OCARS Membership Meeting Minutes

September 7, 2010

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by President Tim Pepper, K8NWD.  Tim asked everyone to introduce themselves and state their call sign.

Secretary’s report - Jim Vigne, KB8TXZ.  Tim Pepper stated that everyone had received the Minutes via email.  Motion by Larry Hornsby KB8POD and seconded by Fred Homes W1SKU to accept the meeting minutes as corrected.  Accepted.

Treasurer’s report – John Eldred N8FNN gave the treasurer’s report.  Motion by Fred Homes W1SKU and seconded by Mike Smith N8GUZ to accept the treasurer’s report.  Accepted.

OLD BUSINESS

Mike Smith ordered a new OCARS banner.  It was on display at our Field Day event.  Upon completion of the event a large security detail escorted the banner to the secretary’s truck.  The banner is now stored in an underground secured bunker at an undisclosed location and ready to be put on display at our next event.

NEW BUSINESS

Mike Smith gave us a summary of the Field Day activities.  Our score was down from our last few years. 

Special thanks to Kim Wu KW8YL for organizing our dining facilities, purchasing the food and drinks and preparing the breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Our scores may have been down a little this year but our dining experience was one of the best ever.

Technician class will be held a Milford High School.  See Mike Smith for more details.

The Clarkston Repeater Association has a few new members on the board of directors.  Dues are still only $12 per year or $1 per month. 

Mike Smith indicated that Tim Pepper has been a member of OCARS continuously for most if not all of his ham radio career.  In recognition of a life long commitment to OCARS Mike made a motion to make Tim Pepper a Life Time member of OCARS and the motion was supported by Larry Hornsby.  Motion passed.

Coffee Break at 8:00 p.m.

Return from Coffee Break at 8:20 p.m.

The presentation was a DVD on digital voice for Ham Radio.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Submitted by: Jim Vigne, KB8TXZ, Secretary OCARS