SAARC Minutes, Saturday, April 26, 2025

SAARC Minutes, Saturday, April 26, 2025

Present: Larry VE6WL, Scott VA6JSR, David VE6DRL, Stan VE6SYS, Milt VE6MLD, David VA6SYS, Kalvin VE6KRO, David VA6IRE, Charlie VE6KM, Barry VE6BGR, Cory VE6CYT, Wayne VE6WEK, Tyler VA6TI, Peter VA6ARI

Call to Order by Cory at 10:05 am, seconded by Kalvin.

Reading of the minutes of the AGM, March 22, 2025, by Peter.

• Motion to approve minutes by Wayne, seconded by Milt. All in favour.

Treasurer’s Report by David VE6DRL

• Motion to approve treasurer’s report by Wayne, seconded by Cory. All in favour.
• Stan VE6SYS (2024 auditor) commended Barry on the clear treasurer documents.

Barry described some changes to the accounts at ATB. Issue with sending e-transfers that didn’t require a second signatory. ATB can set up “roles” so that 2 of the 3 signing authorities are required to send an e-transfer. Will also set up the bank account so that all three signatories can access the bank account.

Motion to dissolve the 2024 board by Charlie, seconded by Dave DRL. All in favour.

Motion to install the new 2025 board as per the AGM by Wayne, seconded by Larry. All in favour.

Repeater Committee Report by Cory

• Cory read a review of the antenna that describes someone with the same noise issue.
• Cory recommended an antenna replacement (sooner than later). Will be getting quotes.
• will recommend a 4-bay Sinclair.
• the new battery hasn’t arrived yet.
• Milt suggested Al-Can in Edmonton.
• Wayne mentioned that due to vandalism and theft at another repeater site, he has removed the location information from the CAM net re-amble.

Events Report by Barry (in Renze’s absence):

Spring flea market: door prize from radio world ICOM T10, suggests a second prize donated by the club. Eight tables booked, a community table, a sour dough bread table.

FIELD DAY, June 28 – 29

• at Ft. Maclead Lion’s Campground.
• Saturday Pizza on your own, Sunday breakfast provided by club.
• announce on Website.
• next meeting will nail down the details

OLD BUSINESS

Fund Raising update: Casino

• Barry will fill out the forms.
• Charlie also suggested helping staff other groups to run their casino.
• Kalvin also suggested a bingo.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Barry shared a thank you card from Allan and a short note.

Barry talked about needing support people to help older amateurs fix their antennas/towers. Insurance ramifications? Kalvin will consider taking on oversight.

Next meeting – May 24, 2025.

Motion to close the meeting by Stan SYS at 11:16 am.

 

Presentation by David Sweetnam on ROIP (Radio Over Internet Protocol).