Minutes of the KARS Meeting

May 10, 2010

The meeting  was called to order at 19:30 by President  Joe Peet.  The pledge of allegiance was given.  Eighteen members were present. Due to the length of the previous minutes, a motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as posted on the web site and was passed.  The treasurer’s report was read and approved.  Motion was made and seconded to accept the application for membership of Edward L. Runner Sr., NU5K, Extra class, and approved by all present.  Introductions were given by all.  Joe read the preamble to the club constitution and discussed public service and training. Joe discussed RSO’s with no motion being made for a vote.  Instead, it was decided the president would appoint a committee to consider adding a section 1 to article 1 of the club constitution for the removal of members and officers who do not represent the best interests of the club.   A motion was made, seconded and approved to add a section 1 to article 1.  The position of PIO was discussed and a motion made and approved by the club for the PIO to serve at the will and pleasure of the president.  A discussion of the KARS weekly net resulted in the club deciding to have the regular net on Tuesday evenings at 20:00 hours with a second informal training net to be held on Thursday evenings to begin around 19:30 hours.  Field day operations were discussed and an excel spreadsheet will be sent to the membership with all data to be forwarded to Mike Smith, N5TGL, for compilation.  Sachiko Peet, W5IDF, will compile the dinner menu information.  Jerry Cammack, KT5US, will be in charge of training for field day operations and Darrell Glueck, KK5LG, will be the safety officer.  Phil Burrow, KJ5OW, stated the club insurance for the repeater and liability were due and asked permission to disburse the funds to pay them.  Motion was made and approved by the club to pay the insurance at this time.  With there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned and turned over to Dave Land, KD5FX, for the presentation on his trip to W1AW and ARRL HQ.

Phil Burrow, KJ5OW

Treasurer