
Jack also reported that a duplexer was recently purchased for the club's repeater in the amount of $350.00. No bills are outstanding at the moment.
Jack announced that he has been named the Section Traffic Manager for Alabama.
Secretary Frank Hoult (KI4VVI) announced that the Birmingham News is still printing our clubs meetings in both the paper and on their website.
MEC Rod Scott (N1YZ) praised today's handling of the Net during today's storms. He also asked for volunteers for work partys at the EMA scheduled for May 17th.
John Wilder (W4CCQ) mentioned that the SCARES Emergency Net had 21 check-ins during this afternoon's severe weather event.
Jack also informed theClub that a 40-80 meter verticle antenna is needed at the EMA headquarters. He also said that other equipment needs to be installed at the EMA headquarters.
President Bill Davidson congratulated the recent BARC Hamfest prize winners.
Bill announced that 40 people were tested on Saturday at the Hamfest and 10 were tested on Sunday's session.
Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas (KC4AF) announced that the club needs to purchase a 2nd Kenwood repeater for $1500.00 as well as some feedline. He said that the Tuscaloosa link is working well and that an additional $480 is needed to purchase an ARCOM controller. A lengthy discussion concerning alternatives to these purchase followed. A vote on Ed Boutwell's(W4ZSB) proposal to purchase the controller was made and16 members voted yea, none voted nay, and there were 6 abstaining.
Red Cross Liaison Jack Evans had nothing to report.
Shelby EMA Liaison John Wilder asked for volunteers to help at the EMA headquarters during severe weather outbreaks.
Web Master John Murphy ( KA4ZXL) announced that he work on updating the club's website could be viewed after the meeting.
Shelby EMA Construction chairman Rod Scott had nothing new to report.
President Bill Davidson announced that the QSO party details would be discussed at the club's next meeting.
He also said that the Oak Mountain Search & Rescue Training session is scheduled for 4pm on May 17th.
Bill reported that the Skywarn classes could be available in the Fall and he will research this matter further.
He also announced that the club's next meeting would be held at the EMA headquarters in Columbiana
He suggested that a future meeting, possibly early Fall have a swap meet.
Bill also announced that UAB's repeater is online on 145.230 mha with a PL of 203.5
Les Rayburn (N1LF) passed out the State EMA badges for those who had earned them.
Jack Evans gave an update on the health of Lee Aured (KI4NMD).
The meeting adjourned at 8:18pm
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