KARS General Meeting – Monday, March 12, 2018

• Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM.
• The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
• Treasurer’s Report – Raul Ramos: Current balance = $3581.95
• “3D Printing for the Amateur Radio Operator” presentation by John T. (K5JBT). John provided an informative overview of 3D printing as well as showing several items that he has produced. Presentation was well received by the club members.  3D Printing for the Amateur Radio Operator Mar 2018
• The February BOD minutes were read – Dan (K5DAF) raised the motion, Jack (WB5KVV) seconded, and the minutes were approved.
• A recommendation to add EchoLink capabilities to our KARS repeater was presented to the members. Funds of app. $450 will be required to purchase the additional components needed. Motion to accept was raised by Bruce (W5BCA), seconded by Bob (WB3EWP), and received unanimous approval by members.
• A payment of $150 is required to continue the services of InMotion Hosting, Inc. to host our KARS website. Motion was raised by Scott (KT5SR), seconded by John (K5JBT), and received unanimous approval by members. Immediately following this Monday’s meeting, Raul send the check via priority mail to InMotion Hosting, Inc.
• One new member application was submitted at the end of the meeting – will be presented to the membership at the April meeting.
• Discussion pertaining to KARS joining with BVARC for the upcoming June Field Day event. A fee of $150 is required. Motion raised by Darrel (K5TWT), seconded by Mike (KA5OXA), and received majority approval by members.
• Presentation topics for future meetings need to be directed to Jimmy (W5ZTX) and David (K5DSM).
• Upcoming Public Service Events (Scott – KT5SR)
  • SpringFest Metric Century Bike Ride – Mar. 24 ( http://www.wheelbrothers.com/springfest-metric-century )
  • Red White & Bike Ride Little Heroes– Mar. 25 ( http://www.redwhiteandbike.org/ )
  • 8^Th No Label Triathlon – Mar 31 ( https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Katy/NoLabelTriathlon )
  • 15^th Annual Schlumberger Education Bike Ride – Apr 7
• Net Control Operator assignments from Mar 13 – Apr 10, 2018:

Date	Net Control Operator
Mar 13	George Graves
Mar 20	Mike Brannan
Mar 27	Tom Greathouse
Apr 3	Bob Bentley
Apr 10	Raul Ramos

• There were 25 members and 1 visitor in attendance.

• Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.