At the last meeting of the SRRC we had some good discussions about my proposed dues structure changes. Elsewhere in this issue of STATIC is the by-law committee report on changes which need to be made to the constitution and by-laws in order to implement this plan. We will have some discussion on the plan and vote on the amendments at the February meeting.

Also at the last meeting there were several new committees formed. Some of the jobs were already being preformed but not under a committee title. Please give your support to the club by signing up to help with duties of these committees especially the committiees that deal with the subjects you are passionate about. At the February meeting I would like to disscuss how these committees can better serve us by having separate meetings during the month and then report to general membership at the regular meeting. The date and time of all committee meetings will need to be published so any member can attend. There can be discussions about the committee reports at the regular meeting, but if it gets too lengthy or heated the matter will be sent back to commitee for consideration. At the annual budget commitee meeting I would like to give each commitee an appropriation of money to spend to accomplish their tasks.

Starting at the February meeting I would also like to have a fifteen minute break at around 8:30. This is get us out of those uncomfortable chairs, get a drink, get a smoke, or what ever else needs to be done. We can discuss starting the meeting at 7:15 if the ending time will be getting too late.

The amplifier is on the repeater and hopefully the interference issues are behind us. If you hear interference in the future let the repeater committee know with "DETAILS"!

73 for now. This is KB9JTL and I will be listening!!

COMMITEE APPOINTMENTS BY NEW PRESIDENT

HIGHLIGHTS OF JANUARY MEETING

Members were reminded that renewing their ARRL membership through the Club is a source of income to the club. When YOUR membership renewal comes due, talk to Francis WB9VLW, our treasurer before you send it in direct.

The Special Event Station went very well and we received a new high in request for certificates. Over 80 requests were received by the end of the year, and more are expected. Those of us who attended enjoyed the time very much.

The QSL contest was won by W9ZEN. Next months target is K4GNU, China Grove N.C.

The electric door lock is still in trouble. Use the north door. The H.F. beam antenna is in trouble too. The inverted vee worked well for the special event.

We spent a lot of time talking about the repeater again. The rumored interference turned out to be a few bleeps and blurps heard by a few members. No one was able to provide any hard information, and there have not been any complaints from anyone. The La Salle County Sheriff was Specifically asked and there was none. Further discussion surrounded the possibility of moving the repeater, putting up a tower at Leonore again. See the announcement in this issue of "STATIC."

We are still getting calls (well, Buck is) from ADM about buying the property. They wont send us any letters or attend the meetings.

Mark, KB9JTL our president appointed the following standing commitee chairmanships.

ACTIVITIES W9ZEN

BUILDING & GROUNDS N9HON

EQUIPMENT KB9TMA

REPEATER MONITOR N9OUW

REPEATER KF9NZ

In addition Mark appointed the following temporary committiees:

FIELD DAY KB9EZZ

FOOD ROSE GLAD

TRAINING KB9EZZ

MEMBERSHIP KB9UIU

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS N9ZJK

There was further discussion about Mark’s proposals, but without specific wording and no sense of what the consensus is, no motions were made.

KF9NZ AR

The repeater committee will meet at the clubhouse Monday evening , January 17 at 7:30 PM. If the only thing you have is a hammer, don’t come. If you have constructive ideas, and wish to actively assist in the maintainence of the repeater. be there. The idea is to teach several members a little about how the repeater works ( or fails to work ) and to formulate a proposal to improve it. BE WARNED: If you desire to be a member of this committee you must expect me to call on you to come help work on it.

DE KF9NZ

5. Dues for regular members living at the same address and who already have a member of his or her immediately family as a regular member of the Starved Rock Radio Club shall be one half of the regular dues per year, Paid in advance and due at the first regular meeting of the calendar year.

5. Dues for regular members living at the same address and who have already have a member of his or her immediatly family as a regular member of the Starved Rock Radio Club shall be $10.00 per year, paid in advance and due the first regular meeting of the calendar year. Each family member can help accumulate points for the primary member.

6. If a member is unable to pay his or her dues and his obligation current in the club due to hardship or other causes, he may ask the club to remit his or her dues after showing good cause.After receiving such request the president will appoint two member to take the case under advisement, and report to the club their findings and recomendations.

