The Heartland Signal

October And November 2ØØØ

Minutes of the Hertland Amateur Radio Club Meeting held 
September 14, 2000, at McFarlands Restaurant, Topeka, Kansas

Meeting was called to order by First Vice-President-Secretary,
Jerry, KØJAL, at 6:36 CT.  Six members and one guest were present.

As there were no minutes from the last meeting, the reading of the
minutes was dispensed with.

Scott, NØXF, gave the treasurer's report.  After paying for flowers 
for the funeral of the Club's late President, Jim, KAØFEW, 
the balance in the checking account was $53.55.  Terry NØWNT moved
to accept the treasurer's report, Todd, KØKAN, seconded.  The treasurer's
report was approved.

Old Business:

Scott, NØXF, showed receipt for flowers and mentioned that the Club
received a thank-you note from Jim Ross' family.

The CROP Walk is to be held on October 1st at 1 PM at Lake Shawnee
was discussed.  The Club will be providing volunteer communications 
for the event.

New Business:

It was announced that the Alzheimer's fund raising walk will be held
at Lake Shawnee on October 7.  Those wishing to help with volunteer
communications should be there between 7 and 8 AM.  Further details
will be posted on the Club'sWeb site.

According to Club bylaws, the First Vice President-Secretary shall
serve out the unexpired term of the Club President if that office is 
vacated, provided that the unexpired portion of the term is less 
than 180 days.  President Jim Ross' unexpired term is less than 180 days, he
having passed away on July 16, 2000, therefore, First Vice President-
Secretary Jerry KØJAL was declared president for the rest of the year
2000.

Club bylaws also provide for the election of a new First Vice President-
Secretary when that office is vacated.  President Jerry KØJAL called 
for nominations from the floor.  Scott N0XF nominated Todd KØKAN.  Terry,
NØWNT moved that nominations close.  Joanie, NØYF, seconded, motion 
passed.

Todd, KØKAN was elected First Vice President-Secretary for the 
remainder of year 2000 by acclimation.

Joanie, NØYF, moved to adjourn.  Todd, KØKAN, seconded, motion passed
and meeting was adjourned at 6:46 CT.

A program and demonstration of the new digital mode for HF called PSK-31
was presented by Jerry, KØJAL.






Heartland Amateur Radio Club
12 October 2000

This meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm by President Jerry KØJAL.  There
were five members present.

A motion to dispense with introductions passed.

There was a motion to dispense with the reading of the secretary's report
as well as the treasurer's report.  This motion carried.

Old Business

Crop Walk and Alzheimer's Walk both went well.  Thanks to everyone who
could help out.

There is an exam session Saturday 14 Oct at 7 pm at the Red Cross building
on W. 17th St in Topeka.

Other sessions:
Sat 11 November at 2 pm in Wamego at the Masonic Hall, next-door south of
the Columbian Theater.  Contact Chuck Carter AAØRI at aa0ri@kansas.net or
785-456-8596.

Fri 10 November at 7 pm at the Kansas State Bank in Overbrook.  Contact Mac
WØNSW on the 146.67 repeater or at 267-6455.

It was also mentioned that the FCC is revamping the 5 wpm code test for 2001.

New Business

Need to remind everyone that nominations for next year's officers will be
at the December meeting, only two months.

Terry NØWNT  has been updating  the club's web page, and also started an amateur radio
SiteRing for amateur radio clubs. So far fifteen sites have joined the ring.
Please go and have a look at the SiteRing Click Here


Net Controls:

18 Oct  -Terry NØWNT
25 Oct - Todd KØKAN
01 Nov -Jerry KØJAL
08 Nov -Joni NØYF

The meeting was adjourned.


CLUB DUES : 

Dues for year 2000 are $10.00 for an individual and $15.00 for a 

family. Dues paid after June 30th are half price till October at

which time the dues go back to full price but are good through

the following year. 

CLUB MEETING : 

The Heartland A.R.C.meets on the second Thursday of the month at 

6:30 P.M. at McFarland's Restaurant at 4133 SW Gage Center Dr.

Next Meeting 11/09/00 

Up Coming Events : 

Nov  04 - Enid Hamfest   Enid,OK

Nov  09 - Heartland Amateur Radio Club  Meeting 6:30 P.M.

Nov  10 - Test Session In Overbrook 7:00 P.M. 

(call WØNSW 267-6455 to pre- register for the test.) 
Notes from the Newsletter Editor : 

If any one has an article that they would like placed in the 

newsletter you can Email it to me nØwnt@parod.com or

bring to the next club meeting. 73 de NØWNT Terry 


 Items for sale or trade :

Terry NØWNT  785-246-1560
For Sale - 
New AGP 2d/3d diamond speedstar video card  has 8 megs of sdram 
$30.00

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President: Jerry Lineback -KØJAL VP/Treasurer : Scott Kline -NØXF VP/Sectary : Todd Brandenburg - KØKAN Newsletter Editor: Terry McDonald - NØWNT Newsletter Publisher: Scott Kline -NØXF Web Page Editor: Terry McDonald - NØWNT Web Page Address (URL) http://www.qsl.net/wØhrc