JCARA, Inc. May, 2013 Minutes
Meeting called to order, by Vice President Richard, AF5AQ
President Kurt, K5KDO absent, vacation, all other Officers present
Prayer by Chaplain Chuck, N9RRI
Pledge of Allegiance led by Richard, AF5AQ
Programs:
1. Survey Results
with Dan, AE5JG and Charlie, AG5CC with handouts containing Club Member
interests in many different areas of Ham Radio.
Almost 80% of the Club participated!
Copies of the results may be available through Charlie, AG5CC for those
who didnā€™t attend.
2. Field Day with Charlie, N2PKW
Dates: June 22 and
23 with planned setup starting around 7:00 a.m.. Friday, June 21.
Rules, Objectives and Goals were discussed . Traffic Passing was stressed and more
participation by all was encouraged. We
will be a 6 ALPHA with GOTA Station!
Antennas, filters and equipment were discussed in planning, along with
antenna placement strategies. NOTE: Copy of the Map of the location will be
attached to these Minutes.
Quorum Declared.
One Visitor, Amy Li is with us again.
Sick Call: No one.
April Minutes submitted by Club Secretary, Valerie, N9RQX,
Motion to accept by Hank, AE5WU, Motion seconded by Carl, WU5D, motion carried.
Treasurer's Report by Dan, AE5JG, motion to accept by
Marilyn, AF5DP, seconded by Chuck, N9RRI, motion carried.
Repeater Status by Nick, K5BQJ, is the same as last month.
V.E. Activities by Charlie, N2PKW, None, however there is 1
candidate for testing.
Announcement of our next meeting is June 25.
New Business:
Round Island Project, Fred, N5GJ, accepted the Chairmanship of the Project and is accepting volunteers for involvement in the Project. It sounds exciting!
Valerie N9RQX, JCARA, Inc. Club Secretary