The Secretary's Report

Minutes from the June 28th Executive
Board meeting and the July 12th Club Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Chris Garon, K1SI

June 28th Bored meeting

Attending the June 28th Board of Directors meeting were Gary, W1GRY, Ed, K2TE, Mark, N1ZYZ, Tracy, N1WIR, and Chris, K1SI. President Mike Graham was not in attendance. The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:00 PM by Ed who conducted the meeting in Mike’s absence.

There was nothing to report by the secretary. Because the bulletin had not yet been printed, there were no minutes to approve.

Treasurer Mark, N1ZYZ, did not have a report as he was still in the midst of dealing with income from the recent Field Day event. Mark did report however, that the bank fee would be increasing to $4.95 from $3.50 per month.

Under activities, it was discussed that a picnic or bowling party may be potentials.

For training Ed had no formal report, but did state that N1DMA was interested in a study partner for the Advanced class upgrade.

Under programs, Gary, W1GRY reported that the July topic was going to be on the QSL bureau presented by Colleen, N1HAJ. Gary also reported that the August meeting topic would be a short video presentation of past field day videos.

There was no Old or New Business.

On a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ, and seconded by Chris, K1SI, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM.

July 12th Club meeting

The July meeting of the Nashua Area Radio Club was brought to order by President Mike Graham, K7CTW at 7:00 PM and introductions followed.

After introductions the “Classie Junque” drawing was held. Winner were Al, K1ALH, and Neil, N1DMA.

Prior to the start of the business portion of the meeting, President Mike read a letter which he had written to former Section Manager, Al Shuman, N1FIK. The letter was Mike's nomination of Jim Heedles, WW1Y, as 1998 Volunteer of the Year for New England. After the reading, Mike announced that Jim had been chosen for the honor. Jim was called to the front and presented a plaque for his achievement.

At this time, Programs chairman, Gary, W1GRY introduced Colleen Gaffey, N1HAJ and she made her presentation on the W1 QSL Bureau.

The secretaries report was accepted as published in the previous newsletter on a motion made by Colleen, N1HAJ, and seconded by Matthew, N1ZYY.

Treasurer Mark, N1ZYZ, reported that the current club checking account balance was $3212.26. The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion made by Mary Jane, WA4WIJ, seconded by Colleen, N1HAJ.

Under training Ed, K2TE, noted that Neil, N1DMA may be looking for a study partner or two who may be interested in studying for the Advanced class license test. Mike, K7CTW also noted that he would be starting a series of lectures designed to take a person from General to Extra. Mike will have more information to follow.

Programs chairman, Gary, W1GRY announced that the August meeting topic would be a brief video presentation of Field Day compiled from videos over the years. Membership coordinator, Tracy, N1WIR stated that the membership stood at 175 members in good standing.

Jim Heedles, WW1Y, presented an overview of the recent Field Day activities.

Fletch, N1MEO announced that there would be a Field Day wrap-up meeting at WW1Y’s house following breakfast on July 31. (Ed note: Time has been moved to 3 PM)

Don Grant, N1UBD, noted that the Boy Scout Jamboree ham radio participation was shaping up well and that he was receiving help from David Haseman, KE1IW. He also noted that the FCC granted permission for the use of the callsign N1H for the event on October 1,2, and 3. For more information or to volunteer, contact Don directly.

On a motion made by Mary Jane, WA4WIJ, and seconded by Colleen, N1HAJ, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM

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