Minutes of the October 2008 Meeting
November 16, 08 by Iroquois County Amateur Radio ClubIroquois County Amateur Radio Club
President Carl opened the meeting at 7:20 pm at the Glenn Raymond School in Watseka. The August minutes were read and approved with one correction. Visitor Paul Wilson was added to list of people present. The treasure’s report was read and approved.
Committee Reports
Incorporation and Non-Profit Committee—Mike is in the process of registering with the Charitable Trust Division, Office of the Attorney General. He is filling our the CO-1 and CO-2 forms. Our recorded form from Irouqois has been returned.
Technical Committee— Carl reworked the controller to make CW id the defult id on the repeater. Benny mentioned he liked a lower tone on the ID
Carl and Sam told of a “kerchunk” filter on the 2 meter repeater. It is a one half minute delay before repeater would open. Might try it later if it is needed.
Program Committee—Roy has planned a program on Traffic handling. We Plan to meet at back at the Red Cross office for November meeting.
Publicity Committee—No report.
ARES Liaison—No report
Red Cross Liaison—Carl reported that the Red Cross office will be moving to a new location at the end of October. We will need to take care of the radio room moving.
ESDA Liaison—Sam reported that we still have a chance for a grant from the state for radio equipment. Next April the Church of Latter Day Saints is planning a emergency preparedness fair.
VE Liaison—Carl reported that a technician license course is being given by the Kankakee club. Testing for that class is to be on Nov 13. ICARC is planning on a VE test around the first of Dec. at the Glenn Raymond School.
OLD Business
Justin will try to find out the cost of enough paint to finish the WGFA building. Looks like insulation will be higher that first estimated. Seems to be about $33 for a roll of the 22.5” and $25 a sheet for the solid styrofoam type.
NEW Business
Pres Carl appointed the nominating committee for the election next month.
Steve, Benny and Chris are on the committee.
Snacks for this month were by Mike. Nov snacks are to be brought by Sam. Carl, Chris, Mike and Troy will be unable to be at the Nov meeting. Carl replayed the DX presentation for Roy and Steve.
Net control for 10/13 Roy 10/20 Benny 10/27 Troy 11/3 Brian 11/10 Steve
Meeting adjourned at 8:24 .
