On-Air Meeting Minutes: October 14,2020
The meeting was called to order on air at 6:00PM by President Mike Kittredge (NM5MK)
Karen Stoldt (KI5AXU) made a motion to approve the August minutes, 2nd by Wayne Rivali (W5GWR), unanimously approved by no objections.
Presidents Report:
Called for LEPC report from Greg Medina (KF5TTO). Greg reported no meeting this month, but they are doing remote meetings..
Mike reported the Rocky Mountain ARC backbone is proceeding well and will soon be connected by direct radio link to Colorado and Wyoming and El Paso.
Tim Henson (W5TNM) announced the next testing date is 11/14/2020, ARRL sanctioned, with 2 people tentatively scheduled. Limited to 5 persons: 2 test takers and 3 VE’s. No walk-ins due to COVID. We will look into remote testing with W%YI.
Treasurers Report: None this month.
Mike reiterated that the approximate coast to replace the aging 76 machine/SAM repeater would be about $1,100 for a good unit. Our current fundraising goal is $1,100. We have collected about $950 in donations from club members. For any wishing to donate, you can do so via Pay Pal. Go to TARC website, scroll to the” Latest News” heading near bottom of the page. Arrow right to find “SAM Help Needed” (posted September 12, 2020) Look for Pay Pal link at the bottom of the article.
Guest David Matesi (KB1WSG) a general, introduced himself and told us he has moved from Vermont and uses radio for background hiking. We hope to hear from him again. Thanks’ David!
Tim Henson made a motion to adjourn at 6:30PM, 2nd by Tom Trojnar (KF5RKM). Unanimous approval by no objections.