June 2005 News Letter
Darrell R. Norris - WA3AJQ
I would like to thank those who organized, taught or in any way participated in the two day training sessions in April, as well as everyone that participated in the April 17th MS walk and the May 14th Torrance walk.
We were honored at Torrance by having the two young ladies participate after having just completed their Tech training classes and obtaining their licenses, thanks to both of them. I reminded them that they are automatic members of our club with their dues paid for the remainder of the first year. I invited them to attend our next meeting, hope to see them there. I would like to get them included on our membership roster for 2005.
We need to conclude the planning for field day June 25th and 26th and start talking about a summer picnic, if we plan to have one.
A little about the Eat-N-Park situation; I was told on Tuesday night, May 3rd by the shift manager, that they could no longer accommodate us at 7:00 PM because of their increased business, effective immediately. I discussed this with the General Manager on Saturday, the 7th, he seemed somewhat surprised by what I was told. I told him we had to review our options, without going into all the details, I was told to continue as usual until at least September, he didn't think there would a problem then either.
Our June 7th meeting will be at 8:00 PM, from then on the meetings will continue as usual, first Tuesday of each month, the board meeting at 7:00 PM and the regular meeting at 7:30.
Roger N3ULC and Robert KB3JOF are working on our Web Site. They hope to have it up and running again soon, lots of luck to them. They are receptive to any ideas you might have regarding the "New Look".
Have a great summer.
73's
Darrell
WA3AJQ
May's Minutes for 2005
The meeting was called to order by the President Darrell Norris WA3AJQ @ 7:30 pm. Darrell asked for a motion to approve the minutes as published in the newsletter. Denny Clark KB3HZM made the motion to approve the minutes as published; it was seconded by Dennis Whitson KB3LBQ, the motion passed.
The treasurer's report for April was read by treasure Shirley McCombs KB3DTH. Darrell asked for a motion to approve the treasurer's report as read. Roger Lute N3PHX, made the motion to approve the treasurer's report; it was seconded by Al Fister N3ZFZ, the motion passed.
ARES: Roger N3ULC had nothing to report at this time.
VE test session: Which was held on April 2, 2005 had 2 pass the technician test.
Classes: Dave Dzelsky N3DZ and Larry Freeman N3LT gave the membership a report on the two day classes. They had six students take the class. Two young ladies passed the technician test.
MS walk: We had a good turn out of amateur's for the walk. The following hams participated: Rusty O'Donnell WB3EUQ, Shirley McCombs KB3DTH, Bill Menk WB3LAB, Ric Lods AL7DH, Robert Zugates Kb3JOF, Elmer Sorisio KB3WG, Larry Freeman N3LT, Fred Maize KM3M, Denny Clark KB3HZM, Roger Bartlebaugh N3ULC, Dave Dzelsky N3DZ, and Terry Carnahan KB3JOD.
Torrance walk: Is May 14, 2005 to meet @ 8:00 am in the parking lot. We have 8 amateurs signed up to help. Any questions contact Rusty O'Donnell.
Roger Bartlebaugh N3ULC brought before the membership that his family is considering moving to a rural residence, were no DSL internet is available at this time. This means no echolink, no website, and no newsletter. Roger may be able to resume these duties after he can make other arrangements.
Eat'n'Park: Has informed Darrell that they will not be able to reserve the backroom for our monthly meetings as of this meeting. We our taking up tables needed for customers during there busy time. Shirley McCombs KB3DTH will check on finding us another place to meet.
Christmas party: The Lutes spent a lot of time researching place to have our 2005 party. They gave the club the results, the club picked 3 and voted on them. The majority of the membership picked Hoss's, because the other places you must have 30 people or more or we have to pay for the room. Hoss's said we could have a bigger room for this year's party. Al Fister N3ZFZ made the motion to have our annual party on a Sunday in December @ Hoss's; it was seconded by Roger Bartlebaugh N3ULC, the motion passed.
Fred Maize KM3M, made a motion to have the next months meeting at Eat'n'Park in the backroom at a later time of 8:00 pm so we can have the time to find another place. It was seconded by Larry Freeman N3LT, the motion passed.
A 50/50 was held and won by Al Fister N3ZFZ. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Attendance for May 2005 :
1. Roger Bartlebaugh N3ULC
2. Jodi Bartlebaugh No Call
3. Jim St.Clair N3TQR
4. Kim Frech No Call
5. Darrell Norris WA3AJQ
6. Shirley McCombs KB3DTH
7. Elmer Sorisio KB3WG
8. Fred Maize KM3M
9. Kathy Lute N3SJY
10. Roger Lute N3PHX
11. Richard Malcolm KA3IYT
12. Marcia Malcolm KD4ITP
13. Steve Kuser KB3JNZ
14. Denny Clark Kb3HZM
15. Terry Carnahan KB3JOD
16. Rich Brown KB3GOJ
17. Allen St.Clair KB3EPO
18. Dave Dzelsky N3DZ
19. Dennis Whitson KB3LBQ
20. Al Fister N3ZFZ
Respectfully Submitted by :
Shirley McCombs KB3DTH
Secretary
June 14 - Alton Strong N3PHL
June 18 - Elmer Sorisio KB3WG
June 23 - Dave Dzelsky N3DZ
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