Meeting Minutes June 3, 2008

President Steve Schulze, N9UDO called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Tom, N9PQJ moved to accept the minutes as printed and the treasurers report as presented. Second by Bill, N9NNN. Old Business: Steve reports that the new format for the Sunday night net is working good. He also invited anyone that wished to, can take the net some Sunday evenings. Steve reported on the ARES fox hunt. The 'fox' was hidden in plain sight near the boat launch in White Mound park. Steve was the fox master and Tom, N9PQJ loaned his fox box. The Columbia County ARES team of Brian, KG9OG and Dave, W1VOW found the 'fox' first after several hours and some backtracking. The second team to find it was the Sauk County ARES team. Field Day Business: Field Day discussion ensued. Steve mentioned that he may not be here for Field Day this year to possible work commitments. (I will be there, work schedule has changed (N9UDO ed.)) The group starts gathering Friday night at Owen Park and set up begins Saturday morning. For the Saturday night meal bring your own protein to grill. The club will provide the grills, charcoal and soda pop. Zilch will be at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning. It was suggested that we send an invite to the boy scouts to come and see what field day is all about. Dave, KB9CSW and Joe, WB9SBD may be trying a balloon tethered beacon on 1750 meters for Field Day. Steve gave a report on the boy scout Circus Heritage Days at the Sauk County fairgrounds. It was too windy for a balloon flight. They demonstrated various operating modes and operating bands. Steve passed around the plaque the boy scouts sent YTARC for participating. New Business: Linda, KA9CHM showed the group a $1,000 check given by Jim Paul's (N9LKY) mother for financing future balloon flights. Jim was very active with the balloon flights and was president of the amateur TV group BATS. There will be a memorial display at this year's Swapfest. Jim became a silent key in December of 2007.               KB9CSW - KC9LAT - WB9SBD - K9JYX - N9PQJ - N9UDO       KB9CSW - KC9LAT - WB9SBD - K9JYX - N9PQJ - KA9CHM Bill, N9NNN moved to adjourn. Second by Dave, KB9CSW. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. After the meeting, Steve showed the group the videos of the Richland Center High School balloon flight. Madison was visible and Lake Michigan was also visible as the balloon sailed across it. Respectfully submitted, Don Evenson, K9JYX Members present: Steve Schulze, N9UDO - President Don Evenson, K9JYX - Treasurer (and fill-in Secretary) Tom Harrison, N9PQJ - Vice President Jane Steinweg, KC9NGI Mike Hoier, KA9PSL Bill Timme, N9NNN Dave Spearing, KB9CSW Joe Mayenschein, WB9SBD Linda Mayenschein, KA9CHM Bob Shaw, KC9LAT