Present

Bill Miller VP, N6WGM
Jeanette Frantz Treasurer, KG4DJA
Richard Cardinali Secretary, KG4TLE
Russell Merkel, Board Member, WB9GIU
Ernie O'Berry, Board Member, K4OSM
Phillip Frantz, Membership Chair, KF4QIC

Absent

Maurice Schietecatte, Board Member, W9CEO

Pledge of Allegiance led by Bill Miller

Members introduced themselves.

Visitors [new members ] Terry Thompson, KI4KIU,James Undercoffer KI4KIV, Carl Berry KC5CMX, Walter Hill KI4HUG, John Labotski KD6WD. Welcome aboard new members.

Meeting treasure and secretary reports were cited and approved by the membership.
Opening Remark

Bill Britt announced that he would seek to retain this facility for future club meetings.

Committee Reports.

Barbra Million, KE4ZTW, social secretary, announced that she had spoken to the Christmas Party establishment where last years party [White Swan at Ocala Palms Subdivision area] was held and gained membership approval to negotiate this year's party. December 12 was approved by the membership. The menu requires further investigation as there has been a price increase for the items that were offered last year.

MARS. Bill Britt reported on excessive storm damage to both facilities and equipment at the station. Work is in progress to restore the damaged physical part and electrical/ radio items for continued operations of the MARS facility.

Tech Class. Bill Miller reported that the classes continues. A more up to date report will be forth coming.

Marion County Emergency Communications Team will meet on July 16 @ 9.A.M. in the sheriff facility according to Jeanette Frantz

Romeo School Project. Larry Phelps KFOZE, Project Coordinator, read a letter by Janet Williams, Principal of Romeo Elementary School thanking the club for its assistance in their grant program. It was remarked by President Britt that these are the type of activities which not only demonstrate our commitment to the community but allows us to capitalize of county assistance for our projects.

Hamfest. Bill Miller remarked that there was a jitney of task yet to be approached and will be actively seeking volunteers throughout the summer to solidify the planning and execution of the event.

Field day. On Saturday June 25 the club will hold its annual field day at the MARS station. Bill Britt said that he will open the gate around 8: 00 A.M. Members are encouraged to bring a covered dish. As usual contributions, will be sought to purchase food not provided by covered dishes.

Other activities/ announcements

Bill Britt circulated the plaque received from the March of Dime organization.

Bill Miller continues to seek club historical documentation/pictures.

Jeanette Frantz, Oracle editor is seeking assistance in the preparation of the Oracle. She is also seeking assistance in conducting the club net. Anyone interested in assistance should contact Jeanette at Oracle_editor@prodigy.net or on the land line 489-0571.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:02.

Richard cardinali
Secretary

Minutes of the Silver Springs Radio Club Board Meeting for 4 July 2005

The meeting was canceled because of the Holiday.

FLORIDA HAMFESTS

July 2005

Compiled by Bill Britton KB4VOL/AAM4AFL

THESE LISTS ARE ONLY AS ACCURATE AS THE INFORMATION RECEIVED.

PLEASE SEND CORRECTIONS OR ADDITIONS---SEE BELOW. SEND PL FOR REPEATERS WHERE NEEDED.

DATE LOCATION NOTES

July 22-23
Milton, at Santa Rosa County Auditorium, On 191AA, Old Bagdad Highway, Talk-in on 145.490. INFO: Pearl, N4SGJ (850) 626-7014

Aug 13
Fort Pierce, at Indian River Community College, 3209 Virginia Avenue, Talk-in on 147.345 PL 107.2.

For a complete listing of Hamfests in Florida, please visit the Florida Ham Website at its new location,bellsouthpwp.net/k/b/kb4vol.