Posted on May 14th, 2012 by aa8l
From Linda, KD8FLQ:
MEETING: Brought to order @ 7 PM
Member/visitors: 14 Members
SECRETARIES REPORT: Meeting notes from April 2012 accepted by voice vote
TREASURERS Report:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Club Radio Station: Next open Mike night is Tuesday May 29th @ 7PM – Roof leak over the Club continues so station so it is currently dismantled– American Red Cross has been contacted about possible repairs – It appears that complete replacement is out of the equation.
Trustee Report: The replaced repeater still needs some adjustments – and is being evaluated for dead zones and installation of a controller. – 440 repeater still awaiting the volunteer climber to make it operational !
10 Meter Net: Please check in with Jack (W8PPM) Wednesday evenings @ 8PM local – Freq: 28380 MHZ (alternate 28.390 or 28.370 MHZ if busy) Topic’s of interest are always welcome Lately there have been from 5 to 11 check ins.
VE Testing: Held @ the Allegan Hospital Cafeteria. Price is $15 + two forms of identification including a copy of Your current license (if You have one) – Next session 5/26th @ 9am
Allegan County ARPSC: Meeting set for 5,17, 2012 –@ 7PM @ EOC
Allegan County SAR still needs Hams for their communications and more activity from members- Contact Ron KD8CHT – Next meeting on 5/24 @ 7pm location and program to be announced
Club Web Site: is up and running – For access go to alleganarc@Yahoogroups.com – Pictures are welcomed – Please contact KD8QNX
OLD BUSINESS:
440 Repeater: Still awaiting favorable weather for our free antenna installation –
Frequency will be 444.925, with PL of 94.8
RED CROSS Lawn Mowing : Volunteers Still needed. See WD8MBT for available weeks.
Leader Ship Training: Thanks from AC8AG for the opportunity to go – He feels that we are the best Club around – More laid back then other clubs (we are hearing this a lot lately from many others!!
NEW BUSINESS:
LEPC Local emergency Planning Committee/ Emergency Expo 5/19 –
It appears that KD8QNX’s PC machine, will not be usable mostly due to a large Health Department Fee for temporary food license which could negate the entire opportunity Coffee, breakfast bars , donuts still being discussed as possible – Help may be required from 8Am thru 4 PM
Otherwise Club Members are encouraged to bring their familys to see the Air- Med evac helicopter, fire equipment and other community emergency coverages .
Honorary Club Membership: Voted for KC8CQJ Bill Borgman – Need Certificate from KD8FLQ
Club Activities/presentations/Opportunities:
Any ideas -!! The club is interested in Your thoughts and suggestions
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Field Day: Will be held @ North side Park – Please contact W8PPM or WB3LHU about Modes You want
to Operate and equipment You will be bringing – W8PPM & WB3LHU to contact Otsego City for permission.
Allegan Fair: W8TEZ will Honcho again – May run for 2 or 3 days determined by volunteers of the 4 hr shifts – Please contact W8TEZ for further details
Possible future program ideas
N8UYB- Program on Screen readers that blind hams use
AA8L: Satellite Comm antennas – update
Trunk Sales – Ham Swap: Continued discussion about holding this at the Allegan Masonic Lodge with use of the Kitchen - Member feedback requested on what You feel is of benefit in the planning stages
Bringing Eagle Island on the air for IOTA
Tulip Time Volunteers: The Holland Club is in need of volunteers for Thursday and Saturday – contact KB8QAP for information –
Soldering projects: KD8LZT will contact the person who gave a great soldering project at the Kalamazoo meeting recently and try to schedule them for the new year
ARRL membership renewals : Now that we are an active Club Affiliate. Renewing thru the club nets the club $2.00 year for returning ARRL members & $15/yr for new ARRL members –
Club Shirts, Hats& Etc: AC8AG to follow up with – Paul KD8DLP to check with Busy Bee Embroidery for pricing and Info
TO DO:
CLUB DUES: FOR 2011 need to be paid to Nancy (KB8PFJ) at any time – $20/annual $10 for Seniors over 65
SPECIAL THANKS – KD8DKS FOR The recent contribution of a NEW ANTENNA ANALYZER & HF Amplifier
SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO Jeff Verhage KB8QAP for His presentation on a personal Disaster/evacuation Go Bags – The Club really enjoyed Your Presentation
Meeting closed @ 8:20M Respectfully submitted Linda S. Burd - KD8FLQ – Club Secretary
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Posted on March 14th, 2012 by aa8l
from KD8FLQ:
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH, 13th 2012
MEETING: Brought to order @ 7:00 PM
Member/visitors: 15 Members
Presentation: Special thanks to Jeff N8FTZ of C Comm for the excellent presentation on Mobile Noise aversion on Ham radio -
SECRETARIES REPORT: Meeting notes from February 2012 accepted by voice vote
TREASURERS Report:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Trustee Report: Filed:Repeater Coordination report + IRS Tax documents for our 501.3c Non Profit status
Club Radio Station: Next open Mike night is Tuesday March 27th @ 7PM – Recent Inspection noted a roof leak over the Club station so it is currently dismantled– American Red Cross will be contacted (AC8AG) about possible repairs – No response thus far
10 Meter Net: Please check in with Jack (W8PPM) Wednesday evenings @ 8PM local – Freq: 28380 MHZ (alternate 28.390 or 28.370 MHZ if busy) Topic’s of interest are always welcome
VE Testing: Held @ the Allegan Hospital Cafeteria. Price is $15 + two forms of identification including a copy of Your current license (if You have one) – Next session 3/24th @ 9am
Allegan County ARPSC: Meeting set for 3/15/ 2012 –@ 7PM @ EOC – Several videos on weather.
