Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2025 Location: Zoom
Directors and Officers present: Jay S N2ELG, Mike K8BQ, Bruce KO4XL, Barry KO4FBU Ralph W1DAR, Bonnie KC2JVS, Henry WA2ROA, Benett AC2NI,
Member present: George WA2VNV
President Ralph W1DAR called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm local.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Minutes for the March 12 Board meeting are on the BRARA BLOG. Jay S made a motion to approve seconded by Barry. Motion carried.
An emergency meeting of the Board was held at the Radiator Grille on April 5 at 11 AM. Present were Jay N2ELG, Bruce KO4XL, Mike K8BQ, Ralph W1DAR, Barry KO4FBU and Henry WA2ROA. The A/C failed at the Shack and the coil needs to be replaced because it has a slow leak. Barry had received a quote for $1200 to replace the part. He made a motion that we spend $1500 for the part and labor. It was suggested that this be increased to $2000. Barry accepted the change. This was approved to allow Barry to contact the vendor with a written acceptance of their quote. Estimated time to get the part is two weeks.
Treasurer’s Report: Bonnie KC2JVS
Cash Flow 4/10/25
December 31, 2024 Available Balance $11,970.67
March 31, 2025 Available Balance $11,346.45
April 10, 2025 Available Balance $ 9,904.55
Income: $ 1,018.22
Income includes $103.81 in memberships and $914.41 at Radiator Grille
Expenses: $360.12
Not included: $1950 for painting shack not cleared, approximately $233 for electric bill not received,
$50.62 for chili
Above amounts include reserve funds of $5,000.
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: $ 2,670.93
Radiator Grille breakdown so far: there were 63 attendees, at $5 each that should have
been $315, but people paid extra so we took in $350.31. One person used paypal for a
$9.31 donation. Sales of equipment and other donations totaled $454.10. We may have
other donations waiting to be collected. Two people paid memberships at the event. Our
total expense was $423.03: $12.29 for name tags, $59.62 for the chili, and $360.12 for the
rest of the food and supplies. Jack did a fantastic job of inventorying our supplies and
only buying what was necessary for this event. The net cash flow for that one day was
$455.38 including the two memberships. Ralph requested that this be shown in a spreadsheet to be easier to understand. Bruce suggested showing out of pocket cost of about $70.
Director at Large: Bruce KO4XL
Bruce paid the Zoom bill for the year. We need to pay Anthony Zaza for the web site. No update on the repeater controller.
Director at Large: Jay N2ELG
Radiator Grille was a big success. We had a lot of help. Probably should hold off on the auction until the fall. Maybe we could put out what didn’t sell out for free before trashing it.
Director at Large: Benett AC2NI
No update
President: Ralph W1DAR
What should we do with the tower sections cluttering up the yard. It was suggested that we keep the Rohn 25 sections and the Aluma Tower and offer the rest for free to other local clubs.
Vice President: Henry WA2ROA
No update
George WA2VNV
Matt is scheduled for VHF tower work on Sunday. We will need a ground crew.
Director at Large: Barry KO4FBU
We can reuse some of the old skirting at the back of the traioler and buy new for around the rest. Rick fixed the rotor on the VHF tower. We need to follow up with the County on the electric bill.
General Discussion:
Bonnie – Anthony has been paid on PayPal
Benett- We should consider charging more for the Radiator Grille
Next Board meeting:
May Board meeting will be Wednesday May 14.
Motion to adjourn by Jay S, seconded by Bruce. Meeting adjourned at 6:58 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary