The Secretary's ReportMinutes from the February 28th ExecutiveBoard meeting and the March 6th Club Meeting
Respectfully submitted by Dave Pyle, KW1DX |  |
The Secretary's ReportMinutes from the February 28th ExecutiveBoard meeting and the March 6th Club Meeting
Respectfully submitted by Dave Pyle, KW1DX | |
Secretary, Dave KW1DX, reported that the State charter renewal was received and a check for $25.00 was required. A check was authorized as part of the standing budget and written by treasure Mark, N1ZYZ.
Treasurer, Mark N1ZYZ reported the club under spent for the month. Expenditures for the NH QSO party award and NHARA membership were approved. Funds have not been spent for coax, $285, which puts the club ahead for the month. A checkbook balance of $3,247.90 was recorded.
Membership, Dave, N1SUE, reported 4 new members & all expiring members renewed.
Colleen, N1HAJ reported that a meeting of the GABS club recommended that the club post a member at the door before meetings to greet new, and current members. It was also decided by the board that nametags would be made for the board to make it easier for new members to recognize the board members if they have questions.
A motion was made, and approved, to cease any further effort in a telephone survey of members. It was decided that meeting attendance would be raised by making the meetings more enjoyable.
Discussions over what could be done for new club members. Ideas that will be pursued are, trip to HRO for radio demonstration, more programs on technical aspect of amateur radio, technical committee to include article in bulletin.
Activities, Colleen, N1HAJ, reported that 13 people attended the bowling outing with Mathew, N1ZYY, obtaining the high score. Programs, Neil, N1DMA, reported that Mike Graham, K7CTW, would present current ARRL status at the March meeting.
Training, Spi, K1CWZ, reported that he was organizing an Technician ARRL class.
Field Day: A contract, from the Hollis High School, insuring insurance coverage was discussed to determine the possible liability of the club. Mark, N1ZYZ, was tasked to look into the clubs insurance coverage to determine if it was adequate.
Old Business: The coax purchase was discussed with questions regarding lengths needed. Jack, WB4MDC, volunteered to cut and attach the PL259 connectors.
Colleen, N1HAJ, presented possible shirt choices for the tee-shirt sale; pocket pullover, denim, baseball caps, polo shirts or tee-shirts. It was decided to obtain a sample polo and denim for choice by the members.
New Business: Jack, WB4MDC, presented a request for the club to purchase a new tarp to cover the generators at field day. It was estimated that the tarp and support hardware could be purchased for under $100 and authorization was given to investigate and purchase one for no more the $100. Money to be taken out of the Field Day budget.
Bank cards were signed by the president.
The meeting adjourned at about 10:00pm.
President, Don, K1EER, announced the board will streamline the meetings to keep the business portion quick allowing more time for meeting and discussion afterwards.
Mike, K7CTW the New Hampshire section manager was introduced to give a talk on the changes at the ARRL with it’s new President. Mike also announced that he will be doing a special even station N1L for the lighthouse contest August 18 and 19 from the Nubble Light House in York Maine.
A motion was made seconded and approved to accept the Secretaries report as printed in the bulletin. The Secretary, Dave, KW1DX, added that club charter with the state had been updated, good for the next five years. Due to a death in the family the treasurers report was unavailable.
Membership coordinator Dave, N1SUE, reported 182 members in good standing.
Training, Spi, K1CWZ, reported that he was organizing an ARRL Technician class to be held from September - December. Volunteer teachers are needed to conduct the class.
Due to absence, there was no Activities or Program reports.
Old Business: It was announced that the coax purchase was going to be made but there were questions as to the quantity and type required. Jim, WW1Y and Mark N1ZYZ were tasked with determining what was needed with the field day committee.
Field Day: It was announced to the club by Don, K1EER, that a contract for insurance coverage from the Hollis High School had been received. It was discussed that since the club is a corporation and that the club should have insurance the cover any problems the contract should not be a problem. The contract will be placed the on the web page to allow members to review it.
New Business: Jim, WW1Y, reported that the exam session held on February 26th was the 5th largest ever held by the group. Due to the overwhelming demand a new session was added for March 25th, 9:00am. A special, ‘paperwork only session’ will take place on April 15th to handle anyone with upgrades due to the FCC restructuring (No exams will be given on that day).
At 8:22pm a motion was made to adjourned which was promptly seconded.