General Meeting

March 17, 2005

 

 

Meeting called to order at 7:00, starting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Introductions were given and 25 members were counted as present.  Minutes from the last General meeting were passed.

 

Trustee’s Report

 

Regular Checking

$2,216.35

Restricted Checking

446.63

Savings

1289.39

Total

$3,952.37

 

One charge is still pending from the Hamfest for over $300, but all else has been paid.

 

Budgeting

 

There is a budget deficit of approximately $2000 for all expenses for the rest of the year.  The summer Hamfest will bring approximately $1200.

 

The board decided to go with having the board meetings 4 times a year and also reduce the newsletter, containing the board minutes and general meeting reports.  The meeting notes will be posted on the website every month.  The compensation of board member dues was discussed and tabled for now.  Continuing the door prize was also discussed and tabled.  The dutch auction will be continued.  Members are invited to bring in items to sell with a small percentage for the club.

 

Winter Hamfest

 

Proceeds from the Winter Hamfest brought a net profit of $1,462.38.  There were 317 tickets sold.  This Hamfest was a great success.  The board would like to thank everybody that volunteered and helped.  It was very much appreciated.  It was suggested that we serve chili again at the Summer Hamfest.

 

Upcoming Events

 

April 16 and 17 is clean up day.  Need volunteers for painting, yard work and other duties.  Dates for the Field day are set for June 26 and 27.  There are two sites being researched.  Also need someone to chair this event, and a couple of extra volunteers.  Skywarn would like to have their May 25th meeting here at the clubhouse.  Skywarn training is April 6 and April 9 if you are interested.

 

Classes

 

Classes starting again April 17 at 1 PM.

 

Newsletter

 

If you would prefer to receive the newsletter electronically, please let us know at w0mbd(at)arrl(dot)net

 

Prizes

 

Eric Davis KCØSMV won the World Radio Subscription and Susan Weyhrauch won the $50 door prize.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:48