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Saddleback Repeater Association June 4, 2010 Minutes Present: Paul (K1WO), Shawn (N1JEH), Janis (KA1YZK), Mary Beth (K1PUK), Jason (K1FDP), and Larry (K1SRJ) The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Paul, K1WO. Jason remarked that he hadn’t received the minutes from the March meeting. The minutes of the March 5, 2010, were reviewed by Paul. Larry made the motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Jason. All were in favor. Shawn brought up the fact that the club has to have a director because the State of New Hampshire requires it of groups such as ours. He said that the directorship could be held by the president or the vice president. Shawn made a motion to make the directorship part of the president’s position. Larry seconded the motion. Dan (N1QLP), as president, will be the director. Treasurer’s report: Shawn reported that we have $90.00 more than reported at the last meeting. The starting balance was $1,884.13. Bob (W1ELW) returned the repeater repair reimbursement check. Dues in the amount of $150.00 have been received. Our current balance is $2,144.13. Larry made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Jason seconded the motion. All were in favor of accepting the report as presented. The repeater has been repaired and is on. Paul commented that Jason has reported that the Sunday night net is “going steady.” ARES is not part of the SRA. Paul said the SRA only does the Sunday night net. Jason thanked him [SRA] for allowing ARES to use the SRA repeater. Larry asked about the spare repeater. Paul said he thinks Bob (W1ELW) is still working on it. There was no old business. New business: Paul asked about new members. Shawn said that at least five people have joined. Shawn asked about having the e-mail address corrected on the website. Jason said it was changed months ago. Jason made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Larry. Refreshments for the evening were provided by Jason.
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5 March 2010 Business Meeting Minutes |
Saddleback Repeater Association March 5, 2010 Minutes Present: Fred (K1ACL), Paul (K1WO), Shawn (N1JEH), Dan (N1QLP), Janis (KA1YZK), Mary Beth (K1PUK), Jason (K1FDP), Shirley (W1ALO), Bill (K1BD), David (KB1NZG), Larry (K1SRJ), and John (KB1KKL) The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Dan, N1QLP. He thanked Jason for bringing the doughnuts and coffee. The minutes of the December 4, 2009, were accepted with the correction of the spelling of Shawn’s name. John made the motion which was seconded by Bill. All were in favor of adopting the minutes as corrected. Treasurer’s report: Shawn reported that the beginning balance for the time period was $1,768.13. A payment of $39.00 was made by Shawn for a special SRA project. The repeater repair was $110.00. There was a deposit of $265.00 (dues received) and $70.00 was received at tonight’s meeting. The balance is now $1,954.13. Jason made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. It was seconded and all were in favor of accepting the report as presented. Paul reported that the repeater is on and operating. Jason reported that the Sunday night net is “going excellent.” He said that more people are participating. Website: Fred said it is “fine.” Dan asked if people are looking at it. Fred said that it doesn’t appear that many are. David asked for an address of a contact for information. John said he should contact Fred. ARES net: No report Elimination of the position of Director: The position is currently vacant. Norm doesn’t want to continue. Dan said that there are not any duties associated with the position. There is no real need for the position, and the President could appoint a Director if it became necessary. Paul made the motion to eliminate the position; the motion was seconded by Mary Beth. It was passed unanimously by the group. John amended the motion to say that the President can reinstate [the position of Director] if there is a reason for it and name someone to that position. Larry seconded the motion. Everyone was in favor of the amendment. Nominations of officers: The current officers are willing to continue. The position of Director has been eliminated. Dan asked for additional nominations. He said that the secretary has the authority to cast the vote for the slate of officers. Janis did so. Old business: None New business: Dan would like to find a back-up meeting place. He is not sure about the continued availability of the Northwood Fire Department’s conference room. Suggestions were made to use the Great Bay Radio Association’s meeting room at the Rochester Recreation Center. A central location for all members is most desirable. Paul made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The motion was seconded by Fred.
Refreshments for the evening were provided by Jason.
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Saddleback Repeater Association December 4, 2009 Minutes
Present: Fred (K1ACL), Paul (K1WO), Shawn (N1JEH), Dan (N1QLP), Janis (KA1YZK), Mary Beth (K1PUK), Jason (K1FDP), Shirley (W1ALO), Bill (K1BD), David (KB1NZG)
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Dan, N1QLP. Dan greeted the newest member of the SRA—Chris Peabody, KB1SXD.
Shawn was recognized for planning and carrying the creation of an award acknowledging the many contributions of one of the group’s long-term members.
The minutes of the meeting of September 4, 2009 were accepted as presented. Bill made a motion to accept them which was seconded by all present.
Treasurer’s report: Shawn reported no activity. There have not been any payments made from the account. The current balance stands at $1,768.13. Bill made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. The motion was seconded by Jason with everyone in favor.
