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MEETING HI LIGHTS
JULY 24, 2010
by Padre
(07/28/10)
Eighteen members, officers and guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $ 1,139.80
Brian reported on the Bailey Hundo Race which ran for 14 hours
Bill reported on a Field Day event, which made phone and CW contacts.
The VE team had three successful candidates yesterday.
Election of a new vice president – Stave Hart, KØUEM, of Arvada was elected.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
MAY 22, 2010
by Padre
(06/01/10)
Twenty-one members and officers and several guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $ 1,045.15.
Pete told of the construction at the Kenosha site, which required taking down the 147.090 temporarily. Presently off the air at Bill’s QTH. Bob (KDØBRA) now helping Pete.
Bill (KCØYIH) again urged the club’s participation in Field Day June 26-27, and has a site selected: Jefferson/Como #5 fire station on Elkhorn Road.
Hi-Lite of the meeting was the election of officers, with Brian (NØVSA) elected president, Dwain (Treasurer) and Padre (Secretary) retained in office, Pete elected as board member-at-large; The vice president post put off to the July 24 meeting.
Officers serve from July 1 – June 30, which is our fiscal year.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - JANUARY 23, 2010
by Padre
(01/23/10)
Twelve members, officers and guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $ 1,023.55
Dutch and Pete continuing to work on a very elusive audio problem in the link, but making progress by eliminating some possibilities.
The Christmas Luncheon on 12/19/09 was discussed. Dolores, who headed up organizing the event, said the food was good and plentiful. She wished we had more participants. The collection for the Mountain Peace Shelter was noticeably below previous years at the Christmas Luncheon.
To be discussed further on March 27 were Field Day and the “14ERs” events. Participation in Bailey Days was discussed and voted down. Burro Days also mentioned, with Dolores not sure if she’ll head up the Hams involvement. Sharon and Jack will if Dolores doesn’t.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - NOVEMBER 21, 2009
by Padre
11/23/09
Nine members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $ 1,438.55
Dutch and Pete continuing to work on audio problems in the link. A hum has developed on the 147.090 (Kenosha) and both men planning a trip to the site on Wednesday.
The Christmas Luncheon was discussed. Sharon asked for volunteers to head it up, but no one came forward. Sharon decided the event should be “a TRUE POT LUCK.”
We will again be collecting donations for the mountain Peace Shelter. Sharon will post the Shelter’s needs. We should also consult Pinecam.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - SEPTEMBER 26, 2009
(9/30/09)
Eleven members and officers and one guest were present. Another new member joined.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $ 1,447.55
Dutch and Pete continuing to work on audio problems in the link. They were up to Kenosha on Friday, 9/25. There was a good discussion about a new antenna for Dick Mountain, with material brought (and suggested) by Dwain.
Nancy and Jim told about the current program at DCES with 12 students in grade three and four, which is going well.
In Dolores’ absence Jack reported on the Burro Races, with emphasis on the APRS testing during the race, which captured the great interest of race officials. APRS will be seriously considered for the 2010 Burro Race.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - JULY 25, 2009
(07/28/09)
Ten members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $914.15
Repeater Committee: Dutch and Pete are having a rig repaired (under warranty) and another serviced
Elections: Padre has now consented to run again as secretary. He was nominated and returned to office.
Gregg and Padre are stepping down from printed newsletter responsibility, and will prepare one more for August. Sharon to look for a new editor (or editors).
The secretary is asking to be relieved of non-secretarial jobs (see full minutes). Sharon will be assigning them to other members.
VE session went well with six candidates who came, tested and conquered!
MEETING HI LIGHTS - MAY 30, 2009
(06/06/09)
Twelve members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $ 582.75.
Dutch and Pete will shortly be checking out the link between sites and the antenna Installations.
A written report was filed by Nancy and Jim about the DCES radio project. It is filed with the full minutes of today’s meeting.
We will not be involved in Bailey day this year.
Elections: Sharon, Jack, Dwain and Dutch were returned to office. Padre was deciding if he wanted to return as secretary. That election will be at the July 25 meeting.
Pete made a presentation about an RF ammeter for window line, with a model he made.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - MARCH 28, 2009
(03/29/09)
Nine members and officers and one guest were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $599.43
The repeater committee continues working to upgrade both sites at Dick Mountain and Kenosha Range. Generally all machines working well.
Concerns about the membership decline were discussed again, noting other Ham clubs (and other non-Ham organizations) are experiencing declining membership, possibly because of the current financial conditions.
The agenda order of the day was revised so that we started out with PIZZA provided by Daniel for his tenth anniversary as a Ham, then the tech talk and lastly both PCRC and D-6 meetings.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - JAN. 24, 2008
(01/28/09)
Twelve members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $609.03.
The repeater committee is still working to resolve some problems with the linking system between Dick Mountain and Kenosha Range.
The matter of changing the club’s Annual Meeting to May (because of a change in the meeting schedule) was further discussed, and the amendment as previously announced to amend the by-laws was passed.
