The Secretary's Report

Minutes from the August 30th Executive
Board meeting and the September 13th Club Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Chris Garon, K1SI
Board meeting minutes submitted by Mike Graham, K7CTW

August 30th Bored meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Mike, K7CTW. Also in attendance: Ed, K2TE, Mark, N1ZYZ, & Gary, W1GRY.

Due to K1SI’s absence, there was no Secretary’s Report, but minutes from the previous Board Meeting were reviewed for accuracy. There were no discrepancies.

Treasurer Mark reported that the current balance in the checking account was approximately $3700. He reported that final figures would be available at Club meeting.

Due to Neil, N1DMA’s, absence, there was no activities report, but there was discussion about the upcoming baseball night at Holman Stadium, and a Star Party at Haystack Observatory on October 28th.

Vice President Ed, K2TE, reported on the class being conducted by Wayne, W1QC, in his home in Londonderry. Classes begin Sep. 20th, and Ed is notifying all who signed up. K7CTW’s General Upgrade Class will begin in his home on September 29th, with five signed up. This is a theory- only class. Mike reported on ongoing liaison efforts with Amoskeag Radio Club and the Mountain Middle School in Goffstown to conduct an after-school “Enrichment” Program for 5th – 8th graders. Mike will be present with a working ham station at the school on the evenings of 14 – 16 September, and is looking for someone to assist, if possible. The enrichment program will most likely run 8 weeks at the minimum and will be conducted once a week.

Programs Chair, Gary, W1GRY, reported on upcoming programs: September, K7CTW on NTS message format; October, Dan W1FX on PSK31; November, potentially ARRL New England Division Director Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF; and December, NARC Recognition Awards Night. President Mike suggested a special Academy Award to Gary and production crew for superb job on the FD Video, shown at the August meeting. January meeting will be Project Night.

Old Business: Mike is doing follow-up on Big E exposition in Springfield, Mass. the end of September. Mike needs volunteer to coordinate. Final wording on proposed Constitutional Amendment was discussed.

New Business: President Mike reported that Jim Heedles, WW1Y has been tasked to head up Nominations Committee for Club slate of Officers for Year 2000. He also tasked Treasurer Mark to have first draft of the zero-based Year 2000 Budget available at next Board Meeting for discussion and refinement. President Mike reported having received a message from Fletch, N1MEO, requesting a budget line item for Year 2000 for 500 feet of coax cable to replace old and worn cable used for Field Day. President Mike recommended that 1000 feet of cable be budgeted for, and Mark and Ed suggested also budgeting for at least 20 PL-259 coax connectors to go with the cable. Ed, K2TE, has asked for someone to volunteer to do DOS-based coding of a contesting program for the upcoming Y2K NH QSO Party. It will be brought up at the Club meeting.

There being no further business, on a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ and seconded by Ed, K2TE, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM.

September 13th Club meeting

A quorum was not present at 7:00 PM, however introductions were made at that time. Mike Graham, K7CTW, gave his presentation on NTS Traffic Formatting.

A quorum was reached at 7:44 PM and the business portion of began.

The Secretary’s report was accepted as published in the previous bulletin. That motion was made by Jim, WW1Y, seconded by Mark, N1ZYZ.

Treasurer Mark Wagner, N1ZYZ, reported that the current account balance was $3706.51. Mark also reminded that it was almost time for a new budget to be hammered out, and asked that anyone whom may need moneys allocated should let him know. On a motion made by Don, KA1GOZ, and seconded by Chris, K1SI, the treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

Membership coordinator, Tracy, N1WIR, reported 162 members in good standing.

Activities chairman, Neil, N1DMA reported that the "Nashua Pride" baseball night was well attended and went very well. Neil also reminded that the next activity would be the "Star Party" on October 21, and the rain date would be October 28 if necessary.

Training coordinator, Ed Deichler, K2TE, reported that a Tech. class would be starting as reported earlier. Interested parties may contact Wayne, W1QC, at 603-437-6351.

Under programs, Mike, K7CTW, reported that the October program would be "PSK- 31" presented by Dan, W1FX.

Old Business: The matter of the minimum quorum needed at a meeting in order to conduct business. Jim Heedles, WW1Y, submitted a written motion which stated:

“I propose to amend the CONSTITUTION AND BY- LAWS of the NASHUA AREA RADIO CLUB to read:

ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS

The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a minimum of ten members in good standing, or one hundred percent (100%) of the membership, whichever is less, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

The current article is:

ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS

The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a minimum of one-fourth of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.”

The motion seconded by Chris Garon, K1SI, and the floor was opened for discussion. Assuming a quorum at the following club meeting, the motion will be voted on.

Also under old business, Don, KA1GOZ, stated that he would look into, and advise on what if any activities would be taking place for the upcoming New Year’s Eve.

Don Grant, N1UBD, reminded that he is still looking for volunteers to assist at the Boy Scout’s activity in October 1,2, and 3 in Gunstock. Contact Don for more info.

New Business: Ed, K2TE, stated that he would be the Chairman for the Y2K NH QSO Party and was looking into designing specialized software for it, as well as reviewing the current rules.

Jim Heedles, WW1Y, reported that there would be a VE Session this Saturday at 9 AM, at the First Church in Nashua. A VE Session will also be held at the Hosstraders Hamfest October 9.

Mike Graham K7CTW, reported that a Simulated Emergency Test was also in the works. Mike also reported that Jim Heedles, WW1Y, will be serving as interim Section Emergency Coordinator in light of Gary Okula, N3CLZ’s recent resignation.

At 8:30 a motion to adjourn was made by Mark, N1ZYZ, seconded by Linda, N1ZBS.

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