The Secretary's Report

Minutes from the April 27th Executive
Board meeting and the May 3rd Club Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Chris Garon, K1SI

April 27th Bored meeting

Attending the April Board of Directors meeting were Mike Graham, K7CTW, Tracy Banks, N1WIR, Chris Garon, K1SI, Ed Deichler, K2TE, and Mark Wagner, N1ZYZ. Also attending as a visitor was Fletcher Seagroves, N1MEO. Gary Chevalier, W1GRY, was not in attendance.

President Mike Graham, K7CTW, called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. Secretary Chris, K1SI reported that there was no correspondence. On a motion by Mark, N1ZYZ, seconded by Ed, K2TE, the previous months minutes were accepted as published in the March newsletter.

Treasurer Mark, N1ZYZ, reported that the account balance was $2959.73 as of today. A motion was made by Chris, K1SI and seconded by Mike, K7CTW, to allocate $50.00 dollars from the discretionary fund to go toward the QSO Party donation.

Membership coordinator Tracy, N1WIR reported that the membership stood at 174 members in good standing.

Programs director Gary, W1GRY, stated that the June program topic would be Field Day, July would be the QSL Bureau by Colleen Gaffey, N1HAJ, August would be Video Night, and September would be NTS Traffic Formatting with Mike Graham, K7CTW.

Under training ED, K2TE, stated that the current class at Lockheed-Sanders was going well, but may need some sprucing up in order to maintain a higher level of interest to the students. Ed also stated that in an effort to help with the class, that Jim Heedles, WW1Y, would be doing a demonstration on several different ham radio topics. Ed mentioned that Steve Urtamo is still looking for help in the teaching end as well.

Under Old Business it was noted that there was no nomination for the Activities slot, and agreed that the Board would do the best it could to arrange some activities as the year progressed. Nominations will still be accepted, and a special election could be held, if anyone wishes to fill this job.

Under New Business, Mike, K7CTW, noted that the Library would be closed on July 5, and that the meeting should be rescheduled to July 12. Chris, K1SI, will make the appropriate arrangements with the Library.

Also under New Business, Fletch, N1MEO, said that he is still looking for station captains for Field Day. Fletch also mentioned that Field Day pins would be available this year at a cost of $5.00 per pin.

Next under New Business, on a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ, and seconded by Chris, K1SI, the recent ruling on Classy Junque drawings was reversed.

On a motion made by Chris, K1SI, and seconded by Mark, N1ZYZ, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

May 3rd Club meeting

The May meeting of the Nashua Area Radio Club was opened by President Mike Graham, K7CTW, at 7:00 PM, and introductions were made at that time.

There was no Classy Junque drawing.

Secretary Chris Garon, K1SI introduced Nancy Grant from the Nashua Public Library, and the annual donation of books and other reference material was presented to her. On a motion made by Jerry, K0TV and seconded by Matt, N1ZYZ, the secretary’s report was accepted as published.

Programs director Gary, W1GRY, introduced Ray Faucher, KB1SO, and Ray then made his presentation on Contesting.

Treasurer Mark, N1ZYZ, stated that the current balance of the club account was $2959.73. Mark also reminded that club T- shirts were still available at a cost of $12.00 each. On a motion made by Jerry, K0TV, and seconded by MaryJane, WA4WIJ, the treasurers report was accepted as read.

Under activities, it was noted that there were no nominations, and the position would remain open.

Training coordinator reported that the class at Lockheed-Sanders was going pretty well and that a noted drop in the amount of students may have been temporary and due the recent school vacations. Jim, WW1Y, Jack, WB4MDC, Wayne, W1QC, and Ed, K2TE have all volunteered to help with the class at some point.

Programs director Gary, W1GRY, announced the meeting topics as reported in the board minutes.

Under Old Business, it was noted that Mark, N1ZYZ, participated in the recent 6-meter ducting experiments and re-creation.

Congratulations were given to Jim Heedles, WW1Y, for his work on the upcoming ARRL QST front page cover story.

Under New Business, Mike, K7CTW, brought up his new position as Section Manager and a possible conflict of interest situation. A show of hands indicated that it was not considered an issue.

Also under New Business was the matter of Tower School. Jerry, K0TV, needed help erecting 3, 100ft towers and asked for club assistance. He thought that this would be a suitable way to offer some tower training. Jerry stated that the short notice for the job is because although the Town of Hudson has granted permission for the towers, he is afraid of neighbors getting a temporary injunction. There was concern about Club liability, and it was decided that this would not be done in the name of the club, and in no way sponsored by the club. All liability will belong to Jerry. Sterling Eanes, AK1K, will be on site to help supervise the newer, non experienced people. A sign-up sheet was passed around for interested parties.

On a motion made by Tracy, N1WIR, and seconded by Jim, WW1Y, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.

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