11-06-2014 LPARC Minutes
LPARC Minutes
Present:
George Smith, AE6KE, President
Austin Lesea, AB6VU, Vice President
Kathi Larkin, KI6POY, Secretary
Bill Rose, KG6VMX, Treasurer
Gary Watson, K6PDL, E.C.
David Katinsky, N2RDT, Board
Visitor: Kathi’s sister, Lori
George called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm
Approval of the October 2, 2014 minutes
David motions, Austin seconds, approved.
Treasurer’s Report
$1,100.58
Of the 11 paid memberships, 4 are family memberships.
Nets
11/11- George
11/18 - Austin
11/25 - Kathi
12/2 - Kathi
Elmer’s Net on WR6AOK (147.120 +PL94.8
Sam Sjoren, WB6RJH, of San Lorenzo Valley, will run this beginners’ net on Wednesday evenings at 8pm.
Equipment
Both club repeaters seem to be working well.
KC6TYG
Bill is working with Alex and Kathi to program the FT-8500 that resides at LPFR. LPFR will need to purchase the software (approx $25) so he can load the local frequencies on that radio).
Austin has approval from LPFR (is this correct?) to secure an antenna that will work on both 2m and 44cm repeaters.
ARES EC Report
The new computer for the LPCC ham radio room is not working. George will take it back, so they can troubleshoot.
Gary attended a Santa Clara County class about organizing drills.
President’s Report
George has been busy with Red Cross activities.
Old Business
Gary (the nomination committee) submitted these names for the slate, subject to the approval of the nominated individuals, before sending it up for a vote:
President: Austin Lesea, AB6VS
Vice President: Bert Bailey, KG6MBA
we have not heard back from Bert
alternate might be Jennifer K.
Secretary: Kathi Larkin, KI6POY
Treasurer: Bill Rose, KG6VMX
1 Board Member:
Jennifer Katinsky, N2RDU
alternate might be David Katinsky, N2RDT
New Business N/A
Training
Austin has lots of equipment for troubleshooting HT issues if needed.
George motions meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm