The November 13th, 2023 monthly HARC meeting was held at Hermiston High School in Room 311 and was called to order by President Sam at 19:06.
Member Attendees: KI7CUS, KE4TRR, KJ7SMT, NB7O, W7JJK, KJ7NYZ, AA7TH, KE7YX
Guests: None
New Members: None
The October 2023 meeting minutes and November 2023 Secretary/Treasurer’s Report were distributed via email by J. Kelso on 11/07/2023 and 11/06/2023, respectively.
A motion was made by Kevin to adopt the October meeting minutes as presented and was seconded by Mike. The motion passed unanimously.
The November 2023 Secretary/Treasurer’s Report was read by Jeff K.
Ongoing Business:
- Dennis provided a solar report to the club.
2. GSCH update – Alan didn’t have much of an update to report to the club in terms of project activities. He did hand out a Repeater Frequency Guide for NE Oregon & SE Washington, and he said that he hopes to program those frequencies into the GSCH radio(s).
3. Winter FIeld Day – The club has obtained permission from the school district to have Winter Field Day on January 27-28 at the old fairgrounds.
4. Club logo update – President Sam says that the embroidery is set up and ready to use. The embroiderer is Pea Ridge, and they have our club logo. Club members may purchase club logo apparel from Pea Ridge directly by going to their store or to their website at pearidge.org. Sam will get a cost estimate on an orange club vest with the club’s logo on it.
New Business:
- Election: At the previous meeting, Jeff had nominated Sam for President and Anna for Vice-President. Also at the previous meeting, Sam nominated Jeff as Secretary/Treasurer. Kevin moved to adopt a unanimous ballot. Mike seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
- Dennis talked about the club’s Christmas dinner. It was decided amongst the members present that the club would do a Christmas breakfast on the 16th of December at Rayz Dayz.
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Outdoor School event – Anna proposed that the club host a booth at the RMEF Outdoor School event in Pendleton next year (February 10th) in order to provide information and education about using FRS and GMRS radios. The primary age group targeted by the event is 6 to 16. Alan made a motion that the club participate in the event. Mike seconded the motion. Motion passed.
- Sam went and gathered the donation from Bob Edwards’ estate and brought it to the meeting. Sam proposed that members take what they can use, so several did.
Announcements:
1. Club breakfast – Saturday, November 18th at Rayz Dayz, Umatilla at 8:00 AM.
2. Dennis told everyone that the FEMA Interoperability Exercise is this Wednesday at 9:30 AM.
The meeting was adjourned by AA7TH at 20:01.
Respectfully submitted by Jeff Kelso, W7JJK.