6. If a member is unable to pay his or her dues due to hardship or other causes, including activation of military personel , he or she may ask the club to remit his or her dues after showing good cause. After receiving such a request the president will appoint a committee of three members and he will chair the committee. They will take the case under advisement and report to the club their findings and recomendations.

9. Dues of a non-resident member shall be one/half (1/2) the regular dues per year, no provisions for collection of special assessments.

9. Dues of a non-resident member shall be $10.00 per year with no provisions made for collection of special assessments.

10. Dues for regular and associate members shall be $10.00 per year, paid in advance and due at the first regular meeting of the new calendar year.

10. Dues for regular and associate members shall be $50.00 per year, paid in advance and due at the first regular meeting of the new calendar year minus any dues credits as described in the by-laws.

ARTICLE V

25. Membership dues credits are defined as follows. Everyone needs 60 (sixty) points to drop dues from $50.00 to $20.00. Each point is worth 50 cents towards dues. A member can build up a thirty point carry over towards next years dues.

EXAMPLES OF THE POINT SYSTEM ARE AS FOLLOWS.

Hamfest Worker-------------------------- 15 Points per shift.

Field day------------------------------------ 10 Points

Special Events----------------------------- 5 Points

Officer------------------------------------- 25 Points

Commitee Chairman----------------------- 25 Points

Committee Worker------------------------ 12 Points

Temporary Committee Chairman---------- 10 Points

Temporary Committee Worker------------ 5 Points

15 Minutes Presentation to Club----------- 5 Points

Each New member Sponsored------------ 5 Points

Attending Regular Meetings---------------- 2 Points

Checking into Wednesday Clubnet--------- 1/2 Point

26. CONSTITUTION NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

When notification is required for special vote, meetings, amendments, or any other specific club matters which require mail notification can be handled by regular mail and or E/MAIL per each members capabilities. This duty can be performed by editor of STATIC in absence or unavailability of secretary. ( Per Article V sec. C paragraph 5 & 6 of Constitution ).

27. EMERGENCY MEETING DATE TIME OR PLACE CHANGES.

In the event of an act of god or emergency situation, meeting date, place, or time can be changed with minimal notification by general consenses of minimum of three (3) officers. This act will only be in force for the welfare and or safety of the membership of S.R.R.C. Notification will be by way of phone, radio and or repeater, and E/MAIL.

28. If a meeting is not progressing at a steady pace after one (1) hour a 10 to 15 minute break will be granted.

JAN. 18, 2000 7:30 PM CONTACT ALAN R. AHASIC Ph. 630/879-2217

AURORA, IL WALK-INS OK

JAN 18, 2000 7:30 PM CONTACT JOHN B LEONARD Ph 815/756-5159

DE KALB IL. WALK-INS OK

JAN 21, 2000 7:00 PM CONTACT CHARLES SUFANA Ph 219/923-8308

HIGHLAND IN. WALK-INS OK

ANYDAY CONTACT DENI Ph 630/986-0061

BURR RIDGE IL. PRE-REGISTER PREFERED BUT WALK-INS OK.

1. DJ-180 ALINCO 2 METER WITH 12V HYDRIDE BATTERY

1 ALINCO RAPID CHARGER WITH CABLE AND POWER SUPPLY

1 ALINCO EDH-12 ADAPTER

2 ALINCO 7.2 VOLT 700MA.BATTERIES

1 PACKET HOOK-UP FOR A KENWOOD 7950 WITH MANUAL & CASE

$185.00 FOR THE LOT. CONTACT BILL (N9HON) at 815-539-9032

NOTHING THIS MONTH.

As you know this is my first issue of STATIC any ideas you might have to improve this publication would be welcome. So please feel free to contact me Via,. E/Mail, Regular mail or by radio. I monitor 147.120 Mhz. & 146.520 Mhz. My E/Mail address is fredieb@crtelco.com My Phone Number is 815-672-8173

My name and address is:

FRED BEAULAC

315 S. BLOOMINGTON ST. Apt. 8

STREATOR, IL 61364

KB9UIU

AR