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SOUTH FLORIDA FM ASSOCIATION APRIL 9, 2007 MINUTES OF MEETING PRESIDENT: RONNIE HAIK (KG4DBI) (NOT PRESENT) DIRECTORS: MAIL YOUR DUES TO: Meeting was called to order at 19:45 with 23 present. Tonight we are again having a joint meeting with the SFMMA and the Dade Radio Club. The SFFMA met first tonight. Brian welcomed everyone to the joint SFFMA and DRC meeting. The meeting was broadcast live on the air tonight from the EOC. Testing is being conducted tonight in another room. The microphone was then passed around the room and everyone stated their name and call sign. Brian announced that Ronnie is not present tonight because he is opening his new store. Everyone congratulated Ronnie on opening his new business. Brian welcomed everyone again. We do not have a guest speaker tonight. Repeater update: Ray reported on the 146.760. It is up and running. We are on it tonight. No complaints. Carl reported on the 444.200. Working properly. The time is off. It should be changed in the next week or two. John reported on the 147.000. It's working. More people are using it. It was discussed about the club applying for its own call sign Philipe advised that Coral Gable Races has their own - K4GCGR. Robert (came in late) reported on the 220.000. It's working. Old Business: Ernesto was not present tonight. Frank advised that the 150 Break Away Bike-A-Thon dates are April 21 and 22, 2007. Map is not finalized. He has a sign-up sheet and needs volunteers. It will be posed on the website. He needs volunteers. Brian asked if there was any further old business. There was none. New Business: Sam spoke about the Merit Badge College of the Boy Scouts for March 16, 17 and 18. He wants the communication vehicle for Saturday, March 17. He needs volunteers. If interested, see Sam. Sam spoke about the CHAMP program and awards. He needs nominations for that award and will advise when the cut-off date is. The award has been expanded to credit those that volunteer in the community. The award is presented annually at the Citizens' Crime Watch Dinner and it will take place on May 11th this year. Banquet tickets will be available. Brian spoke about the next hurricane season is almost here. Locate your equipment now and get ready. We are going to need volunteers. Brian reminded everyone that dues were officially due Jan 1, 2007. We will be making a new list of paid members. Dues are $30.00 per year and $5.00 for each family member. If you are a new ham, you can become a non-voting member for 1 year free, and are considered honorary members for the rest of the year. A new membership list will be posted on the website shortly. Field Day was discussed. It is coming up in June. Someone will contact the American Radio Club. It was decided that we will use Tropical Park. Carl will send Jeff and a copy of the letter he used. Eddie announced that Freddy is no longer with the American Red Cross. Brian opened the floor to any other new business. There was none. With no other business, Brian thanked everyone for coming and advised that snacks were in the cafeteria. The SFFMA meeting was adjourned at 20:25. Dade Radio Club then conducted their meeting Joanne Carbana |
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