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Amateur Radio Association, Inc.

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Daytona Beach, FL 32120-9852
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DBARA General Meeting Minutes Nov. 17, 2008 

7:30 PM-Meeting brought to order by President John LoCicero K4TUG 

Introduction of Members and Guests:

Howard Sanford WD8QXR

Joe Ike Benelli N3FDU

Announcements:

1.      Bob Brannigan W2EJG reminded all members of the, regularly held Ice Cream Social, Wednesday evenings at 6 PM at the Piccadilly in Daytona Beach at Ridgewood and Bay Streets.

2.      Watch DBARA Yahoo Groups email and listen for announcements on the Club Repeater for the locations of Wednesday Portable Ops

3.      See Paul Milward AB4PM for 50/50 tickets

4.      The next Board Meeting will be held Dec. 1, 6:30 PM at the Daytona Beach Piccadilly at Ridgewood and Bay streets.

5.      Dave Jollymore WA1WRO announced the Library is looking for recording volunteers.  Anyone interested in volunteering can call 1-800-226-6075

6.      Anyone still needing tickets for the DBARA Awards Banquet 12/07/2008 at 4:30 should remember to buy them prior to Dec. 1.  Tickets will not be available at the door.

7.      Bill Schwartz WS1C will be holding a Tape Measure Antenna Party 12/13/2008 at his home.  Please see Bill to register so ample kits will be available.

Old Business:

1.      All arrangements have been made for the up coming banquet.

2.      Door prizes are shaping up to be the best ever with several radios, a variety of publications, a Men’s quartz wristwatch, a weather station,  and bottles of wine and champagne among the prizes.

 New Business:

Election of Officers for 2009 was handled by Frank Haas KB4T:

1.      Steve Szabo WB4OMM motioned that each Board Officer position be closed with the incumbent as the only candidate.  Office of President 2nd by Joe Sanders K2SAN, Office of VP 2nd by Joe Sanders K2SAN, Office of Treasurer 2nd by Bill Schwartz WS1C, Office of Secretary 2nd by Joe Sanders K2SAN

2.      Bill Schwartz motioned one vote be placed for each of the four candidates on behalf of the entire membership.  All present agreed.

3.      Officers re-elected were President- John LoCicero K4TUG, Vice President- Tom Davies AA3AS, Treasurer- Frank Haas KB4T, and Secretary- Carolyn Truesdale KI4VWP

4.      The Directorship which had been held by Bob Ledford WA4IDI was up for election this year.  Candidates for this position were Mel Vola A4OWK, David Jollymore WA1RWO and Bob Ledford WA4IDI.  Bob Ledford was re-elected to the Director position by a majority show of hands.

5.      Gordon Loudin WM4QW was unanimously voted in as a new member.

6.      Steve Szabo WB4OMM has become the first Lifetime Member.

7.      A Hambone General Course will be offered starting Jan. 10th from 9am to 12 noon.  Students should arrange to have their books ready and see Joe Sanders to sign up for the classes to be held at the Ormond Public Library.

Break for coffee and donuts and 50/50 drawing

Program: Radio in the History of Ponce Inlet Lighthouse presented by Allen Bestwick W1PX

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05  Motion brought by Tom Davies AA3AS 2nd Bob Ledford WA4IDI  membership in favor- vote was unanimous


DBARA General Meeting Minutes Oct 20, 2008

7:30 PM-Meeting brought to order by President John LoCicero K4TUG

Introduction of Members and Guests:

Darren Sheremota KE4ZTH

Greg Francisconi- non ham

Don McBride WA3ZBT

Russ Hewlott W3A6I

Gary Kliczinzki W8AS

John Brannon W4RBO 

Announcements:

1.      Bob Brannigan W2EJG reminded all members of the, regularly held Ice Cream Social, Wednesday evenings at 6 PM at the Piccadilly in Daytona Beach at Ridgewood and Bay Streets.

2.      Watch DBARA Yahoo Groups email and listen for announcements on the Club Repeater for the locations of Wednesday Portable Ops

3.      See Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) for 50/50 tickets

4.      The next Board Meeting will be held Nov. 3rd 6:30 PM at the Daytona Beach Piccadilly at Ridgewood and Bay streets.

5.      Rose Parrack WA1VOP thanked all who contributed to the tasty spread at the recent 50th Anniversary Celebration BBQ.

