KARS General Meeting – Monday, September 11, 2017
September 14th, 2017
- Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM
- The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
- Previously scheduled Smith Chart presentation (Hannu – KT5FI) cancelled due to illness. In its place, Jimmy (W5ZTX) and Dave (WD8RZA) provided an overview of their respective involvement in the recent Hurricane Harvey disaster. Jimmy spent time at both the Houston TranStar and NRG facilities, while Dave ran the Fort Bend EOC communications net. Very informative discussion by all regarding how KARS members could be better prepared, in terms of tools & processes, to participate in these types of efforts in the future.
- There was no August BOD meeting so there were no BOD Minutes to be shared.
- Four (4) new member applications: Ashley McMasters – KG5USL, Matt Dycus – KF5TCL, Robert Holder – KG5USJ, & Kevin Odom – KG5USG; unanimous approval by club membership on all applicants.
- Discussion re: KARS logo. Decision was made to stay with the current KARS logo and proceed with the use of hamthreads.com. The use of hamthreads.com will allow KARS members to purchase, at their convenience, various apparel items (shirts, caps, jackets, etc.) with the club logo at a reduced cost. Once the initial setup is confirmed the club membership will be notified.
- Net Control Operator assignments from Sept 12 – Oct 10:
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Date
Net Control Operator 12-Sep
Carlisle Rodriguez 19-Sep
David McMasters 26-Sep
Dan Fawvor 3-Oct
Bob Leitgen 10-Oct
Bob Bentley
- There were 20 members and 3 visitors in attendance.
- Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Treasurer’s Report – Raul Ramos: Current Balance = $2922.92
Upcoming Public Service events: Scott Reeve: Kemah Triathlon – Oct 8th, Memorial Hermann 10 for Texas – Oct14th, Wings over Houston – Oct 21st-22nd, Tour de Cure – Nov 4th . Note: Smoke Alarm Blitz (Sept 24th) has been cancelled.
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