MINUTES OF SPARC MEETING – OCTOBER 6, 2017
7:30pm, the meeting was called to order by SPARC President, Bob-N2ESP. Pledge of Allegiance, introductions and acknowledgment of visitors were done. The Secretary’s Report for September was posted on the club’s website and accepted by the membership. Treasurer’s Report was given by Bob-N2ESP, Vice President Ed-NZ1Q made comments on the evening’s program. Rick – KK4WTE, read the Net Manager’s Report, Ron – KP2N, gave the Repeater Trustee’s Report, Club Trustee Report given by Dave – KR4U and Donn – N4KII gave the V.E. Report. All reports were accepted by the membership.
The membership welcomed two new members, Molly – KN4GFN and Will – KN4GCK.
Old Business – CW Operators are needed for the SPARC booth at the St. Petersburg Science Festival on October 21st.
New Business – SPARC Fest will be held on November 11th at Freedom Lake Park, details are on the club’s website. Donn – N4KII read the nominations for the club’s officers for 2018. Richie – AA2MF, will serve as Secretary replacing Ron – KK4KRC, this being the only change to the club’s officers. The membership was asked for volunteers to serve as Elmers. Break was called at 8:04pm.
8:20pm, the meeting was called to order and Ed – NZ1Q presented the program, All About Batteries. Meeting ended at 9:07pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron – KK4KRC
SPARC Secretary