MANCORAD

January, 2007 Meeting Minutes

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President Carl ( KA9WYK ) called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.

The amended December 2006 meeting minutes as e-mailed & posted on web site was accepted by motion from

Dick (N9QFY ) and second by Travis ( KB9YRC ).

The Treasurer’s report was given by Dan ( N9NCU ) and was accepted by motion from Jerry (KC9JNL )

and second by Theresa ( KB9KXE )

Carl ( KA9WYK ) Talked about the Fun by all at the Christmas Party and to continue with the White Elephant Gift exchange with a possible twist in hand out of gifts.

Also in discussion were some of the problems Re: the Fawn Restaurant.  Food, odor, and space etc.

All were in agreement that next years Christmas Party will be relocated, with several places of interest, such as: 

Club Bilmar, SilverValley Supper Club, Swan Club (Green Bay), SevenLakes Golf Course, GilsRestaurant and Eagles Club (Two Rivers) 

Dan ( N9NCU ) Christmas committee chairman and committee members Gene ( WB9DQD ) Gene ( KB9KXF ). And Bob ( KC9HBA ) will follow up on new locations.

For those not in attendance at the Christmas Party.

Fred ( W6BSF ) was awarded Honorary Lifetime member award. 

Carl ( KA9WYK ) was presented the Ham of the Year Award.

The committee for next years Ham of the Year will be Travis ( KB9YRC ), Dan ( N9NCU ) and Carl  ( KA9WYK )  

Carl ( KA9WYK ) relayed a message in regards to the approved purchase of the VOM ( Digital Volt Ohm Meter) John ( NZ9Z ) is on a dx expedition and upon returning, he will purchase it.

On January 20^th there will be a North American QSO party SSB Contest from Noon to 1:00 AM. Sunday morning.

Steve ( K9ZW ) informed members that there will be a lunch approximately at noon and then will set stations up, No amplifiers, 100 watts only – 2 bands to contact as many Wisconsin and other States and Canadian provinces.

Anyone interested or with questions contact Steve ( K9ZW ).

The Brat Fry committee has two dates which are May 5^th and 19^th at the Pick N Save in Two Rivers.

A reminder: There are 13 members that have not renewed their membership dues which are due by Dec. 31^st.

Be sure to submit payment or your name will not be posted on the new 2007 Rooster.

Dan ( N9NCU ) brought to the attention that in regard to the remodeling.

During the ARES/RACES Nuclear exercise drill – John Meyer ( NZ9Z ) brought up a situation with regard to sound reducing partitions between the UHF / VHF and HF operating station locations.  The concern is that they could create a hindrance fro a single operator trying to cover both locations.  

The committee will reconvene as to a change in design placement to fix this problem, or to eliminate them from the design. 

Dan ( N9NCU ) gave a brief message that he was updating the ARES/RACES calendar.

All ManCoRad members are invited ~ On February 20^th for a NIM IS-700 training session. 

This is an introduction to the National Incident Management System affecting every emergency response organization.

Without this training, Manitowoc county may not be qualified for Department of Homeland Security grant money.   

So this is very important.

Carl ( KA9WYK ) gave a report from the W.A.R frequency coordinator on the repeater project. 

John ( NZ9Z ) sent an e-mail to the coordinator with our intent regarding repeater pair – issues such as nuclear drill and passing traffic, told coordinator that we have a back up repeater on 61 that can be switched on in case repeater goes down.  Our intent is to convert this repeater into an independent new repeater operating in Manitowoc County on its own frequency pair. So progress is in the works.

Travis ( KB9YRC ) mentioned that repeater coordinator offered for Free, a new firmware that he designed for the

G7 controller in our existing 146.610 repeater which would allow to dial up the 9 (to bring up and dial an outside line.)  The county conversion to Centrex telephone operation malfunctioned our auto patch. The new firmware goes around this problem. This is something that we will look into as a possibility in regards to upgrading.

Steve ( K9ZW ) reminded everyone of the following:  Elmering (help available In regards to digital classes.)

On May 17^th to 20^th.  The W9PS Fox Cities Amateur Club will be sponsoring a Bus to the Dayton Ham Convention, with an approximate cost of about ($ 350.°° ) $150 for transport, $95 each night for hotel rooms plus ticket. 

Steve also talked about Ham Cram and No confirmed date yet ~ possibly late March ~ early April.

The motion for adjournment at 8:04 PM from Gene (WB9DQD) second by Dick (N9QFY)

The monthly 50/50 raffle was conducted and the winner was Steve (K9ZW)

Steve donated his half of the $15.50 pot back into the treasury.

Carl (KA9WYK) played the Channel 2 News video clip from the Clubs 60^th Anniversary Celebration event.

And then announced the AES Superfest on March 30^th and 31^st.

Friday from 2 PM to 7PM - Saturday from 8:30 PM to 3:00 PM meeting other hams and door prizes.

A Special Congratulations to Walt ( K9WL ) and Nancy ( K9NJL ) on their marriage. 

May you have Many Many Happy Years Together.  

Meeting Attendance:(19)

Carl ( KA9WYK )                    Gene ( KB9KXF )                     Walt ( K9WL)

Travis ( KB9YRC )                  Theresa ( KB9KXE )                Steve ( K9ZW )

Dan ( N9NCU )                     Roger ( W9NPX )                 Gene ( WB9DQD)

Dawn ( KC9JNK)                      Chris ( KB9VLS )                Dick (N9QFY)   

Jerry ( KC9JNL )                      Tim ( N7TAL )                                    

Marty ( KC9JGE )                    Nancy ( K9NJL)                                   

3 Guest – Jessica, Earl, and Ben - No call signs on sign~in sheet ( Welcome and Come Again )

Board of Directors Meeting Attendance: Present

KA9WYK – KB9YRC - N9NCU - KC9JNK – KC9JNL – KC9JGE

Respectfully Submitted by:

Dawn ( KC9JNK ) Secretary

on January 11, 2007