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Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
November 2013
The business meeting opened at 1930 on November 14, 2013 with approximately 15 people in attendance. A quorum was present. Jim N1ZN was acting chair.
Announcements - 
  • No introductions needed.
  • The November business meeting is also the Annual Meeting, as required in our bylaws. Next meeting is the annual Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12th at Brothers Restaurant, 33 No. Cherry St., Wallingford (behind the RR station).  
  • Social assemblage – 6:00PM, dinner – 7:00PM, and awards presentations – following.
Secretary's Report – (W1DMM-Secry)

  • Accepted as presented.
Treasurer's Report – (KB1HCC-Treas)
  • Accepted as presented.
  • The Treasurer reminds all that 2014 dues (which now include the repeater membership) are due at or before the December 2014 Christmas Party. Mail early and give Haggie a break.
  • An audit committee was formed per the By-Laws consisting of K1VDF, KB1FYL, K1PU and N1ZN ad hoc chair. The committee will report their results early in 2014.
Contributions –
    None
Correspondence –
 None.
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
  Will start again in the Spring of 2014.
 Discussion continues and ideas welcome on how to get candidate enthusiasm boosted.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
 Station was/is ready and available for the November Sweep Stakes contests (CW & Phone).
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E Chair)
  Upcoming activity meetings
  •  No activity meetings in November and December
  •  Jan – Mars mission Curiosity
  • TBD – Radio Controlled Vehicles
  • TBD – “Mapping the radio sky” John Wallis.
  •  Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
  •  Always looking for ideas and presenters.
Upcoming contests
  • ARRL Sweepstakes CW & SSB. First and third weekends of November.
  • 10/10 RTTY QSO Party. November 10-11.
  •  CQWW-CW November 24-25.
  • ARRL 160 meter November 28 – December 2.
  • ARRL 10 meter December 8-10.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports on MARC forum.
  •  HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
  •  VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
  •  VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 & Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20.
 Band conditions poor. Hope for better conditions by February QSO party.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
 Fifty-one (51) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
 No report.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
 VE session -- TBD.
 Additional testing and classes will be announced.
We need a training coordinator/facilitator. Step up and help!!.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
See Jim N1ZN for details.
Club Media -
No substantive changes to the club media situation.
  Media issues to be addressed after beginning of year.
Field Day (June-fourth full weekend)
  • Usage permit for 2014 at Marcus Cooke Park will be submitted after Jan 1st.
  • Field Day site and class yet to be determined.
  • 2013 Field Day results in QST and ARRL web site.
EmComm - (Wallingford EC - Open)
Chris WA1VXH has retired as Wallingford EC after a extemporary tenure. Anyone interested in the position contact Chris or Douglas WA1SFH (DEC).
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
  • Bill W1KKF President of Nutmeg Hamfest Alliance reviewed some of the 2013 event data. Generally good. Changes in gate control seemed to work.
  • Profit/loss data not yet available.
  • Bill W1KKF asked that MARC members consider their desire to continue the Nutmeg Hamfest in the future since there is little enthusiasm during the planning and development phases. Question should be addressed early in 2014.
Miscellaneous
Annual Christmas Party will be catered at Brothers Restaurant, Wallingford starting at 6:00 PM. Dinner starting at 7:00 PM on Thursday December 12th.
Annual Meeting -
  • The November business meeting is the Annual Meeting per our bylaws. K1VDF took the floor as chief teller with K1WJL and KE1AY assisting. The current officer slate, excepting Dan W1DMM, has agreed to run again. Paul K1SEZ agreed to run as Secretary,
  • Nominations from the floor were: Jim N1ZN – President, Al N1API – Vice President.
  • Nominations were closed and a secret ballot was initiated for the office of President.
  • After determining that Jim N1ZN had been elected President, Jim withdrew his nomination for Vice President.
  • The remaining uncontested slate of officers were accepted by acclamation.

