Held at the Westport Public Library
Present (12): AA1XV (President), AI1V (recording), K1RF, KB1FBX, N1DPD (Treasurer), W1SMS (Vice President), KB1HVC, K1RF, K1CYW, KC1TMT and “chaffeur”, Sara (not yet licensed)
Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Treasury: Good financial shape. Current income matches current and expected outflows except that there is only very limited funds for a holiday party. 60 paid members.
Website: Nothing to report.
Repeaters – dealing with various administrative issues. Making progress on controller for the repeater. W1SMS is going to build a test box for the controller. W1SMS intends to go up to the site some time in the next few weeks to start preparing to move in and install the equipment. Discussion about reinstating a formal agreement with the hospital.
AA1XV is taking steps to make sure we are properly represented in the CSMA.
Field Day – members who went to the Westport Astronomical Society report a very successful Field Day.
Discussed issues around implementing a remote station at W1SMS’s site.
New business:
It was reported that there are problems with the FCC’s registration system and noted that the ARRL is especially helpful in dealing with those problems.
AA1XV to work with N1DPD to plan the summer picnic which is expected to be in mid-August.
Next meeting:
Assuming we have a summer picnic, the next meeting is expected to be September 10 at the Westport Public Library. Informal gathering at 7pm, formal meeting to start at 7:30 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
