JCARA, Inc. Club Minutes, February 27, 2018
Meeting Called to Order by President Lloyd, WB5HUP
Prayer led by Chaplain Chuck, N9RRI
Pledge of Allegiance led by Lloyd, WB5HUP
Program: Laurence, K9EYZ brought us a fact filled program on D STAR. It is a do all, catch all, software program used digitally to allow you to transport files, forms, texts etc. across a narrow piece of bandwidth. It can be fitted in between two FM Repeater transmitters without interference. He gave us a demonstration, sending a file between two units, with the second unit sending a file back in response to the first.
Officers Absent: Treasurer Lee, K5CUB; Past President Marilyn, AF5DP
Quorum Declared
Visitors: Steven Cress, WA9AYT
Sick Call: Charlie, N2PKW – back at work
Secretary Report by Val, N9RQX; Motion to Accept by Chuck, N9RRI; Seconded by Rod, KC5LCW; Motion Carried
No Treasurer Report
Old Business:
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Repeater Report: Nick, K5BQJ says nothing new.
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No VE Activity
New Business:
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A Tip Jar has been added to the Coffee Mess to help defray costs
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Next Month’s Program: To Be Announced
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Participation in the traditional Club Activities was discussed
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The JCARA Website is updated! Ham Radio related articles and notices of upcoming Events are welcome for inclusion. President Lloyd, WB5HUP welcomes your feedback.
President Lloyd, WB5HUP Called for a Motion to Adjourn Meeting; Accepted by Chuck, N9RRI; Seconded by Nick, K5BQJ; Motion Carried, Meeting Adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted by
Val, N9RQX
JCARA, Inc. Club Secretary