The elected 2014 officers are:  

President
Jim N1ZN		Vice President
Al N1API
Secratary
Paul K1SEZ		Treasurer
Haggie KB1HCC
Station Facilities Manager
Rich WA1TRY
  • Elmer/Ham of the Year - Secret ballots were collected for the Ham of the Year and Elmer of the Year. Results and presentation to be made at December Holiday Party.
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:25
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary.
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
October 2013
The business meeting opened at 1935 on October 10, 2013 with approximately 13 people in attendance. A quorum was present.  The meeting was chaired by VPres Jim N1ZN.

  Announcements --
Introductions – none needed but we did it anyway.
    Annual officer elections are held during the Annual Meeting (Nov) per the By-laws.
    Nominations accredited to date: VP Jim N1ZN, Secretary Paul K1SEZ, and Station Activities Manager Rich WA1TRY.
    Nominations open: President and Treasurer.
    Nominations remain open until election ballots are to be cast.
    October activity at Bethany Observatory. Tour and talk on Observatory history. Time 7:30 PM
Secretary's Report -
     September minutes accepted as presented and disseminated.
Treasurer's Report -
     Treasurer’s report not available.
Contributions –
     None
Correspondence –
     None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
     School administrator letters is in works.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
    The shack will be available for the ARRL-SS CW&SSB contests.
     Still working with town on installation of antenna poles.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
     ARISS – (K1SEZ) – Looking toward a Wednesday, October 30th event at 11:00 AM. Paul discussed and reviewed the expectations. Paul K1SEZ and Fred W1NHS have tested the set up on site and all looks good.
·         Upcoming activity meetings
·                     Oct – Tour of Bethany Observatory with Director Dave Johnson. At 7:30 PM.
·                     Nov – None
·                     Dec – Holiday Party.
·         Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
·         Always looking for ideas and presenters.
·         Upcoming contests *ARRL SS & CQWW may be run from W1NRG shack – based on interest.
·                     10/10 QSO Party – Fall CW Oct 18 – Oct 20.
·                     CQWW SSB Oct 26 – Oct 28
·                     ARRL SS CW Nov 2- Nov 4
·                     *ARRL SS SSB Nov 15- Nov 16
·                     *ARRL SS CW Nov 2- Nov 4.
·                     10/10 QSO Party – Digital Modes Nov 9 – Nov 10
·                     CQWW  CW Nov 23 – Nov 24
·                     Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
·         HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
·         VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
·         VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
·         10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 & Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
Membership - (KB1HCC)
·         Fifty (50) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
·         No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
·        Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest.
·        No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
·         See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
·         No substantive changes to the club media situation.
Field Day (June-fourth full weekend)
·         Motion byW1KKF second by KE1AY to apply for usage permit at Marcus Cooke Park. Passed.
·         Field Day site and class yet to be determined.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
·         Annual YMCA/Fishbien Road Race was Sat Sept 21. Eight volunteers participate (Five from MARC, three from around Region 2). Event a success.
·         Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris WA1VXH and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
·         WA1TRY to set up temp outside vertical for 2 meter talk-in. (Bldg interference problem)
·         All is ready..
·         Need more gate guards and ticket takers. See Jim N1ZN.
Miscellaneous –
·         Holiday Party – Reminder that 2014 paid dues is a Christmas Party prerequisite. Guests are welcome at $5.00/pp.
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:25
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary

Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
September 2013

The business meeting opened at 1935 on September 12, 2013 with approximately 11 people in attendance. A quorum was present.  The meeting was chaired by VPres Jim N1ZN.

Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
Secretary's Report -
•    August minutes accepted as presented and disseminated.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report not available.
Contributions –
•    None
Correspondence –
•    None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    Motion by W1DMM second by N1API to offer a $500 scholarship in 2014. Discussion on possible increase, but not amended to allow for letters to be sent to schools. Passed.
•    School administrator letters is in works.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    The shack will be available for the ARRL-SS CW&SSB contests.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    Upcoming activity meetings

•    Aug – Trip to RFS Coax mfg
•    Sep – Curator of New Haven Meteorite Society.
•    Oct (possible) – Radio Controlled Aircraft
•    Nov – None
•    Dec – Holiday Party.

•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    Upcoming contests *ARRL SS & CQWW may be run from W1NRG shack – based on interest.