6.      No HamBone Extra Class will be held this week due to Bill Schwartz being out of town.

7.      Frank Haas has 2 leather cases and an XM Satellite Receiver available.  If you are interested in these items please see him.

Old Business:

1.      Nomination of Officers for 2009.  The Nominating Committee announced the Club wishes to keep the current club officers in place for another year with the exception of Bob Ledford’s Directorship which is up for election this year.  Candidates for this position are Mel Vola A4OWK, David Jollymore WA1RWO and Bob Ledford WA4IDI who would like to retain the position..

New Business:

1.      Officers have tickets for the Awards Banquet Dec 7th 4:00 pm at the Clubhouse Restaurant 600 Wilder Blvd Daytona Beach.  Tickets are for $18.00 each and include dinner, beverage, dessert and door prizes.  Choice of Entre (Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, or Stuffed Flounder) must be noted at purchase of the ticket.

Break for coffee and donuts and 50/50 drawing

Program: “50 Years of Ham Radio” presented by Dr Al Helfrick PhD PE K2BLA   Professor and Chairman at Embry Riddle

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50  Motion brought by Tom Davies AA3AS 2nd Bob Ledford WA4IDI  membership in favor- vote was unanimous. 


DBARA General Meeting Minutes Sept 15, 2008

7:30 PM-Meeting brought to order by President John LoCicero K4TUG

Introduction of Members and Guest Steve Wilkins KI4LKD

Announcements:

1.      Bob Brannigan W2EJG reminded all members of the, regularly held Ice Cream Social,  Wednesday evenings at 6 PM at the Piccadilly in Daytona Beach at Ridgewood and Bay Streets.

2.      Watch DBARA Yahoo Groups email and listen for announcements on the Club Repeater for the locations of Wednesday Portable Ops

3.      See Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) for 50/50 tickets

4.      The next Board Meeting will be held Oct. 6th 6:30 PM at the Daytona Beach Piccadilly at Ridgewood and Bay streets.

Old Business:

1.      The nominating Committee for DBARA election of officers consists of Tom Bilello K9WLF, Mel Vola K4OWK, and Jim Lainhart KI4VWK

2.      The Awards Banquet will be held Dec. 7th at 4 pm  at the Daytona Golf Course     Club House Restaurant on Wilder.  Tickets will be $18.00 with a choice of entre Prime Rib, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Stuffed Flounder.

 

New Business:

  1. Steve Szabo WB4OMM made a CERT announcement and 50th Anniversary announcements.

a.       CERT Net is Sun evenings at 7pm just preceding the DBARA Net.

b.      Daytona Speedway gave their OK to use the Logo on the QSL cards for the 50th Anniversary Celebration

c.       The use permit for Bethune Point Park has been obtained for Oct 4th.  7 am to 11 pm

d.      The Rotor has been ordered for the Club antenna.

e.       An antenna building party will be held at 11 am Fri Oct 3rd.  4 volunteers are needed to move and assemble the tower and antenna.

f.        Operating will be from 9am to 7 pm Sat Oct 4th

g.       Volunteers for the QSL card mailing are Steve Szabo, Lynn Strub K4POO,  Bob Brannigan W2EJG and Joe Sanders K2SAN

 

  1. Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) announced that volunteers are still needed to provide grills and for clean up.
  2. Rose Parrack WA1VOP announced she will be organizing covered dishes for the Celebration
  3. A $250 donation was received from Evac Ambulance
  4. DBARA will have to find a new vendor for the name badges. Daytona Trophy was suggested.
  5. Steve Szabo donated four 2 meter radios for the school project.  After school clubs are starting at Horizon Elementary and Samsula Academy, a Charter School
  6. A General Class will begin January 10th 2009
  7. Bill Schwartz WS1C has 16 students enrolled in the Hambone Extra Class
  8. Rose read a letter from Varecs regarding the emergency work in Houston related to the recent Hurricane
  9. Break for coffee and donuts and 50/50 drawing won by Jim DePalma KI4TEK and free membership drawing was won by George Bowen.
  10. No program was planned due to the finalization of plans for the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

 The meeting was adjourned at 9:00


DBARA General Meeting Minutes August 18, 2008

 7:30 PM-Meeting brought to order by President John LoCicero K4TUG

 Introduction of Guests and Members:

Guests present-

Pat Schwartz XYL of Bill Schwartz WS1C- Daytona Beach

Bobbie Langston KA8YED of Port Orange whose membership has expired

Frank Reda AJ4LE (ex N4GEO) of Ormond Beach

 Announcements:

1.      Bob Brannigan W2EJG reminded all members of the, regularly held Ice Cream Social,  Wednesday evenings at 6 PM at the Piccadilly in Daytona Beach at Ridgewood and Bay Streets.

