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General Meeting Minutes of

Lake Amateur Radio Association February 20, 2010

Meeting was called to order by Doug (K4AC) at 10:00 AM.

Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Monthly Service Honor Roll: K3NON, W4ALR, KD4MBN, Yard Birds, WN4AMO, Testing Team

Introduction of member’s and guests: N5XCX, KJ4JY, Ed Green, John Sterling

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: 1^st reading John Sterling 2^nd reading and accepted into the Club KJ4KJY N5XCX

TREASURER’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Treasurer Paul, K3NON. Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

SECRETARY’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Secretary Paul, WN4AMO: Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted. K4AC read the BOD minutes.

ENGINEERS REPORT: Lenny (KB4MBN) Given by Paul WN4AMO UHF machine, tone is out, 147.000 controller is out and that makes linking impossible

ARES/RACES: March 18 ARES meeting at 1900 hours will conduct IS100 course, notify N7WE@arrl.net if coming. Lake cleanup March 13, contact KT4YA to sign up

QCWA: Meeting at Haystacks at noon, continue to hold weekly net 7:30PM 145.39

HAMFEST: November Hamfest has been approved as an ARRL Hamfest

FIELD DAY: Trying to get Bragg Center as QTH, each Saturday meeting from now on will be devoted to working on various items to be used at Field Day

DXING/CONTESTING: Will use Club Station for 10-10 contest, everyone is welcome to come and participate. Tech class license will be able to participate

OLD BUSINESS: HamCation; Work Parties

NEW BUSINESS: Will try to teach Tech Class sometime in March

SUNSHINE REPORT: KB1E recovering from surgery

ELMER SESSION: Discussion on solder, microphones and power switch

27 members and visitors present

The 50/50 was won by K4AC and he donated back to Club $28

Meeting adjourned at 11:10 am .

General Meeting Minutes of

Lake Amateur Radio Association January 16, 2010

Meeting was called to order by Doug (K4AC) at 10:00 AM.

Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Monthly Service Honor Roll:  K3NON, W4ALR, KD4MBN, Yard Birds, WN4AMO

Introduction of member’s and guests:  KJ4KJY N5XCX KJ4KPP

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: KJ4KJY N5XCX

TREASURER’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Treasurer Paul, K3NON.  Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

SECRETARY’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Secretary Paul, WN4AMO: Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted. K4AC read the BOD minutes.

ENGINEERS REPORT: Lenny (KB4MBN) Given by Paul WN4AMO UHF machine, tone is out, 147.000 controller is out and that makes linking impossible

ARES/RACES: New frequency list posted, check split & tone for new repeater and program your radio.  March 18 ARES meeting will conduct IS100 course, notify N7WE@comcast.net if coming.

QCWA:  Meeting at Haystacks at noon, continue to hold weekly net 7:30PM 145.39

FIELD DAY: Need to make decision on which category to participate in, maybe 7a email to follow

DXING/CONTESTING:  Will use Club Station for 10-10 contest, everyone is welcome to come and participate.  Tech class license will be able to participate

OLD BUSINESS: OARC looking for volunteers for HamCation

NEW BUSINESS: Need to finish kitchen and floor work.  BOD meeting 2/4/10 Crazy Gator

SUNSHINE REPORT: 

ELMER SESSION:  Art led discussion on the Steppir antenna

33  members and visitors present

The 50/50  $14

Meeting adjourned at   11:16 AM.

General Meeting Minutes of

Lake Amateur Radio Association December 19, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Doug (K4AC) at 10:00 AM.

Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Introduction of members and guests:

Monthly Service Honor Roll:  K3NON, W4ALR, WN4AMO KD4MBN, Yard Birds

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: 2^nd Vincent DiCarlo KJ4QVJ,  KE4AOZ accepted

TREASURER’S REPORTwas posted on the wall by Treasurer Paul, K3NON.

Motion submitted for acceptance of the repor, seconded and accepted.

SECRETARY’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Secretary Paul, WN4AMO: Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted. K4AC read the BOD minutes.

OLD BUSINESS: Volunteer(s) needed to replace KI4HJH on Yard Birds; OARC looking for volunteers for HamCation;

NEW BUSINESS: APRS program for January meeting.  Results of election for 2010 as follows:

President K4AC; Vice President W4ALR; Treasurer K3NON; Secretary WN4AMO; Board of Directors K8BBT, N9KS, KB1E, KT4Q, N4PJ

SUNSHINE REPORT: KE4WBI shoulder surgery

20 members and visitors present

Meeting adjourned at  10:38 AM. Christmas Party to follow

General Meeting Minutes of

Lake Amateur Radio Association November 21, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Doug (K4AC) at 10:00 AM.

Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Monthly Service Honor Roll:  K3NON, W4ALR, WN4AMO KD4MBN, Yard Birds, GFT Volunteers, LARA Work Party

Introduction of member’s and guests:  KE4AOZ, Luke Short, Vincent DiCarlo

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: 2^nd Reading KJ4NHO, Luke Short: 1^st Vincent DiCarlo, & 1st KE4AOZ, John McCorkle

TREASURER’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Treasurer Paul, K3NON Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

SECRETARY’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Secretary Paul, WN4AMO: Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted. K4AC read the BOD minutes.

