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held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 1999 in Kings Chapel Basement in Wycliffe BC |
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12 members present.
MOTION: VE7ESW Sec VE7LOC, to adopt the minutes as read. CARRIED
Reports of Sick or Injured Amateurs:
None
Correspondence:
None
Old Business:
VE7TMG The regional hospital board doesn't require our assistance on New
Years eve, however anyone who can be on "stand by" would be
welcome. The
following indicated their willingness to be on "stand by" status on
December 31st. SKT, KFR, BGO, RWD, CRJ, LD, ESW, ETA.
VE7TMG A.P.R.S. system is still spotty and needs new modems to be reliable.
Treasurers RPT
As of December 14th, 1999
COH $00,000.00
Checking $10,175.85
Shares acct. $ 42.23
Total $10,218.08
MOTION: Adopt the treasurer's report as read, Moved VE7RWD, Sec. VE7KFR.
CARRIED
VE7SKT Discussion on scholarships to be continued in January.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION ABOUT THE KOOTENAY INTERNATIONAL HAMFEST 2000 CONCEPT
Hamfest Chairman Bernie VE7BVU and Hamfest Advisor VE7JDC were
present to
explain the relavent details about the planned KIH 2000 to the meeting.
They presented all the details in a written plan and considerable
discussion ensued. VE7LOC volunteered to be on the KIH 2000 board of
directors with support from VE7SKT, VE7LD, & VE7NEK. We agreed to be
responsible for registration, the dance, CW events & RCA (radio controlled
aircraft)events.
MOTION: VE7LOC, Sec. VE7LD that we support the KIH hamfest as proposed to
the amount of $500. CARRIED
VE7SKT Thanked VE7EDM for spearheading the last issue of the
"Radiator".
VE7TMG The club is considering selling the ICOM 706 and MFJ antenna
analyzer and purchasing upgraded units to replace them. Discussion
relflected that costs should be investigated and presented to the January
meeting.
VE7TMG Asked for interested club members that would like to join a PEP ARS
group locally. If there are any, Donna should be contacted regarding the
communication course she mentioned at the November meeting.
VE7TMG Asked for interested club members that would like to join a PEP ARS
group locally. If there are any, Donna should be contacted regarding the
communication course she mentioned at the November meeting.
VE7LOC Lance indicated that he was going to a meeting of the Rockin in the
Rockies Car Club to get an idea if some of them were interested in taking a
basic level course. He would know by the January meeting if such a course
would be feasible.
ADJOURN VE7RWD- Meeting called to order by VE7CRJ at 19:47 hrs.
- Call for adoption of previous minutes by VE7KAX and seconded by VE7SKT.
- Don (VE7QYR) and Doug (VE7HSD) have attained 5 WPM!
Reports of Sick or Injured Amateurs:
-None.
Correspondence:
-The applications for the four licences have arrived.
Old Business:
-Regarding bingo, the club made $4,062.00 from the March 1st! Our next date is to be on March 29th, followed by April 19th and 26th.
-VE7CRJ reports that two more repeaters have been sold. This leaves the club with two to be sold.
-VE7OG reported that Stan (VE7SKT) was the winner of the Mocomm 70 challenge. Stan displayed his winning entry, answering a stiff barrage of questions from the membership regarding it's construction.
-Regarding the upcoming course, the dates are to be the 24th and 25th of May
with the location being the multipurpose room at the Cranbrook Health Centre.
MOTION
VE7SKT put forth a motion, seconded by VE7TED, that the fee for the upcoming course be $120.00, $108.00 for students.
Motion carried
MOTION
VE7OG put forth a motion, seconded by VE7SKT, that there be a minimum of 10 participants register for the upcoming course, other wise it would be canceled.
Motion carried
-Regarding the discussion surrounding RAC memberships being incorporated into the course fee - VE7CRJ indicated that minutes of the October 1994 meeting showed that a motion had been passed saying that the club would incorporate the fees into subsequent courses. As a result, we will continue with this policy.
-The club has said yes to helping out with the Kootenay Children's Festival.
-The banquet will be on April 26th @ the Alpenrose. There will be
a no host bar starting at 18:00hrs. Dinner will start at 19:00hrs for a charge
of $15.00 per person (includes tip).
New Business:
-CBC is closing their office in Cranbrook - we have acquired some parts and materials - check with Joe!
-VE7BGO spoke about space - aboard MIR, they experienced a small fire in the
oxygen initiating equipment. There were no serious effects. The most active
cosmonaut is now back on earth along with a German - amateur traffic has since
this change has become rather "quiet". The next shuttle is to lift
off for a 16 day flight on April 3rd. It is to dock with MIR.
MOTION
VE7SKT put forth a motion, seconded by VE7QYR, that the club authorize an expenditure of sufficient funds to upgrade the existing (3) rigs(to be used for CW) to the point of making them operational, with the thought of developing an emergency training CW net.
Motion carried
-Lance (VE7LOC) inquired about the possibility of an advanced "session" - he along with Stan (VE7SKT) and Don (VE7QYR) expressed interest in taking part in such a session. Reg (VE7OG), being the all round great guy that he is, graciously volunteered (while under no duress what so ever) to provide a question and answer / brainstorming session for those who would be interested.
Treasurers RPT
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Cash in Bank |
$2776.70 |
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Shares |
$42.10 |
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General Fund |
$2053.92 |
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Rep |
$895.88 |
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Cash on hand |
$131.00 |
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Net Worth |
$2949.80 |
Motion to adjourn @ 21:16 by VE7LOC, seconded by VE7SKT.
Present: KAX, ESW, HH, QYR, OG, SKT, LOC, ADN, TED, NEK, CRJ, BGO, EDM