2.      Watch DBARA Yahoo Groups email and listen for announcements on the Club Repeater for the locations of Wednesday Portable Ops

3.      A Testing Session will be held the last Saturday morning of August at the First Presbyterian Church on Grandview.

4.      See Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) for 50/50 tickets

5.      The next Board Meeting will be held Sept. 8th 6:30 PM at the Daytona Beach Piccadilly at Ridgewood and Bay streets.

Old Business:

1.      The Amendment to the DBARA Bylaws creating an official new class for New Ham Membership was read, motion brought by Tom Bilillo K9WLF to approve as read.  Second by Joe SRoyal K2SAN and approved unanimously.  Bob Brannigan W2EJG moved to waive the reading of the second amendment creating a new Lifetime Membership and vote for approval.  Bob Ledford WA4IDI seconded the motion.  Approved unanimously by a show of hands.

2.      Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) explained sign up sheets for volunteers to help with the 50th Anniversary Special Event.  There will be a Cooking Committee, an Antenna Committee, Data Processing function for postcards and certificates as well as teams of Operators and Loggers- a minimum of 2 people per hour.  There will be both phone/voice and CW/digital stations

New Business:

1.  New members approved:

a.       Robert Schwartz KJ4FBN under New Ham Membership

b.      Frank Reda AJ4LE (ex N4GEO) Ormond Beach- General

c.       Larry Brinson AA4LN Daytona Beach- Extra Class

  1. The School Teaching Team is looking for donated Tech Manuals
  2. Art Byrnes KA4WDK reported on the recent Bunny Hunt.  There were 7 teams of which 6 found the bunny.  Robert Ledford’s team was the first to locate the bunny.
  3. Break for coffee and donuts and 50/50 drawing.
  4. The scheduled speaker from the EOC was unable to fulfill his commitment due the imminent arrival of Tropical Storm Fay.  Bill Schwartz WS1C graciously stepped in with a very informative program on Digital TV.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM


DBARA General Meeting Minutes July 21, 2008

7:30 PM-Meeting brought to order by President John LoCicero K4TUG

Introduction of Guests and Members

Announcements:

1.      Bob Brannigan W2EJG invited all members to the regularly held Ice Cream Social      Wednesday evenings at 6 PM at the Piccadilly in Daytona Beach at Ridgewood and Bay Streets.

2.      Watch DBARA Yahoo Groups email and listen for announcements on the Club Repeater for the locations of Wednesday Portable Ops

3.      A Testing Session will be held the last Saturday morning of August at the First Presbyterian Church on Grandview.

4.      See Tom Bilello K9WLF for 50/50 tickets

5.      The next Board Meeting will be held August 4th 6:30 PM at the Piccadilly.

 

Old Business:

1.      A Recap was given of the CERT/DBARA Field Day.  The combined effort netted close to 2500 points.

2.      Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) gave a progress report regarding planning for the Special 50th Anniversary Event which will be held at Point Bethune Park on Saturday Oct 4th.  The reservations have been made.

3.      Frank Haas KB4T explained voting will be held at the August General Meeting regarding the two proposed DBARA By Laws Membership changes.

4.      A special HamBone College Graduation Certificate was given to Stephanie George.

 

New Business:

1.      Tom Davies brought a motion to vote for the selection of a location for the Annual Awards Banquet.  The two choices were The Whistlestop on Ridgewood and the Golf Course Club House on Wilder.  Motion Seconded by Steve Szabo WB4OMM.  The majority voted for the Golf Course Club House.

2.       Jose Fernandez offered an opportunity to order polo shirts with DBARA Logo.  Samples were available for members to view.

3.      A photo was chosen by vote from among 3 choices for the QSO card design for the Club Special Event.

4.      All were invited to join in leaving recent QST magazines at professional office waiting rooms.  Special stickers are available for this as a possible means to increase membership.