•    10/10 QSO Party – Fall CW Oct 18 – Oct 20.
•    CQWW SSB Oct 26 – Oct 28
•    ARRL SS CW Nov 2- Nov 4
•    ARRL SS SSB Nov 15- Nov 16
•    ARRL SS CW Nov 2- Nov 4.
•    10/10 QSO Party – Digital Modes Aug 27 – Aug 28 & Nov 9 – Nov 10
•    CQWW  CW Nov 23 – Nov 24
•    Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.

Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.

•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.

Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 & Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Fifty (50) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    No substantive to the club media situation.
Field Day (June-fourth full weekend)
•    CU agn in 2014.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Annual YMCA/Fishbien Road Race is Sat Sept 21. Six (6) or more volunteers needed. Contact Chris WA1VXH.
•    This road race is our practice SET and tactical messaging event. Your opportunity to train.
•    Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris WA1VXH and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
•    Need to rope off outside vendor are to prevent end-arounds on the patron ticket table.
•    All is ready. Deposit made to Hotel.
•    Main forum speakers have committed.
•    BoD decided that each volunteer (including VEs) gets one gratis raffle ticket.
•    Need more gate guards and ticket takers. See Jim N1ZN.
    Miscellaneous –
•    Holiday Party – Bill W1KKF raised the subject of the 2013 Christmas party at Brother’s in Wallingford on Thursday December 12th. Same as last year. A short discussion on the menu insued. Motion by N1API sec by KE1AY to go with the same menu for about $23/pp. Passed. Bill will discuss with Brother’s.
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:25
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary

Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
August 2013
The business meeting opened at 1930 on August 8, 2013 with approximately 10 people in attendance. A quorum was present. 

Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
•    Activity meeting – August 22nd. Trip to RFS plant on Pondview Drive (off Research Pkwy) in Meriden courtesy of Jim N1ZN. Meet in their parking lot at 7:30 PM.
Secretary's Report -
•    July minutes accepted as presented and disseminated.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.
Contributions –
•    Club – Al N1API donated his TenTen convention winnings, a MFJ Clock and a course certificate from W5YI Gordon West
Correspondence –
•    Sympathy cards sent to Geoff Haines (N1GY) and John Blevins (K1VDF) on the recent passing of their wives, Audrey Haines and Joan Blevins.
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    Start again in 2014
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    Kenwood TS-690 needed PL-259 resolder. Done.
•    Working on club Toshiba laptop to replace HDD.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    A suggestion, not a motion, to invite area hams to selected Activity Meetings when the presentation may have a wide interest. Betsey K1IEC and Douglas WA1SFH will be contacted for dissemination. Build up the club PR and not embarrass ourselves with a low turnout.
•    Upcoming activity meetings
  • Aug – Trip to RFS Coax mfg
  • Sep (possible) – Radio Controlled Aircraft.
  • Oct – TBD
  • Nov – None
  • Dec – Holiday Party.
•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    K1SEZ reported on the Pond Hill School as an ISS school for the October 28th to November 3rd time frame. Location: Park & Rec Gym, 6 Fairfield Blvd off Rt 68 and Barnes Rd. Attendees expected to be about 250 adults and students. Will be looking for help in set-up and operation
•    Upcoming contests *ARRL SS & CQWW may be run from W1NRG shack – based on interest.
  • ARRL VHF Sep 14 – Sep 16
  • 10/10 QSO Party – Fall CW Oct 18 – Oct 20.
  • CQWW SSB Oct 26 – Oct 28
  • ARRL SS CW Nov 2- Nov 4
  • ARRL SS SSB Nov 15- Nov 16
  • ARRL CW Nov 2- Nov 4.
  • 10/10 QSO Party – Digital Modes Aug 27 – Aug 28 & Nov 9 – Nov 10
  • CQWW  CW Nov 23 – Nov 24
  • Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 & Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
•    Convention was a success – at least from MARC’s point of view. All positive comments relating to venue, events, facilities and parking lot station. Committee congratulated at banquet.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Motion by Haggie KB1HCC second by Don KE1AY to accept Robin Cihon of Meriden. Passed.
•    Fifty (50) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    Key Klix (WA1TRY) will publish one or two catch-up issues. Will be linked on the club web page W1NRG.COM.
•    MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is having SQL language problems. WA1TRY is working problem.
•    Dan W1DMM will restore historic MARC (MeridenARC.ORG) info on QSL.NET/W1NRG. This will be valid through December 31, 2012. He will post a notice on the refector.
•    MARC Reflector (N1GNV) is working. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
Field Day (June-fourth full weekend)
•    CU agn in 2014.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Annual YMCA/Fishbien Road Race is Sat Sept 21. Six (6) or more volunteers needed. Contact Chris WA1VXH.
•    This road race is our practice SET and tactical messaging event. Your opportunity to train.
•    Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris WA1VXH and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
•    Need to rope off outside vendor are to prevent end arounds on the patron ticket table.
•    All is ready. Deposit made to Hotel.
•    Main forum speakers have committed.
•    BoD decided that each volunteer gets one gratis raffle ticke.
•    Need more gate guards and ticket takers. See Jim N1ZN.
Miscellaneous
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:36
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
July 2013
The business meeting opened at 1930 on July 11, 2013 with approximately 15 people in attendance. A quorum was present.  

