KARS Minutes

03/14/2011

7:30 PM

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Joe Peet, President. The pledge to the flag was given.

Minutes of 02/14/2011-Minutes are posted on the web.  Motion made and seconded to accept the minutes on the web.

Treasurer’s report-29 people paid up with 3 being paid tonight.  Bank balance given.

Notice of unpaid dues- We had a brief discussion of unpaid dues with the few that are unpaid are by members who have moved out of the area.

Other old business-None

New Business

New Members-Dean Scott, WJ5M, and Peter Farver, KD5OCR, have presented an application for membership. Voting will occur at the next meeting.

Visitors-Dean Scott. Peter Farver, Gene Reed, W5EMR, 1^st visit.

Vote count on changes to by-laws and constitution-17 ballots received and all were unanimous. New officers are:  President-Joe Peet, Vice President-Dave Land, Secretary-Chris Haase, Treasurer, Ron McDonald and Activities Director, Mike Smith.

Vote count for board of directors-17 ballots received and all were in the yea.

Brief update on tax fillings-Check owed for $70.00 to State and we will be back in good standing.

Update on the towers and radio room-Owen stated no changes since the last meeting.  Some of the club members operated the equipment last Saturday. Darrell asked that we keep a log in the station that specifies who operated and on what band with contacts listed.

Award certificates presented-Richard  Remels was presented a 1^st time NCOs award. Owen has posted a video on the web site about what the club is doing.

Next month the ARRL West Gulf Division Director, John Stratton, N5AUS, will be here to speak with us about what they are doing in the Texas Legislature.

Refreshments followed by Owen Morgan doing a presentation on vacuum tube technology and Tom Maxwell on the junior high ham club.