HUNTINGTON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
MINUTES
April 23, 2007


Jeff Banter called the meeting to order, with 11 members present,  at 7
p.m.  Joe Homier  read the Amateur’s Code.

Joan Kendall read the minutes of the March 2007 meeting.  Doyle
Strandlund moved  that the minutes be approved.  Motion seconded.  
Minutes approved as read.

OLD BUSINESS:
Joe Homier discussed the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon on April 28.  All
checkpoints have been filled; need a few more amateurs to sit at the
dangerous street intersections.  Has a volunteer for the “poop-out”
vehicle; needs someone in the supply vehicle.   Jeff will contact Grant
County members.

Next meeting will be May 21 at the upstairs meeting room of the jail.

President had several questions about the list of equipment in
possession of various club members.  Wondered about Astron power supply
which Joe repaired and the 2 old 386 computers which are outdated.  Is
the old ICOM IC22U still around?  or has it been replaced by Alinco?  
ICOM has been replaced by Alinco amd housed at Kendall’s.

Field day was discusssed.  Jeff will be able to stay all night.  Joe
will do publicity.   The family picnic will have burgers and dogs, with
families bringing a covered dish.

There being no further business.....
Dave Pratt moved the meeting be closed.  Sam seconded.  Meeting closed
at 7:35 p.m.



Joan Kendall N9NOA
Acting Recording Secretary

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HUNTINGTON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
MINUTES
March 26, 2007


Jeff Banter called the meeting to order.  Joan Kendall read the
Amateur’s Code.

Joan Kendall read the minutes of the February 2007 meeting.  Doyle
Strandlund moved  that the minutes be approved.  Motion seconded.  
Minutes approved as read.

Jim Smith gave the Treasurer’s report.
Balance-$2636.36
Received-$75.00
Disbursements-$150.00
Balance on hand-$2,561.36
CD-$4,065.l0 has been pulled; will be reinvested.
Doyle Strandlund moved that the report be approved, subject to audit.  
Dave Pratt seconded.  Motioned carried.

OLD BUSINESS:
President has list of equipment in possession of various club members.  
Does not include the equipment in storage at the barn or at Linda’
Wyatt’s for storm nets.  Discussed clean up at  the barn.  Discussed
doing it before or after Field Day.  Jim Smith has the 7 sections of
the antenna.  Bottom three rusty and not used.  Will go to scrap.  The
top 4 have been used regularly and have the rotor mount.   Jim will
bring trailer  when the barn is cleaned up--can fill it with junk .

New Business:
Field Day was discussed.
The May meeting day is Memorial Day weekend.  Joe Homier will check on
moving to May 21 or possibly having the meeting at the library.
Discussed March of Dimes Walk on April 28.  Route same as last year.  
Be there at 9 a.m.  Walk starts at 10 a.m.  Need 8 hams, minimum.  Joe
Homier will be net control.  City police officer will be cruising the
route.  Dave Pratt has extra radios willing to loan to Sam and Pat
Tullis if needed since theirs are in storage until house completed.  
Mike Schnepp is new person in charge of the walk.
The Miami County hamfest is April 15, 2007.
Indiana Qso party is May 5
Discussed if VE testing is needed in Huntington County?
Discussed timing for the field trip to the Roush Dam.
Discussed the emergency response meeting with Dave Pratt as speaker,
including advertising for local government personnel.

There being no further business.....
Doyle Strandland moved the meeting be adjourned with 9 members present.
   Dave Pratt seconded.  Motion carried.



Joan Kendall N9NOA
Acting Recording Secretary

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HUNTINGTON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
MINUTES
February 26, 2007


Jeff Banter called the meeting to order with 7 members present. Joe
Homier read the Amateur’s Code.

David Kendall read the minutes of the Janurary 2007 meeting.  Dennis
Conner moitioned  to approve the minutes; Doyle Strandlund second.  
They were approved as read.

Jim Smith gave the Treasurer’s report.
Balance-$2635.07
Received-$51.29
Disbursements-$50.00
Balance-$2636.36
CD-$3866.46.
Report to be filed subject to audit.

Old Business:
Election of officers for 2007.
Deb Smith was nominated for Trustee (1 year)
The slate of officer nominees are as follows: Jeff Banter-president;
Joe Homier-vice president; Jim Smith-treasurer; David
Kendall-secretary; Dennis Conner-Technical Mgr; Deb Smith -Trustee (1
year)
A motion was made and seconded to approve the slate. Motion approved.
158 club newsletters were sent out with 2 responses so far.
Some old club equipment at the barn needs to be scrapped. Will set a
date in the spring to clean out the barn.

New Business:
The Toledo hamfest will be on March 18, 2007
The North Central hamfest will be Aprril 15.
VE Testing in Marion at First Christian Church (no date)
Skywarn on March 8 at 7pm at Crestview School.
VE Testing at Columbia City Saturday April 28.
David W6DSP briefly discussed his background in Emergency response.  He
was invited to give talk on the subject at a future meeting.


