W7A WORKING GROUP

Lewis & Clark Special Event Amateur Radio Station W7A

Commemorating the grand opening & dedication of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls, Montana

W7A Working Group Members are:

Bob	KQ7K
Coleen	KC7LRF
Doug	WQ7B
Joe	WB7TNH
Roy	W7MBV
George	KC7OD
Shirley	KC7OA
George	AA7GS

W7A Working Group Notes

June 4, 1998 Meeting at Hardee's on 10th Ave. So.

Those in attendance were KQ7K, KC7LRF, KC7OA, KC7OD, WQ7B, KE6NVV, W7MBV, WB7TNH.
The first topic was the actual location of the primary Special Event Station. There were two options. Option one was operating on generator power at the FWP park just east of the FWP Regional Headquarters building on Giant Springs Road. Option two (plan B) was to operate with commercial power from the GFAARC club house. The Group's consensus was to operate from the FWP location. George KC7OD & Shirley KC7OA graciously donated the use of their motor home & on board generator for the operating position.
The need for a banner with the GFAARC name & call was discussed. George KC7OD mentioned that he has some banner material that could be painted over to make a banner at very little cost. Shirley KC7OA mentioned that she has made a banner several years ago & if it could be located would work nicely. Coleen KC7LRF volunteered to attempt to make a new banner using the materials from George KC7OD. Bob KQ7K also mentioned that he has price a 2 color banner for about $150.00. The idea for the new banner is to incorporate the clubs new call sign and the ARES & ARRL Special Service Club logos along with the clubs name in large letters. Thoughts of passing the hat around the club were kicked around also.
The Group also discussed the QSL issues. Certificates? QSL Cards? Full color? What to do? Several options were discussed with the pros & cons of each. The Group agreed to kick the options around.
The Group took a field trip to the FWP operating sight. Preliminary placement of equipment etc.. was discussed. It was mentioned that parking and access to the location may be an issue. (count on it!)
Bob KQ7K also mentioned that operators for July 4th may have to be able to pass a Secret Service background check. Also on this day operators will have to park outside of the area and walk into the stations. This could be quite a hike!
Bob KQ7K also mentioned that he is attempting to gain sanction for use of the official LCIC logo. The Official logo is the Compass Rose which is 'inlaid' in the lobby of the Center. The decision will be made at the next LCIC Board meeting on June 9th.
The W7A Working Group members agreed to meet on the air after the next Tuesday night ARES net.
I think that about covers it. Let me know if I missed something. 73 Bob KQ7K