S.A.R.A. Minutes of Meeting of
April 5, 2006
Location: Saratoga Fire Department
The minutes were respectfully submitted by Christina Sand, Secretary.
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.
In attendance were:
  • Greg Reynolds, KG6HDI
  • Christina Sand, KG6ORH
  • Yin Shih, N9YS
  • Joe Talaich, N6IWJ
 

OLD Business:

DSW Forms/Badges. More DSW forms have been submitted to Christina and will be sent in a packet to Ann Sullivan, with a copy to Greg Reynolds. Badge sign up will be at the May meeting, which will be held at City Hall instead of the Saratoga Fire Station.

  Radio Station. The cabinet has not yet been built. Rob will find out the status.

 

 Emergency Communications Committee. Rob was not present although he submitted his written report.

New Business:

 Secretary's Report. Christina reported that she had received a premium quote for liability insurance through the ARRL's affiliation insurance program. The club may need to consider raising its dues in order to pay for insurance.
  Minutes. The March minutes have been posted on the web site.
  Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer gave his report on the bank account balance. Christina requested to know the balance of the ham radio funds not represented by the Saratoga Rotary Club grant.
  Liability Issues. Christina reported on Larry Carr's email. One amateur radio volunteer and organization has recently been sued in the context of a non-emergency communications event. Volunteers should refrain from using their vehicles while volunteering in non-emergency events.
  Field Day 2006. We will have a preparation meeting on April 27 at Round Table Pizza at 7:30 pm.
  Memorandum of Understanding. The Emergency Communications Committee and the City of Saratoga are currently in the process of drafting an M.O.U. that formalizes our relationship. S.A.R.A. will need to accept the M.O.U.
  Presentation. Yin Shih gave a presentation on preparation for Field Day 2006. The presentation will be trimmed down and circulated via email.
   
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 pm.
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