NBARC January 13th, 2016 Meeting Minutes

In attendance were: VA3PC, VE3GMG, VE3XKB, VE3MAA, VE3MAF, VA3BDR, VE3ATK, VE3DLL, VE3DSF, VE3YUI, VA3CMX, Bob Winfield (guest), VA3SPT, VE3LOR, Stephen Wright (guest),
 
Called to order at 1934.
 
Introductions.
 
Correspondence: Paul got a call from North Bay Hospice doing a walk May 1st. Will get back to Paul when finalized.
 
Minutes: nil
 
Treasurer: nil
 
New Hams: nil
 
Christmas Party raised $225.00 for the Santa Fund.
 
Net: 80M net still Sunday 0900ET. 8-10 check-ins.
 
Repeaters: Working well.
 
IRLP/Echolink: Paul had to reboot the computer.
 
ARES: Trailer emptied and gone.
 
Flea markets: nil
 
Contest club: nil
 
RAC: New president. Check the web site.
 
Events: Only thing so far for 2016 is the North Bay Hospice Walk.
 
Insurance: We have received our insurance papers.
 
Elections: Chris May moved that the current executive remain for the 2016 year. Seconded by Bill Silver.
 
New Business: Rick and Doug, played in the RAC winter contest and had fun. Field Day (June 25,26) was discussed. Are you interested in doing Field Day this year? Looking for input. There will be a link on the ve3nbc.ca website.
 
Adjourned at 2005ET.
 
Paul demonstrated QSL program with internet links and auto logging.