11/09/2006

Members Present:
Robert Lawrence - KI4RWL
George Wheeler - KI4RNQ
Wayne Alday - KI4WEA
Vic Yingst - KD5KI
Duke Pierkson - K7WZO
Ralph Dunn - K4TGU
Robert Duckett - W4DXR
Kent Davis - K4ESX
Jacob King - KI4LFI

Meeting was called to order by Bob at 6:34PM. Bob expressed his gratitude for everyone showing up to reform a great club and if any veterans were present, thanking them for the service to their country. Club literature, bylaws, and an agenda were passed out. Forms were passed out for members to fill out with contact information.

First order of business was to review the Bylaws of the club.

Ralph Dunn announced the name of the old club, the Covington County Radio Society, and it was then asked if they would like to keep the club name the Opp Amateur Radio Club or the CCRS. Vote was presented to members present and passed with a resolution to name the club Opp Amateur Radio Club.

Bylaws acceptance was tabled to the next club meeting.

Next order of business was to elect officers

Officers were elected as follows for the upcoming 2007 Years
Robert Lawrence - President
Vic Yingst - Vice President
Wayne Alday - Secretary / Treasurer
George Wheeler - Repeater Trustee

Amendments to By-Laws:
Amend officers list
Amend to make 2 people responsible to sign checks, Treasurer and President

Motion was made to table for next meeting as to what bank we will use. Treasurer will suggest bank at next meeting.

Motion was made for dues to be paid starting January 07 Motion was made for Officers to server 1 year and 2 months. Motion passed

Motion was made for regular monthly meetings to meet on Second Thursday @ 6:30 Motion Passed.

Discussion was made for possible locations for the Opp repeater. Suggestions were Mizell Memorial hospital, or the TV cable tower in Opp. Bob will explore more on the TV Cable tower as this provides easier access. It was suggested we get a legal document in writing to secure our place on the tower.

Motion was made to make George Wheeler Repeater trustee, because he monitors most out of everyone. Motion passed.

Discussion was made about the EEPROM chip. Motion was made to first see if we could first reprogram the EEPROM and then buy if not. Also motion was made to get a tone board and voice announce for the repeater.

Bank information and past club minutes were then passed to Secretary / Treasurer.

Discussion was made about having a weekly net meeting when we get the repeater working. Motion was made to have weekly net meeting

Discussion about sending out reminders / postcards / etc every month.

Discussion on filing not for profit, this will be checked on by Bob and Wayne before next month.

Meeting was closed at 7:59PM