The meeting was called to order by President Davidson at 6:50pm and the attendees introduced themselves; there was one visitor, Denise Wilson.
President davidson them outlined some upcoming events - the Barc Ham fest for May 2-3, the Dayton Ham fest May 15-18, Alabsaster Citifest June 6, Field Day June 27-28. Also the June 25 meeting will feature food and drink at the EMA site.
VP Jim McLester, W4YXU reported that he has lined up program nights for the next few months.
Treasurer Jack Evans, KC4PZA, gave our bank account balances, savings account ($3,725.89, checking ($110.85) and repeater account ($1,278.35). There are no outstanding bills.
Frank Hoult, KI4VVI, was substituting for Secretary Mike Thomason, K4FQF, announced that the Birmingham News is still continuing to cover our meeting announcements.
President Davidson gave gave an overview of the ARECC001 course. which is scheduled for April 18-19 at the Jefferson County EMA.
One new member, Andy Brakefield KJ4JKG was recognized.
VE Chairman, Joe Ford, K4NVJ, announced that on the last SCARC testing, 5 people were tested. Of that, 4 tech passed their test and 1 tech was upgraded to general.
Repeater Chairman Bob Thomas, KC4AF, mentioned that the next project would be to have better coverage in the Chelsea area.
Red Cross Liaison Patty King, KJ4FTZ, told the group about the General license classes that Ron Andrews KC0I, is currently holding at the Red Cross building. She also asked that we club members all leave the meeting room clean.
President Davidson said that a new Shelby County EMA liaison would me announced at the club's next meeting.
Web Master John Murphy, KA4ZXL, gave an overview of the club's website.
President Davidson reminded everyone of the OMIK Convention in July.
Jack Evans said that the EMA BBQ shed work should start shortly.
The Club has a booth at the Alabaster Cityfest, scheduled for June 6. A volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around.
President Davidson updated the attendees about the SCARC By-law and Constitution changes to change the status of the Repeater Trustee to officer level. The BOD approved the change and it will be emailed to the Club members for their approval. The proposed changes will be voted upon at the May 7 regular meeting.
President Davidson asked for volunteers for the Election Committee.
Ron Andrews KC0I gave the group details about the above mentioned General license classes that he is giving on Tuesday nights at the Red Cross building from 6 to 7pm.
Marcus Thomas, KF4YHP, the Field Day chairman, gave an overview of his progress and asked for input from the club.
Barbara McLester, W5YXU told the group that she is currently designing t-shirts for the club and asked for their input as to the design and color. She may bring samples to a future club meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.
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