10-02 (February 10) Meeting Report

The NBARC February meeting was held Wednesday February 10th, 2010.
In attendance were (apologies to anyone I missed) VA3SPT, VA3BDR, VE3YO, VE3NLH, VA3PC, VA3DLJ, VA3AUL, VA3MPR, VE3XKB, VE3KAA, VA3WAC, KD8LWV, Eric Grigg, Mike Andrews.
We actually had to get extra chairs.
1) Treasurers report; We have $2595.68 in the bank with a number of dues paid at the meeting. Dues are $20.00 for the year. Bruce VA3BDR is ALWAYS willing to take money.
2) NETS; 2M net runs Monday mornings from 0700ET-0800ET. Dave VE3GTM is your net controller and has on an average 8-10 check-ins. Thanks Dave.
              80M net runs Sundays from 0900ET until there are no more check-ins, somewhere between 0930ET and 0945ET. Paul VA3PC is getting 8-10 check-ins as well. Thanks Paul.
3) ARES; Paul and Bill attended the city CEMPAC meeting. The next meeting  is April 15th. The NBARC Emergency Plan was up to date last year. It will be being reviewed this spring with particular attention being paid to the call-out tree.
4) Fleamarkets; Brampton is March 27th. Durham is April 17th. I believe I have one spare seat in the van for Durham. I'll send out more in March as the time gets closer.
5) Ham Course; We have 5-6 prospective students. We are still working on the format so watch the web site for updates. I'll send around an update when I hear more.
6) Contests; March 27th-28th is the CQWW WPX contest. They are going to be running the contest from the Corbeil Contest Site. It may be the last contest run from the farm as the property is up for sale. Watch the website for updates.
7) RAC; Paul read the directors report. RAC is the only organization that Industry Canada recognizes as the voice of Amateurs.
8) EVENTS; The Kiwanis Winter Triathalon is being run this weekend from the Nordic Ski Club. We will not be assisting due to lack of volunteers. Lost in the Rocks and Trees (LOTR) is starting at a new location this year although the course will be generally the same as last year. Bill VA3SPT and possibly a few others will be checking out the new location as there are some terrain issues. Nothing new on Summer in the Park at this time.
9) INCORPORATION; Paul updated the website with the most recent information. He has the appropriate forms for names and signatures and will bring them to the March meeting.
10) CANWARN; We are planning a CANWARN session. Tentatively May 18th or 19th. Watch the website for further updates when the dates and location (probably OPP boardroom) are confirmed.
11) Fred Watt VE3AVQ became a SK on Tuesday at the age of 82. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption at 1000ET Saturday February 13th 2010. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Near North Palliative Care Network, or a charity of your choice. We will miss Fred.
12) Paul VA3PC, in Howard VE3GMG's absence moved the meeting be adjourned. Howard is going to have to designate a proxy when he isn't there as we keep waiting for him to adjourn the meeting. A 50/50 draw was held afterwards.
That is it for now. Check the website for updates.
 
73/Drew VE3MAF