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