June 12, 2003   Willow Crossing

Round Table introduction

Phil Dempelfeld coordinator of the Honeysuckle Hundred bicycle tour passed out
maps for this year’s event.  Cortland is back as a SAG stop on the one hundred
mile route.  This year introduces a ten mile route geared toward casual
bicyclist and those with young children.  This will include a SAG at the Tipton
Lakes marina.  The ride will include a benefit for the Special Olympics again
this year.

Noel Taylor, N9CJT, called for more supporting hams to fill the remaining
positions.  More help can certainly be used.  Contact Noel.

Steve Low, KB9QFT, read the minutes of the May meeting.  Lois Winterberg was
missed in her absence.  Alvin Koffman, KA9QLQ, relayed a message from her that
there was neither income nor expense for the past month.  The balance in the
treasury remains unchanged.

Mike Riley reports an appointment has been made for CMI Communications’, Don
Ferrill, K9TWO, to make an examination of the CNHS site designated for an
amateur radio antenna tower.  This will include the installation of a 440
repeater.

Joe LaFauci, KA9OPL, volunteered to continue to host the Tuesday night radio
net at 8:30pm each week through the month of July.

Field Day 2003   June 28   Mill Race Park

Alvin has received word that the mayor of Columbus will attempt to make an
appearance at the site during the event.  E. “Scotty” Scott will contact the
Fire Department and the newspapers.

Discussion concerning the number of radios, etc.
   #1   a Yaesu FT-100 & power supply      Scotty
          torch with citronella for mosquitoes
          coffee Sunday am

          Joe will provide hot dogs for the Saturday pm meal
          We will grill & meal at between 5 and 6pm on Saturday, come for the
          meal even if you do not participate otherwise.  Pitch-In
          Any  supplies necessary for the meal or the event will be considered
          for reimbursement by the club.
    #2    a Yaesu FT-847 from the CNHS    (Mike Riley)
            the club has a generator
    #3    a Yaesu FT-1000 from the Emergency Operations Center, (E.O.C.)

The Callsign used for this year’s event will be that of Mike Riley:  N9LTT

Mike will be providing a computer with logging software and will submit our
scores to the ARRL.

Joe will make a few copies of the “Amateur Radio Today” CD for the Public
Information Table.  Any one having related magazines for donation to the table
would be appreciated.

Setup for Field Day 2003 will begin at 9am Saturday June 28 at Mill Race Park
in Columbus.  Every helping hand is needed.  Alan Wiseman, KC9BOA, has a
commitment from a company to provide a lift of between sixty and one hundred
feet.   Alan’s bungee cord jump has not been scheduled.

Wireless Internet access should be available if necessary.  -  Alan

Friday afternoon, the 27th, contact Mike Riley to help with the loading of some
of the equipment for Saturday’s contest.

Meeting adjourned.