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MANCORAD January, 2006 Mancorad Meeting Minutes
Vice President Denise (N4WGK) called the meeting to order at 1935 CDT, January 11, 2006. The December, 2005 meeting minutes as e-mail distributed by Fred (W6BSF) were accepted by motion from Walt (K9WL) and second by John (NZ9Z). Dick (N9QFY) gave the Treasurer’s report, which was accepted by motion from Mary (KB9GOY) and second by Chris (KB9VLS). This year’s Christmas Party, January 6, 2006, was held again at Cedar Ridge. The number of paying guests was 38. All in attendance agreed that the service this year was much better than last year, and the food was excellent. Discussion about having next year’s party at Cedar Ridge vs. another location was tabled because of the small number of attendees at this meeting. John volunteered to call Cedar Ridge and see if this year’s minimum guarantee of 40 attendees is cast in stone. Those in attendance agreed next year’s party could be either January 5 or January 12, 2007. Club dues for 2006 are now overdue. Dick indicated that 13 Mancorad members from 2005 have not yet renewed for 2006. This week Friday is cutoff to be listed in the 2006 club roster. John announced that he has been informed that the Lakeshore Technical College amateur radio club call sign has been successfully received as vanity call W9LTC!!! Mancorad will sponsor 3 Cobia submarine operating events in 2006; 4/29-30, 7/15-16, and 9/23-24. Mancorad will sponsor 3 Brat Fry fund raisers in 2006. The first Fry will be at Pick’NSave on 5/6/06. The other two will be held at Cops and Rob’s on 7/8 or 7/22, and 8/5 or 8/12. The committee will firm this up for next meeting. The Technician license course is now targeted to be conducted on the 1st weekend of April. This is an opportunity to use LTC for classroom training. It has been previously requested that at least a 2 month prior announcement be made through the press to solicit trainees. Dan (N9NCU) gave an update on Manitowoc County ARES/RACES activities:
Steve (KB9GPN) will conduct an an introductory digital communications class at the Mancorad clubshack on January 29, and February 26, 2006; both classes will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. for a duration of approximately 3 hours. Please sign up through Steve. Neshotah Park has been reserved on September 16th for the 2006 family picnic. Denise presented an unsuspecting Dan (N9NCU) with the 2005 Ham of the Year award. The presentation had been planned for the Christmas party, but Dan and his wife were unable to attend at the last minute. Those interested in doing technical monthly meeting presentations are encouraged to step forward; contact Denise. Carl (KA9WYK) gave the suggestion that DX’ing (how to do it) and advancing from Technician to General license class skills may be of interest. John then volunteered himself and Fred to do a DX’ing technical talk. It was suggested that a presentation about how to successfully get on HF as a new General licensee could be a separate topic. Dick reported on the cost of making a Mancorad Silent Key plaque; that cost is $60.00 through Manitowoc Trophy. Ken (K9HAG) moved, John seconded, and it was voted upon to proceed. A preliminary list of SK’s is being reviewed by senior club members for completeness. The monthly 50/50 raffle was conducted. $16.00 was collected, and the winner of the drawing was Dan (N9NCU). The treasury will increase by $8.00 due to tonight’s raffle. The meeting was adjourned at 2017 CDT. Lunch was served; thanks to Ken and Mary for bringing in the treats!!! Fellowship and socializing broke out spontaneously.
Respectfully submitted, Dan (N9NCU), Secretary Meeting Attendance (15):
Winston (KC9FVR) Dan (N9NCU) Chris (KB9VLS) TJ (KC9HYD) Ken (K9HAG) Mary (KB9GOY) Dick (N9QFY) Dan (N9FVZ) Walt (K9WL) Carl (KA9WYK) Denise (N4WGK) John (NZ9Z) Roger (W9NPX) Fran (AA9LV) Gene (WB9DQD) GUEST ( KC9FVR'S younger brother)
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