The September 14, 2020 monthly HARC meeting was held on the air due to COVID-19 concerns. The net was started by KD7VX at 19:00. The meeting was called to order by KI7CUS at 19:04.
Attendees: KD7VX, KI7CUS, AA7DD, W7CME, W7JJK, KE7YX, KJ7NYZ, NB7O, AA7AZ, KF7WQ, W7YCH
Guests: None
New Members: None
August 2020 meeting minutes and Treasurer’s Report were distributed via email by J. Kelso on 9/11/2020. A vote to adopt the June and July minutes will be held the next time an in-person Club meeting is held.
Treasurer’s Report
W7JJK read the August Treasurer’s Report. Checking account is in good standing with a balance of $2,732.56.
Ongoing Business
- Whitley has not yet purchased a quart of paint for the two repeater antennas. Whitley may need someone to purchase the paint as his back is out of action. To be discussed at the next net.
- The climbing harness necessary to paint the antennas isn’t needed until we can purchase the paint for the antennas.
New Business
- Dennis brought up the fact that the FCC is considering reinstating fees for licensing and other various things related to the hobby. AA7DD said that he’d send out a link to the Club so that members can make comments to the FCC in case they’d like to comment on the proposed fees.
- Kevin spoke about the simplex VHF event that will be happening on October 24th. Members are encouraged to register for the event as registration is a prerequisite for participation.
- Club breakfast is happening on Saturday at Rayz Dayz at 8AM.
- The next FEMA interoperability exercise is on Wednesday the 16th on the 60-meter band.
- Emery informed the net of a forest fire burning south of Pilot Rock.
Meeting was adjourned by Dennis at 19:36.
Net closed by KD7VX at 19:43.
Respectfully submitted by Jeff Kelso, W7JJK
