January 25^th, 2005 Business meeting minutes

Officers present were Vice President Dale Clement AF1T, Secretary Don Curtis N1ZIH and treasurer Scott Clay N1ZGO.

Members present were Al Bardwell NS10 Ken Wilkins K1MID Lee Scott AA1YN Micki Bergh W1MKY and Jim McElroy NS1E.

1.Scott confirmed with the school the new date for the flea market, April 10^th. The school has a copy of the insurance certificate and we have an amended application.

2. Jim reports that the ARRL, QST&CQ have amended the date.

3. Food; Micki will shop for food the Thursday before the flea market. Volunteers are needed to help Louise with the food concession.

4. Publicity; Many ideas were discussed including contacting Jim Van Dongen KB1EJY to handle press releases.

5. Al, NS10 will be handling the VE session and is looking for volunteers.

6. Lee will be contacting Tom Frenaye about getting a speaker from the league.

7. Other business; Scott received a check from Al Higgins KB1DXV for $20.00 for dues. Since Al is getting a free membership the funds will be earmarked for purchasing training materials for the upcoming ham classes.

8. A discussion was held concerning the club equipment insurance. At our last meeting, Lindsay suggested we decrease the amount of coverage. Ken Wilkins suggested we drop it altogether. Scott Clay will be looking into the cost of increasing the coverage.

9. Article are needed for the Key. Contact Lee Scott AA1YN. A postcard will be sent out reminding everyone about upcoming meetings and events including the February 8^th meeting. The program is going to be about MARS. The March meeting will take place at the new Concord Red Cross chapter house located at 2 Maitland Street. Our April 12^th meeting will be a birthday celebration for Ray Minichiello W1BC at the Marconi museum in Bedford.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted;

Donald Curtis Secretary