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Meeting held at the Bedford Safety Complex.
In attendance:
Dennis Markell (N1IMW): President
Stan Popielarz (N1THL): Vice President
Lou Wiederhold (WA1HGE): Treasurer
Mary Whittemore (NE1F): Membership
Martin Koechel (K9AMG): Secretary
Barry Whittemore (WB1EDI)
Charlie French (K1CRF) Dennis called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Officer’s Reports Treasurer: Lou reported GSARA has $988.49 in the bank. Lou has filed the paperwork for an insurance policy to cover the equipment for an annual cost of $92.14. A motion to approve was made by Mary, seconded by Stan and passed. Secretary: Martin read the minutes of the previous board meeting. Motion to approve was made by Mary, seconded by Stan and passed.
Membership: Mary continues to follow-up with people for past-due 2009 and now-due 2010 dues. Board reviewed and approved posting of new Membership Application on the website. Committee Reports Repeater: No formal report. Property: Lou provided Stan with a current equipment list. Stan will prepare a report for the March Board meeting (he will be out during the Feb meeting). Programs: Upcoming agendas: - · February: Martin has invited GM-ARES (K1RHM and K1AKS) to present
- · March: Dennis will approach K1EL to speak about Keyers & QRP rigs
- · April+: Dennis will ask members for suggestions for future topics
VE Session: Next session is Saturday, January 30th at 9:00 AM in the Bedford Safety Complex. Old Business Cost proposal for a battery back-up or generator for the GSARA repeater was tabled to the next meeting. New Business Martin will coordinate a GSARA embroidered shirt order with the same vendor used previously. Announcement will be made at the general session and via email. Dennis proposed a kit building contest for June and will make the proposal at the general session. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM. Martin Koechel (K9AMG)
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