Allegan County SAR still needs Hams for their communications and more activity from members- Contact Ron KD8CHT – Next meeting @ 7Pm – 3/22– Navigation test in Yankee Springs Park
Club Web Site: is up and running – Thanks to W8JAS – For access go to alleganarc@Yahoogroups.com
OLD BUSINESS:
440 Repeater: Still awaiting favorable weather for our free antenna installation –
Frequency will be 444.925, with PL of 94.8
RED CROSS Lawn Mowing: Volunteers needed . See WD8MBT for available weeks.
NEW BUSINESS:
Controller Board: The club voted to approve the purchase of a Controller board known as a “Beagle Board” which will do many things including allowing us to connect to world wide repeaters thru the Internet (IRLP) – Jeff N8FTZ has offered to cover the cost ($250) – THANKS JEFF
Ham In a day : Next opportunity will be March 24th Need volunteers to help
Disaster Assessment Class: Class is being assembles with Allegan & Ottawa participants in Holland for 4/24 – More info available on Email or announced on the repeater
LEPC Local emergency Planning Committee/ Emergency Expo 5/19 – We have this opportunity to supply Pop Corn and other items and make Money for the Club .
We have the use of KD8QNX’s PC machine, and additional ideas on Coffee, breakfast bars as possible additions – Help will be required from about 7:30Am thru 4 PM for set up serving and tear down- Another Email will be forth coming with more details
Dayton Hamfest: Also set for 5/19 – Consider going with the AZO club who has a bus reserved – For about $100 You get round trip transportation Plus a continental breakfast and Dinner – It’s a great deal!!
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Club Activities/presentations/Opportunities:
Next Club MeetingTuesday 7PM : April 10th
Field Day : alternative Location thought – Nice park near US 131 vs North side Park – Great amenities
Allegan Fair: W8TEZ will Honcho again – May run for 2 or 3 days determined by volunteers
Sky Warn April 14th @ Salem Township Fire Hall Basic and advanced class offered
N8UYB- Program on Screen readers that blind hams use
AA8L: Satellite Comm antennas – update
Truck Sales – Ham Swap: Continued discussion
Bringing Eagle Island on the air for IOTA
Soldering projects: KD8LZT will contact the person who gave a great soldering project at the Kalamazoo meeting recently and try to schedule them for the new year
Red Cross annual SpringClean up: Prior to Open Mike night 5PM March 27th – Pizza & soft drinks supplied – Rain Date Alternative – April 3rd
ARRL membership renewals : Now that we are an active Club Affiliate. Renewing thru the club nets the club $2.00 year for returning ARRL members & $15/yr for new ARRL members – The club netted $21 for renewing memberships thru the Club so far this year
Club Shirts, Hats& Etc: AC8AG to follow up with – Paul KD8DLP to check with Busy Bee Embroidery for pricing and Info
CLUB DUES: FOR 2011 need to be paid to Nancy (KB8PFJ) at any time – $20/annual $10 for Seniors over 65
DONE
Sympathy Card for N8JH – Sent by – KB8PFJ – Thanks Nancy
Meeting closed @ 10:00 PM Respectfully submitted Linda S. Burd - KD8FLQ – Club Secretary
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Posted on February 12th, 2012 by aa8l
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY, 11 th 2012
MEETING: Brought to order @ 9:05:AM
Member/visitors: 12 Members & 2 visitors
SECRETARIES REPORT: Meeting notes from January 2012 accepted by voice vote
TREASURERS Report:
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Club Radio Station: Next open Mike night is Tuesday February 28th @ 7PM – Recent Inspection noted a roof leak over the Club station so it is currently dismantled– American Red Cross will be contacted (AC8AG) about possible repairs
Trustee Report: The replaced repeater is operating well but needs some adjustments – The old one might make a reappearance as N8FYZ has some ideas . – 440 repeater still awaiting the volunteer climber to make it operational – Expected the next 35Deg Sunday!
