PRINCE EDWARD RADIO CLUB VA3PEC c/o C.A. Law RR#2 96 Goodman Crescent, Milford ON K0K 2P0 BAYBRIDGE NET, 7:30 pm TUESDAY VE3TJU 146.730 WEBSITE: http://www.peradioclub.ca/ Executive: Treasurer:
Al, VE3LAW, ve3fz@rac.ca
Secretary:
Peter, VE3UR, ve3ur@arrl.net
Minutes of Prince Edward Radio Club – November 15th 2012
ATTENDANCE: Ian
VE3EP, Eric VA3EP, Kevin VA3THB, Tim VE3UO, Dave VE3BIP, Doug VE3ZDG,
Al VE3FZ, Joe VA3JLF, Dave VE3UGT, Keith VA3KRV, Charles VA3CQQ,
The meeting was called to order by Kevin VA3THB at 7:35 pm Al VE3FZ acted as secretary New Amateur Kevin VA3THB welcomed
Charles VA3CQQ to the meeting. Charles recently passed his exam with
HF privileges after completing the latest radio course.
MINUTES It was noted minutes
for the October meeting were not available although the financial
statement for the 3rd quarter had been sent to all members.
CLUB INSURANCE It was moved that the
club renew its liability insurance and RAC club affiliation for 2013
at an estimated cost $247.58. Moved Al VE3FZ, Seconded Doug VE3ZDG
- CARRIED
FINANCIAL SIGNING AUTHORITY Currently signing
authority is vested in two officers - President and Treasurer. A
motion was made to add the Vice-President for a total of three. Moved
Ian VE3EP, Seconded Doug VE3ZDG - CARRIED DONATION TO LIBRARY The club uses the
facilities of the Wellington Library at no cost. It was moved that a
donation of $100 be made to the library in appreciation of their
support. This was done for the city when we were using the
Bloomfield Town Hall at no charge. Moved Joe VA3JLF, Seconded Doug
VE3ZDG - CARRIED PERC Christmas Party Doug VE3ZDG spoke about arrangements for the PERC Christmas Dinner.
It will be at the Picton Yacht Club , Saturday December 8 at 7pm. The
cost will be $25 per person. All those planning to attend are asked
to inform Doug asap via e-mail dmonk@kos.net
AMATEUR CALL DATABASE Doug VE3ZDG is assisting in improving the accuracy of the amateur
callsign database. He reviewed a list of entries at the meeting to
determine their status
ARES REPORT A new EC has been named for the Loyalist District George Williams
VE3SIQ. He replaces Bill Milligan VA3WOW. Bill's effective
contribution to the organizing and administration of the District was
recognized by the attendees. BAY BRIDGE NET Tim VE3UO recommended and it was agreed, subject to ratification at
next week's QARC meeting, that the net not be held on December 25th
as it is Christmas Day. It was further recommended that the next
session on New Years Day be held as an informal one with those
wishing to participate on that day. The first scheduled net will be
January 8, 2013. Tim will alter and publish the net controller
schedule to reflect this. 50/50 DRAW The draw was won by Charles VA3CQQ in the amount of $10.50 GUEST SPEAKER Keith VA3KRV presented the results of his restoration of a circa 1924
Radiola 3 broadcast receiver for Ian VE3EP. His powerpoint
presentation covered both the social and business environment in
which the radio was sold and used as well as the technical aspects.
It generated much discussion and many questions. The attendees
expressed their appreciation for a very informative and entertaining
presentation.
MEETING ADJOURNED 9:15 pm
NEXT MEETING WELLINGTON LIBRARY THURSDAY December 20 2012 (note: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED) |
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