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NCARC Trustee Meeting April 13, 2023.

At Strongsville Library, Strongsville, Ohio.

Meeting opened by NCARC President Steve W8IZ at 18:50.

There were 6 members in attendance at the Library: Fred N8AHS, Fred WB8UDA, Paul WB8CYI, Joe N8QXC, Tom K8DMM, and Rob WB2BTI.

The following guest was present: Charlene (XYL of Rob WB2BTI).

The were 7 members in attendance on Zoom: Steve W8IZ, Tom WD8EFF, Rick K8SCI, Dan KB8A, Mary Lou K8MLS, Heidi WD8EFK, and Tom W8WIN.

Approval of the Trustee Meeting minutes of January 12, 2023: a motion to approve by Tom WD8EFF, 2nd by Fred WB8UDA, motion passed.

Treasurers Report: Dan KB8A: Money is in the bank, bills are paid, a copy of the report sent to members. There was a $500 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars V.F.W. Post 6676, and a thank you letter was sent by Rob WB2BTI.

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Motion to adjourn the Trustee Meeting: Made by Rick K8SCI and second by Fred N8AHS.

Meeting adjourned at 18:52

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NCARC Membership Meeting April 13, 2023.

At Strongsville Library, Strongsville, Ohio.

Meeting opened by NCARC President Steve W8IZ at 19:00.

There were 6 members in attendance at the Library: Fred N8AHS, Fred WB8UDA, Paul WB8CYI, Joe N8QXC, Tom K8DMM, and Rob WB2BTI.

The following guest was present: Charlene (XYL of Rob WB2BTI).

There were 7 members in attendance on Zoom: Steve W8IZ, Tom WD8EFF, Rick K8SCI, Dan KB8A, Mary Lou K8MLS, Heidi WD8EFK, and Tom W8WIN.

Approval of the Membership Meeting minutes of January 12, 2023: a motion to approve by Tom WD8EFF, 2nd by Fred N8AHS, motion passed.

Treasurers Report: Dan KB8A: Money is in the bank, bills are paid, a copy of the report sent to members. There was a $500 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars V.F.W. Post 6676, and a thank you letter was sent by Rob WB2BTI.

Field Day: Fred N8AHS: Camping will Start Friday, June 23rd in the evening. Field Day will Start Saturday, June 24th through Sunday, June 25th at Fred’s Tree Farm in Valley City, Ohio using the call sign N8NC.

Fred N8AHS, and Tom K8DMM, will get together next month to go over the site and try to make improvements in the antenna system.

Additionally, Tom K8DMM will be working on a 10 meter antenna and will present recommendations for the overall setup in the coming months.

Also, at least 6 able bodied people will be needed Saturday morning to help set up antennas.

Fundraising: Fred WB8UDA:  A $500 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars V.F.W. Post 6676 was sent to the treasurer, Dan KB8A.

Membership: Dan KB8A: No new members; an updated roster was sent to club members.

Nets: Fred N8AHS: Wayne NC8F has been faithfully transmitting the Amateur Radio Newsline Reports.  Additional net control stations would be appreciated.

Public Service: Tom K8DMM: The Parma Radio Club (W8PRC) is having a Special Event Station on Saturday, April 22nd 2023 at the Historical Stearns Homestead in Parma, Ohio. Any Amateur Radio operator is invited to participate.

Programs: Tom K8DMM: Why 50 Ohms? Why 50 ohms is standard in communications, to be presented at the May 11, 2023 meeting.

Sunshine: None.

Technical: None.

Web Site: Rick K8SCI: Up to date and working. If anything needs to be changed let Rick know.

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Other: Fred N8AHS: Norb N8KJT sends his greetings and regrets that he could not attend the meeting.

Motion to adjourn: Made by Dan KB8A and 2nd by Joe N8QXC. Approved.

Meeting adjourned at 19:15.

The minutes were submitted by Rob WB2BTI, and (Charlene Wife).

 
  
  
  

  

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NCARC Trustee Meeting January 12, 2023.

At Strongsville Library, Strongsville, Ohio.

Meeting opened by Vice President Tom K8DMM at 18:47.

There were 5 members in attendance at the Library: Joe N8QXC, Fred WB8UDA, Rob WB2BTI, Tom K8DMM, and Norb N8KJT.

There were 4 members in attendance on Zoom: Dan KB8A, Mary Lou K8MLS, Tom WD8EFF, and Heidi WD8EFK.

The following guest was present: Charlene (XYL of Rob WB2BTI).

There was no meeting in December, therefore no minutes to approve.

Financial Report: Dan KB8A: Money in the bank, bills are paid, a treasury report was emailed to all members

Mary Lou, K8MLS will no longer chair Membership and Sunshine Committees.

The Sunday night Net and News Line Report will be run by Wayne, NC8F

No further Committee reports.

Old Business: None

New Business: None

Trustee meeting closed at 18:57 by Tom, K8DMM.
  

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NCARC Membership Meeting January 12, 2023

At Strongsville Library, Strongsville, Ohio

Meeting opened by Tom K8DMM at 19:05.

