Minutes of the Opp Amateur Radio Club
May 10th, 2007

Members Present:

Robert Lawrence : KI4RWL

George Wheeler : KI4RNQ

Vic Yingst : W4CKI

Dee Yingst : W4CKF

Mary Ann Moses : KE7GYP

Tip Moses : KE7GYO

Jacob King : KI4LFI

Wayne Alday : W4WEA

Ralph Dunn :  K4TGU

Kent Davis : K4ESX

John Brown : KE4HIE

Meeting Opened at 6:39 PM

Bob called the meeting to order.

Introductions were made around the table reports from members were given.

Minutes were read over and had 3 corrections. Motion was made by Vic to accept and Dee seconded. Motion carried.

Treasurers report was read

We have 991.06 in the bank. There has 344.77 written in checks. One check was for 110 dollars for our new OARC Banner, one check was to S and P Communications for the mounting brackets for the new repeater antenna, and one check was to Covington Electronics for 24.82 for Coax and connectors. There was an additional check written that does not show up on our bank statement for 150 dollars to EY Mock for tower work. Bob has paid 80 dollars on his repeater mishap. This leaves him with 15 dollars left to pay on it. We also are going to be writing a check to the post office for 20.00 for PO Box rental leaving a final balance of 1051.06

Motion was made by John to accept and seconded by Dee. Motion passed.

Repeater Report :

Antenna party where EY and Steve KE4VGB put up the new repeater antenna. 14 people showed up. Repeater is preforming greatly with the exception of a shadow we are having towards the Andalusia area.

Old Business:

Club Shirts :

Suggestions are to buy your own shirt and get someone else to embroidery the stuff.  A vote was made to make our shirts hunter orange like. Motion carried with one abstaining.

Vic proposed a amendment to the By Laws to accept all newly licensed hams into the club for no dues for the remainder of the fiscal year. According to the By Laws we postpone this will be tabled to the next meeting.

Ralph had to cut out early so we drew door prizes. Since they were old, Congrats to Jacob and Vic, Kent, George, and Tip.

New Business :

Field Day Preparations:

We are doing Field Day with the Andalusia Club. They have made plans and reserved the pavilion for 2 days. It was mentioned that they are going to take care of the financial obligations this year and the eats.

Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Vic. Motion seconded by George. Meeting adjourned at 8:00