PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Congratulations to John Bjorness, KDØAZY, and Larry Skwarok, KDØBDL for passing the Technician exam and becoming our club's latest hams. Thanks to those who administered the exam, and to Leon, KØLU for setting Larry up to be on the air! We've enjoyed some fun club activities so far this summer, and there is more fun to be had. Thanks to David Williams, KØHKY, for your work in coordinating an enjoyable Field Day experience, and to all who so generously assisted with time and energy to make this FieldDay event happen once again! Melissa Sheppard, KDØAAK, ourPublic Information Officer has done a super job in promoting our club and our events. Thank you Melissa! Thanks also to Deb Barros, KCØADI, Bill Bosch, KØUB, and CurtisFreeman,KCØJVJ for coordinaating the annual Roughrider Parade.
MicLewton, KCØRLF will coordinate the club's help in assisting at the Taylor Horse Fest, July 28. Mick welcomes your assistance and will answer any questions you may have. Our reservation has been made for our annual club picnic held at the Trap Club for August 11-12.
Congratulations are also in order as DarrelKeick, KCØAPN, and LaurieHeick, KCØNHW, became first time grandparents!
Stan Kittelson,WDØDAJ will provide uswith some on going educationas he presents "Proper Use of Testing Equipment" following the August 6 meeting. Come and glean some wisdom from one of the "masters"!
Stay cool, stay safe.
73 Bernie KCØRRJ
Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club
Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2007
Minutes submitted by Laurie, KCØNHW, Secretary/Treasurer.
Bernie, KCØRRJ, President called the meeting to order.
Introductions of members and guests followed.
Minutes of last meeting were approved on a motion by Dave, KDØAAJ and seconded by Stan, WDØDAJ. Motion carried.
Laurie, KCØNHW, gave treasurer’s report. Motion to approve treasurer’s report made by Evelyn, KCØHKR and seconded by Irene, WDØDAW. Motion carried.
Old Business
Repeaters – Auto patch is working. Super link is working in our local area. They are having some issues in the east. West link is active and working.
T-shirts – Betty, KBØNVT will be turning in the club t-shirt orders this week.
New Business
Emergency coordinator – Jim, N0SJ is the District Emergency Coordinator, ARRL has appointed him to fill in for Joe, NØQAU as Emergency Coordinator until he returns.
Ham of the Year – Deadline to return all information is June 30th.
Coordinators for upcoming events – Roughrider parade, Bill, KØUB and Deb, KCØADI. Anyone who would like to help please contact Bill or Deb. The Parade is June 30th. Taylor Horse Fest, Mick, KCØRLF. Waiting information to see if they need our assistance.
Field Day - General information given by Dave, KØHKY on what will take place. Anyone interested in helping can contact Dave. We will be operating from 12:00 pm June 23rd to 12:00 pm June 24th.
Public Information – Melissa, KDØAAK had a report on the contacts that she has made for the club.
Winner of the meeting drawing is Marge, KA7LQB. Congratulations!
Motion to adjourn made by Irene, WDØDAW and seconded by Betty, KBØNVT. Meeting adjourned.
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MARGARET'S
CORNER
When all the
activities of spring and summer begin the time seems to go so much faster.
We planned long and hard for our trip to Durango for the YL
Convention at the end of May. It is hard to believe that six weeks
have gone by and Colorado is but a memory. The scenery was beautiful and
the train ride to Silverton awesome. Going over Wolf Creek Pass was quite
an experience.
It is also a month since
Joe NØQAU left for Havre and his new job there. It was so nice to see him
back on the weekend of the 14th of July.
A couple of months ago
John and Evelyn Bjorness joined us at the Club meeting and expressed an
interest in becoming a Ham. Mid June John took his test and on June 22nd,
just in time for Field Day, was issued the call KDØAZY. John, Evelyn and
their grandson Damien were at Field Day and Damien, with the able guidance
of Larry Fisher, was able to make some contacts on the air. What a thrill
for the youngster! Concerning Field Day, our thanks go out to the Field
Day crew namely Dave Williams - coordinator, Mellissa Shepperd - PR
person, the setup and take down crews, operators, visitors and all who
brought food for the duration. Also,Thank
you to all those who helped in any way for the Roughrider Day
parade.
A test session was held
June 29th and Larry Skwarok became our newest Ham. Because Larry is blind,
it is quite an accomplishment for him. His call is KDØBDL. Congratulations
to Larry and good to hear him on the air.
Finally,
Congratulations to Laurie KCØNHW and Darrel KCØAPN on the arrival of their
new grandson on July 13th. Of course we can't forget mom and dad, Shannon
and Derrick and great grandpa, Rod or great grandma, Barbara. Enjoy that
little one. He sure is a cutie.
To all, enjoy the rest of
summer and keep the air waves sizzling as well.
73, Margaret KB7ITR
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Greetings, I hope your summer is
going well. Field Day activities around the State seemed to be going along
at a good pace. North Dakota clubs put us on the air in at least six
locations.
We won't find out till later
this year who the winning club was though. The weather held up, as
well as the spirits at all the locations I visited.
Baring a few minor setbacks (and
some not so minor), hams were having a great time. The Hawksnest
node of the Superlink will be off the air by the time you read this.
There have been ongoing structural problems with the tower, and now it
must come down. Presently, there are no new leads on where to
re-connect this node, so if you have any ideas, please contact me, and I
can put you in touch with the Superlink trustee.
Also, the Pillsbury tower which
connects the eastern part of ND with the western part via the Superlink,
will also be lost. More to follow as this issue
continues.
Upcoming hamfests: Grand Forks
October 6th.
HF NM KØJIM net reports for
June:
Weather Net: 26/332/5. Data Net: 30/691/18.
Goose River Net: 4/33/1
ARRL North Dakota Section
Section Manager: Kent R. Olson, KAØLDG
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