Don KE1AY made a presentation of the 2013 Frank Darmofalski Scholarship to Alexis Mack a June graduate of Maloney HS in Meriden. Alexis will be matriculating at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven and majoring in Communications. She was accompanied by her mother and a family friend. A round of applause was extended.

Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
•    Activity meeting – July 25th. Annual picnic at Hubbard Park. The activity will start early at 6:00 PM. Hot Dogs and Hambergs available, members are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert.
Secretary's Report -
•    June minutes accepted as presented and promulgated.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.
Contributions –
•    Club – Steve WV2LKM donated classroom size projector screen.
Correspondence –
•    None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    Award for 2013 presented. See above.
•    Dan W1DMM reviewed current Scholarship guidelines (part of MARC Bylaws) for possible changes. Found none that would enhance Scholarship applicant participation.
•    Discussion on PR ways to get more participation, ie news media notices.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    Modifications to Ernie’s office underway for new equipment location.
•    Wallingford Fire Chief to discuss placement of antenna poles along property periphery.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    A suggestion, not a motion, to invite area hams to selected Activity Meetings when the presentation may have a wide interest. Betsey K1IEC and Douglas WA1SFH will be contacted for dissemination. Build up the club PR and not embarrass ourselves with a low turnout.
•    Upcoming activity meetings
  • July – Picnic Hubbard Park at 6:00 PM
  • Aug (possible) – Radio Controlled Aircraft.
  • Sep (possible) – Trip to RFS Coax mfg.
•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    K1SEZ reported on the Pond Hill School as an ISS school for the October 28th to November 3rd time frame. Location: probably at the SCOW or alternate at Choate. Attendees expected to be about 250 adults and students. Will be looking for help in set-up and operation.
•    Upcoming contests
  • CQ WW VHF July 20 – July 21.
  • 10/10 QSO Party – SSB Aug 3 – Aug 4.
  • 10/10 QSO Party – Digital Modes Aug 27 – Aug 28.
  • Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 & Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
•    Convention details complete. Expecting a successful event.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Forty-nine (49) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    Key Klix (WA1TRY) not published.
•    MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is back with a new platform
•    MARC Reflector (N1GNV) is working. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
Field Day (June 22 & 23)
•    Better than last year with no major failures or down time time.
•    Score details not available.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
•    Motion W1KKF second KE1AY to set contribution from members selling their equipment at MARC table. Rate to be ten percent (10%) of sale price up to a $50 maximum. Passed. (This is a repeat of a similar motion made and passed with the same percentage and max dollar value in October 2009)
•    May need to adjust talk-in. Hotel building steel may interfere with input to W1KKF/R.
•    All is ready. Deposit made to Hotel.
•    Main forum speakers have committed.
•    OK from the ARRL to authorize Nutfest as the Connecticut State Convention.
•    Need more gate guards and ticket takers. See Jim N1ZN
Miscellaneous
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:22
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary

Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
June 2013
The business meeting opened at 1934 on June 13, 2013 with approximately 13 people in attendance. A quorum was present. 
Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
•    Activity meeting – June 20th. Load up and prepare for Field Day. Note: Meeting is a week early, June 20th to coordinate with the FD schedule of June 22-23.
Secretary's Report -
•    May minutes accepted as presented and promulgated.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.
Contributions –
•    None.
Correspondence –
•    None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    A recipient has been determined, of ten applicants, from Maloney High in Meriden. Presentation will be at July meeting.
•    Dan W1DMM to review current Scholarship guidelines (part of MARC Bylaws) for possible changes.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    Equipment and Laptops are ready for Field Day.
•    Consoles may not be needed in shack due to changes and multi-use of area.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    A suggestion, not a motion, to invite area hams to selected Activity Meetings when the presentation may have a wide interest. Betsey K1IEC and Douglas WA1SFH will be contacted for dissemination. Build up the club PR and not embarrass ourselves with a low turnout.
•    Upcoming activity meetings
  • June – Field Day preparations. Note date change to June 20th.
  • July – Picnic
  • Aug (possible) – Radio Controlled Aircraft.
  • Sep (possible) – Trip to RFS Coax mfg.
•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    K1SEZ announced that Pond Hill School has been selected as an ISS school for the October 28th to November 3rd time frame. Will be looking for help in set-up and operation.
•    Upcoming contests
  • Canada RAC Day CW/Phone July 1st.
  • 10/10 Spirit of 76 All Mode July 1 to July 7.
  • Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 & Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
•    Castle Craig and Ten/Ten Int’l web pages now reflect the 2013 convention hosted by MARC.
•    Members planning to attend should get their reservations in. Show the team spirit.
•    Member help will be needed during the event with the station, as greeters and as ombudsmen.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Forty-six (46) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    Key Klix (WA1TRY) not published.
•    MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is back with a new platform
•    MARC Reflector (N1GNV) is working. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
Field Day (June 22 & 23)
•    June activity meeting will be held on the third Thursday (6/20) because of early Field Day.
•    We will have a rep from the Town Public Works Dept to assist in light set up, etc. Opportunity for some positive interaction.
•    Town permits available for WPD and FD site. N1ZN to deliver.
•    Gurus: CW-W1KKF; SSB-KB1HCC; VHF-N1ZN; Food-N1GNV. Tents-KB1FYL, GOTA-open.
•    VHF may have a slow start because of conflicting schedules. It will be worked through.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
•    All is ready. Deposit made to Hotel.
•    Main forum speakers have committed.
•    Info booths: QCWA, ARES, ECARS
•    OK from the ARRL to authorize Nutfest as the Connecticut State Convention.
•    Need more gate guards and ticket takers. We found some were able to bypass the main entrance last year.
Miscellaneous
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:40
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
May 2013
The business meeting opened at 1945 on May 9, 2013 with approximately 8 people in attendance. A quorum was present.  VPres Jim N1ZN chaired the meeting.
Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
•    Activity meeting – May 23rd. Double header: Ernie and Fire Chief to discuss building layout; N1GNV to demonstrate CHIRP an HT programming package.
Secretary's Report -
•    April minutes accepted as presented and promulgated.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report not available
Contributions –
•    None.
Correspondence –
•    None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    No applications received to date.
•    Discussion on how to enhance scholarship response. No resolutions.
•    Dan W1DMM to review current Scholarship guidelines (part of MARC Bylaws) for possible changes.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    All is well and quiet.
•    There may be some building layout changes, due to planned full shelter use of building.
•    Bill W1KKF reported the repeater is back to full operation. The main controller has been returned to duty and a bad connector at the antenna input was found and replaced – by  Sprint.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    Upcoming activity meetings
•    May - Double header: Ernie and Fire Chief to discuss building layout as full shelter; N1GNV to demonstrate CHIRP an HT programming package.
•    June – Field Day preparations. Note date change to June 20th.
•   July – Picnic
•    Aug – TBD
•    Sep (possible) – Trip to RFS Coax mfg.
•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    K1SEZ announced that Pond Hill School has been selected as an ISS school for the 2013-2014 time frame. FB to Paul for the preliminary work. Will be looking for help in set-up and operation.
•    Upcoming contests
•    CQ WW WPX CW May 25 & 26.
•    Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 &Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
•    Castle Craig and Ten/Ten Int’l web pages now reflect the 2013 convention hosted by MARC.
•    Members planning to attend should get their reservations in. Show the team spirit.
•    Member help will be needed during the event with the station, as greeters and as ombudsmen.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Thirty-nine (39) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    Key Klix (WA1TRY) not published.
•    MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is back with a new platform
•    MARC Reflector (N1GNV) is working. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
Field Day (June 22 & 23)
•    June activity meeting will be held on the third Thursday (6/20) because of early Field Day.
•    Town permit for Cooke Park application. Done..
•    Gurus: CW-W1KKF; SSB-KB1HCC; VHF-N1ZN; Food-N1GNV. Tents-KB1FYL, GOTA-open.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
•    Main forum speakers have committed.
•    Info booths: QCWA, ARES, ECARS
•    Awaiting OK from the ARRL to authorize Nutfest as the Connecticut State Convention.
•    Need more gate guards and ticket takers. We found some were able to bypass the main entrance last year.
Miscellaneous
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:43
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
April 2013
The business meeting opened at 1932 on April 11, 2013 with approximately 12 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
•    Activity meeting – Apr 25th. WA1TRY on the new MARC Forum and Discussion site.
Secretary's Report -
•    February special meeting and March minutes accepted as presented and published.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.
Contributions –
•    None.
Correspondence –
•    None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    No applications received to date.
•    Discussion on how to enhance scholarship response. No resolutions.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    All is well and quiet.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    Upcoming activity meetings
•    May - TBD.
•    June – Field Day preparations. Note date change to June 20th.
•    July – TBD
•    Aug – TBD
•    Sep (possible) – Trip to RFS Coax mfg.
•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, spec event on MARC 60+ Anniversary, and Tune-Up Night
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    K1SEZ announced that Pond Hill School has been selected as an ISS school for the 2013-2014 time frame. FB to Paul for the preliminary work. Will be looking for help in set-up and operation.
•    Upcoming contests
•    New England QSO Party May 4th and 5th.
•    Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 &Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
•    Castle Craig and Ten/Ten Int’l web pages now reflect the 2013 convention hosted by MARC. Some details remain (final FAA check off expected soon).
•    Members planning to attend should get their reservations in. Show the team spirit.
•    Member help will be needed during the event with the station, as greeters and as ombudsmen.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Thirty-nine (39) 2013 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    Key Klix (WA1TRYnot published.
•    MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is back with a new platform. The April activity meeting is your chance to learn all about it.
•    MARC Reflector (N1GNV) has been started. Members can receive and send short messages among the group with no archiving. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
Field Day (June 22 & 23)
•    Motion by N1GNV second by W1KKF to hold 2013 Field Day at Marcus Cooke Park. Passed .
•    June activity meeting will be held on the third Thursday (6/20) because of early Field Day.
•    Town permit for Cooke Park may need date adjustment.
•    Gurus: CW-W1KKF; SSB-KB1HCC; VHF-N1ZN; Food-N1GNV.
•    K1SEZ suggested that we ask a Boy Scout troop to assist with set-up and break-down.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
•    Wallingford will be running various classes for  the CERT/Med team group
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 13, 2013)
•    Planning has started.
 Miscellaneous
•    VHF/UHF Weak Signal Group conference April 26 - 28.
