Meeting called to order at 1900
Announcements:
· BSA merit badge event went fantastic. Great turnout from the club. Well done!
· 160 Meter contest at ACØRL’s was a lot of fun and very challenging. Thanks to all that attended.
· Storm Spotter event was well attended and very informative.
Minutes from previous meeting were read and approved
Treasurers report was read and approved
Repeater trustee reported no issues with any if the repeaters.
Committee for Field Day will need to be established.
· Armory will be the location
· Weekend of June 27-28
· Mad Cow is going to be used to support antenna(s)
Christmas Party:
· Club will provide meats and drinks, etc.
· Members should bring a dish or desert.
· Club will have Hog Wild pulled pork, brisket, hot links, along with rolls and side dishes.
Hamfest:
· Charles will handle vendors, vendors committed to date:
o Derby Radio Shack
o Jake, vinyl signs and tags
· Jerry will handle presenters
· Gina will handle snacks and drinks
· We will need to have Richard (KØRCJ) arrange for VE testing
· We will need a sound system
· Vendors will need to provide door prizes.
· ARRL sanctioned?
New Business:
· Motion was made and carried that Jake Fields will be exempt from dues for 2020 because of his giving the winners of the 50/50 second drawing free shirts or hats.
NCS:
· March 13: KBØZIA
· March 24: ACØMO
· March 31: KEØBWJ
· April 7: KBØSQL
50/50:
· Gina won the pot again, of course she spent big, buying five tickets improving her odds. $10 to her and $10 to the club!
· Philip Muth won the shirt/hat drawing, again.
If you haven’t yet; please support your club and pay your dues. You can pay them online via PayPal, the club’s PayPal account is ACØRL@yahoo.com, please add an extra two dollars to cover PayPal fees, $27 for single, $32 for family.