June 30, 2023 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571
Sign in. Meeting began at 6:10 pm
Guest and member introductions, 17 members & guests attending with 1 by Google Meet.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes held on 5/10/2023. Motion for approval by Wayne (W5GWR) and seconded by Mickey (N5TSV), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Treasurer's Report. Don reported the current available balance is $9,189.61 after accounting for obligations. We have $500 receivables from CAP. Motion for approval by Greg (KF5TTO) and seconded by Mickey (N5TSV), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Mitch (KE6CNG) spoke to the club and about volunteerism, assistance to the town for events and ARES role, and our growing communications capability.
Tim (W5TNM) president's remarks & discussion topics: a) ARRL License testing, 1 new General, Ed (KF5IEG). Next scheduled test is Nov 4, 2023 @ shack. b) Tim discussed the recent internet/cell service outage, be on Picuris analog when we have outages. c) Tim noted that we have 3 nets, 4th Wednesday Pic Analog/DMR and 3rd Friday HF 3939. d) Tim noted upcoming town concerts June 17th, July 4th & 9th @Kit Carson Park. August & September events TBD. e) June 24th Field Day, 9am @Kit Carson Park Pavilion. f) Call-sign license plates available from DMV for a nominal fee, applications printed.
New Business: a) Concert event planning, Don (K2WQ) and Donovan (K2AH) will attend. b) Elementary school STEAM event on June 8, 2023, TARC members Tim (W5TNM), Darien (NM5DF) & Keith (KFFS) demonstrated to 17 students/7 adults. c) Additional opportunities for a space weather monitor station. Motion to apply by Don (K2WQ) and seconded by Mickey (N5TSV), vote was unanimous with no objections. Noted, we will have to vote to spend any money and we will seek funding. d) TARC social media FB & IG presence, Darien (NM5DF). Tabled for next meeting.
Old Business a) ARES update. Kiri (K7KAH), Badges available for ARES members, Don (K2WQ) will prepare/print. Schedule a date for notifying members possibly in July. b) Shack facilities update. Nothing to report. c) STEM portable demo system. Keith (K5FS). Nothing to report
Repeater report: 220 and Angel Fire is up.
Net Report: 14 Analog, 5 DMR & 7 HF.
Misc. Business, Motion to install security camera @shack by Mike (NM5MK) and seconded by Don (K2WQ), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Business Meeting Close. a) Motion by Mike (NM5MK) and seconded by Wayne (W5GWR). Unanimous with no objections. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm