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SOUTH FLORIDA FM ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 11, 2006 MINUTES OF MEETING PRESIDENT: RONNIE HAIK KG4DBI DIRECTORS: MAIL YOUR DUES TO: Meeting was called to order at 19:46 with 22 present. Tonight we are again having a joint meeting with the SFMMA and the Dade Radio Club. The SFFMA met first tonight. Ronnie 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. Ronnie welcomed everyone again. We do not have a guest speaker tonight. The minutes for November meeting were posted on the web. A motion was made by Philipe to accept the November minutes, seconded by Art. Ray announced to please speak into the microphone so that those on the air can hear the question and the answer. Ronnie announced that he needs information from all trustees for the insurance. The sheet was passed around. Robert asked if the trailer was on the insurance. Ronnie advised that he would find out and would add it to the policy if we can. Per Ray, ARRL insurance now covers antennas. Robert asked if our policy is for replacement cost or value. Ronnie will find out. Repeater update: Robert reported on the 220.000. It is not working. He still needs access to it. Ray spoke about the 146.760. The repeater is working well. Please use it. Carl spoke about the 444.200. It is still working. John was not present tonight and there was no report on the 147.000. Ernesto was not present tonight. Frank spoke about the MS 150 Break Away Bike-A-Thon. The dates are April 21 and 22, 2007. Frank advised that the next meeting is tomorrow. The route will be the same as last year. As of one month ago, they had over 1,000 riders. Ray announced that he is working on a spreadsheet for dates in 2007 that SFFMA is participating in. It will be on the website. Ronnie spoke about the Holiday Dinner for this Saturday, December 16 at 6:30 PM here at the EOC cafeteria. The cost will be $10.00 per person. You must pay in advance. If you are interested, please see Joanne. Any questions see Ronnie. It is open to club members, their families and friends. Dessert will also be provided this year. The field trip to the Florida Rock Industries will be set up for sometime in Jan or February 2007. It will be announced once the tour it set up. Philipe spoke about the JR Orange Bowl for Sat. Dec 30. We are not working the staging this year. The hams will only work the corridor of the parade. Where it starts on TV to where it finishes. We are only there for emergencies. If you are participating, the night before the parade, you will need to go to Coral Gables City Hall between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. You will receive a parking placard, voucher and a tee shirt. If you are interested, see Philipe. Ray advised that when we refer to us we are referring to amateur radio operators. Philipe also advised that RACES for Coral Gables is meeting at 10AM on December 16 in the basement of the Coral Gables Police Department regarding the Jr Orange Bowl. Bring a picture ID. Ronnie spoke about the Miami Marathon. It will take place on January 28, 2007. It is 26 miles and then there is also a ½ marathon of 13 miles. If you are interested, please contact Ben at 305-892-1500. Ronnie spoke about the tour of the operation center of the Coast Guard Station on Miami Beach. It was decided that it will take place on Sunday, February 18 at 4PM. He can take 15 or 20 at a time. We can eat at the galley afterwards. See Joanne to make a list if you are interested. You need to sign-up so that passes can be obtained for your vehicles. Ronnie asked if there was any more Old Business. There was none and we went
on to New Business: Ronnie announced that he received no emails from anyone regarding any office. Therefore the nominations are closed. The Trustees were again nominated and it was voted at the last meeting to keep them the same. The directors are also all the same this year. The list of nominations from the last meeting were read and after discussion by those present, and a close of the nominations, the following Officers were automatically approved since they ran unopposed and are therefore elected to next year's term: President - Ronnie For the position of Vice President, Ernesto and Brian were both nominated. A written vote was taken. Brian was elected to the next year's term as Vice President. Congratulations to all! Brian spoke about the annual awards presentation at the end of the year for 2 individuals in amateur radio that have made the biggest impact to the community. One is for an adult and 1 is for a junior member. He is taking nominations tonight and the awards will be given at the January 2007 meeting. Ray spoke about how to join yahoo groups. For historical information, photographs, etc., go the website: miamitimemachine@yahoogroups.com. Ray explained how to get on the SFFMA mailing list at yahoogroups.com for paid members. If you are not a paid member, you can get on the South Florida Hams list at SoFlaHams.com. Ronnie again announced the Holiday Dinner for this Saturday. Ronnie opened the floor to any other new business. There was none. With no other business, Ronnie thanked everyone for coming and advised that snacks were in the cafeteria. The SFFMA meeting was adjourned at 20:23. Dade Radio Club then conducted their meeting Joanne Carbana |
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