September 2017 Business Meeting Minutes

  • Meeting called to order at 19:02 by KK0V
  • Introductions of members; 31 present
  • Approve order of agenda

Secretary’s report

  • Motion to approve by KC0SHM
  • Seconded by N0WQZ
  • Motion passed

Treasurer’s report

  • Motion to approve by KA0LDG
  • Seconded by KC0DCF
  • Motion passed

Librarian’s report

  • No report this month

Regular Agenda

Committee Reports

Cass RRRAES

  • Don G/Mark J
  • SET drill will occur on Oct 4 in the afternoon
  • 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

Adjournment

  • Motion by KA0LDG
  • Seconded by KC0DCF
  • Motion passed
  • Adjourned at 19:55