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:29
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
March 2013
The business meeting opened at 1932 on March 14, 2013 with approximately 13 people in attendance. A quorum was present.
Announcements -
·         Introductions – none needed.
·         Activity meeting – Mar 28th. KB1HCC on his recent square rigger sail on the Atlantic.
Secretary's Report -
·         January minutes accepted as presented and published.
·         The February 14th business meeting was cancelled due to weather. A short ad hoc business meeting was held on Feb 28th. The minutes will be promulgated and published.
Treasurer's Report -
·         Treasurer’s report not available.
Contributions –
·         Scholarship – KB1FYL 50/50 rake in.
Correspondence –
·         None
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
·         Applications expected next month.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
·         All is well and quiet.
·         Town radio (TS-450) repaired at Rogus. CMOS battery leakage corroded circuit board traces.
·         Motion by N1GNV second by K1VDF for  MARC to cover repair costs - $100.00. Passed.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
·         Upcoming activity meetings
§         Mar – Haggie KB1HCC on sailing a square rigger in the North Atlantic.
§         April – Rich WA1TRY on the new MARC Forum
·         Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, and Tune-Up Night
·         Always looking for ideas and presenters.
·         Upcoming contests
§         CQ WPX SSB March 30 – 31.
§         Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
·         HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
·         VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
·         VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
·         10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 &Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
         Castle Craig and Ten/Ten Int’l web pages now reflect the 2013 convention hosted by MARC. Some details remain (W1AW trip and convention station setup still open).
·         Member help will be needed during the event with the station, as greeters and as ombudsmen.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
·         Fifty-six (56) 2012 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
·         No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
·        Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
·        No additional testing and classes scheduled.
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
·         See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
·         Key Klix (WA1TRY) is now an electronic only vehicle. Need a printer person/mailer to handle snail mail version – see WA1TRY.
·         MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is back with a new platform. Some growing pains being ironed out.
·         MARC Reflector (N1GNV) has been started. Members can receive and send short messages among the group with no archiving. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
Field Day (June 22 & 23)
·         Site location and decision will be made at the April business meeting.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
·         Anyone interested in being Wallingford EC contact Chris and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
·         Some changes are afoot with the Wallingford Emergency Management. Ernie is now Director of Civil Preparedness. (Title change)
·         Wallingford will be running various classes for  the CERT/Med team group
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 7, 2012)
·         The 2013 season will be starting shortly.
Miscellaneous
·         VHF/UHF Weak Signal Group conference April 26 - 28.
50/50 – KB1FYL
Meeting Adjourned about 20:25
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
February 2013
The February 14, 2013 business meeting was cancelled by Vice President Jim N1ZN, acting chair. Cancellation due to weather related no building access. An impromptu on-the-air net was held on the W1KKF repeater with 11 check-ins.
Submitted Dan Murphy, W1DMM, Secretary
A special business meeting was called by President John N1GNV before the February activity meeting on Thursday February 28, 2013. The meeting opened at 7:42 PM. Items covered:
Annual adit report for 2012 is complete and all financials were found in order.
Motion to accept new member Joanne Grabinski (No call). Passed.
The March activity meeting will be a presentation by Haggie KB1HCC on his recent wind jammer sail in the Atlantic.
Business meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM
Submitted; Jim Savage N1ZN Vice President
Secretary Report & Minutes of Meriden Amateur Radio Club
January 2013
The business meeting opened at 1934 on January 10, 2013 with approximately 14 people in attendance. A quorum was present.