5.      Membership voted to add 5 new members.

Robert Weslick AJ4GI

Ed Coate KA1EHR

Mark O’Keefe and sons Ian and Patrick, recent Techs

Mel Vola K4OWK motioned to accept.  Joe Sanders K2SAN Second.  The vote to accept was unanimous.

6.      Steve Szabo made a motion for the Club to purchase a Rotor for the Antenna to be used on the Club’s portable tower.  Second by Bob Ledford WA4IDI.  The vote to purchase was unanimous.

7.      Coffee and Donut break was held.  50/50 was won by Clay Langston WB8ZMV

8.      Program:  Key Round Up and Demo by Frank Haas after which the meeting was adjourned.

 08.17.2008


DBARA General Meeting Minutes 5/19/2008

The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 pm by President John LoCicero K4TUG

Guests and Members were introduced.

Announcements:

1.      Tom Davies AA3AS is recuperating from recent back surgery.

2.      See Ted Cardinal KI4VWL for 50/50 tickets.

3.      The next DBARA Board meeting will be held at the Piccadilly June 2nd at 6:30 pm.

4.      Rose Parrack WA1VOP shared information regarding a program called My      Florida Safe Home which helps homeowners assess needs and make necessary    improvements for hurricane preparedness.

Old Business:

1.      .Members are reminded to sign up for activities related to the DBARA 50th Anniversary Special Event.  See Bob Allan WF1M to sign up

2.      Rose Parrack, Belinda Hoyt, KI4QGG and Laura Walker KJ4AQG  held successful Demos at Sweetwater Elementary School for 12 girls and a second Demo in Ormond where 3 girls voiced interest in taking a Ham Radio Class.  Doris Morris NA4Q assisted.

3.      A presentation was given at Horizon Middle School for 14 students.  7 students had an interest in participating in an after hours Ham Radio Club which would enable students to get Ham Radio Licenses and would enable the Radio Club to apply for a Federal Grant to set up a radio station at the school.

4.      Photos appropriate for a QSO card for the DBARA 50th Anniversary Special Event are still being sought by Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) and the Event Committee.

New Business:

1.      A Speakers Bureau is being set up to represent DBARA and promote Ham Radio within various community organizations.

2.      Recent Ham Radio Magazines with Club contact info will be placed in area professional waiting rooms.

3.      A HamBone College Amateur Extra Class will begin Sept 3rd 2008.  Prospective Students need to contact Frank Haas KB4T or John LoCicero to enroll.  Students will be expected to purchase the appropriate ARRL Course Manual prior to the start of class. The meat of the theory will be discussed in depth to aid in understanding the material.  The class will be held at the DBCC campus.

4.      Mid January 2009 the next General Class will be held at the Ormond Library

Program:  SKYWARN presented by Jon Hall KD4LOL

The meeting was adjourned shortly after 9 PM

06.15.2008


DBARA General Meeting Minutes 3/17/2008

 The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 pm by President John LoCicero K4TUG.

 Guests and Members were introduced.

 Allen Bestwick W1PX gave thanks to DBARA members who helped with the recent Ponce Inlet Lighthouse presentation for Home school Days which served 150 children and other Lighthouse projects.  Those mentioned were Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM)- Radio Direction Finding, David “Sparky” Lammers AE4DL – Tube Receiver, Jim De Palma KI4TEK- Donation of a receiver, John Donation

 Presidential announcements:

1.      Alfred N. “NEB” Brown has passed away.  All services have been completed privately.  NEB was a regular DBARA meeting attendee and was responsible for emergency communications program at Bishop’s Glen where he and his wife, Beatrice were residents.

2.      See Ted Cardinal for 50/50 tickets.

3.      The next DBARA Board meeting will be held at the Piccadilly April 7 at 6:30 pm.

 Old Business:

       Members are reminded to sign up for activities related to the DBARA 50th Anniversary Special Event.  See Bob Allan WF1M to sign up  

New Business: 

Frank Haas KB4T:    

1.      Omar Vargas has applied for membership under the New Ham Membership program.  He was welcomed into the club by a unanimous vote.

2.      The HamBone College Tech Class will begin April 26th.  Prospective Students need to contact Frank Haas or John LoCicero to enroll.  Students will be expected to purchase a 2nd edition 2nd printing of the ARRL Tech Course Manual prior to the start of class.  The Tech class will be held at the Ormond Library. 

