The meeting was called to order at 7:15 and Ben VE3BNY introduced our Guest Speaker Merrick Jarrett Ve3BCZ who began his presentation on of the "Art of Traffic Handling" The meeting broke for a Treat Exchange social get together after the first part of Merrick’s Presentation

The business portion of the Meeting then proceeded as follows:

The Minutes of the November meeting as published in the bulletin were approved by Gord Gibson, VE3NQK and Seconded by Mary Riddell, VE3MWE Passed.

The Treasurers Report was approved as published in the Kilowatter by Roger Sanderson VE3RKS and seconded by John Linerith VE3OVO Passed

John Linerith VE3OVO advised that the 9th Annual Lunch Bunch Christmas Lunch was being held on December 19th at the Ultimate Appetite in Kitchener. See John for tickets.

Harold Braun VE3DWH advised that this is the 50th annual recruiting year for the QCWA. If you are interested in joining see Harold.

The Field Day Trophy was presented to Paul Walrath VA3VCI on behalf of the 80 SSB band captain VE3PMT Dave Knight who worked 80 metres. The trophy was presented by VE3WLL Bill Fretz.

Gord Hayward VE3EOS advised that the PUG meeting was being held December 2, 1997. All are welcome to attend and APRS will be the topic.

The 50/50 ($25) draw was won by Tom McKeagan VE3OVD

Ben then thanked Merrick for a very informative program and presented him with a certificate of appreciation.

The next meeting of the Executive will be held at St Andrews Church next Tuesday at 7:30

The meeting the adjourned.

We were advised that Tedd Doda is to put together a price for the packet equipment the Club needs to replace personal equipment currently in use at Baden. We should have details by next month.

Marg Cassel VE3BLJ advised that the Insurance Policy is in place and we should have the bill by next month. Marg also informed the committee that she was successful in getting our premium reduced by $105 plus Zeher Insurance will be donating approximately $75.00 to the club for two old 386 computers.

Greg Hollinger our Treasurer advised that the new Balance as of this month was $2397.83. Greg indicated some concern with the service charges on the account. He will look into and report back next month. Greg also advised the either he or Larry will get a list of the PUG members who are not KWARC members so that they can be added to the roster.

Paul VE3SY advised that RAC had forwarded a renewal form to complete as we are an affiliated club

Bill Fretz VE3WLL advised that John VE3DOS is getting information re ARES. He advised that RAC were not eager to give information regarding Emergency Groups. VE3WLL and VE3DOS are to get together to plan a date for a Training Session regarding the Emergency Group. The are to get in touch with ARES and report back within the next two weeks.

A motion was made by Bill Riddell VE3WFR and Seconded by Ben that John VE3DOS and Bill VE3WLL will be back to the Club by December 23 with a meeting date set for January or February 1998.

A discussion of the Fleamarket resulted in the agreement with Guelph that it was a good move for the location to be Fergus.

Paul VE3SY advised that the Industry Canada Poll was on the KWARC Web Site and there a good interest in same.

A discussion of the accommodations offered by St Andrews Church. It was felt unanimously that it was best to stay at the 404 Wing.

The Meeting then adjourned.

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