Meeting Notes for September 25, 2008

Call to order was given at 7:00pm by President Bill Davidson KW4J who asked the attndees to introduce themselves. Three visitors were present - Leonard Smith KJ4AZH, Timothy Smith KJ4GNY and Kristin Smith KJ4GNZ.

VP Jim McLester W4YXU, Informed the group that Les Rayburn, N1LF will be present at tonight's meeting to present his talk on the ICS Format and Structure.

Secretary Frank Hoult, KI4VVI, read a card from Mary Kinard thanking all of the volunteers who helped out with the Hurricane Gustav evacuees in Columbiana. He also read an email asking for volunteers at the Piedmont Run in November and he reported that the Birmingham News is continuing to announce the Club's meetings.

Hub Harvey N4HUB, acting for the MEC, reported that the SET exercise will commence on October 4th and canvassed the attendees for volunteers.

President Davidson gave his year end report citing the many accomplishments that the club has achieved over the past year.

No new member application were received at this time, however three applications from our visitors were turned in afterwards and will be voted on at the next meeting.

President Davidson gave an update on the Red Cross Equipment Installation status. He told the group that the equipment still needs to be installed. He also told the group that the EMA BBQ shed still needs to be painted.

Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas, KC4AF, announced that a new repeater radio is coming. He also canvassed the group concerning the format used by the 146.98 repeater.

VP McLester told the club that the radio is an ICOM dual band and gave a short talk as to the functions of this new radio.

President Davidson asked the group about a date for the SCARC Christmas party and December 11, 2008 stqrting at 6:00 PM was selected. It was also agreed that, due to the holidays, there will be no meeting on November 27th or December 25th.

President Davidson went on to say that the club will have a Skywarn training class on October 23 at the Sheriff's Training Center.

John Outland, K3FP, announced that the Montgomery Hamfest, scheduled for November 8th would be dedicated to Pete Sides W4AUP.

A very informative program on the ICS Format was presented by Les Rayburn N1LF.

The meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.