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1. Preliminary Items
1. Meeting was called to order by President Mike Pendley K5ATM
2. Visitors introduced themselves
3. Invocation by Don Grabb
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Update on Ed Aims who had a stroke


2. ARRL Report: Bill Weatherford, KM5FT
1. BPL has been withdrawn in Irving, TX.
2. This is the last year for Emergency Communications tuition reimbursement.


3. Local Reports
1. Jerry Smith W6TER reports that gained support for his antenna from the state supreme court.
2. Kermit reported that N5VA is open 5 days a week
3. Jerry Boyd reported on the upcoming ARDF competition.
1. We have 2 registrations from Kahazekstan
2. Upper Rio FM Society made a generous contribution
3. Software development on the ARDF transmitters is progressing
4. They are still in need of volunteers


4. New Business
1. Freeman Pascal, N5FPP proposed that one of the purposes of AARC is to network and seek the clubs input for challenges and questions we may as individuals face. It became a good time for sharing information, ideas, and solutions.
2. Richie Allen reported on the proposed electronics course. There will be a one day refresher on the basics of soldering where the students will build a very simple kit like a code practice oscillator.


5. The Minutes of the last meeting were approved


6. The Treasurer's report was approved


7. The meeting adjourned at 0905
   

Submitted for approval, May 7, 2005
Carl Russell, KE5AKI
AARC Secretary