The Secretary's ReportMinutes from the January 28th ExecutiveBoard meeting and the February 5th Club Meeting
Respectfully submitted by Don Dillaby, KA1GOZ |  |
The Secretary's ReportMinutes from the January 28th ExecutiveBoard meeting and the February 5th Club Meeting
Respectfully submitted by Don Dillaby, KA1GOZ | |
President John, WS1E, called the January Bored of Directors meeting to order.
There was no secretary’s report for the January club meeting since there was no January club meeting. There was no officials treasurer’s report since all of the books had not yet been turned over to the new treasurer, George, WA1DEI. The bulk of the meeting involved the discussion of the president’s set of goals for the club which were presented in the February NARC bulletin.
There was discussion of developing a renewal form for members in order not only to provide a vehicle for renewal other then sending in the dues, but also a means of updating essential data on club members such as license class, etc. A number of possible activities were suggested by Gene, WA1UXA, activities coordinator, including a visit to ESPN, ARRL HQ, and a fox hunt. No action was taken on any items at the meeting and it was adjourned on a motion by Stu, N1STY, seconded by Gene, WA1UXA.
February 5th, Club meeting The February meeting of the Nashua Area Radio Club got underway with the traditional Classie Junque drawing, which provided more clutter for nearly a dozen members to add to their shacks.
Among the winners (or losers) were: Bruce, KE1CY; Bunkie (alias Al) N1FIK; Stu, N1STY; Steve, N1LHW; soon-to-be-licensed Steve Bazzocchi; Ann, WA1S; Ernie, NO1V; Gregg, KE1E; Brian, N1LJN; Joel, KD1ON; and Dave, N1SUE.
Following introductions, Ray Minichiello, AA1KG, from the Marconi Foundation and Museum, gave a presentation on the man who made ham radio, and in fact every form of radio possible, Marconi, and plans for a museum in nearby Bedford.
During the business portion of the meeting, John acknowledged the receipt of the Section Manager’s Special Field Day Award to NARC. (It was in reprisal for his being the recipient of NARC’s infamous Eight-ball Award). Secretary Don, KA1GOZ, gave a brief overview of the January Bored of Directors meeting, noting that no action was taken on any items. Treasurer George, WA1DEI, presented the treasurer’s report noting the only data he had was the end of year balance which was $1,200.72. Stu, N1STY, membership coordinator, had no membership update. Gene, WA1UXA, activities coordinator, was a no show, and thus there was no report. Joel, KD1ON, programs coordinator, reported that programs for the months of April and May were open and possibly a project night, to replace the one canceled in January would be scheduled.
President of vice and training coordinator, Fletch, N1MEO, reported that he was in need of an instructor for a planned no-code technician class. He also noted that a slow- speed CW practice net had been established on 10 meters on Wednesday evenings at 8 p.m. on or about 28.4 MHz.
Joel, KD1ON, who coordinated the club’s SAREX QSL card program for one of the Space Shuttle missions, displayed a plaque sent to the club by AMSAT for our assistance with the SAREX project.
In other business, Ed, K2TE, noted that the 100th running of the BAA Marathon was fast approaching and hams in Massachusetts were seeking assistance in providing communications for traffic control and other activities. Al, WA1TYB, Field Day coordinator noted that Field Day was only five months away. Planning meeting are being scheduled for April, May and June.
In new business, Mary Jane, WA4WIJ, moved that the club take out a membership in the Marconi Society, seconded by Steve, N1LHW. The motion carried. Jim, AKA “Y”, WW1Y, our VE program coordinator, announced that the next NARC-sponsored VE session was scheduled for March 16 at The First Church of Nashua.
There being no further business, Don, KA1GOZ, moved for adjournment. The motion was seconded by a multitude, and the meeting was adjourned.
