Minutes submitted by Laurie, KCØNHW, Secretary/Treasurer.

Dick, KCØHXG, President called the meeting to order.

Introductions of members and guests followed.

Minutes of last meeting were approved on a motion by Emil, NØDK and seconded by Bill, KØUB.  Motion carried.

Laurie, KCØNHW, gave treasurer’s report. 

Old Business

A.        Outstanding bills – Bill, KØUB has a bill for pipe for Antenna.  Motion to approve to reimburse Bill made by Evelyn, KCØHKR, and seconded by Laurie, KCØNHW.  Motion carried.

B.         Antenna – R7 antenna needs to be tuned.  When we get a nice day the men will do that.

C.        Ham Fests – Bismarck ham fest will be held February 25^th.

D.        Inventory – Joe is doing club inventory.  Need to put a notice in the newsletter as a reminder if anyone has any equipment that belongs to the club to let Joe know so he can mark it off the list and put down who has it or where it is being stored. Thanks to Emil, Bill and Dick for helping Joe.  We are using Microsoft access if anybody wants to get a copy of it we can give you a copy of it for your own use.

E.         Field Day – June 24^th and 25^th, 2006.  Dick, KCØHXG will be available that weekend but needs volunteers to help him out.

F.         Sky Warn – First Monday in April.  Joe, NØQAU will talk to Gary Kostelecky and Jon Paul Martin, meteorologist from Bismarck to confirm that date.  Do not discard your expired county operations ID’s.  Should an emergency arrive Gary would still be able to authorize their use.  They are changing to a swipe card system.  Joe, NØQAU will check with Gary to see if they will be doing them soon or if we can get the old version for temporary use.

New Business

A.        Folding Chairs – Dick, KCØHXG has access to 25-50 metal folding chairs for the club.  We will need to find a place where we can store them.

B.         Demonstration – Emil, N0DK gave a demonstration on a K5RUZ homemade antenna. It is made with PVC pipe, wire, and copper. 

C.        Tech Class – ARRL has a new technician class video including 2DVDs, course book, and practice exam software available for $149.00 plus $12.00 shipping and handling.

D.        Birthdays - Happy Birthday to all of those who celebrate birthdays in February.

E.         Community Days – Held at Prairie Hills Mall.  It is now twice a year. The first is March 4^th and the second is October 21^st. General discussion was held.  Decision was made to just do it in the fall.

F.         Club Dues – Discussion on when the club dues should be paid.  We have several members whose dues have expired.  We do not want to lose any members but questions where brought up on how long of a time frame there should be before they are taken off the database.  Joe, NØQAU made a motion that the TRARC dues structure be modified as follows:  TRARC dues are payable for membership January 1^st of every year. Effective January 1^st, 2007 Members may pay any time during the year.  After December 31^st members are in arrears and will be dropped. Seconded by Emil, NØDK.  Motion carried.

Winner of the meeting drawing is Darrel, KCØAPN.  Congratulations!

Motion to adjourn made by Tony, K7TNY, and seconded by Emil, NØDK.  Motion carried.