February 8th, 2005 regular meeting minutes

Officers present were President John Moore N1FOJ,VP Dale Clement AF1T,Secretary Don Curtis N1ZIH, Treasurer Scott Clay N1ZGO

 

1.     After a round of introductions, a Program on MARS [Military Affiliated Radio Service] was presented by Al Bardwell, NS1O and Jerry Blanchard, K1BBQ.

2.     John, N1FOJ reported on the QSO party approximately 400 contacts were made. Anyone wishing to contribute points can contact Dale AF11T.

3.     Hamfest update; Lee Scott AA1YN reported that two guest speakers and the NH ARES communications van have been confirmed. The PA system is available. The flyer will be emailed to past participants and vendors. Al Bardwell is still in need of VE assistance. Scott Feinberg KB1LCV was interested in raising money for an Eagle Scout project in Derry. He wanted to sell food and radio gear and exhibit his project to collect funds. It was decided to let him do everything he wanted except for the food sales. A motion was passed to issue Dale a check for $200.00 to purchase door prizes and raffle items to include a Yaesu VX-150 HT.  

4.     Insurance; John received an email from Lindsay K1JY suggesting we downgrade our insurance coverage. Scott Clay N1ZGO will be contacting the insurance company to see if we can spend less money on the coverage.

5.     A motion was passed to increase the amount to $55.85 for teaching materials for the upcoming ham class.

6.     Outgoing QSL’s; contact John N1FOJ with cards and mailing labels.

7.     If anyone is interested in contacting past member Al Marin K1CYJ his address is 335 Outer Drive, Lost Lakes Development, and Cocoa FL. 32926 Phone # 321-632-3065.

8.     The March meeting will be on Tuesday, March 8th at the new Concord American Red Cross chapter house located at 2 Maitland street opposite the Trailways bus garage. Directions are from I-89 go directly to the end of 89 turn left on South Main street [Rte 3A] It will be on your left side approx. 1 mile from 89. From 93 either direction take exit 12 north and follow the same directions up S. Main street.

9.     Food for the next meeting will be provided by Ken Wilkins and drinks by Al Bardwell

10. The business meeting will take place at Lee Scott’s residence on February 22nd at 7:00 pm.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted Donald Curtis, Secretary