ENGINEERS REPORT: Lenny (KB4MBN) Given by Paul WN4AMO thumbs up

ARES/RACES: W4ALR rapping up for the year, no more public service projects, next meeting 12/17 at 7:30 pm

HAMFEST REPORT:  Tailgate was held November 7 at the Clubhouse; largest participation in some time

QCWA:  Meeting at Haystacks at noon, continue to hold weekly net Tuesday 7:30 pm 145.39

FOX HUNTING:  Demo after meeting

FIELD DAY:  For 3A, LARA placed NFL 1/8; SE 1/23; overall 7/305. For ALL classes NFL 1/37; SE 7/189

DXING/CONTESTING:  ARRL SSB Nov 21-23; CQ Worldwide Nov 28-29; ARRL 160 meter Dec 4-6; ARRL 10 meter Dec 12-13

OLD BUSINESS: Reminder that the December meeting will be a family cookout. Overview of clubhouse work remaining.

NEW BUSINESS: Volunteer(s) needed to replace KI4HJH on Yard Birds; OARC looking for volunteersfor HamCation; 2010 Officer/Board nominations/volunteers.  The officer positions are uncontested, President K4AC, VP W4ALR; Treasurer K3NON; Secretary WN4AMO; BOD contestants are:  W8KCE; K8BBT; KE4WBI; W2GGC; N9KS; KB1E; KT4Q; N4PJ; 5 to be elected.

SUNSHINE REPORT: None

ELMER SESSION:  KE4WBI ask questions on tuning antennas

25 members and visitors present

Meeting adjourned at  11:00 AM.

General Meeting Minutes of

Lake Amateur Radio Association October 17, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Doug (K4AC) at 10:00 AM.

Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Monthly Service Honor Roll: K3NON W4ALR KD4MBN Yard Birds KT4YA MDBF Volunteers Testing Team

Introduction of member’s and guests: Luke Short KJ4NHO KJ4PFC

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: 1^st Reading KJ4NHO, Luke Short; 2^nd reading and voted into membership KJ4PFC

TREASURER’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Treasurer Paul, K3NON. Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

SECRETARY’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Secretary Paul, WN4AMO: Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

ENGINEERS REPORT: Lenny (KB4MBN) Given by Paul WN4AMO thumbs up

ARES/RACES: Mt Dora Bikefest was a success. Need volunteers for the Florida Triathlon Oct 24, see W4ALR

HAMFEST REPORT: Scheduled for November 7 at Clubhouse

QCWA: W9JRY Meeting at Haystacks at noon, continue to hold net 145.39 7:30 each Tuesday

FOX HUNTING: After November meeting, demo on finding the fox

FIELD DAY: No Report

DXING/CONTESTING: Stew Perry Challenge Oct 17-18; CQ Worldwide SSB Oct 24-25; 1010 International Digital/CW Oct 24-25; 50 MHz Sprint Oct 24-25; ARRL CW Nov 7-9; ARRL SSB Nov 21-23

OLD BUSINESS: December meeting will be family cookout, additional details by WN4AMO

NEW BUSINESS: Nominations for elections of new officers; Need yard bird replacement for KI4HJH; OARC looking for help with HamCation; LARA Board Meeting 10/29/2009 at Crazy Gator 7PM Kitchen needs to be remolded prior to December meeting

SUNSHINE REPORT: None

ELMER SESSION: Discussed Tunners

23members and visitors present

Meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.

LARA Board of Directors Minutes – September 19, 2009

1. Meeting called to order, location is regular club meeting.
2. It was determined that a quorum was present (5) needed. Those in attendance were, Doug K4AC President, Al W4ALR VP, Paul K3NON Treasurer, Paul WN4AMO Secretary, Mike W8EHH, Chuck N4CMJ.
3. Meeting was called by President to discuss spending as much as $600 to rebuild operating stations. WN4AMO is to handle purchasing the material as well as the materials necessary to construct an area under the pole barn to park trailer.
4. Meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am

General Meeting Minutes of

Lake Amateur Radio Association September 19, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Doug (K4AC) at 10:00 AM.

Club recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Monthly Service Honor Roll: K3NON W4ALR N9KS KD4MBN WN4AMO K8BBT KI4HJH KB1E

Introduction of member’s and guests: Ralph Filley, passed tech exam

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: 1^st Reading Ralph Filley; 2^nd reading and voted into membership KN4VF KJ4JZM

TREASURER’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Treasurer Paul, K3NON. Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

SECRETARY’S REPORT was posted on the wall by Secretary Paul, WN4AMO: Motion submitted for acceptance of the report, seconded and accepted.

ENGINEERS REPORT: Lenny (KB4MBN) Given by Paul WN4AMO thumbs up

ARES/RACES: Simulated emergency will be held 8 am at Clubhouse on October 3. Mt Dora Bikefest October 10-11 need volunteers for this event.

HAMFEST REPORT: Scheduled for November 7 at Clubhouse

QCWA: First meeting will be September 19, today, at 12 noon

FOX HUNTING: Nothing scheduled

FIELD DAY: No Report

DXING/CONTESTING: NA Sprint SSB Sept 20; 144 Mhz Fall Sprint Sept 21; CQ Worldwide DX Rtty Sept 26-27; 10-10 International Sprint Oct 10; CQ Worldwide DX SSB Oct 24-25; 10-10 International Fall CW/Digital Oct 24-25. Contest training session will be conducted on Oct 3 during the ARES simulated emergency test.

OLD BUSINESS: Discussed various projects, kitchen, pole barn, operating stations. Called Board Of Directors meeting to authorize spending up to $600 for materials for operating station, WN4AMO to purchase material.

NEW BUSINESS: Nominations for elections of new officers to begin at the October meeting. Anyone interested in running for an office to submit their name to the Secretary at the October meeting. It was decided to have a Xmas party this year at the December club meeting on December 19, WN4AMO was appointed to head up the event.

SUNSHINE REPORT: W4GYB is SK N9KS is recovering at home from pacemaker implant

ELMER SESSION: Discussion on EchoLink setup and using switches to change antenna between radios and antennas.

21 members and visitors present

Meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM.

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