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June 2005
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The meeting was called to order by Bill Britt, KQ4UJ at 7:32 P.M. Present were Vice President Bill Miller N6WGM, Treasures Jeanette Frantz KG4DJA, secretary Richard Cardinali KG4TLE and Board Members Maurice Schietecatte W4CEO and Russell Merkel WB9GIU. There were 29 members present. There was one visitor,Sam Murphy KA4UAM. The pledge of allegiance and invocation were observed. The membership introduced themselves. Both the Board meeting and treasure's report were accepted. Membership induction Robert Kern [recently licensed], James Pfister NSIL, Sam Murphy KA4VAM, Henry Dannelly W4GZQ Committee Reports Barbara Million KE4ZTW was quizzed on the Christmas party for 2005. The members present asked her to investigate reservations from the 2004 facility for this years party. A continued action item. Phillip Frantz KF4QIC membership chair presented the four applicants for membership and they were all approved by the membership. Charles Hensley announced that of the 12 applicants who recently tested, eleven were successful. Conversely VE testing revealed that of the 14 tested, 9 were successful on the last test date. Jeanette Frantz, Net Manager, repeated her appeal for more net controllers. Charles Hensley announced that the next MERT meeting will take place on July 16. If interested see Charles for details. Larry Phelps expressed wax enthusiasm for the success of the Romeo School program and thanked the members for their cooperation. Tony Blalock, K4OCF provided information on the scout program. It will start Saturday May 21 and testing will take place the first week of August. He doesn't have firm numbers of attendees but estimates the class may encompass as many as 23 scouts and scout masters. Bill Miller briefed on the new Hamfest location. Marion County Agriculture Center. Maurice added that the club will be testing at this year's Hamfest. Bill Britt expressed gratitude to the membership on the March of Dimes event and read the names of the participants to be recognized. MARS operations were briefly discussed and Bill Miller, Bill Britt and Dick Moss continue their Herculean task of keeping the station on the air. Old Business items were incorporated into the committee reports New Business Bill Britt reminded the membership that our annual field day is rapidly approaching. It is scheduled for June 25th. He is requesting assistance from members to continue to make this event a success. A continuing item of discussion. Johnny Williams K4ANJ Johnny has announced that he has received two checks for MARS operations. . The first check was from the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 10208. It was for $200.00. The second check was for $500.00 and it was from members of VFW Post 10208. The membership certainly acknowledges the tireless effort exerted by Johnny in maintaining support for our effort to assist the servicemen and women of this nation. The meeting officially adjourned at 8: 27 P.M. Richard Cardinali Secretary
Minutes of the Silver Springs Radio Club Board Meeting for 6 June 2005 The meeting was called to order at 7:38. Present: Richard Cardinali KG4TLE, Bill Britt KQ4UJ,Jeanette Frantz KG4DJA,Russell Merkel WB9GIU, Ernie O'Berry K4OSM. Absent: Bill Miller N6WGM, Maurice Schietecatte W9CEO. Guest: Phillip Frantz, KF4QIC Membership Chair Both the secretary and Treasure's report were presented and accepted. Old Business. Bill Britt mentioned the Hamfest and Field Day events.There was little discussion in these areas. New Business Bill Britt mentioned that the monthly meeting will be held at the Marion County Health Center, 1801 SE 32 and Ave. Details will be distributed to the membership in the next week Oracle. Two applications, Carl Berry KC5CMX and Walter Hill KI4HUG were distributed by the membership chair for consideration at the next monthly membership meeting. Bill Britt announced that he received a plaque from the March of Dimes Committee for the club's support at their annual event.Special recognition. The Board recognized the zeal and wax enthusiasm displayed by Ernie O'Berry in his securing facilities for continuance of club activities. Richard Cardinali, Secretary
FLORIDA HAMFESTS June 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 9 July 22-23 Aug 13 For a complete listing of Hamfests in Florida, please visit the Florida Ham Website at its new location,bellsouthpwp.net/k/b/kb4vol. SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB HAMFEST December 10, 2005 The Silver Springs Radio Club's HamFest has been moved from Green Clover Hall to the Marion County Agriculture Center, thanks to Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM. The dates have not changed, the time has been extended to 3:30PM and there's considerably more room at the Agricultural Center and the location has been confirmed. Now, let's get behind this effort and make this event a smashing success! HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE! Tropical Storm Arlene should have convinced all of us that the hurricane season is here. We can only hope that the hurricanes will not strike Florida this year. Last year should have convinced all of us that a hurricane can strike even in Ocala, and it is imperative that everyone be prepared. The amateur community answered a need during last year's storm season. Advance prepara-tion is the key for everyone. Again this year, we must be prepared to answer the call if emergency communications are needed. Amateur operators serve a very vital need and are often the only line of communication between the Office of Emergency Management and the Shelters. Please, please, please, be prepared. GREEN CLOVER HALL HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO OFFICES - SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB MEETING RELOCATED! As many of you already know, the Marion County Commission has converted Green Clover Hall to office space for the Building and Zoning Inspectors. Therefore, that space is no longer available for the monthly meetings of Silver Springs Radio Club. Thanks to the efforts of Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM, a meeting place has been secured. That location is the Marion County Health Department Auditorium, located at 1801 Southeast 32nd Avenue, Ocala. A location map is located either below or adjacent to this notice. If you are not familiar with the location, please make an effort to try to find the meeting place BEFORE 7:30 p.m. on June 20, 2005. 