Rose Parrack WA1VOP:

There will be a Girls Scout Demo for Leaders in April.  More information will be available at a later date- just prior to the event.  Those wanting to participate in the Demo please see Rose

Tom Davies AA3AS:

1.      Art Byrnes will be the auctioneer for the DBARA Auction at the April Meeting.

2.      After 50/50 Drawing , coffee and donuts will be available to enjoy while the rest of the meeting was dedicated to the Rig Roundup with a good representation of radios of all types present.


DBARA General Meeting Minutes 2/18/2008

The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 pm by President John LoCicero K4TUG.

8 Guests and Members were introduced.

Among guests was Mike Chitwood, Chief of Police DBPD, who gave a short update on activities for crime control in the area.  Chief Chitwood has agreed to come back and speak at length to the Club in September 2008.

Chris Mazola KI4IVN gave a short presentation on efforts to increase the activity of the local CERT project.

Allen Bestwick W1PX gave a short presentation on the Ham Radio Project at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse.  He will return and give a full presentation at the November 2008 DBARA General Meeting.

Presidential announcements:

  1. Robert Cliff Fraser KE4HIY passed away Feb 11th.  Services were well attended by family friends and the Amateur Radio Community.
  2. See Ted Cardinal for 50/50 tickets.
  3. The next DBARA Board meeting will be held at the Piccadilly March 3rd at 6:30 pm.
  4. The Salvation Army SATERN Presentation will be held Feb 25th at 6;30 pm at the Halifax Harbor Boater’s Lounge

David Lammers AE4DL moved that an annual Special Merit Award for Service to the Club be given in the name of Robert Cliff Fraser KE4HIY each year at the Awards Banquet. 2nd Tom Bilello K9WLF  Passed by a unanimous vote.

Old Business:

       Santa Project:  Visiting children in hospitals to allow them to speak with Santa on the Ham radio.  See Jose Fernandez AJ4BN or John LoCicero if you would like to participate next fall.  Jose is handling the liaison with the hospital to arrange the visits.

New Business:

Frank Haas KB4T:

       1. Charlie Blackburn AI4RI has been appointed as Control Operator of the DBARA       Repeater            

       2.  A HamBone College Tech Class will be offered starting the last weekend in April and is to be held at the Ormond Library.  It is planned to allow for more on the air time for the Tech students during these sessions.

Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM):

1.      Six Persons attended the recent DBARA Ham License Testing Session.  3DBARA members succeeded in upgrading to General: Jayson Harrington KI4ZAG, Jeff Mathews AJ4MQ (EX-AJ4MQ (EX-KG4DHZ)), Doug Rice W4TCX.  Lynn Strub K4POO upgraded to General at the recent Ham Fest in Orlando.

2.      The next Portable Op will be held Wed. morning 2/20/08, 11:00 am at Reed Canal Park in South Daytona.  Listen to the repeater announcement or monitor DBARA Yahoo Group for the locations of weekly Portable Ops.

3.      A 50 Year Special Event is in the planning stages. Jose Fernandez and Bob Allen WF1M are on the planning committee.

Rose Parrack WA1VOP:

1.      A report on the recent presentation to a Girl Scout Troops at Warner Christian    Academy

2.      There will be a demo for younger girls in March

3.      There will be a talk and demo for 38 Scout leaders in Ormond Beach in March

Art Byrnes Jr.KA4WDK gave a report on the success of the Bunny Hunt at the recent Ham Fest in Orlando.

Tom Davies AA3AS:

1.      The program for March will be a Rig Roundup.  See Frank Haas to arrange to demo radios.

2.      Art Byrnes will be the auctioneer for the DBARA Auction in April.

3.      February program given by Art Petteway WB4MNK on PSK 31

 New Members voted in included: (all accepted unanimously.  Bill Schwartz 1st/Paul Milward 2nd)

1.      Edward J Zamborsky III callsign pending- new Tech from Port Orange

2.      Allen Bestwick Sr W1PX  Amateur Extra from Port Orange

3.      Philip Carter W4TRF Amateur Extra from Port Orange

4.      James Needham K1GYV license lapsed, currently enrolled in HamBone College from Ormond Beach

5&6 Lee and Laura Walker KJ4AQH/KJ4AQJ from Daytona Beach

03.02.2008

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DBARA General Meeting Minutes- January 21, 2008

Brought to order at 7:30 by President John LoCicero K4TUG

Guests:
Doris Morris N4QFM
Gene Morris N8MTP
Velma Turner AG4MN
Henry Fehrmann N4EDQ
Frank Lay VE4ZN
Doug Rice W4TEX
Lee Walker KJ4AQH
Jim Needham

Roll call

Old Business:

Reading of the Treasurer’s Report and Minutes waived and accepted as posted on the DBARA website. Motion by Lynn StrubbsK4POO, 2nd K9WLF. Passed- unanimous.

