Among the major changes are:

Anyway, like I said earlier… It’s a complete re-write of our existing constitution and bylaws. The comment period for this change is now open. This revision of the constitution and bylaws will be proposed at the February meeting and voted upon at the March meeting. Changes may be made to the document between the February and March meetings provided the changes are minor and do not change the overall intent of an Article or Section.

The document is formatted into Article and Section. Some sections which were wordy have been further split into subsection. The intent of this formatting is to make it easy to make changes (amendments) at a later date. Also, this format will make it easier to refer a member to a specific passage within the bylaws. An index will be created to go with the document after it is adopted.

Ric, NB2E

New Constitution PDF

**** Voting upon this updated constitution and bylaws was tabled until after the May 2012 meeting in order to allow for further discussion and proposed changes ****

Here’s a link to the archive: http://www.archive.org/details/73-magazine

On that page, if you click on “All items (most recently added first)” you’ll get a full list of all the issues.

In this edition:
Amateur Radio Represented at the Whitehouse
Changes to the Part 97 Rules on 60 Meter Operations
The President’s Volunteer Service Award
Upcoming Contests & DX Opportunities

Stay tuned for the next release of the J.C.R.A.C. Feedline which is expected to be released in February, 2012 and will include additional content and NEW advertisers to help support the club’s finances.

Ric Letson, NB2E

The JCRAC will be holding it’s winter meetings at the Watertown Denny’s conference room for one more winter to allow the new heating system to be fully installed at the Cornerstone facility this coming spring. The day will begin with a exam session starting at 11 am followed by club activities at 1 pm. Come hungry, leave informed.

Meetings will be held every second Saturday of the month. 11/12/11, 12/10/11, 01/14/12, 02/11/12, 03/10/12, 04/14/12. We hope to reopen the building in April, weather permitting. If not then May.

PC

A Technician Class Course orientation will take place Wednesday evening September 14th at the Carthage Medical Center, 117 Mechanic St., Carthage, NY, (across from Stefano’s on State St.) at 6 pm. Enter through the center door facing State St. and follow the signs. The class will meet each Wednesday from 6-9:30PM for 8 weeks following orientation night. Students will be asked to complete a placement test and will have the opportunity to sit for the Technician Exam that night if they so choose. (A license earned at this session will most likely be validated in time for the Black River Stages event in Harrisville, NY on September 23rd and 24th.)

A General Class Course will also be offered Thursday evenings from 6-9:30PM at the JCRAC Cornerstone Facility, 19273 Lloyd Rd., Watertown, NY, for 9 weeks after the course orientation September 15th. If you are interested in sitting for the General Class Exam, please see the club’s schedule posted on the right side of this page.

Books and other materials will be outlined in your return email after signing up online or at the course orientations Sept 14th and 15th. Walk-ins are welcome. To sign up for a class, click on the tab at the top of the page or signup in person at orientation. Course books can be obtained at a discount rate – please speak to the course instructor during orientation.

The Radio Amateur is
CONSIDERATE…never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL…offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, and the American Radio Relay League, through which Amateur Radio in the United States is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE…with knowledge abreast of science, a well-built and efficient station and operation above reproach.

FRIENDLY…slow and patient operating when requested; friendly advice and counsel to the beginner; kindly assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the hallmarks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED…radio is an avocation, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC…station and skill always ready for service to country and community.

–The original Amateur’s Code was written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928.