Date: Thu, 15 Feb 96 21:02:35 PST From: ryan matteson Subject: Minutes 15 Feb 1996 Meeting convened 19:39 15 Feb 1996 1. Officer's Reports A. President - Dave KE6OMS - new computer manager, Dave's roommate Josh Hill (jehill@w6bhz) - National Engineering Week Club Fair next Wednesday set-up at 10:00, starts at 11:00; come help out if you can - Wheelmen - want communication throughout route starts at Cuesta College, ends somewhere in Cayucos March 2nd and 3rd (Saturday and Sunday) - race Sun. is on campus - T-Hunt last weekend a success B. Vice President - Dean KC6IZR - talking to Pres. of Cal Poly ARC Pomona about possible joint participation at Wildflower Triathalon - EEC announcement: infamous faculty forum/bbq scheduled Fri 1 March 16:00-18:00 - computer committee update: case, power supply donated by OJR rest of parts are coming together, might want to take Public Safety up on offer of PS/2 50Z's for keyboard, monitors, etc. - licensing class: possibly Monday and Wednesday at Sheriff's Office, but Chris KO6GA already has something scheduled on Wednesdays Kent, Dean willing to help teach C. Treasurer - OMS on behalf of Tami KE6SYA - just under $2100, about $800 committed to paying for Coke, UHF antenna - spent $75 for BBQ and T-Hunt - waiting for receipts on crystals, antenna D. Secretary - no report by OMS on behalf of Trisha KE6DLI E. Station Manager - Dean on behalf of Craig - no progress yet on soldering station F. Repeater - Paul->Rick N6NL - channel elements received from Bomar - John KK6DJ will hopefully tune up on Saturday - new 2m radio may be active as early as Monday - waiting on antenna G. Vending Manager - Greg KE6SXY - brought in $823.65 in past two weeks - Foundation on dollar changer: will cost us between $400 and $450 dollars (2500-3000 cans of soda), $300 to fix it if it breaks general club reaction is not to get the changer any time soon - would be nice to weather proof the Coke bin to prevent water/mud from getting on cans and turning cardboard to mush Kent will work with Greg on plans, Neil on fabrication H. Council Representative - Jonathan KC6QOQ - Poly P being changed to CP - Thursday next week - Engineering BBQ - calculator toss - winner will get HP48G - see posting on wall of shack II. From the Floor Kent OJR - talking with Dave Ragsdale about earthquake proofing shack, bringing in structural engineer to look at tower, calling Tri-Ex for replacement sections (~$1500, Public Safety may help) Dave OMS - discussion about courtesy tones on repeater short or long delay before tone? Rick NL - 146.76 may be off the air Sunday and Monday off campus line may be reconnected to the shack Sun or Mon more events mid to late march Kent OJR - Friend of the Month (biggest flake of the month), Kent nominates Chris Hoffman KO6GA for February (seconds later, Chris walked into the room 45 minutes late to the sound of jeers, cheers, and clapping) - move tabled Chris GA - wants to address club before everyone leaves re: Class beginning of Spring Quarter 6:30 to 9:30 Mon and Wed (?) needs volunteers - talk to him meeting adjourned 20:22