MINUTES OF THE E.K.A.R.C.

October 8^th, 2005

Held at the Wycliffe – VE7CRJ’s shop. 9 members. Chair: VE7CRJ

SICK OR INJURED AMATEURS:

No Report

MINUTES

MOTION: Adopt the minutes of the previous meeting as circulated.

Moved VE7KD Seconded VE7MX. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

- CNIB request for a donation was received along with a Silver Award Certificate.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

VE7CRJ - The Creston repeater is once again operational

- The old Mt. Baker repeater building has been dismantled and ready for burning

- $500 has been received for parking at the Accordion Championships

- The Invermere site is now operational and Hall Mountain quit working October 08/05

- No contact throughout the summer from the Provincial Emergency Program.

- Field Day was a success with station operation going for 24 hours.

VE7SKT - A message handling event will occur: Monday October 6, 2005 at 9:00pm on 146.940

VE7KFR - Emergency Social Services will meet in Kimberley on October 19, 2005.

TREASURER’S REPORT : VE7NEK

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Statement Cash on hand $00.00 $0.00

Maximizer acct $1241.54 $1310,57

Shares $74.21 $74.21

I.N.G. Acct. $6100.50 $6112.53

Total $7416.25 $7497.31

The Treasurer reported 35 paid members as of October, 2005

MOTION: Accept the Treasurer’s report as presented

Moved VE7KRF seconded VE7ERG Carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

VE7CRJ: - A remote base will be set up at VE7BMO’s house in Golden

- A new Shaw Cable building has been put in use on Morrisey Ridge.

- A malfunctioning audio chip in the Sparwood repeater needs attention.

- APRS on Midgley will be moved into the EKARC building.

MOTION: Adjourn VE7MX