Net Control Operators are needed to call the Silver Springs Radio Club Net each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m., Eastern Time. I have, at some point in time, sustained a shoulder injury which may require surgery and an extended period of rehabilitation. If you can help, with the SSRC Net, please call me at 489-0571 after 6:00 p.m., or email at kg4dja@prodigy.net. In addition, I will need heavy assistance in preparing The Oracle. The newsletter is the means by which our sick and shut-in members are kept up to date with club activities, budgets, bylaws and financial status. Thank you. 
COME ONE, COME ALL TO FIELD DAY 2005!
TAPS - Its Origin Subject: How the song Taps originated: "I hope you find this as interesting as I did: "We have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually creates tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be pleased to find out about it's humble beginnings. Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army. The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted. The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals, was born. Day is done Gone the sun From the Lakes From the hills From the sky. All is well, safely rest. God is nigh. Fading light Dims the sight And a star Gems the sky, Gleaming bright From afar, Drawing nigh, Falls the night. Thanks and praise, For our days, Neath the sun, Neath the stars, Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, God is nigh. "I too, have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before. The previous article was gleaned from the internet. Your editor cannot verify the source, but the words definitely inspire much thought. |
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CLUB MEETINGS are the third Monday of each month 7:30 PM at the Health Department Auditorium, 1801 Southeast 32nd Avenue, Ocala, Florida. Coffee & Doughnuts are available. BOARD OF DIRECTORS meetings are the first Monday of each month, 7:30 PM at the Facilities Management Building, in the Marion County Government Complex. K4GSO, club station, Green Clover Hall, is available to all members. Contact Bill, KQ4UJ, 694-1605. MARS, club station located at 161 Oak Circle, Silver Springs Shores. Phone number is 680-1528. Contact Bill KQ4UJ, at 694-1605. LICENSE TESTING, on the second Monday of each odd number month, except July, 7:30 PM at Green Clover Hall. Call Jack Scott at 622-4447. RADIO NETS are conducted over the club repeater, K4GSO, on 146.610 MHz (-600). LADIES AUXILIARY. Sunshine - Provides flowers and get-well cards for members or members' family. Also orders SSRC logo shirts and caps, Barbara Million, KE4ZTW, 694-5744. NOTE: For change of address or corrections (with SSRC) contact the Membership Chairman. SSRC NET, every Tuesday at 7:30 (local time). Contact Jeanette at (352) 489-0571. MERT (Marion County Emergency Radio Communications Team) NET, every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. LOCAL time. Contact Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA at (352) 489-0571 Repeater Trustee,(146.610)Bill KQ4UJ, at 694-1605
President Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605 V. President William Miller, N6WGM 873-2017 Secretary Richard Cardinali, KG4TLE 690-7500 Treasurer Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571 Trustee Bill Britt, KQ4UJ 694-1605 Board Members: Russ Merkle, WB9GIU 624-2285 Ernie O'Berry, K4OSM 732-0374 Maurice Schietecatte, 245-1038 W4CEO Oracle Editor: Jeanette Frantz, KG4DJA 489-0571 Oracle _editor@prodigy.net Membership Phillip Frantz, KF4QIC 489-0571 Ladies' Auxiliary Barbara Million, KE4ZTW 694-5744 Email: funyet2@earthlink.net Silver Springs Radio Club Website: http://www.qsl.net/ssrc/ Ocala Radio Amateur's Candid Letter of Enlightenment SILVER SPRINGS RADIO CLUB P.O. BOX 787 SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34489 June 2005
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