Souris Valley Amateur Radio Club Meeting Minutes

SOURIS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
Minutes from October 27, 2009

VISITORS: Nolan Beeter and Dylan Benge KD0JCD, who are students of Leif.

CALL TO ORDER: KD0ASL Ray, President, called the meeting to order. Members present were: KC0WCJ Don, AB0ZB Gary, N0CKB Bill, KD0ETE Leif, W0TUP Arlon, KA0DXQ Carlyle, N0JDP Kirk, N0TKG Paul, K9LO Ernie, N7IV Joe, W0CQ Lynn, KC0ISW Jeff, AB0KZ John .

SECRETARY'S REPORT: Minutes of the September 22nd meeting were approved as read.

TREASURERS REPORT: N0JDP Kirk reported a checking account balance of $1,728.95.

RACES/SKYWARN: N0TKG Paul reported that we will not be able to get the CAP repeaters as they can only go to military or law enforcement units.

TECHNICAL: Need to get the 97 antenna up. A date needs to be set. The Stanley link has been repaired.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: A date for Winter Field Day needs to be confirmed.

OLD BUSINESS: The manager of the ND State Fair has said it will be no problem to have SVARC set up with a possible location at the Flickertail Gardens. However

other location should be investigated. Other radio clubs in the state should be encouraged to participate.

-- Totten Trail Ham Fest in Garrison was well attended with 62 registered and 20 sellers

NEW BUSINESS: Sunday Night Net: Bill reported that only 9 people checked in for October. Ray will operate for November. Need operators for December, January and February. Continuation of the net will depend on participation.

-- Jamboree on the Air, Boy Scouts: Ray, Gary and Leif attended and reported that it was a lot of fun. They built a 8 meter antenna. The scouts and their leaders got involved. They plan on doing it again next year.

-- Christmas Party: SVARC Christmas Party will be at the K of C Club, North Broadway, on January 2, 2010. The meal will cost $9.95 plus tax and tip.

ADJOURNMENT: Don moved and Paul seconded a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The nest meeting will be at the Red Cross on November 24, 2009.