Concerns about the membership decline were discussed, with suggestions for recruiting new members, and re-enlisting the lapsed members.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- NOV.
15, 2008
(11/16/08)
Ten members and officers and three guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,528.80.
Experiencing some noise (maybe internal feedback) on the 147.090. Being closely monitored. Pete programming new UHF repeater for Kenosha. The digipeater has been installed at Kenosha.
Special greetings to Dutch on his birthday today.
Schedule of club meetings was discussed, and motion passed to reduce monthly meetings to odd months starting in 2009. We’ll need a formal amendment to move the Annual Meeting from June to ????? --- Be prepared to vote on this amendment at the January meeting.
Sharon mentioned the Conifer Christmas Parade and our Christmas Luncheon.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - SEPT. 27, 2008
Eleven members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $2011.46.
Five-Can duplexer has been retuned and installed at Kenosha by Dutch and Pete.
Ham Radio In Schools is running again with two meetings already. Club agreed to $150 support for the program, as requested by Jim and Nancy Stitt.
Special greetings to Neal and Dolores Hart on their 65th Anniversary, with a bouquet to be delivered on the day … Sept. 29.
Sharon mentioned the Conifer Christmas Parade and our Christmas Luncheon.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- JULY 26, 2008Thirteen members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,586.48.
Repeaters are operating well while they are unlinked. Waiting for “cans” for Kenosha to be re-tuned.
Committee appointments were made by the president: H/W (Dolores); Tech Talks (Pete); Table/Chairs for meetings (Dutch and Pete); Hospitality (Sharon), (all volunteers).
MOU between PCRC and organizers of the future Burro Races, when Dolores and Neal are no longer involved, was considered and accepted. Harts have headed the Hams involvement every year since 1981.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- JUNE 28, 2008
(6/29/08)
Thirteen members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,056.48.
Operation of the repeaters is improving. Tech crew has made several trips to both sites lately. Pete taking "cans" for Kenosha to Denver for retuning.
Elections: except for Nancy (who declined re-election) the other board members were re-elected. Dwain was elected Treasurer.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - MAY 24, 2008
Twelve members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,202.99
At the May meeting Mike suggested we move the 147.090 to Kenosha, and release the 146.910 back to the repeater coordinator. Padre has referred this to the repeater coordinator who said it is possible, and he will wait to be told of the change.
Members approved purchase of a 10x20 shelter for use as a booth at Bailey Dayz, and other events. Jack will order, and PCRC will buy it.
Dutch said at this time a new cabinet for Dick Mtn. repeater not crucial. However he will continue to research as we may need more room in the future.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- APRIL 26, 2008Twelve members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,212.99
Dutch and Pete were up to Dick Mountain site Friday and found the UHF beam antenna link between Kenosha and Dick Mountain had been blown by the wind 180 degrees. It was reoriented and the 146.910 signal coming through the 146.895 vastly improved. Plans for replacing the equipment cabinet with a commercial unit were discussed. Dutch will check specs and prices.
Mike suggested we move the 147.090 at Kenosha, and release the 146.910 back to the repeater coordinator. Members present concurred. Padre will refer this to the repeater coordinator.
Bailey “Dayz”: we will be involved in one of the two days, along with DSV.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- MARCH 22, 2008(There was no meeting in February).
Twelve members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,245.51
Dutch said with Spring coming he and Pete are looking ahead to upgrading the UHF link between Kenosha and Dick Mountain. Other matters (e.g., back-up batteries) will be attended to.
Dutch again reminded we need to do something to dispose of excess and unneeded equipment.
Nancy said the “Ham Radio in Schools” program continues to go well at Deer Creek Elementary. She has prepared a fourth article about the project, and posted on our web page, with another picture.
MEETING HI LIGHTS -
JANUARY 26, 2008
(01/29/08)
Eight members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,334.14
Dutch asked about restoring DIGI operation at Kenosha (which requires repair or replacement of current TNC) and possible upgrade of link (UHF) set up. To be considered for future action by the club.
Nancy said the “Ham Radio in Schools” program is going well at Deer Creek Elementary.
Dutch reported Conifer Christmas Parade (Dec. 1) went well; Jack Frank was in charge of the Hams’ involvement.
Sharon reported Christmas luncheon (Dec. 15) went well, with good donations to the Mountain Peace Shelter.
MEETING HI LIGHTS -
NOVEMBER 17, 2007
(11-19-07)
Ten members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,655.54.
Installing PACKET/DIGI at Dick Mountain showed it doesn’t work well there at the present time. Removed and installed at Dutch’s QTH for the POD exercise on 11/17.
An amendment to By-Laws Art. Six was discussed and given final passage. (see complete minutes for new wording of Art. Six).
Conifer Christmas Parade (Dec. 1) will require at least nine adults (six ham ops). Jack Frank in charge of the Hams’ involvement.
Christmas luncheon Dec. 15 with the reminder we will again sponsor donations to the Mountain Peace Shelter.
MEETING HI LIGHTS -
OCTOBER 27, 2007
(10-28-07)
Fourteen members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,633.78.