10 Meter Net: Please check in with Jack (W8PPM) Wednesday evenings @ 8PM local – Freq: 28380 MHZ (alternate 28.390 or 28.370 MHZ if busy) Topic’s of interest are always welcome
VE Testing: Held @ the Allegan Hospital Cafeteria. Price is $15 + two forms of identification including a copy of Your current license (if You have one) – Next session 3/24th @ 9am
Allegan County ARPSC: Meeting set for 2,16, 2012 –@ 7PM @ EOC
Allegan County SAR still needs Hams for their communications and more activity from members- Contact Ron KD8CHT – Next meeting on 2/23 @ 7pm at the Dorr Fire station – Navigation class
Club Web Site: is up and running – Thanks to W8JAS – For access go to alleganarc@Yahoogroups.com
OLD BUSINESS:
440 Repeater: Still awaiting favorable weather for our free antenna installation –
Frequency will be 444.925, with PL of 94.8
RED CROSS Snow removal : Volunteers Still needed for March. See WD8MBT for available weeks.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ham In a day : Next opportunity will be March 24th
Disaster Assessment Class: Class is being assembles with Allegan & Ottawa participants in Holland for 4/24 – More info available on Email or announced on the repeater
LEPC Local emergency Planning Committee/ Emergency Expo 5/19 – AC8AG & WB3LHU met with this committee to determine our opportunity to supply Pop Corn and other items and make Money for the Club .
We have the use of KD8QNX’s PC machine, and additional ideas on Coffee, breakfast bars as possible additions – Help will be required from 8Am thru 4 PM
Club Activities/presentations/Opportunities:
Next Club Meeting: Moves to Tuesday evenings : March 13th @ 7PM
Presentation By Jeff N8FYZ on equipment installation or associated topic
Field Day: alternative Location thought – Nice park near US 131 vs North side Park – Great amenities
Allegan Fair: W8TEZ will Honcho again – May run for 2 or 3 days determined by volunteers
Sky Warn April 14th @ Salem Township Fire Hall
N8UYB- Program on Screen readers that blind hams use
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AA8L: Satellite Comm antennas – update
Wilderness SAR class – 3/9,3/10,3/11 ,@ Kent county Sheriff dept $80. See KD8LZT for details
ARRL Ham Radio Leadership Training – AnnArbor March 3rd 8;30 AM 4PM $10 FEE RSVP REQUESTED
Truck Sales – Ham Swap: Continued discussion
Bringing Eagle Island on the air for IOTA
Soldering projects: KD8LZT will contact the person who gave a great soldering project at the Kalamazoo meeting recently and try to schedule them for the new year
Red Cross annual SpringClean up: Prior to Open Mike night in March 28th – Pizza & soft drinks supplied –
ARRL membership renewals : Now that we are an active Club Affiliate. Renewing thru the club nets the club $2.00 year for returning ARRL members & $15/yr for new ARRL members – 3 sent their memberships thru the Club this meeting
Club Shirts, Hats& Etc: AC8AG to follow up with – Paul KD8DLP to check with Busy Bee Embroidery for pricing and Info
TO DO:
CLUB DUES: FOR 2011 need to be paid to Nancy (KB8PFJ) at any time – $20/annual $10 for Seniors over 65
DONE
(1)Get well Card for N8JH – Sent by – WB3LHU
(2) Club Vote to request approval of Club Directors to approve Life Time Membership to KC8CJQ & KD8DKS- Approved
ACTION: KD8FLQ to provide Certificates
SPECIAL THANKS – KD8DKS FOR THE NEW ANTENNA ANALYZER
Meeting closed @ 10:35 AM Respectfully submitted Linda S. Burd - KD8FLQ – Club Secretary
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