June 2021 Meeting Minutes
SnoVARC Business Meeting Minutes – June 3rd, 2021
Tom WA7TBP
Rowland K7RWB
Howard WA1HEM
Robin WA7CPA
Irvina W7IRM
Shawn K7ATA
Kirt K7KDW
Paul W7PFB
Ralph KC7QXD
Ken W7ECK
Tom called the meeting to order at 6:15pm
Tom requested approval of May’s minutes. Paul motioned and Ralph seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Tom gave Treasurer’s report – The SnoVARC bank balance as of 5/31/2021 was $10,146.50, although May financials have not yet been approved by the CDCCC board. The May financial activity includes generous Microsoft matching for Kirt White, as well as our payment for the ARRL liability insurance ($200). We had one new member in May, so our current membership count is 30 compared with 31 last year and 43 in 2019. The updated member roster was posted on Groups.io.
Shawn gave a repeater task force update. Ralph raised an issue with the repeater power seemingly wavering over time during QSOs. This was confirmed by others. Paul suggested that the next time this appears to happen to contact him as he will monitor the power received at his QTH. Tom suggested to record time and date when the power loss is observed. Conversation ensued. No motions were made.
Rowland gave an Emcomm update. He presented the drawings for the new Carnation City Hall that will house the new Snovarc Radio Shack. Discussion regarding antenna placement and access was discussed. Other Conversation ensued. No motions were made
Irvina – no new updates. No motions made
Kirt – gave an update on the Rookie Round Table, noted that attendance has been light and thanked those in the club that participate. No motions made
Paul – no updates on Carnation Shack. No motions made.
Old Business
No update on when Sandy Duval will come to a meeting to discuss tee-shirts, etc.
Howard – No new marketing updates
New Business:
Tom discussed the upcoming CERT radio exercise and suggested attendance for those that can be available.
Tom asked about the 3rd Thursday exercise. Howard explained that it was just Shawn, Robin and himself and that there were problems with Shawn’s “ears”. No motions made.
Tom reminded folks that there will not be a Snovarc sponsored Field day this year. Conversation ensued.
Tom and Rowland discussed the yard work at the Myers QTH. Conversation ensued. No motions made.
Tom mentioned that CERT was still looking for July 4th volunteers. No motions were made.
Tom motioned to adjourn. Howard motioned Paul Seconded. Motion passed. Club meeting closed at 6:50
