Inland Empire VHF Radio Amateurs Club

Regular Meeting

April 8, 2010

Meeting began at 1830 local time, KD7GHZ-Mike-presiding.

Sixteen people signed the attendance sheet, and over 20 people attended.

1. Bloomsday 2010: Kyle, KA7CSP, the annual Bloomsday communications coordinator, announced that he is soliciting volunteers to participate in Bloomsday communications efforts, and passed around a sign-up sheet.

2. Financial records review: To satisfy club by law requirements, Mike requested three

volunteers to review the club financial records. Three persons came forward to accomplish this task.

3. Up-coming events: VHF contest: (still in planning stage). Mini DX pedition:

W7JRB-John is looking for at least one volunteer to assist him in determining a

Suitable site for this event. Contact any board member at www.vhfclub.org. to vol-

unteer.

4. Elections: Jim, VP and nominating committee chairman, opened the floor to

Nominations. Results: Nominees are: President: Mike Carey-KD7GHZ

Vice President: Bob-KE7RAP

Secretary: Pete Yorke-KE7YPB

Treasurer: Dave Baird-K7DWB

Director: Mike Grounds-KE7PG

Karl Shoemaker-AK20

Gary Impett-KE7ZHP

5. Presentation: WA7BAA-Don presented a talk and DVD on basic transmitter hunting,

using directional antennas and portable receivers.

6. It was moved and seconded to close nominations. A vote was taken; result was unanimous to close accepting any additional nominations for official and directorship positions for the election for May’s meeting on May 13, 2010.

7. A motion was made and seconded that the club purchase a hand held portable 2- meter radio to be used in the “fox box” for fox hunts. By a voice vote, this measure was approved by the members attending.

8. 50/50 drawing: Total jackpot: $8.00. 50% was $4.00 won by AC7GP-Bob

Meeting adjourned at 2000 hours local.

Minutes recorded by WA7BAA-Don-Secretary