Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Location: Zoom
Directors and Officers present: Bruce KO4XL, Jay S N2ELG, Mike K8BQ, Bonnie KC2JVS, Barry KO4FBU Henry WA2ROA, Lou K4LA
Members present: George WA2VNV
Vice President Henry WA2ROA called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm local.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Discussion on how to handle an application with a potentially offensive email address. Emails are generally hidden except in groups.io. This would need to be addressed if the user requested groups.io access. It could fall under the harassment policy. We could suggest an alternate email be used instead. At this time, we should just keep an eye on it. Bruce made a motion to follow the situation with heightened vigilance, seconded by Barry. The motion carried.
Director at Large: Barry KO4FBU
Andrew has been working on the passwords for the club log. He will then manage the club log.
Tech crew got the 7610 to display on a big monitor
Robert W1ENG fixed GFI circuits on the east side of the building
We should look at offsetting the 7610 cost by selling the 7600 that it replaced and to sell the 1000MP that nobody uses. Possibly ask 750 – 800 for current club members on the 7600 and 750 – 800 for the 1000 MP. Later list for more money online. We also have an amp that has not been used that we could sell. Estimate club price of 2/3 current online. No insider advantage. Put it on groups.io and first come gets it. Barry will write up a memo for review.
George WA2VNV asked if the switch matrix has been sold. It hasn’t yet. We thought we had a buyer but it fell through.
Need to clean up the Shack before the Radiator Grille. Need to clean up weeds outdoors too. Mike will bring in wet cleaner.
Fred gets the money for the radio. A/C guy paid. Barry needs to be paid for the antenna.
Director at Large: Lou K4LA
Facebook wants some additional information signed by Ralph. Lou sent Ralph the documents.
Vice President’s Report: Henry WA2ROA
Does it make sense to set up the 7610 for remote operation. Issues with other users at the Shack as well as calls from remote users with a problem.
Treasurer’s Report: Bonnie KC2JVS
Cash Flow October 16, 2024
December 31, 2023 Available Balance $12,927.58
September 30, 2024 Available Balance $10,616.92
October 16, 2024 Available Balance $11,196.10
Income: $579.18
Income includes memberships
Not included: $745 in memberships and $10 in donations
Expenses: $0
No expenses cleared since September 30th
Not included: thermostat replacement for air conditioner of $525, and radio purchase for $2,200 and
quarterly electric bill of $418.03 for a total of $3,143.03
Above amounts include reserve funds of $5,000.
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: $3,808.07
Vice President: Henry WA2ROA
Radiator Grille will be November 16. Ralph will do the shopping. John H and Jay will help with cooking. We have enough propane and other supplies. Mike will handle RSVP.
George WA2VNV
George asked if it was possible to move the meeting to 7 instead of 6. Some Board members eat at 7.
Director at Large: Bruce KO4XL
Bruce would like to take down the EchoLink. It isn’t used much and interferes with the rest of his equipment. Barry made a motion to take down the Echolink, seconded by Henry. The motion carried.
Training class requests. See if we can run ARRL tests. Do a Tech weekend the 11th and a General review the 18th. Maybe use the Shack. Also the Technician course is close to Boy Scout merit badge so should reach out to Sam.
Motion to adjourn by Bruce, seconded by Jay S. Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm. Next BOD meeting November 13 at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary