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MEETING HI LIGHTS - JULY 26, 2008
(7/29/08)

Thirteen 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
(05/29/08)

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, 2008
(04/30/08)

Twelve 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
(03/26/08)

(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
(01-28-07)

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.

     

 

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