Minutes for September 11, 2008

Call to order was given at 7pm President Bill Davidson KW4J requested that the attendees introduce themselves. One visitor was recognized - Dean Byrd, K4DHB.

Vice President Jim McLester, W4YXU, reported that Les Rrayburn, N1LF, will give a program on ICS at the next meeting.

Treasurer Jack Evans, KC4PZA, reported the following bank account balances:
Savings - $2,093.39
Checking - $196.41
Repeater fund - $1,203.07

Secretary Frank Hoult, KI4VVI, reported that the Birmingham News is continuing to run our announcements. He also said that the FCC has been a victim of phissing. There were will be Fleagate this Saturday September 13 at Gadsden.

MEC Rod Scott, N1YZ, reported that the Butternut antenna and ICOM 2820 radio have been delivered to the Shelby County EMA and need to be installed.

President Davidson reminded the Club that the SCARC VE test would be given October 3rd. A D-Star Seminar will be held by BARC at a future date. The BARC Christmas Party will be given Dec 4th. The Montgomery Hamfest will be held on November 9.

Two applications were received, voted on and approved as new members: John Theabolt, KJ4AZK, and Billy K Graham, W4BKG.

Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas, KC4AF reported that the Arcom Controller has been online for the past 2 days and Jim McLester said that the controller has been picking up some noise and that some of its features have not been turned on. Bob added that a newer vhf/uhf radio is needed to take advantage of the Arcomm Controller's functions.

Red Cross Liaison Jack Evans said that he and Hub Harvey N4HUB met with the Red Cross yesterday and Hub gave a report about the recent hurricane evacuee shelter in Columbiana. Jack mentioned that the club needs to install some radio gear at that location at a later date.

Web Master John Murphy, KA4ZXL, told the group that a new call sign link has been set up on the club's web page.

Bill Davidson announced that SKYWARN classes will be held at the Jefferson County EMA on October 18th and November 8th. He canvassed the attendees for interest in asking for a future class at our location. Several hands were raised. He reminded everyone that the SET exercise is to be held on October 4th & 5th. Les Rayburn told the group that it will be a tri-county event and the exact date may change.

This meeting was the annual election of club officers and Ken Caruso, KS4NX, the chairman of the election committee conducted the voting procedure. The results were:
President Bill Davidson
VP Jim McLester
Secretary Mike Thomason K4FQF
Treasurer, Jack Evans
MEC Tom Applyby, KI4PPR
Director (2 year) Frank Hoult.

Les Rayburn announced that he will sent out a list of applicable frequencies related to the evacuations of the Texas coast due to Hurricane Ike. 3935khz is the national hurricane frequency.

Hub Harvey told the group that the EVA (Alabama) ARC will hold a foxhunt on Saturday, September 13th.

Nadine Evans asked for all members to assist her with composing the club's scrapbook. She asked for any old pictures, articles, etc.

President Davidson announced that the Red Cross equipment needs to be installed soon. He plans to set up a committee for that purpose and asked for volunteers to serve on it. He also said that the renovation of the BBQ shed at the EMA HQ will be discussed at a later date.

The meeting adjourned at 8.10pm.