SICK OR INJURED AMATEURS: George, VE7ERV is doing
fine after his surgery. George, VE7BGO
is doing OK.
MOTION: Adopt the minutes of the previous meeting as read. Moved VE7RWD
Seconded VE7FID.
Guests or New Members: VE7LOC welcomed 2 guests, Greg Corbett, and
Don Chappel.
CORRESPONDENCE: Hydro bill, registrar of societies reported back to us on our
application. One error was found but
there is no need to resubmit.
OLD BUSINESS:
VE7LOC Field day was sparsely
attended, only 6 participants. Those who
did, however, had a good time. The pot
luck supper and breakfast the next morning was enjoyed by all.
VE7LOC The Accordian
Championships had a full slate of volunteers.
VE7NEK reported our cheque has not been received yet.
VE7LOC There has been no notification that either
recipient has registered at an educational institution so no cheques have been issued yet.
VE7LOC The crown assets bid on the Sitars and base
stations was successful, 1 base station has been sold. The Sintars are $25
each and the base station is $35, with each channel costing $30 each.
VE7CRJ The next bingo is Oct. 28th,
VE7LOC VE7LOC will continue the investigation into
the cost and availability of more modern safety equipment for climbing towers
as indicated by a show of hands interest of the members present.
VE7CRJ The Kantronics
Packet Communicator 3 Plus has been purchased.
VE7LOC Club emblems are registered with the
embroidery place beside the Canadian Tire Gas bar in
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Cash on Hand $0000.00
Checking Acct. $8698.13
Shares $0044.75
Total $8742.88
TECHNOLOGY REPORT:
VE7CRJ Creston needs antenna work and filters.
Trail needs to relocate
their antennas to send back to Creston
Baker works well
Packet is working so CRJ can now control the Baker
repeater
Invermere base will be
moved next month to a better location.
NEW BUSINESS:
VE7LOC The phone patch is lost to us due to VE7PJ
selling his house so the idea was presented to use a cell phone interface (box
cost = approx. $250) with a $24 per month fee will give 150 min./month. A consensus
was reached that the club needs an active patch. This idea would give us local access to the
MOTION Moved VE7TED that we proceed with the cell phone patch option. Seconded VE7GJR. CARRIED.
MOTION Moved
VE7RWD that we ratify the decision of the executive to spend the $249.00 for
the battery box for