The Secretary's ReportMinutes from the December 29th ExecutiveBoard meeting and the December 6th and January 3rdClub Meetings
Respectfully submitted by Dave Pyle, KW1DX |  |
The Secretary's ReportMinutes from the December 29th ExecutiveBoard meeting and the December 6th and January 3rdClub Meetings
Respectfully submitted by Dave Pyle, KW1DX | |
After answering several questions on the proposed budget for 2000, it passed unanimously on a hand vote.
Jim, WW1Y then started the balloting for club officers. After the balloting Program chairperson, Gary Chevalier, W1GRY, started the awards presentation. Over 25 awards were presented.
Jim presented the results of the balloting.
President: Don Hornbeck , K1EER
Vice President: Larry “Spi” Spinak,K1CWZ
Secretary: Dave Pyle, KW1DX
Treasurer: Mark Wagner, N1ZYZ
Activities: Colleen Gaffey, N1HAJ
Programs: Neil Rosenberg, N1DMA
Membership: Dave Banks, N1SUE
The 8 Ball award was then awarded to the Board for their handling of the Classie Junque issue, it was graciously accepted on behalf of the new board by Spi, K1CWZ.
On a motion by Gary, W1GRY, and seconded by Dylan, KL0KP, the November club minutes were accepted.
Mark, N1ZYZ, gave the Treasurers report. On a motion from Neil and seconded by Darryl, WA1GON, the report was accepted.
Membership chairperson Tracy, N1WIR, announced that there were 170 club members in good standing.
Ed announced the Novice / Tech class being taught by Wayne, W1QC was wrapping up. Program chairperson, Gary Chevalier, W1GRY, announced that January’s program would be “Project Night”. Feb presentation will be by Ed, K2TE.
New Business: Don N1GOZ, stated that Nashua would be staffing the emergency center on New Years Eve. He was also waiting to hear about downtown activities.
On a motion by Tracy, N1WIR, seconded by Jim, WW1Y, meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Prior to the normal business meeting, time was taken to welcome the new Board members, explain to them their duties and responsibilities, and answer any questions.
The Secretary’s report was noted to have not shown Mark, N1ZYZ at the prior Board Meeting, and this was incorrect. With that correction being noted the Secretary’s report was accepted on a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ, and seconded by Ed, K2TE.
Treasurer Mark noted that he would obtain checking account signature cards for the new President and Vice President. Mark reported that the current club balance was $3286.88 and his report was accepted on a motion by Chris, K1SI, seconded by Gary, W1GRY.
The Membership coordinator did not have a status report available for the meeting.
Neil, N1DMA, activities chairman reported that there were no activities scheduled, but that there were several ideas which would be explored such as a trip to the ARRL, a bowling night, a trip to the New Boston Tracking Station, and also the Wireless and Steam Museum.
Under training, Ed, K2TE, reported that Wayne, W1QC’s class had wrapped up prior to Christmas, but did not have any results.
Programs chairman Gary, W1GRY, reported that the January program would be the traditional Project Night, and that the February presentation would be Ed, K2TE on his recent DXpedition as J3A.
There was no Old Business to discuss.
New Business: It was noted that we should bring up the issue of T-shirts at the next meeting, and discuss whether or not we will be getting any and if so what the design would be. Also under New Business, was the donation to the Library and that Chris, K1SI would handle that.
On a motion made by Chris, K1SI and seconded by Mark, N1ZYZ, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM
Programs coordinator Neil, N1DMA, introduced the speakers for project night:
The new FCC license structure was reviewed by Jim, WW1Y.
An announcement was made that the new ARRL West Central Florida Section, will have a “First Contact” day January 15th.
Since the December 6th meeting minutes were not available at bulletin press time the acceptance of the secretary’s report was postponed until next month.
Treasurer Mark Wagner, N1ZYZ reported the club balance was $3286.88. The year end budget delta was $407.55 due to no T-shirt expenditures. Mark reported that this expenditure was approved by the December Board for the next T-shirt purchase. The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion made by Don, WA1GOZ, and seconded.
Membership coordinator Dave Banks, N1SUE, reported that the current club roster was 173 members in good standing. Spi, K1CWZ, suggested that having a raffle where eligibility depending on attending a minimum number of meetings would be a method to increase attendance at club meetings. After discussion, it was decided that the board would come up with a plan and present it at the next meeting. Another suggestion by Don, K1EER, to raise meeting attendance was to hold a “Bring a new/old ham to a meeting” night.
Activities director Colleen Gaffey, N1HAJ, reported a bowling night was in the works
Under Training, Spi, K1CWZ, reported that new training plans were being looked at but nothing is definite. Due to restructuring a suggestion was made for a crash course to Extra class prior to the April 15 change. Jim, WW1Y, volunteered to hold a special exam session after the class if warranted.
Program’s chairman Neil Rosenberg -
N1DMA , reported the following schedule:
Old Business: None
New Business: How to spend the allotment of $500 for tee-shirts was discussed with suggestions for logos and the possibility of changing to a different type of product such as Polo shirts, wind breakers, zipper sweatshirts or coffee mugs. Executive board was directed to come up with idea and present to club at February meeting.
The need to renew club state charter was assigned to the club secretary to investigate.
The president suggested the need for more publicity, newspapers and cables stations, to attract more interest. Don KA1GOZ, as club publicity chairman was assigned to look into possibilities of generating more of an impact in the local cable TV scene. Ed, K2TE, announced that the Kids Day Radio event got publicity on the national news.
In preparation for Field Day 2000 the board is looking for a field day chairman to start organization efforts by February.
Ed, K2TE, announced the NH QSO party for the February 5-6 weekend and asked for volunteers to man the N1FD bonus station. Rules can be found at http://www.n1fd.org/nhqso/index.html or maybe on the web site of the NHARA.
On a motion made by Mark, N1ZYZ, and seconded by Jim, WW1Y, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45: PM.