Meeting Minutes  

March 1, 2007

Louie-W1CH called the meeting to order at 7:00PM followed by Salute to the Flag.

Moment of Silence in memory of Bill Miller-K1IBR who passed February 5, 2007.

Roll call: 33 voting members present, 1 guest.

Secretary Report: Larry-W1DBX made a motion to accept it as posted on SEMARA website. Passed unanimously

Treasurers Report:

Mike-KB1NB read the report and John-W1ZYV made a motion to refer it to audit. Passed unanimously.

Standing Committees

Technical: Chairman not present (no report)

Building and Grounds: Mike-N1ITQ thanked Mike-KB1NB for the helping hand repairing the cold air return.

He stated that he didn’t think that the fuel gauge on the tank was accurate and should be replaced.

Informed the membership that we are now on “automatic oil delivery” system.

Noted that a “soda run” would be needed in the near future.

New Building Committee: Dave-K1JGV introduced members of his committee that were present.

Handed out a two-page document outlining options for the proposed construction project that the committee has discussed up to this moment on time.

Rob-KD1CY (committee member) gave a brief overview of the options. There was discussion of the pros and cons by membership present. Most agreed, the options were headed in the right direction, but much more concrete information as to plans and costs, permitting etc. was needed. The committee agreed with the membership and will try to have all details by the June business meeting for a vote on which plan to proceed.

Communications: Bob-K1KVV read a card from Mrs. Grace Kish, wife of SK Bob-KA1YON, expressing her appreciation of sympathy expressed by the club and members.

Read a Communication from Tim-N1TI, expressing a desire to resign his chair on the technical committee, citing personal reasons, and that he would reconsider at a later date. He recommended that Dave-W1DJG, his present sub-committee chairman, be asked to fill the position.

Activities: Scott-W1EV announced that there would be a memorial dinner served at the clubhouse in memory of Bill Miller-K1IBR who passed February 5, 2007, during April, the exact date not yet determined. It will be open to all members and their spouses, and no tickets will be sold for the event. It will have no cost to SEMARA, as he will buy and donate all the provisions needed. The date, when announced, will be posted on the web site.

Ratification of New Members:

No Applications submitted.

Presidents Comments:

No comments expressed.

ARES/Skywarn: Rob-KD1CY gave a report on the last drills.

Some equipment needs attention (will discuss with technical committee).

The P3 Hurricane Hunter will visit Quonset Point, RI on April 30th during 2-6PM. A special event station will be operative.

Old Business:

John-WA1ESO reported to the membership with samples of QSL cards that were discussed at the last meeting. The cards will cost $130 per thousand.

He made a motion to purchase and it passed unanimously.

Jim Gilbert-(no call) submitted a proposal to clean the club building as per the guidelines recommended by the BOD at the last meeting. He stated that he would charge $45 per cleaning.

Some concern to the club’s liability in hiring was expressed. It was also brought up that the job should be posted on the reflector, so that all members would have a chance to bid, if they choose to. Ron-WA1HGA motioned to table and refer it to the BOD for discussion and recommendations. It passed unanimously.

New Business:

Alan-WB1FQP made a motion that the club be named the “William M Miller Jr. Meeting Hall” in memory of Bill-K1IBR who passed recently. It passed unanimously.

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