AREDN is still in the works, slowly, but still moving forward
Clay RRRAES
Bob G
Breakfest KD0IOE at MSU was a great success
Preparedness fair at the LDS church was a success with 7 emails and follow-ups have been taken care of
Technical
Bob K
Repeater in Grandin is not in working order. It is not sending the audio back to Fargo
Education
Bob K
Tech class done—4–5 people will come to test at hamfest
We have more that will want to take the test also
Sept 27 will start the general class 7-9 pm at the West Fargo Library
Meetings will occur every Monday after that
Extra class will start in January
Hamfest
Bob K.
Donations are welcome for concession supplies. Please consider cash
Muscle is needed to put up and take down tables and chairs
Setup after lunch on September 29th at Deaners Diner. We will start at 12, dutch treat. After we will go to the fairgrounds to work on the set up
Tear down will start immediately after
If you know of any silent keys since September 2016 please contact
Lynn Nelson will work on remote setup. 9–10
Ed Hare from AARL will be at the 10–12
Ken will be there 12–end
If you have any door prizes you wish to donate, please contact W0HNV
VEs
Pete
Bring your ID and your current license to test
And $15 cash or check
Media
Steve K.
The RRRA emblem on the website is now a scalable file for better printing
Old Business
AREDN (Amateur Radio Digital Emergency Digital Network)
Information Update
We received $500 from Crystal Sugar for the AREDN project
Zombie Preparedness Event
Information update
Last Sunday the Zombie Run worked well for a first time event
Not a real big turnout, about 150 total people
No major problem
Rotary Ride
K0CRF
Very well done
Detours gave some a bit of trouble
Hamfest
Final preparation
New Business
Christmas Party
December 6 at 1730
Bring food or a few bucks for the
Crop Walk
N0WQZ
October 1st, First Congregational Church, Moorhead
Show up at 1300
Volunteers needed. Contact N0WQZ
Trailer Repairs
The trailer had $1000 of repairs done supported by KK0V and XYL. Thank you
Field Day Thank-You
A thank you letter will be sent to West Fargo engineer for the use of the field
ARRL News
WA0LDG
Members will receive a ballot for the new director and vice director
Amateur radio parity act sign up will be present at the hamfest
Good of the Order
December 2, Jinglebell run for arthritis foundation, We sit in our
vehicles and watch runners. We are out for safety and communication.
Starts at Courts plus. More information to follow