August Meeting Minutes

Radio Association of Erie
General Membership Meeting
August 2, 2007
Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by KE3V at 7:08 pm.

Board Members Present: KE3V, N3NKV, WB3DOM, KB3CAT, and KB3BAM

Not Present: KD3D, N3ZNP, KB3JSN, and K3LD

Secretary’s Report: N3NKV asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed in the QUARAE. Motion to accept made by KB3JZL. Seconded by KB3CAT. Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report: N3NKV read the July treasurer’s report that was provided at the board meeting.

Board Report: N3NKV gave a brief overview of the July board meeting. Topics discussed included: Repeater update, bylaws, elections, and investments.

KE3V added that WB3DOM has resigned from the board. We are in the process of looking for a replacement board member and a new board chairman.

Investments- AD4UL asked whether the funds have been transferred yet. KE3V mentioned that N3LBI is waiting for paperwork.

Committee Reports:

Membership: KE3V report that there are presently 109 members.

Education: K3UFG reported that there are 9 people in the technician class at the Red Cross. RTT training will be this weekend.

Public Service: AD4UL mentioned that the next public service event is the Caring Place Triathlon on September 8th

Contesting: AD4UL mentioned he will be at the North Pier Lighthouse for the Lighthouse Contest this weekend and the ILLW contest on August 18th & 19th. Doug mentioned that we need someone out at the Presque Isle Lighthouse and the Erie Yacht Club Lighthouse.

Skywarn: KB3NAT and KB3CAT reported that they are trying to get link to the 6 meter backbone back up and running again.

Repeater: N3APP gave an overview of the move of 61 to St. Vincents. He reported that the “Crackle” is back sometimes. The cause maybe antenna/tower issues. Also coming soon will be on demand linking to 82.

N3APP reported that the antenna we are using now needs to be repaired. The weather radio is also broken and a pre-amp should be added to help improve handheld coverage.

N3APP made a motion that the club purchase the following items for the 61 repeater:
Diamond F23A 2 Meter Antenna
Angle Linear Gas Fet Pre-Amp
CAT WX-200 Weather Receiver.
Motion Seconded by N3SRD. Motion Carried.

N3APP reported that the receiver on 61 was tuned as best as possible without a signal generator.

NEW BUSINESS
KE3V mentioned at the September meeting we will be discussing 2008 dues. KB3CAT mentioned that we may want to consider at $15 for early payment and $20 for late payment.

KE3V also brought up that we may want to consider dropping phone service at the clubhouse because we do not a repeater there. KE3V polled those present and only 2-3 present have used it.

N3NKV mentioned to look in the next QUARAE for information about elections.

Kanzius Cancer Research Fund Collection: KE3V reported that he is still taking collections. N3SRD made a motion that the proceeds from the 50/50 go to the funds. Seconded by AD4UL. Motion Carried.

50/50: $15.50 – Winner KA3CPV- First Time since 1979.

Motion to Adjourn at 8:15 pm made by KB3CAT. Seconded by KB3BAM.

Respectfully Submitted,

John Lis
Radio Association of Erie
Secretary