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GOLD COAST AMATEUR RADIO Minutes for July 27, 2010 GCARA MEETING Opening Introduction The meeting was called to order by, Joe Tiritilli N4ZUW, at 19:30. Stan Cyrway KG4UBG called attention and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. This was immediately followed by introductions and roll call, which included 55 GCARA members and guests in attendance. Last Month's Minutes The June 2010 minutes, as posted on W4BUG.ORG , was approved by voice vote. Secretary’s Report President Joey Tiritilli N4ZUW called for a motion to approve the June 2010 meeting minutes as posted online. That motion came from Al Flapan KN4FA . Irwin Wallace N4IEW inform us of a DX workshop sponsored by the DX club, schedule for August 9th from 6-7:30pm at the Lauderhill Towne Centre Library. The subject will be Smith charts and will be presented by Kai Siwiak KE4PT and Ed Callaway N4II.It should be a very interesting workshop. Marty Falk KI4IQZ reminded us of the upcoming ARRL election for Southern Florida Section Manager. David Fowler K4DLF is one of the candidates running for that position. Dave Crane K4RU gave us a brief synopsis of this year's Field Day event. Special recognition was given to Joe Ruby KJ4OW for the cooking, Melanie Fernandez KJ4VCT for cooking breakfast on Sunday morning and to Russell Scotka KE4PTM and his son for working the graveyard shift on the radio. Nelson Winter NE4LS, our guest speaker, announce the upcoming South Florida Ham Fest this November. More information available at the BRARA web site. The 50/50 drawing was called by Joe Ruby KJ4OW and won by Russell Scotka KE4PTM. Joey called for a 10 minute break before the introduction of the guest speaker. Following the break, Joey introduced Nelson Winter NE4LS, our guest speaker, . After the guest speaker completed his presentation, Joey showed us some pictures from this year's Field Day event. Great pictures Joey, thanks. Treasurer’s Report Bob Walter KI4BFS presented our July financial report and was approved by voice vote. Membership Report Joe Ruby KJ4OW gave the membership report. One new ham joining our club. We now have a total of 238 members, 68 members still have not paid their 2010 dues. Please get your dues to Joe Ruby ASAP as we need the money due to our extra expenses with the expansion of the repeaters. VE Report Roger Johnson AC4RL, updated us on our July VE session. We had 5 people test, all passed. We now have 1 new Technician among us, 1 Extra, 2 Generals and 1 license upgrade. Technical Committee Report Ralph Tullo N0LO gave us a thumbs-up the status of the repeaters. Upcoming Events August 7th, Hillsboro Lighthouse. August 9th, DX workshop on Smith Charts. Guest Speaker We were honored to have with us Nelson Winter NE4LS, president of the Boca Raton Amateur Radio Association, who gave us a presentation on QRPp devices (1 watt or less CW transceivers), specifically the Rock-Mite. Nelsons presentation showed us a couple of devices that he has built and he described enhancements and modifications to the original design. Thanks Nelson, for the informative and highly technical presentation. The meeting was closed at 20:58 Respectfully submitted, Ray Fernandez K4RAY, Secretary of GCARA |
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