Minutes for the April GHRC Meeting

 

Vivian Linden                     K7CUB                                                  Allan Schrum                      AI4RO

Les Scheidt                         AC7RY                                                   Wayd Walker                     KF7LVF

Jerry Gregoire                   KD7WLX                                               Bruce Walker                     KE7SJZ 

Dale Heidner                      W7NAV                                                                Ric Helvery                          KB7KB

Irma Heidner                                                                                     Karen Schunke                  KF7QJJ

Harley Leach                      KI7XF                                                     Tim Schober                       AE7PJ

Cyrus Smith                        NU7Q                                                    Jim Hall                                 AA8Y

Falicia Anderson               KF7TAH                                                                Don Godward                    N7FLT

Eric Anderson                    KF7OLR                                                 Bob Leo                                                W7LR

Rich Michau                        KF7LVE                                                 David Ford                          KE7CAP

 

KD7WLX called the meeting to order, and began with a roll call.

 

KD7WLX called attention to the minutes on the web site and a couple of copies were passed around. N7FLT made a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting.  The motion was seconded by KE7SJZ. The motion passed.

 

KD7WLX acknowledged all the leg work and research that has been done by the treasure. AC7RY  passed out copies of the treasurer report and explained some new information for the club to discuss. He said that dues could be paid to the PO Box 4381, Bozeman 59772, to his home address, or given to him at a meeting.  After a discussion of the VE account, AC7RY made a motion to delete KI7XF’s name from the bank account for the VE account. It was seconded by KF7LVE. The motion did not pass.

 

Balance March 1. 2012                                                                                                                   $2624.19

INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KE7SJZ

BRUCE WALKER

 

 

 $        20.00

 

 

 

W7FVB

JEROME MCDONALD

 

 

 $        20.00

 

 

 

KE7SJY

ROBERT M WALEISEN

 

 $        30.00

 

 

 

KD7WLX

JERRY GREGOIRE

 

 

 $        25.00

 

 

 

A7UNI

KATYI GREGOIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

K6PJ

LARRY SPRINGER

 

 

 $        20.00

 

 

 

KI7XF

LEACH HARLEY

 

 

 $        20.00

 

 

 

N7UB

ALBERT ZOOLER

 

 

 $        25.00

 

 

 

K7JLZ

JENNE ZOOLER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL INCOME

 

 

 

 

 $     155.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GHRCVE ACCOUNT

 

 

 

 

 $  2,018.75

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL INCOME

 

 

 

 

 $  4,802.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION ON CHECK COSTS ON JANUARY STATEMENT

 

 $          0.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance

APRIL 5, 2012

 

 

 

 

$4,801.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KD7WLX asked the VEs to make a report at each meeting. There could be a different mailbox for the VE communications. Because of the bylaws stating that the secretary is responsible for communications, the secretary will have a key to the PO Box. The bylaws are currently undergoing revisions. KD7WLX also asked the VEs to make suggestions about how to lower the amount of funds in the VE account.

 

  There will be more research into the W5YI and ARRL VE requirements.

 

W7LR moved to combine the GHRC account with the VE account. It was seconded by AC7RY. The motion did  not pass.

 

Committee Reports:

ERA  W7LR is looking into insurance for the ERA equipment. The ERA Board will decide how to proceed with insurance.

 

SAR  N7FLT reported that there were no “ call outs” in the last month.

 

88Net  K7CUB reported that there is a net control for each week of the month. Encouragement was offered for people to check into the net.

 

CJMS  K7CUB reported  that the kids and control operators enjoyed a pizza party after the School Club Roundup contest.  N7FLT and N7ODN have an electronic  kit project in progress for the students. There is a great group this year and they are enjoying  the kit project.

 

HF  W7LR worked the North Cook Island on 160 meters.

 

Hamfest  KI7XF reported that the hamfest will be August 25 at the National Guard Armory in Belgrade. The old flyer has been removed from the Web Site and a new one is needed for this year. KI7XF had no idea what the expenses will be.

 

Fox Hunt KI7XF reported that there would be no fox hunt this weekend because of the weather. There may be a hunt next weekend.

 

VE testing KI7XF reported that the next regular  testing session will be in June. There will also be a testing session at Field Day. It is possible that there will be a testing session at MSU this month. AB7AB posted the results of the last testing session on the Yahoo Group.

 

Old Business

The Bylaws committee is working diligently with emails going fast and furiously. They hope to have revised bylaws for the club to vote on at the May or June meeting.

 

The concept of voting members is vague in the current bylaws. That will be addressed by the committee. The current assumption is that voting members are dues paying members. KI7XF made a motion to leave it the way it is. It was seconded by AC7RY. The motion passed.

 

KF7LVE made a motion to donate $500 to MRLA. It was seconded by AI4RO. The motion was passed.

 

AE7PJ offered Field Day support from the Civil Air Patrol. There is a large shade shelter available. This could also house a station for more involvement. There is also a communication van available as well as some cooking equipment.

 

KF7LVE made a motion to adjourn the meeting. AA8Y seconded the motion, and it passed.

 

AI4RO gave some information on an SWR kit that he passed around. There was also discussion of further kit building.