The March 2016 AARA Newsletter
The Aroostook Amateur Radio Association	April 1, 2016

 

 

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AARA,

March 3, 2016

 

Attendance:

           Ivan Shapiro, WK1W

Joan Shapiro, W9RLH

David Deschesne, KB1EBG

Tammy Deschesne, KB1IGV

Sam Barrett, W5KF

Steve Sandelier, N1NXU

John Herold, W1JFH

Sonny Packard, K1VOR

Steve Vance, W1SPV

Boyd Spencer, KC1DRX

Jim Cerrato, KC5UEQ

Scottie, WA1YNZ

Bryon Lennon, KC1BQY

Dennis Bosley, WA1URS

James Jalbert, KC1ECV

Colton Harding, KC1ECX

Dina Harding, KC1ECW

Daniel Livesey, KC1BRA

David Berry, KB1EBE

Linda Berry, XYL

Michelle Sandelier, XYL

 

Via online connection

Nobody checked in online

 

Meeting called to order 18:00 Hrs EST

Treasurer’s report:  $3,111.56

 

Secretary’s report:   Approval of minutes as printed on website, passed unanimously

 

EMCOMM:  Roy: March 19 meeting at library.  Approved bylaws last month.  Roy displayed ARES recently acquired portable 2M radio with tripod, antenna, 100’ cable, power supply and case.

 

FIELD DAY:  Jim:  Field Day location:  Madawaska Lake Fire Station, Emergency Management office.  They will do the local cooking.  Use their facilities, generator.  Tents and campers are fine.  Intent for move was to entice Ham operators in Northern part of the county to participate with our group.  Testing on site at 16:00.

 

Applications for Membership:

            Michael Lawler K0LDO, lives in Brunswick, Maine

Moved, seconded, passed unanimously

 

President’s report: 

• Public Information officer: Jim Cerrato KC5UEQ.  All public relations should go through Jim.
• Would like a Ham Radio day at library after outdoor 2M antenna is set up. Perhaps in the Fall.
• New Extra Class Question Pool effective July 1, 2016

 

 

Introduction of Guests:     -none-

 

Nominating Committee:  No members have indicated a desire to replace existing officers.  No volunteers stepped forward for any of the positions.

 

Old Business:

 

New Business: 

Election:

President:  Ivan Shapiro, WK1W

Vice President:  Roy Woods, KB1WGN

Secretary:  David Deschesne, KB1EBG

Treasurer:  Steve Sandelier, N1NXU

Tech Advisor: Dennis Bosley, WA1URS

 

Slate of officers above moved by Sonny, Seconded by Jim.  Passed unanimously.

 

Took break for pizza: 18:18

 

Resumed meeting 18:39

 

• Boyd Spencer volunteered to by club Safety Officer
• VE Session in April
• Dave Berry, KB1EBE, Steve Vance, W1SPV, Lisa Prescott, KC1DSM, all volunteered to help with Ham testing course.

 

The meeting was adjourned at:  18:47

 

 

Special Presentation:  – none –

 

Respectfully submitted,

David Deschesne, KB1EBG

Coming Events:

Mondays 1000 coffee @ Tim Horton’s in Caribou

Mondays 2000 Aroostook Emergency Net 146.730

Saturdays Breakfast McDonald’s P.I. @ 0730

Thursdays coffee at the Trailside in Washburn at 10:00AM.

Saturdays Breakfast McDonald’s P. I. @ 0730

April AARA meeting on the 7th

Testing on April 11th.

 

AARA meeting:

The April AARA meeting will be held on April 7th at the Presque Isle library at 6:00 PM. David Deschesne, KB1EBG will give the scheduled presentation on Schumann Resonance,

 

Amateur Radio License testing:

 

Amateur radio licensing examinations will be offered in Presque Isle on Monday, April 11th at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 2^nd St and will start at 6:00 PM. Walk-ins will be accepted. Examinees must have 2 forms of positive identification and their Social Security number. Licensed amateurs trying to upgrade must have in their possession the original license and a clear photocopy of each. Contact the team VE leader in advance if special exam facilities are required or proposed. The cost is $15.00 (exact cash please). For further information contact Steve, N1NXU@maine.rr.com

 

 

March Aroostook Emergency Net

Net Control: N1NXU 3 , KB1WGN 1

Log-ins:

N1NXU 3

WK1W 2

WA1YNZ 4

WA1URS 1

N1WRX 4

KC1ERZ 4

K1ANK 1

W1SPV 4

N1WRY 3

KB1WGN 4

KB1ZNM 3

KY1L 3

KB1IGV 2

K1VOR 3

KC1BQY 2

AA1OQ 2

KC1CQC  1

KB1KMF 1

KB1EBE 2

KB1ZNN 1

NG1F 1

W1JFH 1