MOTION: to accept the February 2007 minutes by Edgar (KC8VLV), seconded by Jeri (KB8YRQ), accepted.

TREASURES REPORT: No new activity to report.

DISASTER REPORT: There were no specific relief operations requiring an ARCARS call out reported.

NET REPORT: Edgar (KC8VLV) reported that net attendance has been consistent with 7 or 8 checking in to the weekly net. Please make note to participate Tuesday evenings at 8pm, on 146.800MHz.

SPECIAL EVENTS: none planned at this time.

CLUB STATION: The batteries in the TNC’s need to be replaced. The 2 meter radio is not in working condition and should be replaced.

NEWSLETTER: Our newsletter and web page is available at http://www.qsl.net/arcars/ and http://www.bandopening.com/arcars/. We have a wealth of information available on the website including a recently added RSS feed.

CLUB PROJECT:

OLD BUSINESS: None discussed.

NEW BUSINESS: Field Day is approaching. The event will be held June 22, 23, and 24^th this year. The site is secure and plans are being made with more details to come in upcoming meetings. Discussion about food preparations led to a more individual responsible plan with a possible pot luck dinner on Saturday.

DX SPOTS/ SPECIAL EVENTS: Mike (N8MIC) reported working Bulgaria on 20M recently. KG8OU reported that he worked 65 contacts using split frequencies on 40M. He also worked 3 stations in Europe on 80M.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: by Paul (KG8OU) seconded by Shannon (W8CNN)

HF: The Great Lakes Emergency and Traffic Net is held nightly at 8pm on 3.932 kHz

The AC8W DX Cluster on 144.790 MHz is available. Check it for HF activity.

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