Minutes of the Meeting on September 07, 2010
The meeting was held in the Kanata Room in Sobey's, at the SW corner of Hazeldean and Terry Fox Drive in Kanata.
The following people were present:
| Name | Call Sign | Position | MH Grid | RAC | WCARC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Baker | VA3BGB | Member | FN25ai | Yes | Yes |
| Peter Jago | VA3PJ | Member | FN25ag | Yes | Yes |
| Valentin Doroga | VA3WO | Member | FN25ci | Yes | Yes |
| Bert Zauhar | VE2ZAZ | Member | FN25bk | Yes | Yes |
| Graham Ide | VE3BYT | Member | FN25ch | Yes | Yes |
| Clare Fowler | VE3NPC | Member | FN25 | Yes | Yes |
| Andy Hart | VE3NVK | Director | FN25bh | Yes | Yes |
| Doug Leach | VE3XK | Vice President | FN15wg | Yes | Yes |
| Glenn MacDonell | VE3XRA | Secretary | FN15dj | Yes | Yes |
| Al Penney | VO1NO | President | FN24cw | Yes | Yes |
| Ray Burrell | Guest |
(Webmasters note - R.Burrell added based on adjustment from October meeting.)
Opening:
The meeting was opened by President Al Penney(VO1NO) at 19:30 hours.
Secretary's Report:
Secretary Glenn MacDonell(VE3XRA) introduced the minutes of the previous meeting. Moved by VE3XRA-Glenn MacDonell that the previous minutes as published on the web pages be approved. Seconded by VE3XK-Doug Leach.
Motion approved.
Treasurer's Report:
Acting Treasurer Al Penney(VO1NO) reported, in the absence of the Treasurer, that the financial situation for the club had not changed since the last meeting.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Data Projector
As noted at the previous meeting, the club needs to acquire a data projector by the end of the calendar year as the projector it has been using will no longer be available. Future Shop has an acceptable projector on sale but temprorily out of stock. Because the cost is greater than $300, notice must be given a month before a motion to authorize the expenditure. Glenn VE3XRA agreed to pick up a projector if one became available and hold it. pending approval at the next meeting. It can be returned if approval is not given. Moved by VE3XRA, seconded by VA3PJ that notice be given of a motion to authorize an expenditure of up to $450. for the purchase of a data processor. The motion carried.
Gift to owner of the site used for the annual Grid Expedition
On a vacation trip earlier in the summer Barney VA3BGB had purchased a set of Russian pins that would make an ideal Thank-You gift to the owner of the site used for the WCARC annual grid expeditions. The club has been allowed to use the site free of charge for the past 3 June ARRL contests. VA3BGB is willing to provide the set to the club for a later presentation to the site owner. Moved by Andy VE3NVK seconded by Graham VE3BYT that the club reimburse VA3BGB $35 for the Russian pins and that they be given by the club to the owner of the site, used for the June Grid Expeditions. The motion carried.
General Reports:
None
Presentation(s)/Activity:
Al VO1NO delivered a presentation on the development of British radar and the Battle of Britain.
Adjournment:
The President Al Penney(VO1NO) stated that there being no further business, the meeting would be adjourned. The meeting was closed at 21:30 hours.