November 2004 regular meeting minutes

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

1. After a round of introductions, Ernie Gray, W1MRQ gave a talk on his adventures in Antarctica

2. Steve Jones announced that Al Higgins KB1DXV wants ham radio related reading material. Anyone who has any they would like to donate can email to Steve.

3. Nominations for the December elections are for president, John Moore N1FOJ and John Moore KB1CSI, vice president, Dale Clement AF1T and Al Bardwell, NS1O, secretary, Don Curtis N1ZIH and treasurer Scott Clay N1ZGO. Nominations will be open right up to the December election. Anyone wishing to run or having someone to nominate can email John or Don.

4. This was our best Key issue ever. Thanks to Lee Scott AA1YN for his efforts and thanks to all who have contributed articles. Lee is always looking for submissions.

5. Dale AF1T discussed ham classes. A local boy scout troop has been in contact with him re; radio merit badges. Six or more scouts have expressed an interest in classes with CW Dale will be contacting members for help.

6. Flea market; Jim McElroy NS1E has notified Jock and Jock has notified the school of our interest and needs confirmation of the date. John Moore KB1CSI inquired about open jobs and has volunteered to help with food. Lee Scott will be calling Dave Sumner K1ZZ at the ARRL about speaking at the flea market. N1LYC has PA system that may be available.

7. Lee also mentioned an item on the league website on community education on ham radios role in local emergencies. Concord was one of the communities that was listed as being available for this program. $100,000 dollars is available for this and the ARRL will be contacting local ARRL affiliated clubs and ARES groups.

8. Dale reminded us of the Christmas party on Saturday December 11^th at the Cat-n-Fiddle restaurant. All members and their families are invited. The election of officers will take place that night followed by a yankee gift swap.

9. Scott Clay could not attend tonight’s meeting. John Moore N1FOJ reported that the treasury will end the year with about a $700 balance and everyone is reminded that 2005 dues are now being collected.

10. The January program is still tentative. Anyone with ideas can contact Dale.

11. The business meeting will take place on November 23rd at Lee’s home. Nominations will continue then.

12. Refreshments for the January meeting; food will be brought by Russell KB1JCX and drinks by John KB1CSI.

13. A postcard will go out the last week of November reminding everyone of the Christmas party in lieu of the regular meeting

The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 pm.

Respectfully submitted Donald Curtis, Secretary