NBARC May 10th, 2017 Meeting Minutes

In attendance were; VA3PC, VA3CMX, VE3KLX, VE3LOR, VE3XKB, VE3YO, VE3XKB, VE3ATK, VE3DLL, VE3GMG, VE3MAF, VA3BDR
Called to order at 1941ET
Treasurer; nil
Correspondence; SiTP, Triathlon.
Events; Patrick 4 Life June 4th 2017, Triathlon July 2nd, 2017, Run off the Grid September 30th, 2017. CANWARN Training is coming up on June 5th 2017. This is a very interesting and informative evening. It will be held at the OPP RHQ, 911A Gormanville Road in the Cathy Burns Training Room. Please RSVP to Geoff Coulson at geoff.coulson@canada.ca.
Field Day; June 24th, 25th 2017. Very little interest. Can do an abbreviated version. Paul will look into RAC insurance. More to follow.
New Hams; nil
80M net; 8-10 check-ins. Conditions have been poor.
Repeaters; Paul changed the IRLP/Echolink computer. Wondering if anyone had noticed any problems. The APRS link is down. Paul will be putting a new TNC in service hoping that fixes the problem as everything else appears to be working normally.
Flea markets; Dayton the May long weekend. Parry Sound is August 12th, 2017
ARES; SMEAC (Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/Logistics, Command & Control) for the HOSPICE was shown. It was suggesed that a template be put on the website so coordinators have something to refer to.
Contests; RAC Canada Day Contest July 1st, 2017. 0000UTC - 2359UTC. This is a low stress contest. Come out and have some fun.
Kelly gave an update on the HAB. Launching sometime after the May long weekend. Flight window May 23rd thru June 8th. Hopefully May 25th 2017. Wind and Weather permitting. Looking at a flight duration of 2-2.5 hours.
Old Business; nil
New Business; nil
Adjourned at 2037ET
Next meeting June 14th 2017.

73/Drew VE3MAF