9 January 2025 Meeting Minutes

 

JSARS Business Meeting Minutes

9 January 2025

 

  • Meeting came to order at 19:00.

  • Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence, followed by roll call.

  • READING OF MINUTES Secretary, KC2KTH, John, read minutes from the last meeting. Motion to accept by N1CRR, Charlie, seconded by N2JRJ, Joe.

  • TREASURY REPORT N2JRJ, Joe, gave treasury report, [DETAIL]. Motion to accept by KD9BVC, Tom, seconded by W2CO, Dave.

  • TRAFFIC NET REPORT for month of December presented by N1CRR, Charlie. Motion to accept by N2LGS, John and seconded by N2JRJ, Joe.

    • 530 check-ins

    • 32/32 messages in/out

    • 513 minutes

    • 31 sessions

    • 561 participants

  • Annual Net Report Summary for 2024

    • 7000 check-ins

    • 393/393 messages in/out

    • 6547 minutes

    • 366 sessions

    • 7167 participants

  • LOCAL NEWS AND RADIO REPORT

    • Update from K2MD, Jerry re ongoing worldwide DX contest ending 2 weeks

    • K2MD, Jerry also mentioned changes to the post-net round table, will now be M-W-F nights only

    • KD9BVC, Tom updated us on changes to VE program as online testing is becoming more popular. This will create a financial and logistical burden as the club will need computers, internet access to provide this service. Additional info in QST. Jim, WA2RJP provided additional info on new process.

    • N1CRR, Charlie explained an opportunity to publicize the upcoming Winter Field Day via NJ101.5 on their web-based calendar. Charlie to update that calendar w/ club approval.

    • WA2RJP, Jim, provided updates on repeaters. Issues continue at Lakehurst with the 70cm and packet repeaters. To be addressed when weather improves.

    • KD2PGP, Richie read update from Chris (K2HVE) regarding Winter Field Day at the club. Two stations will be running under club call, NJ2AR.

  • OLD BUSINESS

    • Jerry mentioned a clothing drive – collect clothing at the club for donation

    • Tom raised topic of fundraiser to benefit the club, and raising interest in JSARS and the hobby in general. Suggested reaching out to former club members and invite them back.

    • Joan raised topic of bringing back regular club training/demonstration programs by members on various topics. Topic ideas raised included PSK31, stealth antennas, digital radio programming, basic electronic skills, how repeaters work, and SSTV.

  • NEW BUSINESS

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  • Meeting Closed at 19:52 with 13 attendees, so moved by N1CRR, Charlie, seconded by N2JRJ, Joe.

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