There were 5 members in attendance at the Library: Joe N8QXC, Fred WB8UDA, Rob WB2BTI, Tom K8DMM, and Norb N8KJT.

There were 6 members in attendance on Zoom: Dan KB8A, Mary Lou K8MLS, Tom WD8EFF, Heidi WD8EFK, Paul WB8CYI, and Fred N8AHS.

The following guest was present: Charlene (XYL of Rob WB2BTI).

There was no meeting in December, therefore no minutes to approve.

Financial Report: Dan KB8A: Money in the bank, bills are paid, a treasury report was emailed to all members.

Field Day: Tom K8DMM: nothing to report

Membership: Dan KB8A will be taking over from Mary Lou K8MLS, and will change the information for the Net script to reflect his credentials.

Public Service: None

Sunshine: Mary Lou K8MLS has resigned. The position is open.

Website: None

Technical: Rick K8SCI and Dan KB8A made a temporary fix of the audio problem with the 145.29 repeater at the Brunswick Site, and will return when the weather is warmer to make the fix permanent. Also, when the weather gets warmer, the antenna and feed line will be checked out at the Clubs North Royalton Repeater Site for the 220 and 70cm Repeaters, which will require a Work Party to be organized.

Old Business: None

New Business: Tom K8DMM will send out an email requesting subjects for future presentations.

Motion to adjourn: Made by Joe N8QXC and seconded by Norb N8KJT. Approved.

The meeting adjourned at 19:35

The minutes were submitted by Rob WB2BTI, and (XYL Charlene Wife).

   

  
 
 

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NCARC Membership Meeting February 9, 2023.

At Strongsville Library, Strongsville, Ohio.

Meeting opened by President Steve W8IZ at 19:00.

There were 7 members in attendance at the Library: Fred WB8UDA, Joe N8QXC, Allen KE8KZO, Tom K8DMM, Fred N8AHS, Norb N8KJT, and Rob WB2BTI.

There were 9 members in attendance on Zoom: Steve W8IZ, Tom WD8EFF, Heidi WD8EFK, Rick K8SCI, Tom W8WIN, Wayne NC8F, Paul WB8CYI, Dan KB8A, and Mary Lou K8MLS.

The following guest was present: Charlene (XYL of Rob WB2BTI).

Approval of the minutes of January 12, 2023: A motion to approve by Fred WB8UDA and 2nd was made by Joe N8QXC.

Financial Report: Dan KB8A: Money in the bank, bills are paid, a treasurers report was emailed to all members.

Field Day: Fred N8AHS: Camping will start Friday, June 23rd in the evening. Field Day will start Saturday, June 24th through Sunday, June 25th at Fred’s Tree Farm in Valley City, Ohio using the call sign N8NC.

Fundraising: None.

Membership: One new member, Wayne NC8F, who was welcomed into the club and a new membership email will be sent to him by Dan KB8A.

Nets: None.

Public Service: None.

Programs: None.

Sunshine: None.

Technical: Dan KB8A: The repeater is fixed for now.

Website: Rick K8SCI: Up to date and working.

Old Business: None.

New Business: None.

Motion to adjourn: Made by Rick K8SCI and 2nd by Tom WB8EFF. Approved.

Meeting adjourned at 19:20.

The minutes were submitted by Rob WB2BTI, and (XYL Charlene Wife)
  
  
  
  
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NCARC Membership Meeting March 9, 2023.

At Strongsville Library, Strongsville, Ohio.

Meeting opened by President Steve W8IZ at 19:00.

There were 4 members in attendance at the Library: Tom K8DMM, Fred WB8UDA, Joe N8QXC, and Rob WB2BTI.

The following guest was present at the Library: Charlene (XYL of Rob WB2BTI).

There were 8 members in attendance on Zoom: Steve W8IZ, Dan KB8A, Tom WD8EFF, Heidi WD8EFK, Mary Lou K8MLS, Rick K8SCI, Paul WB8CYI, and Tom W8WIN.

The following guests were in attendance on Zoom: Chuck K8CVM, John W8YAY, Hal K8CMD, John W8DK, and John W6NBC.

Approval of the minutes of February 9, 2023: A motion to approve by Tom WD8EFF and 2nd was made by Fred WB8UDA.

Financial Report: Dan KB8A: Money in the bank, bills are paid, a treasurers report was emailed to all members.

Field Day: Nothing new at this time.

Fundraising: None.

Membership: None.

Nets: None.

Public Service: None.

Programs: A presentation on baluns and ferrite coils will be presented at this meeting by John W6NBC.

Sunshine: None.

Technical: Tom K8DMM: Hoping to get to repeater issues in the near future.

Website: Rick K8SCI: Up to date and working.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Tom K8DMM: There will be a trustee meeting before the regular meeting next month and a program should be ready by that time. An email will be sent to membership with details.

Motion to adjourn: Made by Rick K8SCI and 2nd by Joe N8QXC.

Meeting adjourned at 19:10.

The minutes were submitted by Rob WB2BTI and (XYL Charlene Wife)

 

  
  
  
  

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