BRARA General Membership Meeting minutes for November 4, 2025
The BRARA monthly association meeting was held in person and using Zoom conference. There were 12 attending via Zoom and 18 in the library. The meeting was called to order by BRARA President Ralph Mele W1DAR at 6:31 pm local, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Our speaker this month is Eric Swartz WA6HHQ, Chief Operating Officer of Elecraft. He will be talking about the K4 and will also be open to general questions about Elecraft products.
Board members and officers present: Ralph W1DAR, Mike K8BQ, Jay S N2ELG, Bonnie KC2JVS
President’s Report: Ralph W1DAR
Andrew KO4TZK has completed his Eagle project at the shack, an interactive display that explains what we have as well as a video introducing Ham Radio.
Someone backed into our fence damaging it and took off. Should we look into upgrading our camera system.
The Radiator Grill was well attended. Everyone seemed to enjoy it.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Mike has posted the October General Meeting minutes to the BRARA Blog. Jay N2ELG made a motion to accept the minutes seconded by Stuart K3RZB. Motion was carried.
Still working on locating a new site for our repeaters. Have a couple of places we’re working on. FAU would like a description of proposed antenna system.
Treasurer: Bonnie KC2JVS
Treasurer’s Report October 31, 2025
December 31, 2024 Available Balance $11,970.67
September 30, 2025 Available Balance $14,071.95
October 31,2025 Available Balance $15,669.57
Income: $2,493.04
Income includes:$1,939.04 in memberships, $304 from auction, and $250 in donations
Expenses: $895.42
Expenses include: $359.42 for quarterly electric bill, $150 web hosting, $360 for three years hot
spot,$26 for Constant Contact
Not included: $367.64 for Directors Insurance, $77.04 for new lock, and $234 for one year post
office box
Above amounts include reserve funds of $5,000
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: $9,990.89
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn by Jeff S K4BH, seconded by Jay N2ELG. Meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM followed by Eric Swartz’s presentation.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary