MINUTES OF THE E.K.A.R.C. – February 11^th 2012

Held at VE7CRJ’s residence . Chair: VE7CRJ

Welcome to Shane VE7DYE from Kingsgate

SICK OR INJURED AMATEURS: None

MINUTES: Motion: Adopt minutes as read, moved VE7LOC, Seconded VE7NEK. Carried

CORRESPONDENCE: Credit Union bond maturing.

Email from Nakusp, re: radio repairs.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Ø VE7CRJ Phoned for 210C2 antenna for Sparwood ridge, $800. CRJ will look at only obtaining the needed wiring instead of the whole antenna.

Ø VE7CRJ A workshop for new hams was proposed. Shane will approach the CLDS executive for organizing a fun day, free prizes etc. including station set up for different skills, target date April 1^st.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Cash on hand $0010.00

Maximizer $1617.53

Shares $0025.00

ING savings $2691.65

Term Deposit $5135.00

Total $9,479.18

MOTION: Accept treasurer’s report as read VE7NEK, Seconded VE7KFR. Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ø VE7CRJ Morrissey power cut due to construction Can’t be fixed till spring

§ Golden repeater power supply went, hasn’t been replaced yet.

§ Science fair Feb. 23^rd 8:30 – 9:30 setup, doors open 10-3pm

§ Annual supper April 14^th (?) LOC & NEK will organize

Ø VE7NEK Credit Union (KSCU) 1.85% or ING 1.40% Gic @ 18 mo.

Ø VE7CRJ Victoria PEP meeting – PEP will not be a non-profit society but will continue to be funded by government. PEP net Wed. nights 8:00 pm 3735.

Ø VE7LOC Cadet evening went well. SKT and LOC dealt with level 1’s. We had radio gear display, did some activities on phonetics, some basic operator techniques etc.

Motion ADJOURN VE7SKT