Radio Association of Erie
General Membership Meeting Minutes
October 4th, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by N3ZNP in the absence of KE3V.
Board Members Present: N3ZNP, N3NKV, KD3D, AD4UL, KB3BAM
Not Present: KE3V, KB3JSN, K3LD
Visitors: KB3PPE, KB3PPH, KB3PPPI, and Kyler N3PBQ’s friend
Secretary’s Report: N3NKV asked for a motion to accept the minutes as printed in the QUARAE. Motion made by KB3BAM. Seconded by KB3NAT. Motion Carried
Treasurer’s Report: KD3D provided the treasurer’s report.
KD3D reported that the monies have been transferred into the checking account from the investments.
Board of Directors Report: N3NKV gave a brief synopsis of the board meeting. Topics discussed included: investments, status of 82 repeater, holiday party, PA QSO Party, bylaws revisions.
Membership: KD3D reported that we have around 105 members. N3NKV reported that the membership mailing will be going out sometime in November.
Clubhouse: N3ZNP mentioned that this will be our last meeting of the year at the clubhouse. The November meeting will be at the Red Cross. KD3D reported that the phone service has been disconnected at the clubhouse. There was also a discussion about the back steps for the clubhouse.
Education: K3UFG reported that the third Red Cross Emergency Communications training will be coming up soon.
Public Service: AD4UL mentioned that the last event of the year took place. It was Run Around Erie which took place at the Peninsula.
Contesting: AD4UL mentioned that the PA QSO Party is coming up the weekend of October 13th and 14th. The club will be operating as W3P. KD3D will be operating W3P from McKean County. For more details contact WB3DOM.
Skywarn: KB3NAT reported that the 6 meter backbone repeater is at the clubhouse. The antenna is still up at the Summit Township Garage.
ARES/RACES: WX3E reported that the Edinboro open house will be held on October 6th. WX3E reported that the Airport Drill is planned for August 20, 2008.
Repeater:
*N3SRD reported that the 82 repeater is up and running on the GE Master II. Power Output is about 50 watts.
*N3APP mentioned we should consider ordering the Astron RS 50-M Power Supply for the 82 site. It was previously approved.
*N3SRD sent an informational e-mail to Paul Matters at St. Vincent’s. This is an “informational letter” and not a legal lease for the space on the tower and room at the hospital. As per N3SRD, St. Vincent’s would not agree to a lease. N3ZNP mentioned that the secretary should enter the letter as official correspondence. For the official record, N3SRD wanted it noted that the board said that the board gave him the approval to move the 61 repeater to Saint Vincent’s.
*N3NKV mentioned that since we have invested a lot of time, money, and resources into the repeater system. We should consider creating an equipment inventory for insurance purposes. The last inventory was done was about 5-7 years ago.
*N3SRD said that he would help out with serial numbers and pictures. N3SRD also mentioned that he needs control ops for the repeater. The following volunteered to be control ops: N3NKV, KB3BAM, N3LBI, and KD3D. N3SRD mentioned that there would be a control op training before the end of the year.
Bylaws: At the September meeting, N3SRD proposed a change to the bylaws. The change is as follows: “The repeater committee shall be allocated $300 per year with approval of 2 board members.” As per the bylaws, the first reading took place at this meeting and there were no comments. As per the bylaws, the second reading will take place at the November meeting, a period for comments and a vote will take place.
Old Business:
JOTA: N3LBI did not hear about any info about JOTA. WA1YJZ mentioned that the scouts will be setting up in Elgin Park down in Elgin.
New Business:
Gas Card for Good Neighbor Bob: AD4UL made a motion to purchase a $50.00 gas card for Good Neighbor Bob. Seconded by N3SRD. Motion Carried.
Elections:
Nominations for the 2008 Radio Association of Erie Board of Directors took place:
President: KE3V
Vice President: N3ZNP, K3UFG
Secretary: N3NKV
Treasurer: KD3D
Board Member: KB3NAT
Motion to close elections made by N3SRD. Seconded by AD4UL
50/50 Winner: N3DBC= $17.50
Motion to Adjourn made by N3LBI and Seconded by WA1YJZ at 8:30 pm.
Program: 1939 MGM Movie "Radio Hams"
Respectfully Submitted,
John Lis
Radio Association of Erie
Secretary