Repeater status: Paul stated that a new pigtail has been put in. However, he cautioned that until there is a new antenna, the repeater will be “kind of scratchy.”
Sunday night net: Jason said that it is going very well. There is an average of eight participants weekly. He will continue as the Sunday night net manager. Jason said ARES is not as popular as the Sunday night net.
The discussion turned to how to entice people who were on last Sunday to join the SRA. Shawn will send e-mails to them to let them know they are welcome to join for a low yearly fee of $15.00. He said that we only have 30 paid members at this time.
David wondered if we are doing something that “turns people off” [from joining the association]. Shaun said some people say the repeater is noisy so they don’t feel they should have to pay! Since a new antenna will solve the noise problem, people should be willing to pay dues that could go towards purchasing a new antenna. David thinks the sense of the group is if we had a better antenna more people would sign on. However, those present did not share that belief. Dan thinks e-mails from Shawn might work for a while, and he will put a message on the repeater that says the SRA needs dues paying members to support the open use repeater.
Club website: Fred reported that it is “fine.” He has not received any complaints.
ARES: Jason said the first Wednesday of every month is simplex. The repeater is not being used.
Nominations for officers for 2010: Dan asked if there were any nominations and learned that there were not. The current officers will remain.
Dan did say that he isn’t sure if Norm wants to continue to be the director. However, there are no responsibilities attached to that position. The constitution could be changed by removing the position. If there is a change to the constitution, all dues paying members have to be informed by mail. Should have a motion to delete position of director at the next meeting. Paul proposed using e-mail to let the members know what will happen at the next meeting – that the position of SRA director will be deleted. This will also be posted on the website.
David thinks it would be a good idea to contact Norm and ask what he thought it [the position of Director] was. Dan remarked that he held the office for many years and was not required to do anything.
A motion was made by Paul and seconded by Bill to delete the position of SRA director
All were in favor of deleting the position of director. This motion will be on the agenda for the March 2010 meeting.
The election of officers for 2010 will be at the next meeting which will be March 5, 2010.
Other business: Paul stated that he has reconsidered and is not willing to hold the license for SRA. Dan will try to find out who is willing to hold the license. Bob currently holds it, and Dan will talk w/him about it.
Old business: None
Bill made the motion to adjourn which was seconded by Fred.
Refreshments for the evening were provided by Jason.
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Saddleback Repeater Association September 4, 2009 Minutes
Present: Fred (K1ACL), Paul (K1WO), Shawn (N1JEH), Dan (N1QLP), Janis (KA1YZK), Jason (K1FDP), Larry (NK1SRJ), Shirley (W1ALO), Bill (K1BD), David (KB1NZG)
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Dan, N1QLP.
The minutes of the meeting of June 5, 2009 were accepted as presented. Jason made a motion to accept them which was seconded by Fred. All present were in favor.
Treasurer’s report: Shawn reported that since the last meeting $105.00 has been deposited in the club’s account. Five new members have joined the group. The club’s insurance fee of $250 has been paid for the year. There is a balance of $1,768.13 in the club’s account.
There was a motion to accept the treasurer’s report by Bill. Jason seconded the motion.
Repeater status: Paul reported that the tower crew is on site and will be there through the 10th. He thought they would be able to replace the pigtail on the 8th. He will have them take up a small dummy load if possible to find out if the line is any good.
Satellite site: Shawn is able to turn it on. Paul said it could be deleted. He also thinks the 450 is running. There is a spare repeater that needs repair.
Sunday night net: Jason said that participation in the net continues to grow. He thanked Dan and Dave for serving as net control operators. Beginning on October 4 there will be an Elmer net.
The Port City group called Larry to ask him to mention that the Rockingham county ARES is trying to get another ICS course in Portsmouth.
Skywarn will be holding a free class on the 17th in Derry at Pinkerton Academy. It will begin at 7 p.m.
Club website: Fred said it is “running fine.” He has fixed the links that were broken. Dan asked him to put the club’s address [Shawn’s] on the site.
ARES net: Larry is going to take back the control position.
New business: A motion to grant an honorary lifetime membership was made by Shawn and seconded by Dave. A motion to authorize the officers to make the necessary arrangements for this to occur was made. Paul seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion was accepted.
Shawn brought up the matter of turning Saddleback into a private repeater.
Old business: Dan wanted to know who will hold the license for the SRA. Paul was mentioned as the logical person, and he is willing to be the new trustee of the license for the club. Larry made the motion to name Paul as the new trustee of the SRA license. Shawn seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Paul will be in touch with ARRL to find out what forms have to be completed.
Paul made the motion to adjourn. All were in favor, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Refreshments for the meeting were provided by Jason, Paul and Janis. |