ANNOUNCEMENT: Looking for volunteers to help the town, Halloween, 10/31/2023, 1:30PM to 6PM. Contact Donovan (K2AH) or Greg (KF5TTO) to volunteer.
OPD, 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571
Sign in. Meeting began at 6:10 pm.
Guest and member introductions, 19 members & guests attending with one virtually by Google Meets.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes held on 9/13/2023. 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 $12,475.06.00 after accounting for obligations. Motion for approval of the treasurer’s report by Mike (NM5MK) and seconded by Zak (KJ5ACC), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Tim (W5TNM) president's remarks & discussion topics: a) Tim welcomed everyone to the annual meeting, where elected officers are effective Jan 1, 2024. b) Next ARRL License test will be November 4th, 10am @OPD. c) Tim asked Greg (KF5TTO) to recap their visit to the Taos County EOC. There is a mutual desire to keep communications open. d) George (K6GAZ) who was attending via Google Meets provided some background on a prior founding club member Wally/Lew Baker (K5LEW) SK and his donation to the club as a scholarship for new members.
New Business: a) Tim noted the following regarding the Officer and Board nominations i. Officers (4): Tim (Pres) Termed Out, (Mike, KI6KGC nominated) Greg (VP) Termed out, (Donovan, K2AH nominated), Donovan, Secretary (Ed, KF5EIG nominated) and Don, Treasurer. ii. Board (5): Immediate-Past Pres (Mike to be replaced by Tim automatically), Brian (Trustee) multi-term, Tom (Grants) Keith, K5FS nominated, Darien (STEM) and Glen (Events/Maintenance). iii. Motion for approval of the nominations was made by Zak (KJ5ACC) and seconded by Mike (NM5MK), vote was unanimous with no objections. b) Tim noted the Bylaws regarding new members and made a recommendation for any person who has applied for and is current on dues will be considered a member. Motion for approval of the recommendation was made by Mike (NM5MK) and seconded by Keith (K5FS), vote was unanimous with no objections.
c) Keith (K5FS) spoke about the upcoming solar eclipse on Oct 14th and the Grape1 radio station that will be used to collect data for NASA (station #70). In addition, what support would be needed for HF operators before, during and after the eclipse. Michael (KG6KGC) will be the point person for the logs.
d) Don (K2WQ) provided a debrief of the Paseo Art Project held on 9-15/16, 2023.
e) Tim made a motion to purchase (4) additional tables and (5) Tech study manuals, vote was unanimous with no objections.
Old Business a) Event participation appreciation, Tim and Ed (KI5EIG) handed out hats to those members who volunteered for at least one event. b) TARC social media for FB and IG, Phase 1, Darien (NM5DF), no action taken. c) ARES Update – Kiri (K7KAH), no action taken. d) OPD Shack facilities update - no update e) STEM portable demo system. Keith (K5FS), no update.
Repeater report: no update.
Net Report: Need to find a new frequency and band.
Business Meeting Close. Motion by Dave (AD5NM) and seconded by Don (K2WQ). Unanimous with no objections. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm