RARC Meeting Minutes – October 2010

Introductions

September 2010 Minutes: Moved to accept: Approved

Account Balances:

Transactions this period:

Respectfully submitted,

Bob

Bob KCØGND
RARC Treasurer


Membership status:  100 club members 

Vice President Report:
-Program in Nov. Niel WØVLZ "2 Crappie Poles and some Wire"
 
Tech Committee:
-D-Star rptr being assembled by John NØHZN and Rob KCØFOW.
-All other rptrs are in working order
 
Public Service:
-Gamehaven Cross Country 11/13/10 at 9:00 am. 4-5 operators needed contact Steve WØSTV.
 
ARES:
- No 10/15 Hospital Drill as ARES is not involved
-ARES badge photos being taken now through Dec 2010.
-No Oct. 23rd Drill. Please stay in touch for future drills.
 
DX Contesting:
-See club and ARRL websites for more information
 
Education:
-CW class running into problems with scheduling with changing times. Seeing if people are interested in Tuesdays.
 
VHF+:
-New committee Mel KCØP/r and Rodney KDØEBT co-chair.
-Short power point presentation on goals and objectives for the VHF+ Committee
-Promoting knowledge and awareness of VHF+ activities beyond repeater usage.
-11 in '11   Seeking operators to join  in for a club submission to the 2011 January VHF+ Sweepstakes. Sign up passed around. Contact Mel KCØP or Rodney KDØEBT for more information.
 
Old Business:
-Pat WØBM is still missing his Orange Ladder that was used for field day. Please let Pat know if you find it or know where it is.
 
New Business:
-Looking for officers for 2011 Club officers. Contact John NØHZN or Steve WØSTV if interested.
- Iowa QSO Party coming up. Listen for WØZQ/r
-Mike NØMGY has a 50' self supportive tower w/ 136-160 mhz vertical available to him. Need help taking it down and transporting.
 
Meeting Adjorned.
 
Presentation:D-star Rob KCØFOW
 
Respectively submitted: Rodney, KDØEBT  Recorded by Steve, WØSTV