Jefferson County Radio Amateur Club Inc.

 

May 3, 2004 - Monthly Meeting

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:33 PM by WA2VQD, (Steve) President.  The flag salute was given.

 

Treasurers Report: Accepted as read. Motioned by Don KC2FOO, Second Fred KC2KBQ

 

Correspondence: Niagara Mohawk bill.

 

April minutes accepted after changes were made to Old business. Motioned by Joe WB2TUP, Seconded by Ron, WB2LCE

 

Old Business:

 

Clubhouse Opening - The clubhouse opening party kicked off with a few large pizzas and Limburger cheese compliments of Paul KC2GWT, Steve WA2VQD also brought in a cooler of soft drinks.  Before the meeting kicked off, everybody huddled around the kerosene heater eating Limburger cheese and pizza enjoying everyone’s company.

 

Field Day - Field day was discussed and a few ideas were tossed around about whether people should bring a dish to pass, or should the club just provide a few things, i.e. hotdogs, hamburgers etc.  It was also suggested that the club serve breakfast the following day on Sunday.  No committees have been assigned as of yet. We are looking for volunteers to help with Field Day.  The following positions are open: Antenna Committee, Radio Committee, and Public Announcement committee.  Last year we had a great turn out.  Everybody had a great time.  Even the newspaper reporter learned a few things. Please see Mike KC2JGA if you have any questions or would like to volunteer for a committee.

 

New Business:

 

Meetings - The idea was discussed to change the number of meetings held throughout the year. It was noted that during the winter months, the club did not have enough members present to conduct a proper meeting.  It was agreed upon that the club would not hold meetings during the winter months between November and April.

 

Christmas party - The Christmas party was discussed at length and was decided to change the Christmas party to a tentative date of October 23. With this date change, we are able to obtain maximum participants and a better selection of restaurants. Paul KC2GWT is heading up the Christmas committee. More info should be available at the next June meeting.

 

Don KC2FOO is looking for volunteers to demonstrate Amateur Radio to a group of Boy Scouts at the Lowville Fairgrounds May 14(Friday). Pete KC2WI is the point of contact for this function.  According to Don, Pete is looking for individual stations to be set up i.e. APRS station, RTTY station, and a PACKET station. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please email Pete at kc2wi@arrl.net

 

Available positions:

 
Tom W1LTQ has resigned his position as Trustee

 

Motion to adjourn made at 8:45 by Don KB2VMR and 2nd by Joe WB2TUP

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mike KC2JGA

Acting-Secretary