Nov. 12 there were 14 present.  Dec. 10 there were 13 present.

Steve, KB9QFT brought in a Keyer of gigantic proportions for the president
to use instead of a gavel when opening the club meeting.  It cost
approximately $150.00 dollars to construct.  Steve donated it to the club
and it was used officially at the Dec. 10th meeting.  Greg N9PUG was there
at the 10th meeting with his digital camera.  Look for a picture of this
keyer to appear on our club's web page soon.

At the Nov. meeting Noel Taylor N9CJT informed us of Bartholomew County Red
Cross replacing their disaster van with a new one.  They are interested in
getting teir new van "radio ready" and has asked for volunteers from the
club to help.  Ken, N9XSO and Scott KB9JQG volunteered to assist in this
project.  Others wishing to participate, please contact Noel or call Steve
at 342-2410

Also, concerning the old van, it is for sale "cheap".  This subject was
discussed at the Dec. meeting which only brought up more questions of cost
and uses of the van.  Suggested uses for the 1977 Chevy Step-Van were for
field day activities, radio competitions, emergency use advertisement at
special events and for promotional purposes. Scott, KB9JQG stated he will
bring more information to the club next month.
Anyone wishing to be part of the Red Cross team to assist during emergencies
please contact Noel or Lois, KA9IOS.

Another subject discussed at the Nov. meeting was the need to put a tone on
the 79 repeater to keep out "noise" from other repeaters using the same
frequency.  A motion was made to purchase a tone squelch which was seconded
and passed.  This purchase was made for approx. $30.00.  A date to install
it has not yet been chosen at this time.  Tone 100.0 was suggested to be the
tone in use.

The Nominating Comittee for the 1999 club officers are N9PUG, WD9HTN, and
KB9RBC.  At the Dec. election the results are as follows:
President--Scott KB9JQG, Vice President--Steve KB9QFT, Secretary--Paul
N9TLF, Treasurer--Lois KA9IOS,
and Directors--Ken N9XSO and Jim N9KVX.

Other bits of news:
Franklin radio classes will begin the first Monday in February.
Club made a $100.00 donation to the Cheer Fund.
Craig N9WOT won the club raffle in Nov. and Ken N9XSO won in Dec.
Next month we will be bring up the subject of making a donation to the
church where we are allowed to meet each month.
January, Dave KB9RBC has volunteered to be Net Control.  Paul N9TLF will be
net control for Februaty and Greg N9PUG will be net control for March.