4-11-02 at Willow Crossing  7:36 pm

Secretaries note:  Apologies to those who came and could not find us!  We were 
moved to a different room, same building.

Alvin introduced Valerie:  An M.S. walk will be held in May in Columbus for the 
local group.  She asks for possible club communication support.  Details will be 
given at a future date.

Noel introduced a couple of men from the Columbus Bicycle club.  The Honeysuckle 
Hundred bike ride will be held again this year, June 15.  Some of the funds 
raised will be donated to the Special Olympics this year.  Our communications 
support is requested.

A note for the future:  The 2004 Midwest Tandem Ride with approximately 600 
bikes will be held on a Labor Day weekend.  Mark your calendars in advance.

Club members and guest introduced themselves around the room.

Steve read secretaries minutes for the March meeting.  Lois read the treasurer's 
report.  Lois also gave a detailed Hamfest financial report.  A profit was made.

Marion reports that the 2002 Columbus Hamfest was attended by more people than 
ever, approximately  405.  VE's were pleased with the space provided for the 
testing--some 16 people took advantage to obtain/upgrade licenses.

Discussion revolved around interest for local VE testing.

Marion will send out letters of thanks to those who donated equipment for the 
club to sell.

Noel:  Honeysuckle Bicycle ride volunteers needed.  Some have already spoken and 
been assigned.  Noel will be checking with some others of you. 

Noel:  Red Cross information:  April meeting did not take place.  May, June 
meetings are still scheduled.  On April 23, 7pm Brown County will hold a meeting 
with a 20min. presentation, at the old Highway Garage on Greasy Creek road.

On April 13 @ 10:30am the Red Cross Bartholomew County teams will meet at the 
Red Cross Center to re-organize.  Interested may attend, even if not presently a 
member.

Joe: "Space Day"  6-9pm May 1 & 2 at the Commons by the Civil Air Patrol.  They 
questioned if the club could setup for possible shuttle/space station 
communications.   Discussion.  Marion  will contact Ed Krome.

Scotty:  passed a card for William Anderson, who is ill, for signing.

Net Control for May:  Joe- KA9OPL.  

Refreshments for May will be Terry-  KB9SRE

Marion had a "left over" from the hamfest which was awarded in a drawing at this 
meeting to Will Henderson - N9XQA

adjourned 8:57pm