Radio Association of Erie General Membership Meeting December 6, 2007 Minutes
The meeting was called to order by KE3V at 7:02 pm.
Board Members Present: KE3V, N3ZNP, KB3BAM, KB3CAT, N3NKV
Board Members Not Present: KD3D, KB3JSN, K3LD, AD4UL
Secretary’s Report: N3NKV asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the November meeting as printed in the QUARAE. Motion made by N3LBI. Seconded by N3DBC. Motion Carried.
Upgrade: None
Silent Keys: None
Board Meeting: Holiday party, bylaws committee formation, misc. repeater stuff, status of club insurance policies, property tags, membership cards.
Membership: N3NKV reported that dues letters were sent out within the past week. Dues payments should be sent to KD3D at the PO BOX.
Repeater: N3SRD mentioned that KA3WYO is working on making new pieces for the antenna for the North East voter. Once it is fixed he will repoint toward downtown
Pictures of the equipment for insurance purposes have been taken of the 82 site but not of the St. Vincent Site nor North East Site nor clubhouse. Goals for the future: replacing the weather radio for 61, serial interface to control link radio for 440 link on 61. A filter may need to be added to be added to the Packet Station at St. Vincents.
N3NKV mentioned that he has been in contact with N3BXL and the Corry Radio Club. The Corry Radio Club is interested in purchasing the 444.875 repeater. KB3BAM made a motion that the RAE sell to the Corry club 1-440 micor repeater as-is without the crystals for the amount of $200 but no less than $150. Motion Seconded by N3SRD. Motion Carried.
N3APP returned the 220 mhz mobile that can be used as a backup link radio for the 61/82 link. He also mentioned that he has other club items that need to picked up and taken to the clubhouse.
Also discussed was the jamming that occurred during a recent ARES/RACES net and what to do.
ARES/RACES: WX3E mentioned that at the new county 911 center RACES will have a room with access to a piece of conduit for coax. Also a $1500 grant for equipment was received.
Skywarn: WB3DOM mentioned if we could switch from coordinates to locations. WX3E to look into it.
Clubhouse: N3ZNP gave status update on stairs. He also mentioned not to flush the toilets if you go out there because of winterization.
Education: K3UFG mentioned the upcoming Extra Class that is starting.
VE: K3UFG mentioned that he would like to see me people get involved in the VE program. In order to be a VE, you need to take an open book test and have your General.
Old Business:
Bylaw Revision 1st
Repeater Committee: The Repeater Committee shall operate, maintain and improve the repeaters owned by the RAE. The Chairman of the Committee must be an Active Member. The Chairman or an appointed assistant will handle all frequency coordination issues, may appoint assistants with board approval, may appoint control operators with board approval, may make expenditures up to a $300.00 per incident with the approval of 3 board members provided such expenditures are for the repair of the repeaters. The station trustee shall serve on this committee.
Bylaws: K3UFG mentioned that if the bylaws committee plans on reworking the bylaws. He would like to be part of the committee.
WB3DOM made a motion that the RAE purchase a $50 calling card for the Vets. Seconded by WX3E. Motion Carried.
New Business:
N3ZNP mentioned that the holiday party would be held on Friday January 11th at the Zem Zem Shrine at 6:30 PM. N3ZNP went over a tentative menu. Price of the buffet dinner is $15.00 and reservations are due the Sunday before.
Other upcoming Meeting:
K3UFG mentioned he was going to have a VE training Session on December 15th at 10 at.
N3SRD mentioned that he would be having Control Operator training on December 16th at 3 pm at Perkins on
50/50 Winner: Ron WB3DOM $10.50
Motion to Adjourn: KB3CAT. Seconded by N3LBI. Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
John Lis
