Minutes of the Meeting on July 07, 2009
The meeting was held in the Diefenbunker - Cold War Museum, Carp.
The following people were present:
| Name | Call Sign | Position | MH Grid | RAC | WCARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Baker | VA3BGB | Secretary | FN25ai | Yes | Yes |
| Tyler Tidman | VA3DGN | Guest | FN25ai | Yes | |
| Jamie Cashin | VA3JME | Guest | FN25 | ||
| Tom Zinck | VA3NFA | Member | FN25bh | Yes | Yes |
| Peter Jago | VA3PJ | Member | FN25 | Yes | Yes |
| Kevin Hastings | VA3PSL | Guest | |||
| Margaret Tidman | VA3VXN | Guest | FN25ai | Yes | |
| Valentin Doroga | VA3WO | Member | FN25ci | Yes | Yes |
| Bert Zauhar | VE2ZAZ | Member | FN25bk | Yes | Yes |
| Tom Bartello | VE3ELM | Member | FN15wg | Yes | Yes |
| John Christensen | VE3IAO | Member | FN15xi | Yes | Yes |
| Stephen Mayne | VE3LWX | Member | FN15 | Yes | Yes |
| Bill Brown | VE3NNQ | Member | FN14pa | Yes | |
| Robin Webb | VE3UIX | Guest | FN15 | Yes | |
| Brian Jeffrey | VE3UU | Member | FN15 | Yes | Yes |
| Doug Leach | VE3XK | Vice President | FN15wg | Yes | Yes |
| Al Penney | VO1NO | President | FN24cw | Yes | Yes |
Opening:
The meeting was opened by President Al Penney(VO1NO) at 19:30 hours.
He had the guests introduce themselves followed by the members introducing themselves.
Secretary's Report:
Secretary Barney Baker(VA3BGB) introduced the minutes of the previous meeting. Moved by Doug Leach(VE3XK) that the previous minutes as published on the web pages be approved. Seconded by Bill Brown(VE3NNQ).
Motion approved.
Treasurer's Report:
Doug VE3XK acting for Ken, the treasurer, reported that the club has 29 paid members and a bank balance of $615.00 some of which is committed to beacon expenses.
VicePresident's Report
No report
Old Business:
Beacon Site
Doug - VE3XK inspected the CFRA site, found it good and in discussion with Harry Jones, that our beacons would be accepted. He described a number of benefits of the site and the requirements to relocate the beacons to that location.
FN04xa Grid Expedition
Al - VO1NO/VE3 described the expedition and reported that after his preliminary review the club scored 538 QSO's in 186 grids for a score of 153,078 points. He then described the basic costs involved and suggested that the club consider subsidizing a portion of those costs.
New Business:
Doug - VE3XK moved that the club move the beacons to the CFRA site and provide a sum not to exceed $100.00 to cover the costs involved. Seconded by Bill - VE3NNQ. Passed.
Al - VO1NO/VE3 moved that the club subsidize a portion of the grid expedition costs by providing a sum of $200.00. Seconded by John VE3IAO. Passed.
Reports:
No reports
Presentation(s)/Activity:
Using his ancient laptop computer Al - VO1NO/VE3 showed a number of photos taken at the FN04xa grid expedition site which showed the layout of the tents and towers. Assembly of the antennas and the 3 position trailer layout was documented. He described the raising of the towers by hand which was successful with this size of tower.
Adjournment:
The President Al Penney(VO1NO) stated that there being no further business, the meeting would be adjourned. The meeting was closed at 21:05 hours.