FCARC Meeting Minutes March 11, 2008
Members & Family Present: Members -- 24 Guests -- 1 Total -- 25
Larry Appleby, KC5YWC - New and Returning Member
Perry Carleton, AE5EE
George Carroll, N5GC
Tom Desaulniers, K4VIZ
David Doty, N5XF
Bill Fill, KD5IC
Dora Anna Fill, NI5D
Jim Grinder, N5TSG
Bob Hambuchen, N5OMW
Gary Hawkins, KD5ZQF
Gerald Hogue, AE5GH
Greg Hutchison, KD5WSI
Wayne Johnston, KD4TA - Vice President
Brian Kessler, N1WNC
Marlene Kessler, KE5HQU
Glenn King, N5GK - Custodian
Warren Lindgren, KE5TT
Craig Mangrum, N5CTM - Secretary/Treasurer & wife, Janine
Eric Martin, KE5SFY
Dan Merry, KC5WMN
Frankie Parks, K5FRP - President
David Turner, KD5JKX
Roger Williamson, N5QNA
Kathy Williamson, KB5RMY
Guests:
Darryl Hersy, KD5NAB
Called To Order By: Frankie Parks
At: 18:31
Treasury Report: $1262.50
$30 was taken in from dues since last meeting.
$320 brought in from club equipment sold at Russellville Hamfest.
Craig explained that Regions bank had made some changes to the policies for the bank accounts. In the process of these changes, the bank accidentally moved the club's account into an analyzed business account. Craig spoke with the bank and had it changed to a free small business account since the bank apparently didn't have an account for non-profit groups.
Roger Williamson made a motion that the club change accounts. The club was in favor of doing this. After some discussion about whether or not the matter was a club matter or a job of the officers to decide what to do about the account, a motion was made to resend the 1st motion and have the officers take care of the account. The motion carried and the officers will decide what to do.
Old Business:
Russellville Hamfest - Frankie Parks
Several of the club members went to the Russellville Hamfest on March 1st. The hamfest had a good turn out all the way around. The club had a table to sell some of the club's older equipment that has been stored at Glenn King's house. A total of $320 was raised by selling the equipment.
Toad Suck Daze Special Event Station - Frankie Parks
The club will be doing a special event station for Toad Suck Daze this year. It will be on May 3 from 8am-noon. The frequencies are 14.260 kHz and 7.260 kHz. Those that volunteer to operate will be doing so from their home stations. Volunteers will be taken at the April meeting.
Wayne Johnston checked on the prices for the booths. The cost was $125 dollars no matter if it was a business or organization who rented a space. All the members decided not to rent a booth.
New Business:
Field Day 2008 - Frankie Parks
Field day is coming up June 28th & 29th, 2008. The club had some discussion on where to hold field day this year. The suggestions were Toad Suck Ferry Park, MEMS Ambulance services, and Cadron Settlement. But no decisions were made.
Presentation - Wayne Johnston
Wayne gave a presentation on flashlights. The hand out that he gave to everyone present will be posted on the club's website at www.w5auu.org.
Open Floor Discussion
Bill Fill spoke on how some people put a lot of work and effort into making presentations and suggested the club give Wayne a round of applause for his efforts, which the club did.
NOAA Weather Radios
Bob Hambuchen told the club the there is a campaign by KATV, channel 4, to try to get everyone to purchase a NOAA weather radio. He mentioned that Kroger's had these radios for around $30. Craig Mangrum mentioned that Wal-Mart also had some of these radios for around the same price.
147.570 QRP Simplex Net
Brian Kessler informed the club about a qrp simplex net on 147.570 MHz. The net takes place on Saturday nights. Brian said the net control usually starts off the net at 8pm by playing the ARRL audio news and then they start taking checkins at 9pm. The net has an Echolink node set up that is KE5ELU-L (260617). The net is done by a group from the Cabot area which may be out of range for some in Conway.
April 8th Meeting Presentation
George Carroll told the club that in the process of asking J.M. Rowe some questions about the AWIN system at ADEM, J.M. has agreed to come to the April meeting and do a presentation on Winlink and Pactor. This is sure to be a great presentation. So please mark your calendars now before you forget.
Upcoming Events - Craig
RESPOND of Arkansas Hamfest
Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Earl Bell Community Center
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Hanging Judge Hamfest 2008
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Location: Columbus Acres
Fort Smith, AR
Exercise - On Wednesday, March 26th, there will be an exercise involving Conway MEMS. This exercise is in association with the CSEPP exercise that will be taking place on that day. Perry Carleton and David Turner are trying to get the club the details but have been unsuccessful in doing so.
Africanized Bees - Glenn King
Glenn had attended a meeting on Tuesday and he shared one of the subjects discussed. Africanized bees have been found in Conway. It's not certain if these bees are just passing through or if they are taking up residence here. There have been some traps set out to capture the bees. Please be careful and watch out for these bees.
Thursday Night Net Control & Reminder
Perry Carleton, AE5EE, will be the Net Control Operator for the Faulkner Co. Amateur
Radio Club Net on Thursday nights for the month of March. Craig Mangrum, N5CTM, will be
net control for the month of April. Please contact Frankie if you're willing to be net control.
The net meets each Thursday at 7:30 P.M. on 145.210- MHz with a PL Tone of 114.8Hz. Please
make note of this and come join in!
The meeting adjourned at 19:16
Reminder
Don't forget about lunches at Smitty's BBQ in Conway on Fridays at around 11:00 am till we leave.
For more information about the Faulkner County Amateur Radio Club, including news and upcoming events, go to http://www.w5auu.org/
Minutes taken and typed by Craig Mangrum, N5CTM, Secretary/Treasurer