VAN WERT AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.

1220 Lincoln Highway – PO Box 602 – Van Wert, OH 45891-0602


Officers: Jack Snyder, WD8MLV President; Dave Taylor, KB8JYV Vice President; Stephen Kouts WA8WKF Secretary;

Dave Freels, KA8ZGE Treasurer; Ralph Shields WB8YIH Activities Manager, Bob Barnes, WD8LPY Publicity


                                      MEETING MINUTES                            Page 1 of 1

October 20, 2012

 

 

The regular meeting of the  Van Wert Amateur Radio Club was called to order by the President Jack Snyder at 8:00 pm local time on October 20th, 2012, with 17 members present. The minutes from the October 6th, 2012 meeting was read and approved.

 

The Treasurer reported a cash balance on hand for the month.  Motion to accept the report by Cork Poling,  2nd by Ralph Shields.  Motion passed and report filed for audit.

 

Treasurer reported that he had received a bill for our Liability insurance for next year. Cost is $200.00, same as last year.  Jerry Rhodes moved to pay the bill, 2nd by Larry Swaney. Motion passed.

 

Treasurer also reported that he received a check for $12.30 from Capital-One. This is from the club's credit card program with Capital-One.

 

COMMITTEE / OFFICERS REPORTS:

Dave Freels reported that the monitors have been received and installed. The total cost was $463.83.

 

Ralph Shields advised he has placed more club surplus items for sale on e-bay.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Secretary received Hamfest flyers from Ft. Wayne. Also received a free parking pass. A 50 50 drawing was held. Jerry Rhodes was the winner.

 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Michelle Thomas advised that she has a speaker for the Annual banquet.  Program will be on weather folklore.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Ann Vogel donated a Voice/CW Keyer to the club. Will be very useful for contesting, such as Field Day.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn by Bob High,  2nd  by Ralph Shields.  Adjourned at 8:48 pm.

 

 

Minutes approved at meeting                                                 Respectfully Submitted

 

held on: __________________________

 

                                                                                    Stephen J. Kouts, Secretary