Annual Meeting Waynesboro Repeater Association The
annual meeting of the Waynesboro Repeater Association of Virginia was held on
December 16, 2004 in the Waynesboro Public Library. This meeting was held in Room A of the facility, located on Wayne
Avenue in Waynesboro, Virginia. The meeting was called to order at
1900 hours by the association vice-president.Frank,KE4ASC. Introductions were made of the current
officers and the individuals present. In the absence of the president,
Frank (KE4ASC) introduced the following: Himself, vice-president; Al (KF4AGT), secretary: Gordon,
(WA4FJC),treasurer. Prior to the meeting, individual
copies of last year’s minutes were distributed to the attendees. The secretary provided an overview of the
last meeting. Upon completion of the
report, a motion was made by the vice-president to accept the minutes as
presented. The motion was seconded by
W4BLD and approved by the group. The treasurer reported that,
overall, finances were a little better than last year. Gordon indicated that monies spent during
the year included items such as rent on the repeater site, telephone, postage
and insurance. A question
came about regarding the cost of the telephone service. Gordon explained that it was primarily used
for maintaining the 911 and autopatch service, which is used periodically. Gordon reported that the balance in the
treasury was $1055.00 at this time. This was attributed to monies from
membership and extra donations. Currently the organization has 33 members. Although Gordon indicated that the actual
treasurer’s report was available for inspection during this session if anyone
wanted to review it in greater detail. Bob Kirby provided information on
the replacement repeater that the association plans on using in the
future. The unit is presently located
in Bob’s garage and is working. He is
attempting to modify the unit to conform to its original wiring. It will take an additional 4-6 weeks to
finish preparing the repeater for installation. He wants to install muffin fans and thermostat to cool unit. A question was raised by K4DND
concerning the status of the old repeater and the need to replace it. Gordon stated that the documentation is an
issue and that the unit is 25 years old. There was a discussion of relocating
the repeater as a cost saving measure, and a means to overcome issues
concerning the deterioration of the building and space limitations. W4BLD made
a motion that officers be empowered and make a decision on the repeater site if
it’s to the advantage to the club.
Motion was seconded by K4NZ.
Motion carried. W4BLD made a report on
Echolink. W4BLD and K5KIP have set up
and are maintaining this Internet interface which is located at Bob’s
house. He hopes to relocate to the
Waynesboro EOC as an enhancement to emergency operations. Charlie (WA4ITY), president, arrived
at meeting and took over chair from KE4ASC. A discussion was held concerning the
previously proposed club call sign. The
minutes of last year’s meeting were referred to about this issue. W4BLD and K5KIP are making application for a
vanity call sign to include the letters “WRA.” The president called for the
election of officers for the upcoming year.
A motion was made by W4BLD to elect by acclamation the current
slate. Motion was seconded by
K4DND. Motion passed. The president concluded the meeting
at 1955. Respectfully
submitted Al
Bodgen, KF4AGT, secretary |