The meeting was called to order by President Paul Cassel, VE3SY at 7:30 p.m. with 60 members and guests in attendance.

Gord Gibson VE3NQK gave his list of Nominations for the 1998-1999 term:

Dave Schwartz, VA3DGS, John Riddell, VE3AMZ, Gord Hayward, VE3EOS, Greg Hollinger VE3NXB, Paul Cassel, VE3SY, John Holmans VE3VRA, and Bill Riddell, VE3WFR.

John Schreiter, VE3DOS gave a report on the ARES and Canwarn Training. He also advised that the Red Cross were operating a Rally on May 24 and the Elmira club was looking for help. If you can help contact John VE3JXX.

The Minutes of the April Meeting were moved by Eric VE3BB with one correction.. Bill Riddell's call is VE3WFR. The minutes, as corrected were seconded by VE3WFR

Ben Sasiela VA3BNY gave us an informative talk on VE3ULR. (see more details elsewhere in this issue)

Meeting then adjourned for 20 minutes for coffee.

The meeting then continued. When no additional nominations where forthcoming from the floor, it was moved by Bob VA3MCK that nominations be closed. Seconded by VE3AOR and adopted unanimously.

The above will be the Directors for the coming year

Rich Clausey VE3DCC asked for volunteers to assist with parking for the Flea Market Brian VE3BWG asked for volunteers to assist with the admissions table.

John Riddell VE3AMZ advised that there is nothing new to report on the repeaters.

Dave VE3DAS advised that he has good junk and equipment to sell… Power Supplies, Circuit Boards, and Cabinets.

Dave VA3DGS advised that Field Day is 8 weeks away. He gave a brief talk on what Field Day is. It is being held in the Parking Lot at NCR is year and all are welcome.

Larry advised that the PUG meeting is being held at Ratz Bechtel Family Centre tomorrow at 7:30.

Ben Sasiela VE3BNY advised that there was a good turn out from all clubs for the ARES/Canwarn meeting.

John Riddell VE3AMZ advised that Ben Sasiela VE3BNY and Eric Enns VE3BB are going to speak at a local School . (see story elsewhere in this issue)

Paul Cassel VE3SY is looking for Past Presidents of the KWARC Club for 1949-59 If you have info contact him.

Meeting adjourned

President Paul informed the Exec that he hopes to have Brian Gingel VE3BWG and Eric VE3BB audit out club books this year

There was a letter from Jeff Smith from the CNE Committee seeking support. We felt that our position should be that we should try to get volunteers to help but if no success we should send financial help. Moved by Marg VE3BLJ seconded by John VE3DOS that we send $100.00. Carried. (see note elsewhere in this issue from Committee advising the discontinuation of VE3CNE)

Ben Sasiela VA3BNY suggested that we once again look into Jackets for members to purchase.

Following a brief discussion of our financial position, a motion was made by Marg VE3SY seconded by John VE3AMZ that the cost of the annual phone patch be lowered for members to from $7.00 to $5.00. Carried.

A Banquet for this year way discussed and dismissed.

Ben was still looking for a speaker for the June Meeting and suggested Paul do an Internet presentation.

John Riddell reported that we they are still working on the repairs to the KSR antenna

Feedback from the Club Members re Programs, refreshments, start time, meeting length, speakers time of break. Also should we take speakers to dinner. It was decided to distribute a questionnaire at the June meeting..

We have two bids on 220 reporter. The cut off date is June 15th. Paul is to E Mail Andy VE3HK to request the manuals for the repeater.

When it was discovered that the VE3RBM UHF repeater did not have any Long Distance restriction, it was moved by Ben VA3BNY and seconded by Paul VE3SY that we temporarily remove the VE3RCK phone line from the RBM repeater.

Ben advised that he had the following suggestions for speakers next year.. Gary Hammond, Mini Dishes Phil Steckley or Express View, Show and Tell, PUG demo, Swap nite, Tower Talk, Insurance, Fox hunt - barbecue in September, 1998.

Meeting adjourned

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