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

Annual Picnic – September 19, 2004

Held at the Wycliffe Regional Park.  12 members present. Chair: VE7CRJ

SICK OR INJURED AMATEURS:

VE7ESW  - sk

MINUTES

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

Moved VE7SKT Seconded VE7NEK. Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

- No Correspondence.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

VE7CRJ          -    Field Day was a success.

- A thank you was given to all who helped with the successful parking at the

Accordion Championships in Kimberley.

TREASURER’S REPORT : VE7NEK

Statement                     Cash on hand                    $00.00

                                    Maximizer acct             $1,142.27

                                    Shares                               $74.21

                                    I.N.G. Acct.                 $6,941.12

                                    Total                            $8,157.60

MOTION: Adopt the treasurer’s report as circulated.  Moved VE7NEK Seconded VE7RWD CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS:

VE7CRJ          -     After two trips, the Sparwood link into Coleman is now operational.

Levels still need to be set.

- The Link into the Okanagan is now operational. VE7CRJ will be doing a

summary sheet of Link control codes

- The Mount Baker west link radio has been swapped out for a Glenayre unit.

- The IRLP node is now up and running at VE7NEK’s residence.

- Ginny Garner is now the new PEP manager for BC south and central regions

VE7SKT          -    VE7SKT will contact the PEP trainees with regard to the time and place of

the last of three training sessions for PEP.

VE7LOC         -    Much appreciated help was given by VE7LOC, VE7CRJ and VE7NEK in dealing with

the estate of VE7ESW.

      MOTION: To Adjourn VE7SKT

                                    NEXT MEETING:  Saturday, October 9, 2004. at VE7CRJ’s shop 2:00pm.