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News Letter -- September 2004

Volume 22, Number 8

PRESIDENTS CORNER

We had a nice meeting, covered some good topics, and had coffee afterwards. Was nice to see a good turn out. We still have some projects to finish up. The cargo trailer needs to get the shelving put in.

KCØJVJ is on a nice trip to California. Some of the members have been tracking him on APRS. Interesting way to track Curtis.

A few of us went to Mobridge SD, to the Chapter 102 QCWA meeting. Was nice to meet some of the folks that we have been talking with. Had a nice meeting. The meal was very good. Looking forward to next years meeting. Anyone that has been licensed for 25 years or more may be a member in QCWA.

Everyone has been very busy with all the summer activities. The bands have not been the best, but some of the members have been making some nice DX contacts. And know the harvest has started, so many have been busy in the fields.

Our picnic went well, we had a nice crowd. We had around 79 people register. The ladies did another great job with the meals. Many thanks to all whom donated items for the auction, and drawings, also many thanks to the children's group that donated their funds from their lemon aid stand.

KIØBJ, Rex, from Hardin MT, put on a nice seminar on APRS. It was very informative.

NØJDP was the winner of the draw prize. The new tents worked out very well and were a lot cooler. Also easy to set up. We had a lot of people that helped to make our picnic a great success, many thanks to you all. And hope that we see you all again next year.

We all were very sorry to hear of WØNGN, Gladys, becoming a silent key. Our condolences to KØQQ, Art, and family.

All stay safe and enjoy the nice weather. Hope to see you at the next meeting.

73    Bill KØUB

Our Sympathy

Our Sympathy to Gary Blankenship

KB8CL, in the loss of his mother.

Theodore Roosevelt Amateur Radio Club Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

August 2, 2004

Minutes submitted by NØQAU, Joe Callahan/filling in for KCØNHW.

President Bill Bosch, KØUB, called meeting to order at 7:14 PM.

Introductions of members and guests followed.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by the secretary and approved on a motion by Emil, NØDK and seconded by Curtis, KCØJVJ. Motion carried.

The treasurer's report was given by Joe, NØQAU on behalf of Laurie. Motion for approval by Odo, WAØUQD and seconded by Stan, WDØDAJ. Motion carried.

Income of $15 for sale of trailer jack; expenses of $5.49 + $20.39 for field day.

OLD BUSINESS

Repeaters – Stan reported that there is a problem with the 440 repeater and interference being worked on. Superlinkinfo yahoo group formed, all invited to join.
Field Day – Bill, KØUB reported on success of field day. (Good job Bill!) There was a good turnout, 24 hams present and 7 visitors. We operated 2a and 2 Tx's with 6am free. A total of 1360 points, 680 QSO's. Various bonus points, etc. Reports will be submitted for QST.
Parade – KCØJVJ reported and coordinated the parade. Thank you to all. All went well and the portable repeater worked very well. Taylor parade also went well and portable repeater worked well again.
IHF – Irene, WDØDAW reported all welt well. Everyone had fun. The mosquitoes were alive and well also. 182 registered, down a little.
Glacier – Bill reported all went well. 366 or so registered.
ARES  net – Tues. nights at 6:30 pm By KCØJVJ

NEW BUSINESS

QCWA   –  Meets Sat. August 7th in Mobridge.
TRARC picnic. –  Aug. 14th and 15th. Format the same. DXCC card check and WAS by K7SAM. Possible seminars on Sat. VE testing on Sat. Raffle for cash prize.
LEC Trailer needs – Stan, WDØDAJ reported on needs. GPS unit, ext ant. Power strips, 2 laptop computers, data radios 2, D700 radio, rig runner strips, 1 printer, 2 batteries, ext cell ant, other antennas, tactical bridge ? for comms.
Old green tent –  Discussion of what to do with old green army tent; since we borrowed if for years from the Chamber, maybe they would be interested. Joe will check.
Club donation   – Thanks to Kent Olson, ARRL section manager for donation of repeater directory, will be drawn for a future meeting.

