The Secretary's Report

Minutes from the September 27th Executive
Board meeting and the October 4th Club Meeting

Respectfully submitted by Chris Garon, K1SI

September 27th Bored meeting

The September 1999 Board of Directors meeting was called to order by President Mike Graham, K7CTW, at 7:09 PM. In attendance was Tracy Banks, N1WIR, Mike Graham, K7CTW, Mark Wagner, K7CTW, Chris Garon, K1SI, Neil Rosenberg, N1DMA, Ed Deichler, K2TE, and Gary Chevalier, W1GRY.

Treasurer Mark, N1ZYZ, reported the account balance is $3499.20. Mark noted that the new budget proposal was not ready due to computer problems. On a motion made by Mike, K7CTW, and seconded by Ed, K2TE, the report was accepted.

Activities chairman, Neil Rosenberg, N1DMA, reported that the next activity will be the “Star Party” on October 21, and the rain date to be October 28.

Under training, Ed, K2TE, noted that the Technician classes being taught by Wayne, W1QC had started, and the General upgrade class that Mike, K7CTW, was to be holding, will be postponed a few months.

The Board Meeting minutes from the previous meeting was missing the membership report. It was also noted that the Star Party dates were incorrect as published in the Board Minutes, but correct in the Club minutes. In Chris, K1SI’s absence, the previous Board Meeting minutes were kept by Mark, N1ZYZ, and submitted by Mike, K7CTW. With these corrections, the Secretary’s report was accepted on a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ, and seconded by Chris, K1SI.

Programs coordinator Gary, W1GRY, reported the November program would be presented by Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, ARRL NE Vice Division Director.

Old Business: Mike reminded that we should encourage as many members as we could to attend the next meeting, as this will be when the constitutional amendment to modify the quorum will be voted on.

Mike reported that he will be unable to attend the Big-E show in Connecticut, and will be returning the tickets.

New Business: The new Budget should be ready for discussion at the next meeting. It was decided that a Honey Baked Ham would purchased for the Christmas Party. On a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ, and seconded by Chris, K1SI, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.

October 4th Club meeting

At 7:05 PM a quorum was reached, and the meeting was called to order by President Mike Graham, K7CTW, introductions were made at that time.

Programs coordinator Gary, W1GRY, introduced Dan, W1FX, who would then make his presentation on “PSK-31”.

On a motion made by Chris, K1SI, and seconded by Jim, WW1Y, the secretary’s report was accepted as published.

Treasurer Mark Wagner, N1ZYZ reported that the current club account balance was $3467.20. The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion made by Chris, K1SI, and seconded by Jim, WW1Y.

Membership coordinator Tracy Banks, N1WIR, reported that the current club roster stood at 169 members in good standing.

Activities director Neil Rosenberg, N1DMA, reported the next club activity would be the “Star Party” on October 21 at 7PM (rain- date October 28). It will take place at the Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston club- house that is located at Haystack Observatory in Westford, Ma. Neil also advised that the next official activity would be the annual Christmas Party on December 4, at 7PM. The party is at the Horsepond Fish and Game Club off of Broad St. in Nashua. Each board member has tickets available. For more info contact Neil.

Under Training, Ed Deichler, K2TE, reported the Technician class that Wayne, W1QC is currently underway and progressing well. Ed also noted that the General upgrade class which was to be held by Mike, K7CTW, has been postponed.

Program’s chairman Gary Chevalier, W1GRY, reported that the November presentation would be Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, ARRL NE Vice Division Director. The December meeting is Awards Night, and January will be Project Night.

Old Business: The matter of the quorum needed to conduct business. At the September meeting a motion was made to modify the constitution to change the quorum to conduct club business. This motion can be found on in the previous newsletter. A standing vote was made which resulted in 47 in favor of the change, and 3 opposed. The motion carried.

New Business: Donations were made by ARRL Life Members. Mike, K7CTW, noted that Bill Roy, a Ham from Londonderry has donated a pair of M2 Satellite yagis to the club. Mike stated that if anyone in the club wants to put these antennas to good and active use, that he will donate a new AZ-EL rotator for use with it.

Colleen Gaffey, N1HAJ the “A” sorter for the W1 QSL bureau, advised that effective January 1, 2000, the bureau will no longer accept envelopes or stamps. Only cash, check, or money order will be accepted.

On a motion made by Jim, WW1Y, and seconded by Chris, K1SI, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.

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