Meeting was held at El Jarrito Mexican Restaurant, combined with our annual KARS Christmas dinner.

Treasurer’s Report – Raul Ramos: Balance provided was $2889.95. Report accepted by club membership.

BOD minutes were read and approved by club membership.

Non-Profit Status Update – Request for $275 processing fee brought before membership. Unanimous approval to proceed with payment of fee and submission of paperwork.

One (1) new member application: John Cooley (N5EVH) – unanimous approval by club membership.

Net Control Operator assignments from Dec 12, 2017 – Jan 9, 2018.

Date        Net Control Operator
Dec 12    Bruce W5BCA
Dec 19   George KI6G
Dec 26   Dan K5DAF
Jan 2     Raul KD5RR
Jan 9     Tom AE5TG

There were 23 members and several guests in attendance.

Ham Threads.com Update: Website is up & running – ready to accept KARS orders!

KARS VE Testing Update: New KARS testing schedule for 2018 has been submitted to ARRL for posting and first KARS test session for 2018 will be January 6, 2018, held at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital – Ram Room. Test sessions for 2018 will occur every odd month throughout the year.

Dinner & meeting adjourned at app. 9:00 pm. Good time had by all!