Present: David VA6SYS, Barry VE6BGR, Larry VE6WL, Wayne VE6WEK, Tyler VA6TI, Steve VE6SCL, Bill KJ7GNB/VA6VIV, David VE6DRL, Peter VA6ARI
Call to Order by Tyler at 10:13 am, seconded by Dave DRL.
Reading of the minutes of October 25, 2025, by Peter.
- No additions or corrections to the minutes.
- Motion to approve minutes by Larry, seconded by Steve. All in favour.
Treasurer’s Report by David (VE6DRL)
- Antenna Project donations received to date: about 40%
- Motion to approve treasurer’s report by Steve, seconded by Bill. All in favour.
Events Report by Barry in Renze’a absence:
- Christmas brunch, 9:30 am, food served at 10:00 am, on Dec. 13 in Coaldale. $24.95/person, free coffee. RSVP to Renze.
Repeater Committee Report by Barry in Cory’s absence.
- Cory, Dave DRL, Barry, and Larry went out to winterize.
- may need a small wind turbine to supplement the power during cloudy days if the solar and batteries can’t handle the draw.
- need to add weatherstripping to door.
OLD BUSINESS
1) Antenna project
A) Fundraising
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- report by Wayne on Lethbridge and community support funds. Community Foundation of Lethbridge and S. Alberta provides funds for various projects. Mar. 15 is next application deadline. Wayne presented the antenna project. Eligibility: needs to be a registered charity, or needs to partner with one. Larry, Barry, and Peter will assist Wayne in developing the application. Dave DRL suggested Lions club and Salvation Army as potential partners.
- report by Dave DRL on tower contractor costs. Ross uses Waybest, so no cost saving over current quote.
- Motion by Bill that Barry contact Counties to request donations, seconded by Dave DRL. All in favour.
B) Sale of equipment
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- still have a couple of antennas, and the repeater. Will drop repeater price to $500.
2) RAC Memberships
- Cory is going to be sending in the insurance application toward the end of next week, so if anyone still hasn’t become a RAC member, please do so as soon as possible.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Gary VE6CV is working on developing training courses via Zoom.
No meeting in December due to the Christmas Brunch on Dec. 13.
Next meeting: January 24, 2026
Motion to close the meeting by Bill at 11:06 am.
Presentation by Dave SYS on VHF digital theory
