February 2020 Meeting Minutes

Coleto Creek Amateur Radio Club

Meeting Minutes

February 6, 2020

Attending: Jimmy Podsim - KD5QHH, Luci Podsim - KD5RIF, Harvey Babb - WB5MCT, Bryan Haun - KG5AUZ, Hurshel Pruitt - WB5MEX, Dave Dodge – NV5C

Guests – Travis KI5HRV and Austin KI5HRZ

Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm. Previous1-2-20 meeting minutes read. Correction was noted that repeater is not in the Texas VHF Society database instead of ARR as recorded.. Harvey moved to accept as amended, second by Jimmy. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Dave reported a balance of $307.05 plus $90 in dues and $40 in donations for power supplies provided by Harvey for a total of $437.05. Bryan moved and Jimmy seconded to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion passed.

Public Relations: Nothing to report

Points of Interest: Jimmy noted that the Belton Hamfest is March 13 and 14.

Old Business: Harvey reported on Winter Field Day. There was a good turnout and everyone had a good time but no contacts were made. Hurshel reported that he was able to make a few contacts from home. Bryan H. gave an update on moving repeater to new SO tower by scenic overlook. Project is behind schedule as SO is having to seek additional frequencies before they can order new repeaters and continue moving antennas to new towers. We are still in consideration.

New Business: Guests Travis and Austin were requesting someone from the club to give an hour long presentation to the LDS Church youth group in Yorktown on March 4. They recently got their license and had several friends also interested. Dave agreed to give a presentation and Jimmy and Luci would also go.

Harvey moved to adjourn, second by Lucy. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.

Submitted by Bryan Haun, Secretary