Announcements -
•    Introductions – none needed.
•    Activity meeting – Jan 24th. WA1L on auto racing communications.
Secretary's Report -
•    Previous minutes (November and December) accepted as presented.
Treasurer's Report -
•    Treasurer’s report accepted as presented.
•    An audit committee with KB1HCC, N1ZN and one other will be formed.
Contributions –
•    Presentation by W1KKF and WA1TRY representing the Nutmeg Hamfest Alliance of $1516.15.
•    Motion by N1GNV second by KE1AY to use $500.00 of Nutfest contribution for 2013 scholarship. Passed.
Correspondence –
•    Letter of thanks to Tom Bernacki (son of WX1D) for memorial contribution to MARC.
•    QSL cards.
Scholarship – (KE1AY)
•    No 2012 award due to lack of applicants.
•    Letters and application information to be sent out in the spring.
Club Station & Facilities - (WA1TRY-SAM)
•    All is well and quiet.
•    Town radio (TS-450) at Rogus to look into a keypad/memory problem.
•    Added new bulkhead coax connector to avoid cable chaffing.
•    W1DMM presented information on commercial multi-band verticals available. Much discussion. Consensus points to GAP or Cushcraft. Nothing can be done until discussions are held with town officials for permission, placement, size, location, etc first.
Club Activities & Program (KB1FYL-P&E)
•    Upcoming activity meetings
  • Jan – John WA1L Communications in auto racing.
  • Feb – Andy on MARS vehicle Curiosity and landing techniques
  • Mar – Haggie KB1HCC on sailing a square rigger in the North Atlantic.
  • April – Rich WA1TRY on the new MARC Forum
•    Potential future activities: LOTW by ARRL, trip to W1AW, and Tune-Up Night by K1VDF
•    Always looking for ideas and presenters.
•    Upcoming contests
  • ARRL Intl DX CW (Feb 16-17) & SSB (Mar 2-3).
  • 10/10 Phone QSO Party. February 2-3
  • ARRL VHF Jan 19-20
  • CQ 160 CW Jan 26-27
  • Several state QSO parties. Boost your WAS or 5BWAS standing.
Nets - All nets are doing well. Reports in Key Klix & MARC forum.
•    HF-SSB 28.375 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM, Primary NC John K1VDF.
•    VHF-FM 147.36R Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, Primary NC Todd K1TDO.
•    VHF-SSB 50.175 Mondays at 8 PM, Primary NC Jim N1ZN.
Castle Craig - (N1API-CM & CP)
•    10/10 QSO parties in 2013: SSB Feb 2-3 & Aug 3-4; Digital Apr 27-28 &Nov 9-10; CW May 4-5 & Oct 19-20
•    N1API will be running a jump start net for the Feb QSO party starting at 6:45 ET on Friday Feb 1st.
•    Motion by N1API second by N1BF for $60 for a 10/10 convention door prize and rent a Castle Craig chapter table. Passed.
•    Convention committee needs to meet with hotel personnel to set up a 10/10 station during the convention.
•    Castle Craig and Ten/Ten Int’l web pages now reflect the 2013 convention hosted by MARC. Some details remain (W1AW trip and convention station setup still open).
•    Member help will be needed during the event with the station, as greeters and as ombudsmen.
Membership - (KB1HCC)
•    Fifty-six (56) 2012 members more or less.
Interference and Technical - (WA1TRY)
•    No reported problems.
Instruction & Testing - (VE-KE1AY, Instruction Facilitator - Open)
•    Next VE session at Nutmeg Hamfest in October.
•    No additional testing and classes scheduled.
•    We need a training coordinator/facilitator. Step up and help!!
Candy Store - (N1ZN)
•    See Jim N1ZN for availability and details.
Club Media -
•    See January Key Klix for several articles on the MARC media happenings.
•    Key Klix (WA1TRY) back in business after problems with publishing software. See Key Klix article.
•    Key Klix is now an electronic only vehicle.
•    MARC Forum (WA1TRY) is back with a new platform.
•    MARC Web (W1DMM) MeridenARC.ORG is designated hospice and will not be updated.
•    MARC Reflector (N1GNV) has been started. Members can receive and send short messages among the group with no archiving. Meant for quick comments, updates and notices.
•    MARC Web (N1GNV) MeridenARC.COM is designated as the new MARC web page. N1GNV is webmaster.
Field Day (June 22 & 23)
•    Chris WA1VXH has submitted an application to the town for Marcus Cooke Park June 22-23.
•    Motion by W1KKF second by N1GNV to rescind the November motion on Field Day Class and site and consider Field Day as either Class 2A at Cooke Park or 2F at the MARC/EOC site. Passed.
•    More discussion on Field Day will appear in Key Klix and the MARC Forum.
EmComm - (WA1VXH)
•    Chris WA1VXH will be stepping aside as EC for Wallingford. FB job Chris.
•    Anyone interested in being EC contact Chris and/or DEC Douglas WA1SFH.
Nutmeg Hamfest (October 7, 2012)
•    It’s over and a reported success.
•    Bill W1KKF gave a summary. Gate was lower than in the past, but the reason is not yet understood. Lower costs lead to increase in net gain. Details will be available after Alliance BOD meet and close out the event year details.
•    Club table made $530.00.
•    Thanks to those volunteering to make this a success.
    Miscellaneous
•    The Christmas Party was a success. FB and thanks to Bill W1KKF for doing the leg work and hounding down the details.
50/50 – None
Meeting Adjourned about 20:57
Submitted: Dan Murphy W1DMM, Secretary