S.A.R.A. Minutes of Meeting of
May 2, 2007
Location: Saratoga Fire Department
The minutes were respectfully submitted by Don Steinbach, Secretary.
 
Attendees:
  • Don Bertossa, KC6OGH
  • Fabrizio Corno, KG6UOH
  • John Glass, NU6P
  • Ford Johnson, KI6IAC
  • Kelly Johnson, N6KJ
  • Christina Sand, KG6ORH
  • Don Steinbach, AE6PM
  • Joe Talaich, N6IWJ
  • Rob Vance, N6ROB
The meeting having been duly noticed, it began at approximately 7:37 pm and was called to order by Christina Sand, President. There were introductions around the table, those present introduced themselves.

Old Business:

 Field Day 2007.
  • We will operate two stations HF stations and no GOTA station. Antennas to be used are TBD.
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    New Business:

    		 Treasurer's Report.
  • The new check blanks have been received from the bank. These correctly indicate "two signatures required".
  • There has been little response to the requests for an additional $10 for membership dues for 2007.
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      Secretary's Report.
  • The April minutes are posted on the web site.
  • The Annual Registration Renewal Fee Report has been filed with the Registry of Charitable Trusts in Sacramento.
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      Business Items.
  • DSW badging is planned for May 12.
  • It was moved and seconded to reimburse Don Steinbach $248.97 for EOC installation expenses. Don provided an itemized list with receipts.
  • A letter needs to be sent to the Saratoga Rotary, with receipts, acknowledging grant expenditures and progress to date.
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      Nets.
  • Fabrizio Corno was Net Control for the SVECS net on April 3.
  • Lyle Topham performed the EOC-to-EOC radio check this morning. Net control did not hear Saratoga.
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      Emergency Communications Committee Report.
  • The EOC station needs NVIS and UHF/VHF antennas to complete the installation with full planned capabilities.
  • There was an EC Council meeting on April 19.
  • There was an SVECS Board meeting on April 20.
  • A County ARES/RACES drill will be conducted on April 21.
  • The SVECS quarterly breakfast was held on April 28.
  • There will be a CERT Communications Committee meeting on May 9.
  • The EOC radio test this morning failed. This is the second time in recent months.
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      Emergency Services.
  • There was no report from Jim Yoke.
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      Program.
  • The program for the evening was a presentation by Christina Sand, KG6ORH, on the Automatic Packet/Position Reporting System (APRS). The presentation included a comprehensive overview of the system capabilities and provided links to a number of information sources.
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    The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 pm