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GNARC 9-11-2024 Meeting Minutes.
Westport Library.
Meeting was called to order by Hugo – AA1XV at 7:35 PM.
Attending:
Steve W1SMS, Paul W1PPL, David N1DPD treasurer, Hugo AA1XV president, Jim KC1FB, Martin K1MGD vice president, Tom KB1FBX vice president.
The meeting notes of the last meeting were approved.
Old Business:
Don Hudson SK. Estate donated equipment to club and family, in addition donated funds.
Treasurer’s report. The picnic cost, approximately $800, the club sec. is unsure if the gift card to the party host, is included in the $800.
Discussed at meeting: Christmas party, various options reviewed.
The repeater at the hospital is to be inspected, visit to be announced.
Club trailer at FD has to be moved. Perhaps to Fairfield Ave FD. Trailer contents to be cataloged.
Mike N1PLH is believed to have some club equipment at his house.
Hugo would like to sell extra “stuff” at Oct 13 Nutmeg Ham show. He could use another ham to attend show and help with tag sale area.
Next meeting Oct. 8,2024 at Westport Library 7:30 PM.
Submitted by Tom R. KB1FBX
We’ve been closely monitoring the weather forecast over the past few days, and the chances of rain are high, with a 50/50 chance of getting wet and sticky. As a result, we’ve decided to postpone the picnic to next Sunday, August 25, at 1 PM.
If you’d like to update your attendance, side dishes, or the number of guests in your party, please let us know by using the link you were originally sent or by email.
No need to reconfirm or take any further action if your plans remain the same.
We hope to see you all there for a sunny and pleasant afternoon on Sunday, August 25, at 1 PM.
Best regards,
Hugo W. Catta – AA1XV
President, Greater Norwalk Amateur Radio Corporation
July 17, 2024.
Westport Library
The meeting was called to order by Hugo – AA1XV at 7:35PM.
Attendance:
N1DPD, treasurer; K1MGD, vice president; AA1XV, president; W1PPL, WG1HM, K1WYQ, W1SMS, K1ARF.
Treasurer’s Report:
The club is solvent. Sixty two paying members reported so far this year. Treasurer presented expenses for the new repeater and accessories.
Previous meeting minutes:
Held on June 12 were reviewed and two corrections approved:
– Typo: W1DPD, should read: N1DPD.
– Under new business, it should be noted that Jon, AI1V, took over as the permanent webmaster, not temporary. There was a misinterpretation by the board.
After these corrections, the minutes were approved.
Old Business:
A progress report on the new 2M repeater was presented by Steve, W1SMS and Paul, W1PPL. In the next weeks, The new Yaesu Fusion repeater and antenna will be field tested. A controller provided by AI1V will be incorporated into the system.
New Business:
A few words were expressed by several members on the passing of Don Hudson, KA1TZR, his long time work and influence in the life of GNARC. Marty K1MGD will provide Don’s information to the ARRL in order to include him in the Silent Keys section of QST.
N1DPD, K1RF and K1MGD commented on the Field Day participation at the Westport Astronomical Society, this year.
The ARRL grants offered to clubs were discussed. There will be no action taken.
Announcement:
This year, like in the past, many will gather for the summer picnic. To that end, we will be contacting the generous member who has lent the house and their time for us to enjoy this tradition. It will be on August 18th and we will provide the time and location very soon.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM by AA1XV, who is submitting these minutes.
Hugo W. Catta – President
Greater Norwalk Amateur Radio Corporation
We will be holding a VE session on Saturday August 17 at 10am at the
Norwalk Public Library
One Belden Ave
Norwalk CT 06850
VEs needed
