Director Attendance
Bruce KO4XL, Patrick KE4OBV, Jeff K4BH, John N1QFH, George WA2VNV
Minute of Silence
The meeting opened with a minute of silence in memory of member Jackson Quarquesso KM4MFZ who passed away this morning as the result of a freak diving accident. Jackson was the son on John Quarquesso KE4JQ who is also a member. This was followed by discussion among members remembering Jackson
MINUTES for 1-September 2020
The BRARA monthly association meeting was held via Zoom conference. The meeting was called to order by the President at approx. 7:10 PM. Attending: 28 zoom participants. Each attendee shared their current status, projects and helpful information.
Secretary’s Report
Minutes
Minutes are on website.
Motion to approve August minutes Jay N2ELG, second John, N1QFH
Membership
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New Members
We welcome the following new members to BRARA
- Bruce Berenson WB2LSU
- Thomas Clements W6WGT
- Mike Pilgrim K5MP
- Jose Berrios Ko4FPM
- Joseph Steinberg WA3OPX
- Stephen Yacullo KB2NQN
Communication
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2020 Dues
Membership Dues and renewals have been extended until the board announces the new date.
Website and Other items
John N1QFH, has updated the website using WordPress.
President’s Report
Reviewed Upcoming Meetings
- Next BRARA meeting is 7:00pm Tuesday 6-Oct-2020 via ZOOM
- Next BRARA Board meeting is 6.30pm Wed 9-Sep-2020 via ZOOM
Bruce reported that he has the FD results submitted by the members who participated and is reviewing them. We had a number of members who participated. He also updated members on the shack reopening status. The shack will remain closed until COVID-19 begins to improve. We do have an approved plan for when we do reopen.
He reminded members that if you want to participate in an emergency you need to have completed current training
QSL Status Report: Ed N4II
No report
Vice President’s Report
Jeff W4AEQ – No report
BRARA NETS
Jay N2ELG gave net update for DMR Tech Net
Treasurer’s report
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Director at Large: Jerry.Z W4BFL
No report
Director at Large: Jeff.S K4BH
Jeff recently completed the EC001 course and recommends it highly. He gave an example from Irma where somebody tried to self deploy. You need to train, go to meetings and keep current.
Repeater Trustee: Lew K4LEW
No update
Director at Large: George.S WA2VNV
No update.
Old Business
The following items covered:
- Next BRARA meeting is 7pm Tuesday 1-September-2020 via ZOOM
- Tuesday Breakfast Net at 9am on 145.29 (-) PL110.9
- NBEMS has moved from Monday to Wednesday night at 8:00PM on the 145.290 machine
New Business
- Request of who is interested in setting up a remote station at the shack
Presentation
Mike Pilgrim K5MP, presented information on how to sign up for and use the new groups.io BRARA mail list.
Adjournment
With no further association business, meeting was adjourned at 9:38 pm local time. Motion to adjourn Jay, N2ELG, second Jeff, K4BH
Respectfully submitted,
John Cole N1QFH, Secretary