Prepared - December 10, 2007
By: Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ
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THANKS
I want to thank all who served as officers in 2007 and all who participated in the various club activities, without your help we would be out of business.
Thanks to those volunteering to serve as officer in 2008.
Our 2008 Officers are:
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Christmas Party
We enjoyed our annual club Christmas party on Sunday December 9th at Fire Mountain in Indiana. We had some twenty people enjoyed the event. Thanks to Roger and Kathy Lute for making the plans, reservations etc.
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Ken Snyder, AA3IO, in Iraq
I received an email from Ken on December 6th, 2007 in which he said hello to all our club members and the Saturday morning breakfast gang.
Ken said his trip to Iraq was delayed with a three day stay in Kuwait City while waiting for a Visa stamp which they require. He said the environment there is rugged and there are a lot of sandstorms. He also said it was interesting to see all of the camels in Kuwait City area and the buildings reflected wealth beyond anything he had ever seen.
Ken also asked about the status of amateur radio operations in Iraq, I forwarded the following ARRL information to him. Hopefully one of these days someone might have the opportunity to talk to Ken on the radio.
ARRL Letter - VOL 26, No 46, dated Friday November 16,2007
* Iraq Back on the Air Next Week: Diya Sayah, YI1DZ, President of the Iraqi Amateur Radio Society (IARS), announced November 13 that effective November 20, all Amateur Radio activity will be "back to normal" in Iraq. Sayah said, "All Amateur Radio operators in Iraq who carry a valid Iraqi license will be able to use their radios according to regulations of IARU Region 1 and the IARS." Amateur Radio activity in Iraq was suspended in March of this year, with the suspension affecting both Iraqi citizens as well as any foreigners -- including military personnel and contractors -- who have been on the air from Iraq. The request to halt all ham radio activity and the issuance of licenses in Iraq originated with a letter from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as part of a new security plan, Sayah said.
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Amateur Radio Licensee Scholarship program.
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 The following is a portion of their news release.
AMATEUR RADIO
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
THE FOUNDATION FOR AMATEUR RADIO, INC., a non-profit organization with headquarters in Washington, D.C., plans to administer fifty-five (55) scholarships for the academic year 2008 - 2009 to assist licensed Radio Amateurs. The Foundation, composed of over seventy-five local area Amateur Radio Clubs, fully funds three of these scholarships. Eleven are funded with the income from grants. The remaining forty-one (41) are administered by the Foundation without cost to the various donors.
Licensed Radio Amateurs may compete for these awards if they plan to pursue a full-time course of studies beyond high school and are enrolled in or have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited university, college or technical school. The awards range from $500 to $3000 with preference given in some cases to residents of specified geographical areas or the pursuit of certain study programs. Non-USA residents are eligible to apply for some of the scholarships. Clubs, especially those in California, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin (areas of preferred residence for some of the scholarships), are encouraged to announce these opportunities at their meetings, in their club newsletters, during training classes, on their nets and on their world wide web home pages.
Additional information and an application form may be requested by letter or QSL card, postmarked prior to March 30, 2008 from:
FAR Scholarships
Post Office Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738
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A couple reminders.
Our January 2008 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 2nd since the first Tuesday is New Years Day. Please mark your calendar and please plan to attend the meeting.
If you plan to join the club for 2008 we would appreciate if you completed your application and paid your dues as soon as possible. (Applications are available on our website: www.qsl.net/wb3bmd.
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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 _7:45_ PM
Minutes from last meeting: (November 6, 2007)
There were no additions or corrections.
Moved: Marcia Malcolm, KD4ITP and Second by: Fred Maize, KM3M
Financial Report: Kim Frech (Reported by Darrell)
Deposited $11.28 Paid REA $124.85
Financial report $__$XXXX.XX__
The club presented a certificate of appreciation to Jerry Kiehl, WB3DUD for his many years of club membership, serving in various capacities and participating in our club activities.
Congratulations Jerry !
2007 Presidents Report: Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
In accordance with our club by-laws, ARTICLE EIGHT: DUTIES OF OFFICERS; SECTION 1; PRESIDENT.
We have forty two (42) club members; Three (3) associates; Ten (10) family and twenty nine (29) individual members.
The club participated in the MS walk on April 22nd.
The Torrance walk was cancelled. (First time)
The clubs Volunteer Examiners conducted tests on April 7th during which time five (5) people upgraded to General.
A number of club members participated in ARRL's field day on June 23rd & 24th.
Johnstown's Conemaugh club invited our club to tour the WWCP Channel 8 studios in Johnstown on June 13th.
We enjoyed our annual club picnic on September 16th at Richard and Anne Stinson's home.