There being no further business.....
David Kendall moved the meeting be adjourned. Jim Covey seconded.  
Motion carried.



David Kendall, KE9WI
  Recording Secretary

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HUNTINGTON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2007


Joe Homier called the meeting to order with 7  members present, and
read the Amateur’s Code.

Joan Kendall, acting secretary, read the minutes of the November 27,
2006,  meeting.  Doyle Strandlund approved the Minutes; Jim Smith
seconded.  They were approved as read.

Jim Smith gave the Treasurer’s report.
Balance-$2635.07
CD-$3866.46.
Report to be filed subject to audit.

Old Business:
Discussed having David Pratt on Bracken Road (358-0521) as a speaker on
tornado warning systems.
Asked for everyone to turn in their list of club equipment in their
possession.
Everyone liked the newsletter recently mailed.  Suggestion was made to
include an application for annual renewal.

New Business:
Upstairs meeting room in the County Jail has again been  reserved for
the 4th Monday of each month for 2007.  Christmas Eve falls on that
date.  It was suggested that we have a Christmas dinner again in 2007.
Tabled election of officers, because of a question of a quorum.
March of Dimes Walkathon will be the last week in April.  There being
no objection, Joe Homier will respond positively to the request to
participate.
Discussed resuming the practice of sending out the club card to new net
check-ins.  It is believed there should be 1000 cards somewhere.  
Officers need to search their files.

There being no further business.....
Doyle moved the meeting be adjourned.  Deb Smith seconded.  Motion
carried.



Joan L. Kendall, N9NOA
Acting Recording Secretary

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HCARS  MINUTES   Nov 27, 2006


Jeff Banter called the meeting to order with 10 members present.
Joe Homier read the Amateur’s Code.
David Kendall read the minutes of the October meeting. They were
approved as read.
Jim Smith gave the Treasurers report.
Balance-$2898.96
Received-Ø
Disbursements-$221.89
Balance-$2677.07
CD-$3866.46.
  Doyle motioned to approve the reports. Dennis Conner second. Motion
approved.

Old Business:
Jeff Banter - the new club newsletter is about done.
Doyle Strandlund - Club TenTec 580 radio is back from the factory-works
fine. 

 - need a  up to date list of club equipment.
 - everyone who has club equipment
-bring a list of what you have to January meeting.

New Business:
Nominations for 2007 Officers:
for Technical Manager -Dennis Conner
for Treasurer-Jim Smith
for Secretary-David Kendall
further nominations and election will be at December meeting.
December meeting will tentatively be at the Country Post restaurant on
Dec 18 @6:30.
Joe has a copy of the new Amateur radio band plans which will take
effect December 15.
Jeff attended the All Hazard Disaster meeting sponsored by the
Huntington Co Health Dept and the Chamber of Commerce.


There being no further business.....
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.

David S Kendall, KE9WI

Recording Secretary

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HCARS  MINUTES   Oct 23, 2006

Jeff Banter called the meeting to order with 9 members present.
Joe Homier read the Amateur’s Code.
David Kendall read the minutes of the July meeting. They were approved
as read.
Jim Smith gave the Treasurers report.
Balance-$2898.96
Received-Ø
Disbursements-Ø
Balance-$2898.96
CD-$3866.46

Old Business:
Doyle Strandlund sent the Ten-Tec 580 radio into the factory for
repair... the charge is $167.89 including a manual and shipping. Thanks
to Doyle.
We will wait until warmer weather for a trip thru the Roush Dam.
Jim Smith installed a new antenna and coax for Henry McAlister WB9JNS
of LaFontaine IN so he could make into the repeater. Thanks to Jim.
Joe has some old Heathkit test equipment for a silent auction.

New Business:
Does anyone want to do a club newsletter?
Fort Wayne Hamfest in November 18 & 19.
Snow Spotter Training Nov 9th at the Hartford City EMA.
Guest: Sam Tullis WA9QGL

There being no further business.....
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn.

David S Kendall, KE9WI
Recording Secretary

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HCARS  MINUTES   August 28, 2006

David Kendall called the meeting to order with 6 members present.
David Kendall read the minutes of the July meeting. They were approved
as read.
Jim Smith gave the Treasurers report.
Balance-$2989.96
Received-0
Disbursements-$100.00
Balance-$2898.96
CD-$3866.46

Old Business: Doyle has repaired the cllub Ten-Tec 546 radio. Many
thanks to Doyle.

Need a mic for the radio. Also need manual for the club Ten-Tec 580 radio.

Books have been audited for 2004 and 2005.

New Business: Welcome to guest John Brodin and David Pratt W6DSP

Jim Smith made a motion to nominate Henry
McAlister WB9JNS for lifetime membership in the club. David
Kendall second. Motion approved.

Discussed the need for Henry to have a working antenna at his location in

 LaFontaine. Jim Smith and Dennis Conner will take charge of setting up

 2 meter antenna for him.


There being no further business.....
Doyle Strandlund made a motion to adjourn


David S Kendall, KE9WI


Recording Secretary