Minutes of Summerside Amateur Radio Club Inc.

General Meeting

March 10, 2004

The President, VY2FF, called the general meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. with 13 members present: VY2CK, VE1ANZ, Marie, VE1EO, VY2WA, VY2GIB, VY2RU, VY2WRV, VY2CC, VY2RG, VY2CGA, VY2FF, VY2EUV.

The minutes of the last meeting were read. Moved by Ken VY2RU and seconded by Richard VY2WRV to approve minutes as with correction of Ella’s call sign. All in favor. Motion carried.

Business arising from minutes: The domain name www.sparc.ca was taken, thus it is now www.summersidearc.com. Wendell’s VY2CC friend in Texas is hosting the site. For anyone interested email addresses @summersidearc.com are available.

Old Business: The TNC will take a while to change, as the radio needs to be reprogrammed.

Bill VY2FF was talking to Bill Perry VY2BP regarding a flea market in Charlottetown and he had no objections. Moved by Marie and seconded by Wayne VY2WA to hold a flea market in Charlottetown. All if favor. Motion carried. The flea market will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 10:00 am at the Charlottetown Flying School at the “old” Airport.

Ken VY2RU gave Yvan VY2EUV the stickers for the Abegweit Award. Ken will check with Campbell’s printing regarding additional stickers.

Correspondence: The club received a thank you from the PCH for the donation in memory of Lloyd and also received a card from Lloyd’s Family.

The club received a letter from R. Tait McKenzie Public School soliciting a donation for youth radio. No further discussion.

Treasurer’s Report: Yvan VY2EUV presented an updated treasurer’s report as of March 10, 2004 to all in attendance. Moved by Yvan VY2EUV and seconded by Richard VY2WRV to approve treasurer’s report. All in Favor. Motion Carried.

New Business: It was suggested to look at updating the Abeqweit Award. Moved by Ken VY2RU and seconded by Gib VY2GIB to have Bob VY2RG redesign the Abeqweit Award. All in favor. Motion carried.

Rodney VY2CGA will send an email to RAC to correct club contact information.

Ken VY2RU has drafted a letter to be sent to RAC stating our concerns. Moved by Ken and seconded by Gord VE1EO to send a letter to RAC. All in favor. Motion carried.

There was discussion of a 6M repeater as a location complete with antennas is available in Glen Valley. It will cost approximately $200.00 to setup. Moved by Ken VY2RU and seconded by Gib VY2GIB to approve $200.00 to setup a 6M repeater. All in favor. Motion carried.

A letter will be sent out from the President to the membership to spark interest in the club.

It was asked if the bus would be painted for field day and be available to take to the flea market in Charlottetown.

Moved by Richard VY2WRV and seconded by Gord VE1EO to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:42 pm.

Repeater Report: None

Moved by Gord VE1EO and seconded by Wayne VY2WA to adjourn. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Rodney Mann

Club Secretary