A multi county breakfast was held at Eat*N*Park October 20th.
Hot dog nights were held on Wednesday nights at the repeater site (weather permitting)
We conducted regular Monday night ARES nets.
Robert Zugates was named our ARES Emergency Coordinator.
Our meeting attendance averaged 12 to 14 members per meetings.
The FCC eliminated the code requirements for all amateur licenses, effective February 23rd.
President George W. Bush had written the ARRL to recognize the Hello Amateur Radio public relations campaign and to extend "greetings to all those celebrating 100 years of voices over the airwaves."
He also said "I appreciate all who work in radio, and I am grateful to the Amateur Radio operators who provide emergency communications that help make our country safer and more secure," President Bush wrote. "Your good work strengthens our society and represents the American spirit."
At the August meeting we awarded Melissa Carnahan, KB3MDS, an achievement award for her fifty one contacts during the ARRL's 2007 field day activities.
Kent Badger, N3KB, discussed message preparation and traffic handling at our August meeting.
Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, planned a mini field day for Saturday August 18th.
We enjoyed our regular Saturday morning breakfasts at Eat*N*Park.
We awarded a certificate of appreciation to Jerry Kiehl at the December 4th meeting.
2008 Nominations & December Elections: Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
We need to discuss the 2008 President and Secretary. Consider acquiring a post office box or mailing address without a name other than Indian County Amateur Radio Club (ICARC). I learned from 2007 experience that when we don't know who the following year secretary will be, we can't make up the new ID cards or membership applications.
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 and Net Coordinator: Jerry Kiehl.
ARES: E.C. Robert Zugates, KB3JOF
Robert 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
There was a very brief discussion regarding doing away with net control operators as suggested at a previous meeting. Some of the long time members never remembered this ever being. I personally don't think this would ever work.
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 reported that he has Larry Freeman's donated computer cleaned up and Windows 98 installed. It's ready to be put into service.
Repeat Operation - Elmer Sorisio, KB3WG (Not at meeting)
Board & Regular Meeting. - Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
All members are encouraged to consider items for the meeting agendas.
50 /50 drawing was won by: __Marcia Malcolm__
VE Testing -- Bill McMillen, N3QM - 1st Saturday in April & October
Dave Dzelsky, N3DZ, mentioned testing would be by reservation.
Christmas Party - Roger, N3PHX, & Kathy, N3SJY Lute
Roger & Kathy Lute made arrangements at Fire Mountain for our Christmas party on Sunday evening December 9th at 6:00 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM.
Kathy reported we have about 20 people signed up for the party.
DVD - Video presentation on amateur radio: Cliff Miller, KB3AGT Eat*N*Park's equipment is out of order.
Darrell WA3AJQ hasn't checked with the restaurant to determine if their equipment is available.
Ham Fest 2008: Rusty O'Donnell, WB3EUQ (Not at meeting)
Rusty 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)
When? Spring? ____ Fall? _____ Month? _________ Day? _______
Date? ______________ No PA or neighboring ham fests are currently listed in either the November or December QST magazines.
There was very little discussion since Rusty wasn't available. We need to get into the details at the January meeting. QST has to have two months advance notice.
Show and Tell Darrell Norris, WA3AJQ
Darrell displayed a copy of his ARRL membership certificate printed from the ARRL's membership website.
Notes or comments?
The January 2008 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 2nd since the first Tuesday is New Years Day.
Larry Freeman, N3LT gave a brief update on Bill Menks wife, indicating she's still in the hospital. Our club extends their best wishes and prays she'll make a quick recovery.
Robert Zugates, KB3JOF, briefly discussed a scholarship program for amateurs, we were recently made aware of. Robert will be posting the information on our website.
Motion to adjourn by: Robert Zugates KB3JOF and second by: Dennis Whitson, KB3LBQ.
The meeting adjourned at</b>: 8:36 PM. (Local time)
-- ICARC Meeting Attendance --
December 4, 2007
| Dzelsky, David N3DZ | Freeman, Larry N3LT | Kiehl, Jerry WB3DUD | Kiehl, Linda ********* | Lute, Kathleen N3SJY | Lute, Roger N3PHX | Maize, Fred KM3M | Malcolm, Marcia KD4ITP |
| Malcolm, Richard KA3IYT | Miller, Cliff KB3AGT | Norris, Darrell WA3AJQ | Strong, Alton N3PHL | Whitson, Dennis KB3LBQ | Zugates, Robert KB3JOF | Carnahan, Ronald KB3JOE | Carnahan, Terry KB3JOD |
Respectively Submitted by:
Kim Frech, Secretary / Treasurer
05, 06 & 07
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