May 2001 Minutes
by Dennis Tabbert
secretary@kwarc.org

Bob McKie VA3MCK called the meeting to order at 7:33 pm, He addressed some 50 members and guests this night. After the customary introductions of all members and guests, the program started off with Bob VA3MCK introducing Bill Graham, VE3ETK who handed out a QSL Survey to everyone.

Ben Sasiela VA3BNY, is scheduling a tour of the New Baden Tower and facilities, of which 40 members in attendance signed up for the tour to be held on a Wednesday or Thursday in June. Once finalized, Ben will let everyone know the date.

Ron Gravelle VA3TVS, CANWARN Co-ordinator mentioned the upcoming spotter training session on Monday May 28 at the University of Waterloo, room 1304 in the Davis Building. Please park in the north entrance of Lot "B", located on Phillip street. Coffee, tea and donuts will be provided for refreshments. Also, if possible, please bring one non-perishable food item to support our local food bank. Thank you for your support on this very important issue.

Hugh Baird VE3IYG, talked up a storm about the 27th Annual Central Ontario Hamfest Flee Market, coming up Saturday June 9, 2001 at the FERGUS & District Community Centre. The Vendors will be admitted at 6:00am, while the public goes in from 8:00am to 12:30pm, the snack bar and rest rooms will be open at 6:30am. Last year's big $300 1st Prize winner was Lorne Burkhart VE3LCV, from Waterloo.

Paul Cassel VE3SY, KWARC Web Master did another live IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project) demo. He contacted CLEM (J73CI) who was mobile on the island of Dominique. Very impressive indeed.

Gord Hayward VE3EOS, Advanced Co-ordinator announced that all 10 students passed the current advanced class. Way too go!

Ben Sasiela VE3BNY, KWARC Tech Chairman has moved the NASA downlink to 147.150 simplex for everyone to enjoy. Thanks Ben.

Fred Louwe VE3OQB, Field Day Co-ordinator said that Field Day will be held on June 23 & 24, at Doon Heritage Cross Roads, Pioneer Village. Same place as last year. Your's truly has offered to help Ben at the coffee machine. Make mine a double!

Dave Schwartz VA3DGS, Treasurer, announced Club dues are going strong and we even picked up a few recent new memberships.

Larry Gorman VE3LGN, Packet Group Director will have a packet meeting May 15.



*Bob VA3MCK, had a special announcement for us. He was notified by Paul VE3EWN, that Mr. Ray Jenning VE3CZE, had emergency surgery on May 6th to repair a ruptured aneurysm. He had been diagnosed earlier in the previous week. The surgeons acked quickly and Ray is in stable condition as of May 7th. He cannot have any visitors or flowers at this time. Paul VE3EWN will keep us informed as to his progress. Please think of him and say a prayer for Ray. Thank you Paul, and all of us at KWARC wish him a quick and speedy recovery.

Meeting concluded at 9:28 pm

Ron Gravelle
VA3TVS
Secretary

* Special Note

EXECUTIVE MEETING
May 1, 2001 at Schreiter-Sandrock

In attendance: President Bob McKie VA3MCK, Vice President Dennis Tabbert VA3DLT, Past President Dave Johnson VA3MRJ, Treasurer Dave Schwartz VA3DGS, Technical Director Ben Sasiela VA3BNY, Packet Director Larry Gorman VE3LGN, Webmaster Paul Cassel VE3SY, Emergency Services Chairman Ed Spike VE3TCK, Canwarn Rep Ron Gravelle VA3TVS, A.R.E.S. Rep Robert Gissing VE3ZLV

President Bob McKie called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

Robert VE3ZLV gave the A.R.E.S. report. Ron VA3TVS announced that on May 15th at the U of W Lecture hall there would be a Canwarn presentation. Dave Macdonald from CKCO will provide coverage. The parking is excellent with wheel chair access etc. Ed. VE3TCK stated the Canwarn is up and running and he will contact the EMO.

Larry VE3LGN said there isn't much happening in packet land and gave no report.

EQSL and RAC were discussed. Paul said the QSL bureau is running well. Bill Graham will do a survey at the May meeting to find out who has Internet access to EQSL and those that don't may get help from the ones that do so that they can us the EQSL service..

Paul VE3SY went into a discussion about the new IRLP system. He said it is going well and suggested some do's and don'ts when using it which are listed on the KWARC IRLP web page.

Bob VA3MCK reported the Fred Louwe VE3OQB has field day well in hand. It will be held at Doon Heritage Crossroads again this year. Ben said we would get use of the large tent this year, in case of bad weather.

Ben VA3BNY gave a report on the NASA rebroadcast. The legality was discussed and since it is public domain it is permissible to do so and Industry Canada permission was obtained before commencing back in 1989.

Dave Johnson named the presidents award which will be presented at the June meeting.

The executive committee also made a decision on the Amateur of The Year also for presentation at the June meeting.

Hugh VE3IYG gave the Flea Market report. He needs volunteers to help set up/take down tables.

The executive nomination slate for next year was discussed. Ben will remain as Technical director, Bob will move to Past President, Dennis will move to President, Larry will remain as Packet director, Dave will remain as Treasurer. Dave VE3MRJ will move over to the secretary spot. That leaves an opening for VP. Dennis is to look for a volunteer for the position.

Dave VA3DGS gave the financial report. We started the year with $1,600 dollars in the kitty and now have $1,750 in there, so were okay money wise.

Ben reached in his pocket and pulled out 175 dollars for the kitty. He liquidated some of the clubs surplus assets.

John VE3DOS also donated some surplus equipment to the club he acquired.

Ben reported the KSR repeater is to be replaced. He recommended we buy a new controller later in the fall.

Ben will report the cost at a later time. The RCK repeater along with its phone patch will be moved to the Manheim site. The new Nasa link will be located at the Queen St. site. The frequency is 147.510 and the call sign has been designated to be VE3IC. Ben is asking for the donation of a digital answering machine, if you have one please contact him.

Paul Cassel presented the board with a new members package. It will be given to all new members. The 8 page package contains a greeting from the club president, a map where the monthly membership meetings are located, autotpatch instructions, a list of our repeaters, some repeater etiquette , the ULR network codes, the ILRP node list c/w codes It was suggested the vice president take on this job.

Ron VA3TVS showed us a sample of a banner to be made to be used at Canwarn training etc. A motion was passed to acquire it since it is a donation from the Canwarn organization.

The meeting was adjourned at 9.10 pm.

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