Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Location: Zoom
Directors and Officers present: Jay S N2ELG, Mike K8BQ, Barry KO4FBU Ralph W1DAR, Bonnie KC2JVS, Henry WA2ROA, Benett AC2NI.
Members present: Andrew KO4TZK
President Ralph W1DAR called the meeting to order at 6:01 pm local.
Vice-President: Henry WA2ROA
Henry spoke with Melanie from Gold Coast. Ricky Eaton KD4HGR is trustee of the 82 repeater at Boca Hospital. Mike will check with John H to see if he has spoken with Ricky.
Secretary: Mike K8BQ
Minutes for the July 9 Board meeting have been posted to the BRARA Blog. Jay made the motion to accept the minutes. Second by Barry. Motion carried.
We will try putting the 2 meter repeater on our main tower using the discone to have something on the air.
Tech liason for talking with Boca, Mike or George on the phone. Ralph and Henry main contacts.
Treasurer: Bonnie KC2JVS
Cash Flow August 13, 2025
December 31, 2024 Available Balance $11,970.67
July 31,2025 Available Balance $12,991.93
August 13, 2025 Available Balance $12,905.74
Income: $33.81
Income includes $33.81 in membership
Expenses: $120
Expenses include $120 for remote hotspot renewal
Expenses not included $154.02 for tools not yet cleared
Above amounts include reserve funds of $5,000
Balance available for operating capital after deposits and expenses clear: $7,751.72
Director at Large: Jay S N2ELG
Jay took pictures of the items that will be sold at the next auction. About 17 items. Schedule auction for October 18
Director at Large: Barry KO4FBU
Barry suggested asking around $1000 for the Aluma Tower. $1700 including the Wilson 40V antenna
Director at Large: Benett AC2NI
Benett had nothing to add
Miscellaneous Business:
Andrew KO4TZK – Eagle project for the Shack has been approved
Next Board meeting:
August Board meeting will be Wednesday September 10.
Motion to adjourn by Jay S, seconded by Barry. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Greenfeld K8BQ, Secretary