I. Call to Order by President, Ingo DL5AL at 7:20 PM after Pizza and Pop which is traditionally provided by the Club at the December meeting.
II. Introductions & Upgrades
There were 3 Visitors present - Tom KD8GZE, Ingo’s Mom DL2AAD, and Ingrid Lassrich.
The following call upgrades were announced:
Dave VK5DMR from Australia – New Call [Equiv of General]
Minutes of the 20-OCT-07 meeting were approved with a correction of the call sign of Tom KD8GZE.
IV. Treasurer’s Report
No report given.
V. Membership Report
No report given.
VI. Nets
Scott W1BIC + Mike N5WCS reported that the recent Info Net was “one to remember” – 4-6 EchoLink check-ins and 12-15 regular check-ins. The Net lasted until 8:45 PM.
VII. Club Liaison Report
No report given.
VIII. Tech Committee Report
No report given.
IX. Old Business
Dave WD8IFL reminded the group that the antenna fund was still in need of additional funds and encouraged all members to consider a donation. WD8IFL offered to sponsor a “2m J-Pole Party” at the Club meeting in Feb-08. He will provide the twin-lead, and requests a $3 donation to the Antenna Fund for anyone making an antenna. We will need soldering irons + solder for this project.
X. Election of Officers and Directors
The following members were nominated for the offices indicated at the Nov-07 Club meeting :
President – Ingo DL5AL
Vice President – Kurt WU8V & Bob KZ8N
Treasurer – Joel WU8Y
Secretary – Bobby N8CY
Board Members (2) – Jeff N8XN & Bill W8WRB
Ingo DL5AL opened the floor for additional nominations.
There being none, a motion was made by Don K7SDF and seconded by Mike N5wcs to
close nominations. Motion passed.
The only office that was contended was Vice President, and members
were informed that it was only necessary to mark ballots for the Vice President
– all other nominees being elected by acclamation. The ballots were counted by
Val N8OEF and Greg N1FCK. The following officers and directors were elected:
President – Ingo DL5AL
Vice President – Kurt WU8V
Treasurer – Joel WU8Y
Secretary – Bobby N8CY
Board Members (2) – Jeff N8XN & Bill W8WRB
XI. New Business
Kurt WU8V suggested a presentation topic for a future meeting – Demonstration of “kits” that use surface mount technology; e.g. Dummy Load, Signal Generator (marker), or QRP related projects.
Scott W1BIC noted that we still need someone to volunteer for “Blue Bucket” duty. Rich KC8HMJ volunteered to take this duty.
Everyone was reminded that the Hazel Park Swap will be Sunday 20-Jan-08.
24 Members attended, and there were 3 Visitors.
Total Collections delivered to the Treasurer:
Membership Dues - 100.00
Antenna Fund - 55.00
Coffee Donations - 2.25
Total --
$ 157.25
XVI. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM. Motion by Mike N5WCS, seconded by Dave WD8IFL. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobby Corr N8CY,
Secretary – GMARC
N8CY@gmarc.org