Tom Davies AA3AS gave a Banquet Report.  2 Awards not given at the Banquet, due to absence of the recipients, were given at the Club meeting. David Jollymore WA1RWO received a Service Award and 1 year paid membership for his diligence in handling the Sunday DBARA Net.  David Sparky Lammers AE4DL received a Certificate of Merit for his help and kindness in helping Hams with their antenna projects.

New Business:

DBARA Board Meeting will continue to be held at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Ridgewood in Daytona Beach at 7 pm on the first Monday of each Month.

Joe SRoyal K2SAN has been appointed as Club Historian.

Jeff Mathews AJ4MQ (EX-AJ4MQ (EX-KG4DHZ)) will continue as Special Advisor to the President

Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) announced:

  1. The next Portable Op for Wed January from 11 am to 2 pm at Reed Canal Park.
  2. There will be an open testing session 9 am Saturday Feb 16th at the Presbyterian Church on Grandview, Daytona Beachside. 
  3. Interested persons will meet to convoy to the HamCation

The DBARA Theme for 2008 is “Let the Good Times Roll”

A special plaque was awarded to Tom Davies AA3AS for his Leadership as Club President for the last three years.

New brochures have been designed and printed up.  One is especially designed for use with Rose Parrack’s Girl Scout Project. 

Rose Parrack WA1VOP gave a report on the program presentation she and Belinda Hoyt KI4QGG gave 2 weeks previously at a Girl Scout Meeting.  They gave a 10 minute presentation to the girls who were 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.  They have received a call with interest in a Ham Radio Demo. 

Hambone College Report by Bill Schwartz  WS1C– Head Teacher of the current General Class.  There are 12 students in the class.  All are successfully completing their assigned homework and attending sessions regularly.

 New Project for 2008- Santa Project in local area hospital pediatrics wards.

Tom Davies read the program list for the next 6  months:
1.      Feb- Art Petteway WB4MNK- PSK31
2.      Mar- Rig Roundup
3.      April- Auction
4.      May- Jon Hall SKYWARN
5.      June- Bill Schwartz WS1C Bunny Hunting
6.      July- Doug Hubbs and Fred Magliacaine  VARECS

Frank Haas KB4T explained the new sign in process.  Regular members will review their info on the Roster and place a check mark next to their name if all is current.  They will need to write only if there are corrections.  Guests will continue to sign in as usual. 

6 New Memberships unanimously approved:
Doug Rice W4TEX OB
Gene Morris N8MTP OB
Doris Morris N8QFM OB
Dennis Bourgoyne WD3B NSB
Velma Turner AG4MN. PO
Henry Fehrmann

Art Byrnes Jr KA4WDK reported on the recent Bunny Hunt.  Out of 5 teams, 3 successfully found the Bunny.  The teams meet at the food court at Volusia Mall on the 3rd Sat of every month.

 Program:  IMPEDANCE    by Bill Schwartz WS1C

Meeting was adjourned at 9:27 PM

 02.04.2008

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DBARA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 11/19/2007

The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 pm by President Tom Davies AA3AS.

Guests present: Doug Rice KI4ZBL Ormond Beach, new Tech and a gentleman named Jerry who is not yet a Ham.

New Member:  Robert Allan WF1M, Motion by Bob Ledford WA4IDI, Seconded Tom Bilello K9WLF Membership was unanimously approved.

Awards Banquet: Dec. 9th Country Harvest Buffet.  Tickets are still available and will be available at the door. $14.00 ea.  A long list of Door Prizes was read.

DBARA Annual Election of Officers by paper ballot: procedure was explained by Frank Haas KB4T.  The Election Committee, consisting of Lynn Strub K4POO, Ted Cardinal KI4VWL, and Charles Blackburn AI4RI, handled the ballots and the counting of votes.

50/50 Drawing: $34.00 won by David Lammers AE4DL

The DBARA Membership Roster will be uploaded to Club email in a password protected format.

The official results of Officers Elected to serve for 2008:

President: John LoCicero K4TUG

Vice President: Tom Davies AA3AS

Treasurer: Frank Haas KB4T

Secretary: Carolyn Truesdale KI4VWP

Directors: Arthur Byrnes Jr. KA4WDK

                 Robert Ledford WA4IDI

                 Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM)

The next Board Meeting will be held 12/03/2007 at the Piccadilly Cafeteria, Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach

All business having been conducted by 8:48 pm, a motion to adjourn was made by Joe SRoyal K2SAN, seconded by Charles Blackburn AI4RI

Posted 12.03.2007 


DBARA BOARD MEETING MINUTES 11/05/07

Board Members Present:                     

Tom Davies AA3As- President                        

Bob WR4FSU & Helen Straughn WC4FSU – Vice Presidential Team

Frank Haas KB4T- Treasurer

John LoCicero K4TUG & Carolyn Truesdale KI4VWP- Secretarial Team

Mel Vola  K4OWK

Bob Ledford WA4IDI

Jeff Mathews AJ4MQ (EX-AJ4MQ (EX-KG4DHZ))

Guests:

David Lammers KF4UFA       

Jose Fernandez AJ4BN           

Bill Schwartz WS1C

Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM)

Lynn Strub K4POO

Old Business:

Treasurers Report was read and unanimously approved

Donation to the Church for their kindness still needs to be presented. John LoCicero will make an appointment for a meeting with their representatives.

Election will be held next General Meeting 11/19/07 by paper ballot. Frank Haas will prepare ballot with space for write-ins (with the candidate’s approval) and also a tally sheet.  Approved with one dissenting vote.

Candidates should submit a short introduction by email to the DBARA Yahoo Group prior to the election.

The Nominating Committee will also be handling the Election and Ballot Counting.

A request for Nominations for Awards will be posted to the Yahoo Group.

Nov. 9th the School Teaching Team will be making two presentations at Campbell Middle School.  They will be using the 15 repeater between 10 am and 12 noon.  John LoCicero will notify members to be on the radio to speak with the children and help with the demonstration.

 New Business: 

It was decided that the Club Roster should be reposted with changes to respect the wishes of those who do not want personal information posted.

Motion so moved by John Locicero, simultaneously seconded by Jeff Mathews and Paul Milward.  Approved unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 7:25 PM

11.18.2007

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DBARA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES OCT. 15, 2007

 

Meeting brought to order at 7:30 pm

 

Visitor Recognition: 6 guests present

 

Member Introduction

 

Club Picnic to be held at Holly Land Park in Holly Hill on this upcoming Sat from 11 am to 4 pm.  Hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, condiments, soda and water to be provided by DBARA.  Side dishes to be provided by participants. Contact Tom Bilello K9WLF to sign up.

 

Hambone College:  next class offered will be a General Class in Jan 2008.  Contact Bill Schwartz WS1C or John LoCicero K4TUG for sign up or more information.

 

There is a nice compliment of candidates for office to be voted on at the Nov General Meeting. Special thanks go to Lynn Straub KI4ZTS and Ted Cardinal KI4VWL organizing the candidates.  Due to the large number of candidates there will be a secret ballot.

 

Announcements:

Robert “Cliff” Fraser KE4HIY is in the hospital.  Visits, cards and phone calls are welcome.

Joe SRoyal K2SAN has info on Code learning tapes

Bob W4MB ph 761-2436 has a 32’ Crank up Tower available

Paul Milward NU4C (EX-AB4PM) – the next Portable Operation will be held on Wed. morning at North Central Park in Ormond Beach.

VE Testing Session will be held starting at 9 am at the Church on Sat Nov 3.

Frank Haas KB4T will be liquidating excess equipment.  See him for details.

Nov 9th there will be a need for operators to be on the air from 9am to noon to help with a children’s net to be held for two classes at Campbell Middle School.

 

New member under the New Ham Membership Program:

Unanimous vote for Danny Wilkinson KI4ZMW

 

50/50 won by Darryl Peterson

 

Program:  Coping with Power Line Interference presented by Frank Haas KB4T

 

Adjourned 9:30 pm

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