Prepared - January 13, 2008
By: Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ
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Amateur Radio Licensee Scholarship program. (One more time!)
We recently received information regarding an amateur radio licensee scholarship program. Robert Zugates, KB3JOF, has recently posted all the information, qualifications, application etc. on our club website: www.qsl.net/wb3bmd . Individuals holding a valid amateur radio license and planning to, or are currently enrolled in a qualified institution of higher learning are encouraged to participate.
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A couple reminders.
If you plan to join the club for 2008 please complete a membership application, available on our club website: www.qsl.net/wb3bmd . Mail the application and the appropriate dues to our secretary:
Kim Frech
681 Washington Church Road
Home, PA 15747
Also, if you know of anyone wanting to acquire an amateur license, remember, there are no longer any code requirements. Feel free to invite them to our meetings and of course, join the club.
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I recently traveled to our home here in Brooksville, FL, opened up the house and, with a lot of effort, got my computer booted up, checked my email only to find that I had three thousand three hundred and two (3,302) emails.
I contacted Verizon to determine what was going on. I'm not sure they ever gave me a good explanation. I never had this experience before. It appeared that almost every email I received in 2007 was being held on their server. I had to go onto their server and delete my thousands of emails.
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Thanks and 73's,
Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ
President - 05 / 06 / 07 / 08
Tuesday was New Years day.
President Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ, called the meeting to order at _7:41_ PM
Minutes from last meeting: ( December 4, 2007)
There were no additions or corrections to the December minutes.
Fred Maize, KM3M moved to accept them, This was second by: Marcia Malcolm, KD4ITP.
Financial Report: Kim Frech
Financial report was reported.
Moved to accept: Dick Malcolm, KA3IYT, second by: Fred Maize, KM3M.
2008 Nominations & December Elections: Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
2008 Officers:
Temporary President, Darrell Norris;
Vice President, Rusty O'Donnell;
Temporary Secretary / Treasurer, Kim Frech;
Board members:
Darrell Norris,
RustY O'Donnell,
Terry Carnahan,
Larry Freeman,
Jerry Kiehl,
Elmer Sorisio,
Richard Stinson
and
Robert Zugates
Trustee: Elmer Sorisio
Other responsibilities:
Monday night net control:
Darrell Norris,
Jerry Kiehl
and
Terry Carnahan.
Web master: Robert Zugates.
ARES Emergency Coordinator: Robert Zugates
Net Coordinator: Jerry Kiehl.
ARES: E.C.
Robert Zugates, KB3JOF (Not at meeting)Robert previously stated that after we complete our last net for the respective month, he needs our completed net call list as soon as possible so he can complete and submit his report.
Net Coordinator: Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD
Jerry Kiehl agreed to continue as net coordinator for 2008.
RACES: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ (Not at meeting)
ECHOLINK: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ (Not at meeting)
Robert Zugates previously reported that he has Larry Freeman's donated computer cleaned up and Windows 98 installed. It's ready to be put into service as soon as he can catch up to Rusty.
Repeater Operation - Elmer Sorisio, KB3WG (Not at meeting)
It was reported that the repeater was noisy during the last Monday night net, Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD, asked if the heat at the repeater site was turned on as we have had some very cold weather.
Christmas Party - Roger, N3PHX, & Kathy, N3SJY Lute (Not at meeting)
Roger & Kathy Lute made arrangements at Fire Mountain for our Christmas party on Sunday evening December 9th , we had 20 people in attendance.
In general, most of the party attendees at the meeting were satisfied with Fire Mountain.
Board & Regular Meeting. - Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
All members are encouraged to consider items for the meeting agendas.
50 /50 drawing was won by: __Jim St Clair, N3TQR
Ham Fest 2008: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ
Rusty had previously checked on the price to rent the Armagh Fire Hall, the price quoted was $125 for four hours or $150 for 24 hours (Since we're a ham radio club) Rusty was going to check with the Armagh Fire Chief to determine what the quoted prices include ie: kitchen etc.
There was little discussion since so many members were absent. It was suggested we have the ham fest in the fall since we're rather slow in the planning process. It was also noted that we need to do a better job at advertising.
What needs to be determined: If we're interested ? Where ? When ? Vendors ? Breakfast etc ? Need someone to take charge ?
QST has to have two months advance notice.
VE Test - Bill McMillen, N3QM - April & October (Not at Meeting)
Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, previously mentioned testing would be by reservation.
MS Walk - April ?
Torrance Walk - May ?
Field Day - June ?
Club Picnic - September ?
ARES Simulated Emergency Test - October ?
OPEN (Multi County) Breakfast - October ?
Christmas Party - December ?
DVD - Video presentation on amateur radio: Cliff Miller, KB3AGT (Not at meeting)
Eat*N*Park's equipment is out of order.
Show and Tell (Anybody)
Members are encouraged to bring up anything that might be of interest to the club members, anything !!
Notes or comments?
Robert Zugates, KB3JOF, has the amateur licensee scholarship program posted on our website.
Motion to adjourn by: Fred Maize, KM3M,_second by: Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD.
The meeting adjourned at: __8:14__ PM. (Local time)
| Frech Kim ********* | Kiehl Jerry WB3DUD |
| Kiehl Linda ********* | Maize Fred KM3M |
| Malcolm Marcia KD4ITP | Malcolm Richard KA3IYT |
| Norris Darrell WA3AJQ | St Clair James N3TQR |
Respectively Submitted by:
Kim Frech, Secretary / Treasurer
05, 06, 07 & 08 ?
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