David, Jennifer, Vic, Bill, Ann, Charlie, Bob
August 2, 2011
Burrell CAL FIRE Station
Open at 19:09
Meeting minutes from the June meeting are accepted as read. Motioned by Vic seconded by Bill agreed.
Deferred Treasurer's Report as Bill .
Bill has returned to provide the Treasurer's Report:
Closed out account with a balance of $1753.75
Closed out account with Verizon for phone.
Charlie presented $4.00 for a check from Verizon from account.
Balances as of August Meeting:
$1771.79 balance as of last treasurer's report
$ 5.00 deposited in dues
$1758.75 balance as of today
Club Dues - $25.00 individual
$30.00 family
Equipment Status
Repeaters AB6VS - solar control or link radio have been repaired. Evaluated the feed line and antenna - no issue.
Repeaters AE6KE - Water in the wires - need some sunshine needs maintenance on feed lines - wait for dry out and wrap ends with putty
Net control operators for August 2011 - Thank you to those who have volunteered!
8/2 N2RDT David
8/9 Vic
8/16 TBD
8/23 N2RDU Jennifer w/county net
8/30 TBD
9/6 TBD
ARES REPORT
Looking for someone to help out with ARES coordination.
Any volunteers?
New business:
Labor Day conflicts with next meeting date - new date - Monday September 12, 2011 at 7PM.
Discussion of Monthly Focus for Nominating Committees - need a committee - David stated he would be stepping down at the end of his term.
Discussion to make HAM radio more interesting to others and gain more members.
Perhaps to pull a list of all HAMs in the 95033 95030 95073.
Old business:
Mountain Resident Night Out - Redwood Estates on Tuesday August 2, 2011. Set up at 5:00PM and Starting at 6:00PM.
Training:
Training material through website - unable to with current service - need resolve. Can move from Google if needed. Look for service.
Can ARRL host websites for clubs.
Encouraged membership to ARRL.
Need Volunteers:
Nominating committee
Board Appointment for VP - still need to fill.
Board Member - Role besides four officers - unfilled positions are no appointed by the board.
Great if some would step up with Training - light exercises or training for the meetings.
Looking for a liaison to the Santa Cruz County and Santa Clara County Emergency Coordinator.
CERT - Questions? Joint Meeting?
Learn more about the relationship with Volunteer Fire Department and LPARC (expectations during emergency)
Next Meeting September 12, 2011.
Motion to adjourn by Vic.
Meeting closed at 20:03.
2011 LPARC Officers
David Katinsky - President
***vacant***- Vice President
Jennifer Katinsky - Secretary
Bill Rose - Treasurer