S.A.R.A. Minutes of Meeting of
March 1, 2006
Location: Saratoga Fire Department
The minutes were respectfully submitted by Christina Sand, Secretary.
 
In attendance were:
  • Greg Reynolds, KG6HDI
  • Christina Sand, KG6ORH
  • Yin Shih, N9YS
  • Dick Crouch, N6RC
  • Joe Talaich, N6IWJ
  • David Ritchie, W6DR/VP5
  • John Glass, NU6P
  • Rob Vance, N6ROB
  • Patrick Kelly,WQ6N
  • Don Bertossa, KC6OGH
The meeting having been duly noticed, it began at approximately 7:30 pm and was called to order by Yin Shih. There were introductions around the table, those present introduced themselves.

OLD Business:

DSW Forms. More DSW forms have been submitted to Christina and will be sent in a packet to Ann Sullivan, with a copy to Greg Reynolds.

 

 Emergency Communications Committee. Rob had a meeting with the new Asst. City Manager, Barbara Powell.
  Radio Station. Rob has been informed that the cabinet should be built by the end of March
   

New Business:

 Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer gave his report on the bank account balance. The annual P.O. Box fee was paid.
  P.O. Box. The second key for the box was given to Christina Sand, KG6ORH, Treasurer.
  Minutes. Minutes for the Member's meeting of February 2006 was approved by the members.
  Secretary's Report. Christina reported that she had submitted a request for a premium quote on liability insurance through the ARRL's affiliation insurance program.
  Field Day 2006. We will have a preparation meeting in April.
  Speakers. We will have a presentation on ARES in May. We will reserve June for final Field Day preparations and open speakers.
  Old Equipment. After discussing whether there was any possible value to the old electronics equipment, and deciding that there was not, Rob was authorized to dispose of the equipment. The only objection to the decision was Christina Sand, who thought that we should at least try to sell the equipment first to try and get some money for the club.
  Presentation. David Ritchie gave a presentation on his trip to the Turks & Caicos islands where he participated in the VP5NA contest.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 pm.