Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2009

The meeting was called to order by President Steve Schulze (N9UDO) at 7:30 p.m. The minutes from the meeting on April 7, 2009 were distributed and reviewed.  Bill Timme (N9NNN) made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, and Dave Spearing (KB9CSW) seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed unanimously. Steve (N9UDO) presented the treasurer's report. Our current balance is $xxx4.72. Old Business: Insurance: Information is still being gathered. UHF linking project: Richland Center is working on combining system and/or antenna issues. BSA Circus Heritage Days: The event is May 16 at the fairgrounds, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be at the north end of the commercial building. YTARC hopes to be able to present 40m HF, digital-PSK, and possibly other voice modes. SwapFest: We have been ARRL sanctioned! We are still researching facility issues. Stay tuned! New Business: Final preparations are being made for the Jim Paul (N9LKY) memorial balloon flight certificate. Field Day: June 27 and 28. Final preparations will be made at our next meeting. Bill Timme (N9NNN) has suggested that bimonthly or quarterly meetings for YTARC be held, instead of monthly. He suggested 'buck night' or other attendance promotions. Donated: Ted Meyer (K9RCE) has donated a Cushcraft six band HF antenna to the club. A motion was made by Tom Harrison (N9PQJ) at 9:00 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Ted Meyer (K9RCE), and the vote was unanimous. Our next meeting will be June 2, 2009. Respectfully submitted, Jane Steinweg (N9JAS) Secretary, Yellow Thunder A.R.C. In attendance: Steve Schulze (N9UDO) Tom Harrison (N9PQJ) Jane Steinweg (N9JAS) Dave Spearing (KB9CSW) Ted Meyer (K9RCE) Gary Sorensen (W9ULK) Bill Timme (N9NNN)