Work continues on the repeater system, with further thought being given to the location of the 147.090 machine.
“Ed and Tech Program” moving along, with antennae and coax being installed, and tests of HF and VHF having been successful.
Christmas luncheon brought Bob K.’s offer to chair the food committee, and Dolores to take charge of decorations again. (Christmas luncheon to be on Dec. 15).
An amendment to By-Laws Art. Six was discussed and passed for final passage at Nov. meeting. (see complete minutes for new wording of Art. Six).
MEETING HI LIGHTS -
SEPTEMBER 22, 2007
(09-24-07)
Ten members and officers and one guest were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,799.43.
Work continued this past week on the repeater system, with Pete reporting all machines working well, with the team looking into weak audio on .895, and possible interference.
The Exec. Committee met prior to the VE session and PCRC meeting discussing past receipts and expenses, and looking at a budget for the future. No final decisions were made. Future Repeater expenses were looked at very seriously, and will continue to be.
“Ed and Tech Program” is well on the way. (Look for further articles on the page and printed “QUA).”
Christmas luncheon was discussed, and decided we would have one again this year. The Mountain Resource Center will again be our sponsored charity.
Conifer Christmas Parade, was mentioned. Some members agreed to help if we are involved.
PCRC members were invited to the Co. Am. Wx Net annual picnic on 9/8 at Pine Valley Ranch Park, just south of Pine Junction/Pine.
MEETING HI LIGHTS -
AUGUST 25, 2007
(08-27-07)
Seven members and officers and one guest were present. (A bare minimum for quorum).
The usual reports were given and received. Treas. Report: $1,719.43.
Work continued this past week on the repeater system, with new coax and connectors installed for the UHF at Kenosha thanks to Dutch, Pete and Pete Kraus, Jr.
The Exec. Committee was to have met on 9/15 but has been tentatively rescheduled for 9/22 (at 11 A.M., prior to the VE session and club meeting).
PCRC members were invited to the Co. Am. Wx Net annual picnic on 9/8 at Pine Valley Ranch Park, just south of Pine Junction/Pine.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - JULY 28, 2007
(07-29-07)
Thirteen members and officers and two guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received.
Work continues on the repeater system, with approval to purchase new coax and fittings for Kenosha and Conifer … ($290.85 + shipping).
A club annual budget was mandated, based on previous experience, which will establish a specific budget amount for the repeater system, among others. The Exec Committee to establish.
Pro-rated dues was approved on a quarterly basis for new members.
Bailey Day (June 30) was reported on by Jack, who has posted a full report on the club web page, under articles within the newsletter.
The VE session had five candidates, all of whom were successful.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- JUNE 16, 2007
(06-18-07)
Seventeen members and officers, and two guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received. Treasurer’s report: $1,225.55.
Work continues on the repeater system, Dutch and Pete making many trips.
The Pot Luck before this meeting went very well.
We will again be involved with Bailey Day (June 30).
Election of officers for 7/1/07-6/30/08: Pres. Sharon Heck, V-P. Jack Frank, Treas. Nancy Stitt, Board Member Dutch Muetz, Sec’t. Padre Bova.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - MAY 26,
2007
(05-27-07)
Seventeen members and officers, and two guests were present.
The usual reports were given and received.
Work continues on the repeater system.
The June meeting on 6/16 will be preceded with a Pot Luck at 12:30, chaired by Nancy, KØNNC.
The VE session had five candidates, all of whom were successful, including three PCRC members (Nancy, Sharon and Brent).
We will again be involved with Bailey Day (June 30). D–6 EC Dutch looking for volunteers as comm. operators, and especially someone (or two) to organize and take charge of communication for the race/walk event.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - MARCH 24, 2007
(03-28-07)
Seventeen members and officers were present.
The usual reports were given and received.
Two pieces of equipment (Yaesu Vertex and ICOM) have been sent back for service
Considerable progress has been made with the 146.895 and 448.175 (Dick Mountain), now linked and operating very well.
April will have a “Pizza Party” preceding the meeting.
Field Day involvement was again discussed with little interest shown, and again tabled to the April meeting.
We will again be involved with Bailey Day (June 30), with PCRC and DSV sharing expenses and set up.
MEETING HI LIGHTS
- FEBRUARY
24, 2007
(02-28-07)
Thirteen members, officers and a guest were present.
The usual reports were given and received.
Much progress is being made with the repeaters, both the 146.895 and 147.090. Plans are made for further updates and equipment substitutions, and installation of the 147.090 at Conifer.
April will have a “Pizza Party” preceding the meeting.
Field Day involvement was tabled to the April meeting. We’re interested in being part of Bailey Day, but not sure Matt and Tracy will be available for the 5k race/run.
MEETING HI LIGHTS - JANUARY 27, 2007
Nine members, officers and guest were present.
The usual reports were given and received.
The Christmas get-together was a fine success. About three dozen folks attended, with great food and fellowship.
Donations for the “Mountain Peace Shelter” (formerly the “Crisis Center”) were received and gratefully acknowledged.
Check the Discussion Forum for updates.