Board of Directors Meeting, 4 March, 2020
Burt Shultz AB9CV Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Attendees:
| Burt Shultz AB9CV | Frank Giampa N9QPD | John Douglas KD9KSH |
| Geoff Stevens KA9QGH | Danny Kafka KD9HIL | John Zietlow K9WIC |
| Ed Liska AC9SD | Leo Ribordy N9NBH | Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK |
| Robert Kocourek W9RKK |
Secretary’s Report:
Cliff Sowka K9QD absent. No Report.
Treasurer’s Report:
Chris Brewer AC9GN absent. No Report.
Public Service:
Rob Glowacki N9MVO absent. No Report.
EMCOMM:
John Zietlow K9WIC informed John reports that the next set is scheduled for the last weekend of April.
Repeaters:
Leo N9NBH reports the machine on St. Alexius has been shut down. Plans to remove the machine and antenna when the weather improves.
Construction Project:
Bill McGovern W9WEM reported attendance during Construction Project meeting February 22nd:
| Steve AC9EM | Paul N9ISP | Robert W9RKK |
| Mike K9KMV | Don K9UD | Cliff K9QD |
| Al KD9FIA | John K9WIC | Ron WB9PTA |
| Mike K9KMV | Chris AC9GN | Russ KC9NUV |
| Sid KD9OLJ | Dennis KD9HIK | Daryl KB9RHR |
| Terry AE9TJ | Jack W9YY | Leo N9NBH |
| Rob K9RGF | Ed AC9SD | Dave K9KBM |
| Ken KO9H | Kevin K9MKD | Bruce N9EHA |
| Pierre K9EYE | Timm KC9NMW | |
Saturday, March 7, 2020 is the monthly SARC breakfast at 8:00 AM at Maxfields in Schaumburg. The next SARC Construction Project meeting will be on March 14, 2020 held at the Schaumburg Park District Tennis Club (Schaumburg Tennis Plus) beginning at 8:00 AM.
Construction Project (CP) cabinet clearance: Planning to schedule club’s help reviewing eligible sale items once the Dummy Load project finishes. Next Hamfest is May @ Sandwich.
VE Testing:
Ed Lishka AC9SD reported no testing has taken place for the month of March.
Volunteer Examiner Staff:
| Ed
Steve |
Lishka
Karson |
AC9SD
AC9EM |
| James | Migalla | KC9UFB |
| William | Riess | KW9WR |
| John | Schofield | AC9JS |
| Dirk | Smith | W0RI |
Nets:
No Report.
Radio Hill Gazette RHG:
No Report.
Recurring Calendar:
Insurance needs to be renewed and a Rider for Field day issued.
Membership:
Geoff KA9QGH no report.
Publicity:
Dennis C. Calvey KD9HIK Publicity Chair reported the Schaumburg Park District is editing the piece they recorded during Winter Field Day. Leo made a motion to invite SPD to do additional filming at Field day in June. Second by Frank. Motion carried.
Social:
John KD9KSH presented some ideas about a summer activity this year.
Education:
Leo N9NBH reported General class will be held for 10 weeks beginning September 5th at the Hoffman Estates branch of the Schaumburg Public Library.
Programs:
Bill Crocket KD9AUP will be moving and a new chairman will be required.
Old Business:
An invoice was presented for “Website Listing Service” It is believed this may be a scam. Invoice was referred to Matt Walsh for verification.
New Business:
Robert W9RKK proposed the idea of purchasing new club radios for Field Day-EMCOMM use. Frank N9QPD moved and Leo N9NBH seconded the discussion.
Three units were brought up for consideration:
Icom IC-7300
Yeasu FT-991A
Alinco DX-SR9T
The motion was tabled until April to allow time for further research.
Motion to Adjourn:
At 9:00PM Leo N9NBH moved for adjournment. Seconded by Geoff. Motion carried.
Submitted March 8th 2020 as recorded by Frank N9QPD during my absence.
Cliff Sowka K9QD Interim Secretary