Prepared - July 7, 2008
By: Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ
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The following excerpts were taken from recent ARRL news letters.
2007 ARRL ANNUAL REPORT NOW AVAILABLE
The ARRL Annual Report for 2007, now available online www.arrl.org/announce/annualreport/ and in print, reviews the League's major events of the year and documents the renewed growth of both the ARRL and the activities of the Amateur Radio Service. Just 50 years ago, there were fewer than 90,000 ARRL members; in 2007, ARRL achieved its highest level of membership growth since 1993. By the end of 2007, there were 153,535 ARRL members -- a single year increase of 3.3 percent. In this period of growth, ARRL has upheld its commitment and mission as the leading representative of active radio amateurs.
"As it played out, 2007 was a great year for ARRL and Amateur Radio," said ARRL President Joel Harrison, W5ZN. "We experienced growth in the Amateur Service, growth in ARRL membership, the League is in good fiscal shape and hams are excited about getting on the air. Our headquarters staff is more excited and pumped about our mission than I've ever seen and that enthusiasm is being reflected in our membership numbers."
RILEY HOLLINGSWORTH, K4ZDH, RETIRES
On Thursday, July 3, Special Counsel for the Spectrum Enforcement Division of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH -- the man who has come to embody Amateur Radio Enforcement -- said goodbye to the FCC as he retired and began his life as a private citizen. In May, Hollingsworth announced he would definitely retire; he had contemplated retiring in January 2008, but cited "several issues on the table that I want[ed] to continue to work through with the amateur community." While his successor has not yet been named, he was quick to point out that the FCC's Amateur Radio enforcement program will continue. Hollingsworth said that he has "loved" working for the FCC and has "always had great jobs, but this one involving the Amateur Radio Service has been the most fun and I have enjoyed every day of it. I've worked with the best group of licensees on earth, enjoyed your support and tremendous FCC support and looked forward every day to coming to work. The Amateur Radio Enforcement program will continue without missing a beat, and after retirement I look forward to being involved with Amateur Radio every way I can. I thank all of you for being so dedicated and conscientious, and for the encouragement you give us every day." Saying it has been a "privilege to work with and for the Amateur Radio licensees and the land mobile frequency coordinators," Hollingsworth said that he is "extremely fortunate to work for two wonderful groups of people: Those at headquarters in the Enforcement Bureau, and for the Amateur Radio operators."
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ARRL Field Day 2008
ARRL Field Day was scheduled for June 28th and 29th Some members from the Indiana club along with several guests participated in the event. There were about ten operators with various radios and a variety of antennas. Fred Maize, KM3M, had over three hundred sixty (360) contacts. Everyone enjoyed lots of good food at the Saturday evening picnic.
There was occasional rain with some very gusty winds. Larry Freeman, N3LT, had his antenna gently placed on the ground by the wind.
Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, took the lead and Gloria Freeman, KB4JWV, was the food coordinator for the picnic. Everyone was there to just have fun.
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Birthdays
Blanche Bender, KA3VXR and Terry Carnahan, KB3JOD are both celebrating birthdays this month, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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If you know of anyone interested in amateur radio, please feel free to invite them to one of our meetings, we're always looking for new members
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Thanks and 73's,
Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ
President - 05 / 06 / 07 - 08
President Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ, called the meeting to order at __7:40_ local time.
Minutes from last meeting: (June 3, 2008)
There were no additions or corrections.
Financial Report: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ
The report was not available at this time.
Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ took over the financial part.
Kim changed the addresses with REA and our insurance.
Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ, revised our club data with the ARRL.
ARES: E.C. Robert Zugates, KB3JOF
Robert talked to John Rodgers, N3MSE, W. PA Section Manager, about possible training sometime in the near future.
Net Coordinator: Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD (Not at meeting)
Net control operators are always needed and appreciated.
At the June meeting Jerry suggested we remove some people from the net call list since they rarely ever check in.
Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ, will be net control for July.
RACES: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ
Rusty reported not all the government furnished equipment has been received, mikes and a battery pack are still missing.
ECHOLINK: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ
EchoLink is now in service.
Repeater Operation - Elmer Sorisio, KB3WG (Not at meeting)
An assistant Trustee is being considered.
A certificate of appreciation for Elmer was presented at the meeting which read:
| "For your many years of club membership, serving as our Trustee and
your dedicating endless hours to keeping our club repeaters and associated equipment in top operating condition. We also recognize and fully appreciate the time and effort you put into making many hot dog nights the success they were. Your weekly dedication absolutely surpassed any normal commitment." |
Field Day - June 28th and 29th Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ
ARRL Field Day was scheduled for June 28th and 29th
Several members from the Indiana club along with several guests set up at our repeater site and participated in the event. There were about ten operators with various radios and a variety of antennas. Fred Maize, KM3M, had over three hundred sixty (360) contacts. Everyone enjoyed lots of good food at the Saturday evening picnic.
There was occasional rain with some very gusty winds. Larry Freeman, N3LT, had his antenna gently placed on the ground by the wind.
Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, took the lead and Gloria Freeman, KB4JWV, was the food coordinator for the picnic. Everyone was there to have fun.
There was a motion made to have the club pay for the generator gasoline, portable John and some other miscellaneous items.
Motion: Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ - 2nd by Richard Stinson, KB3KBC Motion passed.
Meetings - Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
All members are encouraged to consider items for the meeting agendas and bring a fellow ham / member or a perspective ham to a meeting.
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The 50 /50 drawing was won by: Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ, he donated it to the club, thanks Darrell !
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THE HAM FEST IS NO LONGER AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION THIS YEAR
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The next several items will be discussed at the time there scheduled
VE Test - Bill McMillen, N3QM - October
Torrance Walk - May - Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD
Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD checked with Torrance and was told there will not be a walk again this year. (2nd Year)
Club Picnic - Sunday September 28th
Richard Stinson, KB3KBC, indicated he and his wife Anne would be happy to have our covered dish picnic at their home again this year on either Sunday September 7th or the 28th, it was decided it would be better to hold it later in the month, so the 28th was selected. Thanks again to Richard and Anne !
ARES Simulated Emergency Test - October ?
OPEN (Multi County) Breakfast - October ?
Christmas Party - December 14th at Hoss's
DVD - Video presentation on amateur radio:
Hot Dog Nights - Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ
Wednesday hot dog nights are up and running.
Robert Zugates, KB3JOF removed his refrigerator from the building.
Show and Tell (Anybody / Anything)
Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, presented a computerized picture show from field day and the Dayton, Ohio ham fest.
Notes or comments?
BIRTHDAYS
Gloria Freeman KB4JWV, Carl Hvozda N3PIE, Ken Fletcher N3VFL, and Roger Lute N3PHX are celebrating birthdays this month.
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Motion to adjourn by: Richard Stinson, KB3KBC, - 2nd by: Fred Maize, KM3M.
The meeting adjourned at: 8:08 PM. (Local time)
| Dzelsky David N3DZ | Freeman Larry N3LT |
| Hvozda Carl N3PIE | Maize Fred KM3M |
| Miller Cliff KB3AGT | Norris Darrell WA3AJQ |
| O'Donnell Rusty WB3EUQ | Stinson Richard KB3KBC |
| Zugates Robert KB3JOF |
Respectively Submitted by:
Darrell Norris WA3AJQ
President 05, 06, 07, 08
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