The Annual Meeting of District 11 (BCARES) was held Monday, 4 Feb. 2002 at the Boulder Police Dept. The meeting was called to order at 19:00 by Doshia Kretke, vice chairperson.

There were 38 members in attendence:

Jim Andrews, Grant Killey, Ellie VanWinkle, Rip VanWinkle, Doshia Kretke, George Kretke, John Stansky, Troy Emerson, Michael Braitberg, Peter Goldman, Eric Richards, Dennis Alexander, Ed Schlichting, Michael Laage, Dale Scott, Al Beu, Maryanne Paschen, Bill Paschen, Ron Putnam, Sherry Cole, Ed Cole, Chuck Duey, Margaret Clark, Richard Clark, Kathy Borenstein, Mike Borenstein, Rich Ferguson, Mike Borsuk, Joe Lischka, Butch Wright, Jack Quinn, Dawn Wanser, Steve Price, Suzy Price, Jim Kubitschek, Karen Kubitschek, Terry Moore and Pat Lambert.

• Doshia reported that the chairman Len Koppl was unable to attend. She outlined the evening's agenda items, key being elections. She reported on District 11 (BCARES) activities in 2001.
  • They were mainly TV support of the CU Police Dept. at CU football games.
  • A District 11 (BCARES) officer was called to attend an emergency meeting after the terrorist actions on 11 Sept., but no activation was made.
  • District 11 (BCARES) supported the March of Dimes
  • District 11 (BCARES) also participated in the Fire Mitigation Conference and exercise.

• Jim Kubitschek reported on the CU football games.

  He reported that the following hams assisted at one or more of the games.
  Mike Bartowtz, Rich Ferguson, Len Koppl, George Kretke, Doshia Kretke, Jim Kubitschek, Karen Kubitschek, Michael Laage, Ed Schlicting, Dale Scott, John Stransky, Ray Warren, Butch Wright & Jim Andrews.

  Jim K. said that it was difficult at times to recruit a full crew.
  One game we had to work with only 3 people which made it quite difficult. Normally we prefer to have 7-8 people. Jim asked for people present to indicate if they would be willing to work TV at 2002 football games.

  The following volunteered: George & Doshia Kretke, Jim & Karen Kubitschek, Terry Moore, Steve Price (?); Butch Wright, Rich Clark, Margaret Clark, Chuck Duey, Ron Putnam (?), Dale Scott, Micael Laage, Ed Schlichting, Troy Emerson, John Stransky, & Jim Andrews.

• Bob Amick of the CU Police Dept. was present and thanked BCARES for its excellent support again in 2001. He said they definitely want us back again for 2002. With the construction of the new box seats on the east stadium, he anticipates we will have some new TV propagation difficulties and new areas to be covered by our cameras.

• Karen Kubitschek reported that Len recently attended a banquet in Denver and accepted on behalf of District 11 (BCARES) an award from the governor for our support of the March of Dimes.

• Troy Emerson lead a brief discussion of APRS.

• Ron Putnam reported on the new BCARES shirts. The board decided after the Fire Mitigation Conference that members need more identification beyond just our hats. Shirts with BCARES labels are recommended, but not required.
  The shirts are beige and are available in either long or short sleeves. Shirts may be ordered from Ron. His phone # is 720-652-0115. Ron also has "go bags" available. Grant Killy also showed a go bag back pack with wheels that he bought for $20.

• Pat Lambert reported on the QSL.NET & QTH.NET reflector. He said that the useage has gotten too high and the operator needs financial support to continue running it. The hat was passed for donations.

• Elections were held to select several people to serve on the Board of Directors. Doshia explained that a year ago the Board had decided to expand the number of directors by adding one more director at large. This new director would serve for a one year term, whereas the other at large directors serve two year staggered terms. Doshia also announced that the odd year director, Jack Ciaccia, had resigned and has moved to Florida. His alternate was Pete Goldman. Pete is now the odd year director and thus we needed to elect an alternate to Pete.
  • Rick Clark was elected to be Pete's alternate.

  • Dale Scott was elected to be the new Even Year at large director (expires 2004).
  • Doshia was elected to be Dale's alternate.

  • Jim Kubitschek was elected to be the one year at large director.
  • Grant Killy was elected to be Jim's alternate.

• Pat Lambert lead discussions on training and events planned for 2002. Pat asked everyone to read the extensive training material that is now available on his W0IPL web site. After the material has been read, Pat encouraged everyone to then take the 3, 50 question tests on the material. Those passing will be issued a certificate by the state EC. Pat said we will try to have packet exercises at least monthly following the monday eve. net.

• Upcoming events that will need lots of District 11 (BCARES) volunteers will include:

  • CU football games

  • March of Dimes Walkathon, April 27, Denver, Len Koppl coordinator

  • MS-150 Bicycle Ride, July 13&14, 150miles, 2400+ riders, Louisville to Loveland to Estes Park & return. Dists. 10,11 & 22 will support. Pat Lambert coordinator

  • Courage Classic Bike Ride, July 20,21 & 22, Summit County, 2700+ riders, Jim Walker coordinator

  • Fire Mitagation Conf., Sept 27,28, Longmont plus open field exercise on Sun 9/29

• Pat announced that the Sheriff's dept. purchased a lot of new eqpt. for District 11 (BCARES) this last year. It included HF rig, new IC-2100H 2m rigs & (2) new SONY TV cameras. Jim Andrews announced that both Longmont & Boulder police depts. have acquired new incident command vehicles (ICV). They are large RV mobile command posts. They include a ham IC2100H 2m rig plus capability to receive multiple ham TV transmissions on both 70cm & 23cm.

• Doshia announced that there will be a meeting of the board of directors next week on Monday, 11 Feb. It will be at the Boulder police dept. at 19:00. There being no further business, she declared the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Jim Andrews, WA0NHD, acting secy.