General discussion was held and some visiting.

Motion to adjourn by Irene, WDØDAW, second by Margaret, KB7ITR. Motion Carried.

CHECK YOUR CALENDAR

Sept 7 ......................... TRARC Meeting @ LEC 7 PM

Oct 4 ..........................  TRARC Meeting @ LEC 7 PM

TEST SESSIONS

If you are in need of a test session, contact either Bill Bosch, KØUB or Emil Wieglenda,
NØDK. Bill is associated with ARRL and Emil is W5YI. They will let you know when the

next test session will be held.

Bill 701-483-3869               Emil 701-483-4953

Margaret's Corner

Excuse me folks - I must be getting old. I need to make some corrections to my last writing. Rolf's call is DK4HB, Ed's call is KAØSXP and Irene won a regular handheld, not a Dual Band Radio. I also missed a raffle winner - Kim, NØQAV, won the handmade rug donated by Richard KCØGJG.

I also forgot to mention that several members went to Fort Peck for the Annual Northeast Montana Father's Day picnic. It was suggested that the picnic be held in the group area at Fort Peck each year with the various Ham groups taking turns in hosting the event. They will try it next year and Wolf Point will be the host.

Bill, KØUB, and Irene, WDØDAW, along with Joe, NØQAU, went to the Glacier Hamfest and reported they had a good time. There were some major changes at the Hamfest too due to a change in management of the campground. Stan, WDØDAJ, and Betty, KBØNVT, left the Peace Gardens and went the opposite direction to spend a week in Detroit Lakes with family and then on to Wisconsin for a visit with friends. While these good folks were gone we had a couple of severe weather watches out but the need for Skywarn Spotters never materialized even though we had been put on alert.

On July 24th, eight guys and a couple of gals showed up at Mark, WØZCM and Elizabeth's house for an antenna take-down party. Mark's roof was going to be shingled and the hardware needed to come down. It was nice visiting with Mark and Elizabeth and even Mark's little dog wanted to be in on the action. The guys cleared the roof in a good time.

Everyone helping with the parade for the 11th annual Horsefest at Taylor had to get up early to be there by eight a.m. We had a great crew of thirteen helpers. There were no major incidents to be reported. Since most left their homes before breakfast and emergency run was made to Richardton for rolls to go with the   coffee made in the trailer. Leftover goodies were served at the August club meeting. We did have a few sprinkles to begin the day but for the most part it was a nice sunny day. There were some beautiful teams of horses in the parade - both big and small.

Dean NØND has been in the area for vacation so we get to see him for coffee. Lucky for us too, because on Wednesday Aug. 11th, Dean's outfit was spotted by Ken, W6FU who is vacationing in the area also. Dean informed Ken of our coffee hour at Arby's so Ken and his grandson Brandon joined us. They had a nice visit with the group and we all were impressed with Brandon. Ken said he was highly prejudiced and proud as can be of Brandon and I can see why. He's a very nice, bright young man. Ken and Brandon stopped in briefly Thursday morning to say goodbye. Don LaPlante, N7OLN was also in the area Thursday morning and visited with the gang. By the way, if you see an outfit with NDØND plates - it's Dean!

I hope the rest of the summer goes well for all. We have had a good taste of fall these last few days.

73zzz

Margaret, KB7ITR

Birthdays for SEPTEMBER

Bonnie Schaper    KBØNVU
9 - 01

Deb Barros KCØADI
9 - 03

Estelle Wolberg When Estelle ?????
9 - 04

Larry Engelman WØLOL
9 - 06

Larry Sanders WØIRY
9 - 23

Veronica Lewis KØRJO
9 - 25

Ken Kudrna KCØHSS
9 - 25

Betty Kittelson KBØNVT
9 - 26

Jerry Wolberg KØDIK
9 - 27

Sue Haakedahl KBØNBU
9 - 30