Minutes of Baldwin Hills ARC Meeting 8/4/99

The eighth 1999 meeting of the Baldwin Hills Amateur Radio Club was called to order by the Secretary, Hugh, NV6H, at 2958 on August 4, 1999. Also present was David, N6HGJ, our esteemed Membership Chairman/Treasurer.

I. Old Business

1. The Secretary, acting as ARRL Representative, mentioned the upcoming convention at the Queen Mary, and some issues relating to the FCC's new Universal Licensing System. A lively discussion followed.
2. The Secretary, acting in place of the President, called for committee reports or any old business. The recent change in the SCRRBA band plan from 25 to 20 kHz was discussed, since it affects many repeaters used by BARC members.

II. New Business

1. At this point the Secretary, still acting in his temporary capacity as meeting chair, threw the floor open for ideas on how BARC could generate more member interest. The usual ideas were given a good airing (better west LA repeater coverage, more PR, lower dues). The President, James, N6KWI, arrived during this discussion, and was handed the gavel (or to be exact the rolled-up QST that Hugh had been whacking on the table, seeing as James had the gavel with him).
2. James mentioned that the Tesla coil video might be shown at the September meeting, and that some other programs were in the works.
3. After this, we stood ADJOURNED at 2050, until September 1, 1999.