Lower Columbia Amateur Radio Association
Minutes of the 8/2/06 Membership Meeting

                                                                                   
Call to Order:
Director, Brian called the meeting to order at 7:32pm (pdt).
There were 12 members in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was made by all.

Guests:
Dave Waterman, W7FGD from Kelso, Advanced class, first licensed in 1956. JR Roe from Kelso passed his Tech license exam last week. Congratulations to JR and Welcome to both!

Reading of the Minutes: 
Minutes of 7/19/06 were approved as read.

Officers’ Reports—Treasurer:
Bob, KB7ADO has no bank statement yet, but the investment printout is here.

Correspondence:
The PUD bill is good news—it’s $59.06, $9.60 less than last time, and it’s due on the 11^th.

We received investment mail for Randy, NU7D.

Stu, K7WF reports the dates for SEAPAC next year will be June 1, 2, and 3; in 2008, it will start in May and go into June.

Board of Directors’ Report:
None

Old Business:
Bob asked the equipment insurance company for a list of what’s insured. He also brought a brochure saying antennas/towers can be covered, and installation is included. Premium might rise if we add this coverage. Do we want to do this? Coverage would be about $400 annually. <Discussion followed on equipment costs>

Revisiting a prior topic, Bob checked into ARRL’s program and Club memberships and found out that our Club would get $2 for every renewal we have and $15 for every new or expired membership.

Nathan, KBØSZY asked if final confirmation was received for the Log being accepted? Bob will find out.

Brian, KJ7OX said the Club’s main station--Icom 736--is now a $100 radio. Functions still work, though. <Discussion followed on whether to fix it or replace it>

Randy brought a new list of Frank Hammersmith’s (SK) equipment showing a few items still for sale. <Discussion followed on prices> “National Night Out” was a success and very well organized. Randy, Connie, KB7AYYand Judi, KD7GZR participated in Longview—there was a BBQ and the Red Cross, Longview Fire, Police, and the Police Chief attended. It was very well accepted in the neighborhood. The Fair started, and a few slots still need filling—mainly Saturday. “Thanks” to those who signed up! As a reminder, the NIMS courses can be done either online or through a class.

Brian began a discussion on the “26” repeater clipping and will ask Earl to test it.

New Business:
None.

Good of the Order:
Brian announced that Earl’s wife is in the hospital—no details are available.

Steve, K7SDH had problems with the front doorknob tonight—it didn’t unlock on first try.

Ray, K7AA announced there are 2 new countries to work—Montenegro and Swain’s Island.

Motion made to adjourn. Majority carried. Meeting adjourned att8:14pm.

Respectfully submitted:

Judi--KD7GZR, Secretary