MINUTES OF THE EAST KOOTENAY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Jan. 11th, 2003 Held at the ABC Restaurant, Cranbrook BC.  9 members present.

 

SICK OR INJURED AMATEURS:      None.

 

MOTION: Adopt the minutes of the previous meeting as read.  Moved VE7TED, Seconded VE7CRJ.  CARRIED.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:       None.

 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

 

VE7CRJ          The Bingo licence is now good for 3 years.  We are putting insurance for our repeaters for the next 3 years, ($700, $750, $800), 3 solar panes ($2100) for Jubilee Mtn., replacement & solar regulator & new IRLP computer for the 3rd year in the budget.  Some of the previous year’s budget items which remain unspent will be allocated for the building upgrade on Baker, a portable repeater, a commercial radio for PEP use, and new safety vests for members on duty.

 

VE7LOC         A new course will be up and running for 5 weeks starting early in Feb.

 

VE7LOC         Meeting location by consensus will stay at the ABC restaurant until further notice.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

 

Statement                     Cash on hand               $0000.00

                                    Maximizer acct.            $1046.77

                                    Shares                          $0047.65

                                    I.N.G. Acct.                 $6645.40

                                    Total                            $7739.82

 

MOTION: Adopt the treasurer’s report as read.  Moved VE7NEK, Seconded VE7BJ.  CARRIED.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

VE7CRJ          Elections are imminent.  Vacant positions are V.P,  Pres. & Secretary.

 

VE7LOC         The Creston Club has passed a motion to disband and turn over their assets to the EKARC.  Discussion surrounding the logistics of such a move were held.

 

MOTION:          To inform the Creston Club that the EKARC is in favour of accepting their equipment and assets and will look forward to accepting their members as part of the EKARC  Moved VE7TED seconded VE7SKT.  CARRIED

 

 

MOTION:             Adjourn VE7HH