JSARS Business Meeting - August 9, 2007

 
The minutes from the August 9, 2007 JSARS Business Meeting:
  • Meeting opened by the President, Don, K2HCW
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Moment of Silence for our troops
  • Roll Call
  • Minutes of July Meeting were read and accepted. Motion by Ed, WA2NDA and seconded by Rocky, N2YQS. All voted to accept
  • Treasurer’s Report Noted and accepted Motion by Ed, WA2NDA and seconded by Chris, KC2OWB. All voted to accept
  • Old Business
    • A Thank you was unanimously given to Tom, KC2QLB for his work in securing us the booth at the Ocean County Fair and Riverwood Park for our Hamfest
    • The Hamfest is August 18, 2007 at Riverwood Park
      • Approximately 45 Tailgate spaces available
      • 12 tables available with room for more
      • Help is needed with parking and the door
      • Food will be available:
        • Breakfast sandwiches
        • Coffee
        • Water
        • Soda
        • Hotdogs
      • K2IYE Will b e receiving his tables at no charge
      • JSARS would like to thank Cheapham for donating the big door prize
  • New Business
    • Llyod, N2KPC, and Jim, WA2RJP, have had initial discussions about linking the Willingboro Repeater and the JSARS Repeater. This would provide a greatly increased coverage area for both repeaters. JSARS does have some member who's entire commute could then be within the combined coverage area. The discussions are still preliminary . The linked machines may also serve in times of emergency. Initial thoughts are that the linking could be controlled by any of the control operators for the repeater.
    • Packet Node Issues: The port on the computer running the packet node had gone bad. The down link was switched to a different port that had not been utilized in some time.
    • Repeater Issues: The repeater site needs new locks. Jim< WA2RJP and Don, K2HCW, are addressing that issue. Additionally, as reminded by Bob, N2LXL, the repeater currently does not have a battery backup. This is on the list of issues to be addressed as the volunteers time is available and after the lock situation is resolved.
    • 12 new members were voted on and all were accepted.
    • A reminder that there will be a work party/gathering Friday August 17, 2007 at Riverwood Park to prepare for the following day's Hamfest.
  • Motion to Close the meeting by Ed, WA2NDA, and seconded by Bob, N2LXL.
  • Meeting closed, next meeting September 13, 2007.