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The meeting was called to order by President Tom Harrison (N9PQJ) at 7:30 p.m.
The minutes from the meeting on September 6, 2011 were distributed and reviewed. Several errors in paragraph explaining the reason for changing our bylaws were noted. The corrected paragraph should read: "Since our annual swapfest has been moved from the 2nd Saturday in August to the 4th Saturday in August for the past few years, the office elections have been postponed until October. Our bylaws currently state that elections are to be held in September". Drew Smith (KC9LJK) motioned to accept the minutes as corrected. Steve Schulze (N9UDO) seconded the motion, and the vote was unanimous.
Don Evenson (K9JYX) presented the treasurer’s report. We received $20.00 in annual dues. The new antenna analyzer expense was $306.42. Post office box annual renewal was $62.00. This leaves us with a balance of $5972.69. Our web site 2 year renewal fee is due, and Don (K9JYX) will reimburse Steve next week. Dave Spearing (KB9CSW) made a motion to accept the treasurer's report as presented. The motion was seconded by Drew (KC9LJK), and the vote was unanimous.
Business:
Our new MFJ-259B antenna analyzer has arrived! After some discussion, the following guidelines were proposed: Don (K9JYX) will be the trustee for the analyzer. The analyzer can be checked out for a period of 2 weeks by club members only. The check out can be renewed for 2 more weeks, at the discretion of Don (K9JYX). Jane Steinweg (N9JAS) motioned to accept these guidelines, and it was seconded by Steve (N9UDO). The motion passed by unanimous vote.
We are still gathering info and ideas for the club's annual holiday party. The date is January 14, 2012. If you have any ideas, forward the info to Tom (N9PQJ) at: N9PQJ@yellowthunder.org. We will be voting on a location at our next meeting (11-01-11)!
As more of our historical documents have been scoured, it is apparent that we have a few more club members that date back to the early days. Research is continuing. Stay tuned for further updates!
At our September meeting, we unanimously voted to propose a change to the bylaws. The proposed changes are:
Article VI
Section 2. Nominations will be held at the regular scheduled September meeting and by e-mail until the 15th day of the month. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor prior to the vote at the October meeting.
Section 3. The Officers will be elected by majority vote at the regular scheduled October meeting.
Current Sections 3, 4, and 5 would become Sections 4, 5, and 6.
Jane (N9JAS) motioned to accept the presented revisions. Dave (KB9CSW) seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
Prior to the election of club officers, President Tom (N9PQJ) called for final nominations. Since none were voiced, Dave (KB9CSW) motioned to close nominations. This was seconded by Gary Sorensen (W9ULK), and the motion passed by unanimous vote.
Nominated at our September meeting were: Tom Harrison (N9PQJ) for President, Drew Smith (KC9LJK) for Vice-President, Don Evenson (K9JYX) for Treasurer, and Jane Steinweg (N9JAS) for Secretary. Gary (W9ULK) motioned to elect this slate of candidates. The motion was seconded by Steve (N9UDO). The vote passed the motion unanimously. Congratulations to all of our board members!
Since all of the elected board members were present, Dave Spearing was invited to continue on as our Member-at-Large. Dave
(KB9CSW) graciously accepted this appointment for another year. Thank you, Dave!
At 8:35 p.m., Don (K9JYX) motioned to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Steve (N9UDO), and the vote was unanimous.
Our next meeting will be November 1, 2011. See y'all then!
In attendance:
Tom Harrison (N9PQJ)
Drew Smith (KC9LJK)
Don Evenson (K9JYX)
Jane Steinweg (N9JAS)
Dave Spearing (KB9CSW)
Steve Schulze (N9UDO)
Gary Sorensen (W9ULK)
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Steinweg (N9JAS)
Secretary, Yellow Thunder Amateur Radio Club
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