MINUTES OF THE E.K.A.R.C.
February 14, 2004
Held at the Coach House Restaurant, Cranbrook BC. 10 members present. Chair: VE7CRJ
SICK OR INJURED AMATEURS:
VE7BWS – Brian’s son passed away. A sympathy card was sent.
MOTION: Adopt the minutes of the previous meeting as circulated and corrected
Moved VE7SKT Seconded VE7NEK. Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- CNIB: receipt for $100 donation
- VE3NCE: request for $100 for Amateur Youth Education Programme
- Holmes Insurance: notification of insurance rate increase of $900 to $1000
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
VE7CRJ - The IRLP computer problem was repaired by VE7CRJ
- The Cell phone patch has been cancelled but 911 still can be used.
- VE7CRJ to hook up a new phone patch for the Kimberley exchange.
- Shaw Cable has asked for clarification re: our use of the Radium site.
- VE7CRJ will continue communication with Shaw Cable
- VE7ZIP attended the ESS course at the College of the Rockies
Statement Cash on hand $00.00
Maximizer acct $573.01
Shares $74.21
I.N.G. Acct. $6,843.62
Total $7,490.84
MOTION: Adopt the treasurer’s report as circulated. Moved VE7NEK, Seconded VE7KFR CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS:
- There has not been enough interest to offer a radio course at this time. VE7LOC has
offered to elmer anyone needing help preparing for the basic exam.
- VE7NEK and VE7ZIP volunteered to look after the EKARC annual banquet
- The Coleman repeater is intermittently operational and not yet linked to VE7CAP
- VE7NEK will look into insurance and report to the March meeting
- A discussion was held re: the use of remaining bingo funds
- VE7CRJ will contact the BC Emergency Response System and report back
- VE7KFR reported a Salvation Army training session will be offered April 3, 2004.
MOTION: To Adjourn VE7ESW