Called to order at 17:04
Attendees
Pat aa0o
Charles w4bpp
Dave kr4u
John t ki4uip
Richard aa2mf
Don N4KII
Norm KA1IJA
Will W7WS
- Meeting minutes are in arears. W4BPP will be catching them up immediately with apologies.
- A discussion of the current officers was held.
- We heard and passed a motion to offer an additional $25 per month to DMI research in acknowledgement of our increased usage.
- Name tags cost more to produce than we sell them for, rate will be adjusted accordingly effective immediately
- A discussion of dues and fees is held, Will to investigate a general accounting of our annual dues and expenses
- Will is coordinating for a debit card
- The mail was retrieve, QSL cards were received.
- W4TA and W4GAC are both expired. Bob N2ESP will renew W4TA and Dave K4RU will renew W4GAC
- Dave mentions that we should focus on fellowship as far as reaching out to those who have been adsent or quiet. Perhaps sending cards to those recovering from health issues etc.
- OCF vs SB160 antenna. AA2MF suggests that with a balanced tuner (for which he has parts). Decision is made to do a balanced 160m doublet
- 2M antenna for station is ready
- 40m coax discussion
- Remote station discussed. No change in plans to add feature at this time
- For field day, a discussion was held. We have discussed classification and antennas. So far the plan is 5 D or E. sandwhiches and pizza were popular and will likely be the choice again. Field day is June 25th and 26th.
- The station has keyed locks under our control
Meeting is adjourned at 17:57