Held at OPD, 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571
Sign in. Meeting began at 6:10 pm
Guest and member introductions, 26 members & guests attending with one virtually by Google Meets.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes held on 10/11/2023. Motion for approval by Don (K2WQ) and seconded by Bill (AI5LK), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Treasurer's Report. Don reported the current available balance is $11,762 after accounting for obligations. Motion for approval of the treasurer’s report by Keith (K5FS) and seconded by Leonardo (KF5OVZ), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Tim (W5TNM) president's remarks & discussion topics: a. Tim announced the officer and board elected positions from the October annual meeting as follows: i. 2024 Officers: President - Mike, KI6KGC, Vice-Pres - Donovan, K2AH, Secretary - Ed, KF5EIG, and Treasurer – Don, K2WQ ii. 2024 Board: Immediate-Past Pres – Tim, W5TNM, Trustee – Brian, NB5R, Grants - Keith, K5FS, STEM – Darien, NM5DF and Events/Maintenance – Glen, KF5OSB. b. November 4th License Test results, David G., Tech and Pat W., KJ5CGW General (new member) c. License Testing was held during the meeting, Zack (KJ5ACC) Extra & Patrick (KJ5DGO) Tech/General. Additionally, we have a request for testing on Dec 12 for Tech, General & Extra. To date we have tested for 14 license, 6 sessions with 609 hours of Public Service. d. ARRL Tech study guides and tables that were approved at the prior meeting have been received. e. Tim noted that we were running low on starter radios and asked for a vote to order six (6) additional radios from Raddiotty. Motion for approval by Bill (AI5LK) and seconded by Kiri (K7KAH).
New Business: a) Keith (K5FS) spoke about the solar eclipse event on Oct 14th and the Taos News front page coverage. There were about 27 people in attendance. b) Greg (KF5TTO) provided a debrief of the Town of Taos Halloween event held on Oct 31, 2023. A small group will work the issues discovered and will report back. c) Keith (K5FS) provided a debrief for the Elementary School Science Fair assistance. d) Christmas Party discussion, unanimous vote by members present to proceed to have the party at OPD. e) Tim noted that the bylaws require a vote for new member(s) Pat (KJ5CGW), vote was unanimous by members present. f) Tech Presentation by Dan (KI5IPT), Helium net.
Old Business a) TARC social media for FB and IG, Phase 1, Darien (NM5DF), Motion to proceed by Zach (W5ZAC) and seconded by Zach (KJ5ACC), vote was unanimous with no objections b) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH) noted that she had sent out an unannounced test message via SafAlert and there were 8 members who responded by email. c) OPD Shack facilities update - no update.
Repeater report: Brian (NB5R), Angel Fire issues Mike (KI5KGC) / Zach (KJ5ACC). We have purchased new batteries and a power supply for A.F.
Net Report: HF net will move to 7257, and the 4th Friday @8pm.
Business Meeting Close. Motion by Ed (KF5EIG) and seconded by Bill (AI5LK). Unanimous with no objections. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm