Minutes of Baldwin Hills ARC Meeting 2/3/99

The second 1999 meeting of the Baldwin Hills Amateur Radio Club was called to order by the President, Ed, KD6LT, at 1946 on February 3. Also in attendance were Ed, N6EW, Chairman of the Board; Dieter, KD6LVW, the Vice-President; Hugh, NV6H, the Secretary; and David, N6HGJ, our esteemed Membership Chairman/Treasurer.

I. Old Business

1. N6EW gave the monthly repeater status. Ten meters has some antenna problems, but is operating. The rest are fine.
2. The Secretary gave the ARRL report. This year's Hamcon is at the Queen Mary, October 1 through 3.
3. The Vice-President reported that 25 people came to the last VE test session, with 80% doing well. He can not run for VP again, due to the time pressures of being head of SCDCC, but will continue with the testing. Dieter can use some help here.
4. The Treasurer reminded everyone that the $30 dues were due, and could be paid with the letter that went out to all members.
5. Greg, N6AIS, asked from the floor how much was in the Club treasury. Since it was time for the Chairman's yearly report anyway, he gave the figure as around $500.
6. Greg continued by noting that the UNCF Walk-A-Thon has a new date this year, May 15, and that hams wanting to help with communication at this worthy event could see him to sign up.

II. New Business

1. The President re-opened nominations for elected officers. I was more than pleased to again do the Secretary number. Keith, WA6TFD, was nominated for Vice-President, and James, N6KWI, for President. David, N6HGJ, was assured of a continuing lifetime tenure as Membership Chairman/Treasurer. The name of Ed, N6EW, was placed into nomination for President, but seeing as he declined, all offices were unopposed and these four were declared ELECTED. They are the new BARC officers for 1999.
2. Greg noted from the floor that people seeking a really fast Internet connection should check out Digital Subscriber Line, which his company (PacBell) has just rolled out. After this, we stood ADJOURNED at 2019, until March 3, 1999.