Minutes from the Annual Meeting of the
        Quarter Century Wireless Women
        Chapter 12Ø of the Quarter Century Wireless Association

        The meeting was called to order by the president, Helen Drake
        K5ECP, at 3:3Øpm October 11, 1997 at The Crowne Plaze
        Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.

        There were 26 Members and guests present.

        After those present introduced themselves, a moment of
        silence was observed for the Silent Keys.

        The minutes of the last meeting were read by Betty Strattan,
        W2PVS.  They were accepted as read.

        The Treasurer's report was read by the president.  There is a
        balance of $274.17 in the checking account and $1153.93 in
        the savings account.

        There was discussion about the contests and other needed
        publicity.

        The history of QCWW was given by the president.

        The slate of new officers was presented:
           President:           Blanche Randles     W4GXZ
           Vice President:      Dot Beam            K4PPS
           Secretary/treasure:  Lorraine Witkowski  WA1EDR
           Directors:           Catherine Dunlop    W4OMH
                                Paul Gerbracht      W3QPP

        A motion was made that we donate $1ØØ in memory of Ethel Smith,
        K4LMB to the scholarship fund. Motion made by Blanche Randles,
        seconded by Esther Given and passed unanimously.

        Discussion and answers to questions followed.  Blanche
        suggested new members consider accepting positions as
        officers.

        QCWW pins are still available, as also a few patches.
        Contact the president.

        It was pointed out that we can not have associate members.
        We can have guests/friends, who can help as needed.

        Ann, K9RXK, requested news for SYLver Sparks.

        The meeting was closed at 4pm.

        Respectfully submitted
        Elizabeth (Betty) Strattan  W2PVS
        Secty Pro tem