MANCORAD
November, 2006 Meeting Minutes

President Carl ( KA9WYK ) called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

The October 2006 meeting minutes as e-mailed were accepted by motion from Jerry ( KC9JNL ) and second by John ( NZ9Z ).

Dan ( N9NCU ) gave the Treasurer’s report, which was accepted by motion from Bob ( KC9HBA) second by Ken  ( K9HAG ). 

Carl thanked the past members, they are Fred ( W6BSF ) President - Denise ( N4WGK ) Vice President Dick ( N9QFY )
Treasure - Dan ( N9NCU ) - Secretary - and the board members John ( NZ9N ) - Walt ( K9WL ) - Dan ( N9FVZ ) for all their time spent,
which was greatly appreciated. Carl read from the constitution, for the qualification to name a Life Member and a nomination for
Fred ( W9BSF ) was called.
A motion by Walt ( K9WL ) and second by Mary ( KB9GOY ) then a vote was taken by the members in attendance and All in attendance
voted to accept Fred as a Life time member ( which was over the required 51% ) 

It’s that time of the year for membership renewal, and are due by Dec 31^st

There are some changes, one of the changes are to have dues waved by the following.
(1)  Being a board member and at most of the meetings.
(2) club member and on two separate committees. 

Reminder that the Christmas Party is January 5, 2007 at the Fawn in Manitowoc.
The cost of the dinner will be $12.68 per person but the club will pick up the $1.68 leaving the amt at $ 11.00 per person.
The Bar starts at 6 P.M. and the Dinner is at 7 P.M     There is a 30 person minimum so sign up for the fun.
There will also be a White Elephant exchange - Which is a fun used gift from your home.
Keep it reasonable and in the spirit of Christmas.  There may be a surprise gift too. 

Next month is our 60^th year Anniversary Celebration. On Dec 9^th and 10^th.from 7 A.M and 3 P.M.
There will be luncheon’s ( pizza or subs ) at noon and new tech’s are highly encouraged to attended, as we will teach them on HF and
walk them through and get them used to it for field day coming up.

Fred ( W6BSF ) said the 60^th Anniversary special event announcement has been published in all the ham magazines.  

A sign up sheet for this event was passed around to be sure we have enough control operators on site. Walk-on’s are welcome.
On the sign up sheet is a sample of a new stamp that was donated by Steve ( K9ZW ) for the 60^th Anniversary.  Thank You Steve.

In February we are looking into a Ham Cram - no detail yet as the committee is working on that. 

Last meeting Steve ( K9ZW ) volunteered to be a Elmer chair person.   Elmer’s are someone to help new members in any way. 

Anyone interested in volunteering some time, please see Steve. 

A Big Thanks for members who volunteered on the future committees.
The committees are:

Members are encouraged to let Club know of any ham operators in the hospital / up-coming planned hospital stays. Accidents, death etc.
 so sympathy card or flowers can be sent. 

ARES Report was given by Dan ( N9NCU )
Tuesday November 14^th in Green bay -  Kewaunee / Manitowoc will have a briefing.
Saturday November 18^th  at10 A.M. - Orientation of equip (club members hands on training ) about 2 hours with a pizza lunch.
Actual Nuclear Drill will be on Dec. 5^th at approx. 9 A.M.

Mary ( KB9GOY ) was interested in how we can get more members to attend the meeting.
A suggestion by Walt ( K9WL ) to announce advance program demonstrations to encourage attendance.
Meetings are Fun and Informative and all are encourage to attend. 

Congratulation to Travis AEC ( KB9YRC ) for obtaining the position of:
“National Services Director of Emergency Services Coordinator” For ARES Manitowoc County chapter of  Red Cross

A Thank You Card was read from Ron and Janice Schaden – regarding the death of Ron’s Mother.

The monthly 50/50 raffle was conducted and the winner was Steve ( K9ZW ) of $11.00 

Marty ( KC9JGE ) gave a very informative presentation on ARPS which is:  ( Automatic Position Reporting System )
A few of the things it is used for are:
Vehicle Tracking System, Transmitting Weather, Short Message Service ( Text ), Local RF Use, Memory Reporting Capabilities,
Adapting to Internet, etc.

Then a Fellowship and socializing over lunch followed.

Respectfully Submitted,
Dawn ( KC9JNK ) Secretary 

Meeting Attendance ( 22 )

Carl ( KA9WYK )                 Dan ( N9NCU )                     Dawn ( KC9JNK )             Jerry ( KC9JNL )
Travis ( KB9YRC )               Chris ( KB9VLS )                  Marty ( KC9JGE )             John ( NZ9Z )
Dave ( N9HNP )                    Bob ( KC9HBA )                  Roger ( W9NPX )             Mary ( KB9GOY )
Ken ( K9HAG )                     Nancy ( K9NJK )                  Walt ( K9WL )                  Winston ( KC9FVR )
Theo ( KC9HYD )                 Fred ( W6BSF )                     Vern ( KB9EME )              Bob ( KB9INK )
Steve ( K9ZW )                    Tim ( N7TAL ) 

Board of Directors Meeting Attendance: Present - KA9WYK, KB9YRC, N9NCU, KC9JNL, NZ9Z, KC9JNL, KC9JGE.