- Meeting called to order at 19:00
- Introductions of members; 28 present
- Approve order of agenda
These minutes have been converted to a mobile friendly format; some light editing for clarity and consistency was performed. The Secretary’s original minutes document may be found in the “Committee Reports | Secretary Reports” folder on the RRRA Groupware Server.
Items marked with 🆕 have been added, or corrected, pending acceptance by the Secretary
Consent Agenda
Secretary’s report
- 🆕 Corrections submitted
- 🆕 Motion to approve with corrections by KC0DCF
- Seconded by K0RQ
- Motion passed
Treasurer’s report
- Motion to approve by W0HNV
- Seconded by KA0LDG
- Motion passed
Librarian’s report
- 🆕 No report this month
Regular Agenda
Committee Reports
Cass RRRAES
- Don G/Mark J
Clay RRRAES
- Bob G
- 🆕 Time to update ARES spreadsheet. Will bring it to the next meeting
Technical
- Bob K
Education
- Bob K
- New format for the class material
Hamfest
- Bob K.
VEs
- Pete
- Going great
- Testing tonight
- There are some …
Media
- Steve K.
- 🆕 Need to reconfirm Google Voice forwarding tonight
- 🆕 If you have questions please contact K0STK at a meeting or email webmaster@rrra.org
Old Business
Jingle Bell Run
- Turnout was good and the event went well
- 🆕 Picture of operators posted at https://rrra.org/post/2017/12/11/rrra-at-the-2017-jingle-bell-run/
AREDN (Amateur Radio Digital Emergency Digital Network)
- Information Update
- 🆕 Grant canceled due to funding issues. Looking for more grant opportunities
Christmas Party
- Follow-up
- 🆕 Congratulations to KC0SHM; winner of Ham Of The Year.
New Business
Elections
- KC0SHM will be approaching people to run for office
Weather Tap subscription renewal
- Cost is $179.49
- Motion to renew and request re-imbursement from Cass County by KC0DCF
- Seconded by KC0SHM
- Motion passed
Good of the Order
Letter from Pat Ekroth’s father who passed away and has an antenna, tower and rotor. Contact for more information
ND Weather HF net frequency 3.859 at 0830 and 3.860 at 1830. All are welcome. Looking for Fargo voices to join the group
PICONET 3.925 at 0900-1100 Wednesdays. Looking for more Fargo voices to join in the fun
