April 22, 2023 OPD, 107 Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM 87571
Sign in. Meeting began at 6:10 pm
Guest and member introductions, 20 members & guests attending with 3 by Google Meets.
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes held on 3/8/2023. Motion for approval by Greg (KF5TTO) and seconded by Mike (KI6KGC), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Treasurer's Report. Don reported the current available balance is $8,214.09 after accounting for obligations. Motion to accept Treasures Report by Polly (KF5ORY) and seconded by Glen (KF5OSA), vote was unanimous with no objections.
Tim (W5TNM) president's remarks & discussion topics: i. Tim noted the prior Saturday, March 4th ARRL testing was conducted with 5 licenses (Bill, Zach, Denise, Richard & Darien) and 3 new members. In addition, two members, Parish (KI5WQZ) and Darien (KI5YWK) passed their Extra exam the prior day via online remote testing. ii. Tim noted the next testing session will be at Philmont on April 23th and with the recent license upgrades he will have enough VE’s to support the session. iii. RMHAM Tech Fest was held on March 18th. Three members won door prizes. iv. Tim noted Membership Dues were due March 1st. v. Tim spoke about an email from Los Alamos Radio Club for an event on May 20, 2023 if anyone is interested in supporting.
New Business: a) Taos County ARES update - no discussion. b) Carrington event test, Tim asked Gary (W5TAO) to discuss the tests he did in conjunction with the Bernalillo County ARES group. Gary provided a few slides of what the Carrington event was and the various tests that were conducted using both HF analog and digital modes. c) STEM Eclipse project – no discussion. d) NM QSO Party, April 8, 2023. Both Tim (W5TNM) and Donovan (K2AH) indicated they had no success in making any contacts. e) Field Day June 24, 2023. Tim asked the group about what plans the club would entertain. Tim asked Tom (KF5RKM) about his discussions with the Town of Taos regarding the use of the park facilities and the associated fees. Tim asked Tom to reserve the space the club used the prior year.
Old Business a) ARES update. Keep task books up to date. Tim noted that badges will be made for those who are signed up for ARES and to check with Don (K2WQ) about a photo. b) OPD Shack facilities update. Nothing to report. c) Grants update, Tim is finalizing the reports. d) STEM portable demo system, should be operational in time for field day.
Repeater report: Brian (NB5R) provided an update on the operational status.
Net Report: nothing to report
HF Report: nothing to report
Business Meeting Close. a) Motion by Bill (KJ5ABX) and seconded by Brian (NB5R). Unanimous with no objections. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm