Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Location: Zoom
Directors and Officers present: Ralph W1DAR, Jay S N2ELG, Mike K8BQ, Barry KO4FBU, Bonnie KC2JVS, Henry WA2ROA
Members present: George WA2VNV
President Ralph W1DAR called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm local.
President: Ralph W1DAR
FAU is asking if we would be interested in putting the repeaters on one of their buildings. What space would we require?
A 10 watt Elecraft K2 was donated to BRARA. Ralph is interested in purchasing it. Barry suggested $250 would be a fair price and more than we’d probably see in the auction. Henry made a motion that BRARA sell the K2 to Ralph for $250, second by Barry. Motion carried.
Auction will be at 1 PM on 10/18. Bruce will be the auctioneer, Mike will log, and Jay will greet.
Mike a caller to our phone number offered to donate an Icom 7300. Said they would bring it 11/1.
Radiator Grille is 11/1, both John H and Jack are on board to help.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Minutes for the September meeting were not available. Should have for the next meeting.
Treasurer: Bonnie KC2JVS
Cash Flow October 15, 2025
December 31, 2024 Available Balance $11,970.67
September 30, 2025 Available Balance $14,071.95
October 15,2025 Available Balance $14,979.01
Income: $907.06
Income includes: $907.06 in memberships
Expenses: none cleared
Not included: $367.64 for Directors Insurance and $359.42 for quarterly electric bill, $150 web hosting, and $77.04 for new lock
Above amounts include reserve funds of $5,000
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: $9,204.91
Director at Large: Barry KO4FBU
Barry asked about BRARA fixed expenses. We know there will be additional costs for installing the repeater. The shed roof need repair as it is leaking badly. He will talk informally with the County about the situation. We need to clear out the shed. Once again we have too much stuff. Discussed alternatives if we lose the shed such as a container or a commercial shed.
George WA2VNV
We’ve had the AED several years. Do we need to check it out. We’ll consult with Jeff K4BH.
Director at Large: Jay S N2ELG
We had a 17 year old visitor at the Shack. Jay gave his info to Henry.
Vice-President: Henry WA2ROA
Henry spoke Fran Taylor KD2CRH. She is interested in doing the cards. Need to see if Robert is still interested. Henry will contact him.
Miscellaneous Business:
Barry suggested eventually purchasing a good autotuner for Station 3
BRARA should set up an Education committee
Next Board meeting:
November Board meeting will be 11/12 at 6:00 PM
Motion to adjourn by Jay S, seconded by Barry. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary