Key West Amateur Radio Club

May 24, 2001

Members present (7) Guests (2)

• Meeting called to order by President Tom Clements, K1TC, at 7:54 pm
• Introduction of guest Vera Dunmire and KG4CHB, Ryan Reeder.
• Minutes from April approved as read.
• Info exchanged among the group for Dave on Barry’s’ (K4MG) demo involving the RASCAL.
• Treasurer’s report of $712.26.
• Shirley (WA4JFK) requested keeping a cash kitty for change during the 50/50. A motion by L.T. (WA4JFJ) /Dean (W4WHN) to keep a $20.00 kitty. Approved

· OLD BUSINESS

• Jerry Turner (K9CCZ) is now the Trustee for the W4LLO club license. The paperwork had to go to the ARRL (the second time) as they complete the changes necessary and not the FCC.

• The Christmas Dinner for the club has been confirmed for December 12^th at the BOQ. This is a Wednesday night and we will gather around 7:30. There will be several items on the standard menu for that night and the price will be less than previous years.
• Club T-shirts are on order.
• Whereas Shirley (WA4JFK) has resigned as EC for Monroe County there is still a need to continue getting together on the radio for a net. After discussion the net will still be held on Sunday Night at 7:30pm sponsored by both clubs. There is a request (Shirley, WA4JFK) for other operators to get involved and run a net periodically. E-mail reminders will still be sent out. Anyone interested in operating a net contact Shirley (WA4JFK).
• Dean (W4WHN) reported that there has been good tropo with Texas on sideband.
• Dean (W4WHN) reported that Gary Arnold (WB2WPA) the EC of Naples has passed away. A great loss for everyone.
• Dean (W4WHN) will be acting as Field Day coordinator for the group. We will not be operating with a generator this year. A motion by L.T. (WA4JFJ) / to authorize $150.00 for expenses. Passed. Newspaper article will be submitted by Shirley (WA4JFK). Vera Dunmire pointed out that you get better results with e-mail as they don’t have to retype everything. Tom (K1TC) added that you need to obtain the e-mail for the exact person needed for proper attention. Setup will begin around 10:00am with operating starting at 2:00pm.
• L.T. (WA4JFJ) brought along a coax end protector made out of PVC and Sealant to protect them from weather.
• Motion to adjourn at 8:45pm with the next meeting to be held on July 26^th.