Category: Minutes

There are two sets of minutes provided for April. While there weren’t two meetings, I suspect that the other April minutes were actually March minutes. (Roland K7OJL)

Minutes of the West Desert Amateur Radio Club held through Zoom on April 1, 2020.

President Robert Andrews began the meeting at 7:02.

The Treasury report was given by Mert Russo.
She also told about the ARRL membership registration and how they reimburse the club money with each new membership. She has also been working with a company to put the WDARC logo onto hats and window decals. Motion to accept report by Roland Smith. Seconded by Norm Burraston. Treasury report accepted by the club.

The minutes of March read by Rhona Boutwell. Motion to accept made by Glen Murray, seconded by Mike Stewart. Minutes accepted by the club.

Roland Smith reported about the way the club assisted when the earthquake occured in Magna. He also informed the club that the May 2 exercise was postponed.
Nets would now be held 2 times a day at 1 pm and 9 pm for the time being.

For the presentation of the meeting Roland Smith did a presentation about the Orion Damage Assessment program.

Robert Andrews opened for a discussion for options of Mesh Network and for a virtual technician class.

Motion to adjourn by Jim Ostrud. Seconded by Kacie Stevens. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Minutes for the West Desert Amateur Radio Club held April 3, 2019 at
the Tooele County Emergency Operations Center.

Meeting was called to order by President Robert Andrews at 7:00.
Welcomed those in attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ray Riding.

Treasurer report was given by Mert Russo.
Gene May motioned to accept, Roger Redmond seconded. Treasurer’s
report was accepted by the club.

Minutes were read by Secretary Rhona Boutwell
Gene May motioned to accept, seconded by Roland Smith. Minutes
accepted by the club.

Ray Riding brought told club about the pricing for the shirts and passed
out order forms

Mickey Applebaum told about the Salt Flats Endurance Run and other
Utah SAG activities.

Mel Parks who is currently running for Amateur Radio Relay League for
ARRL as the Utah Section Manager. He presented information about
ARES Connect, Rocky Mountain Division Convention as well as ARRL is
looking for a Technical Specialist.

Roland Smith congratulated Joseph Smith and Rex Carr on their
achievement of passing their exams to advance their classification. April

April 20 will be the next exam session at the TCEM. Technician class to start
soon on Mondays.

Elmer Night Build Projects:
April Elmers: 2-meter ground plane antennae
Antennae $5.
Stand $12

May Elmers: Polarity/voltage checker
Cost $7

June Battery Low Voltage Alarm
Cost $19

June Field Day June 22-23 Plans to build 40 Meter and 20 meter dipole

Robert Andrews Sharon Bottleberghe (Greg Bottleberghe’s widow)
needs to have the tower taken down ASAP.

Chad Bowcutt KD7BKO did a presentation on Mesh Network.

Motioned to adjourn with meeting at 8:15 by Gene May, Seconded by
Vince Navidad. Motioned accepted by club.

Minutes for the West Desert Amateur Radio Club held March 6, 2019 at
the Tooele County Emergency Operations Center.

Meeting was called to order by President Robert Andrews at 7:02.

Welcomed those in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roger Redmond.

Treasurer report was given by Mert Russo.
Roger Redmond motioned to accept, Norm Burraston seconded.
Treasurer’s report was accepted by the club.

Minutes were read by Secretary Rhona Boutwell
Mert Russo motioned to accept, seconded by Roger Redmond.
Minutes accepted by the club.

Ray Riding brought samples of the new logo for the club and told about
the options he has available to embroidery on hats, shirts and other
options.

Mickey Applebaum told about the Utah SAG activities and other events
in the state.

Pat Malan who is currently running for Amateur Radio Relay League for
ARRL as the Utah Section Manager. He introduced himself to the group
and told us about the position he is running for.

Clint Thomsen presented about his group of students at Tooele Blue
Peak High School and their project of the balloon launches the student
have been doing for the last couple years.

Motioned to adjourn with meeting at 8:30 by Ray Riding, Seconded by
Norm Burraston, motioned accepted by club.

Minutes of WDARC Meeting December 5, 2018
Meeting called to order at 7:02 by President Robert Andrews.
Elections were held in November meeting with everyone accepted that was nominated by acclamation.
Roland Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance
Erline Burgi presented the treasury report.
Roger Redmond motioned to accept, Gene May 2 nd club agreed to accept report.
Minutes read by Rhona Boutwell
Robert Andrews motioned to accept Mert Russo 2 nd , Club accepted minutes.
Roland Smith announced that there would be a technician class beginning January 4 and a general class will begin on January 5 at the TCEM building.
Wendover will start classes in February.
Dinner was served.
Club was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Minutes for the West Desert Amateur Radio Club held November 7, 2018 at the Tooele County Emergency Operations Center.
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 by club president Robert Andrews.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Tracey
Treasurers Report was given by Erline Burgi. Roger Redmond motioned to accept seconded by Gene May. Club accepted report.
Bills and receipts were presented to club by Erline for approval to reimburse Roland Smith for expenses relating the class and testing expenses. Glenn Murray motioned to approve seconded by Gene May and accepted by club.
Roland Smith proposed that those that are taking the class gets the first year of club dues paid by the club. Roger Redmond motioned to accept, Gene May seconded club approved action.
Nomination for officers are accepted
President: Robert Andrews
Roger Redmond motioned, Roland seconded. Club accepted.
Glenn Murray motioned for acclamation of the position. Gene May seconded, club accepted and made Robert Andrews the president for 2019
Vice President: Roland Smith
Glen Murray motioned to accept, Gene May seconded. Club accepted.
Glenn Murray motioned for acclamation of the position. Gene May seconded, club accepted and made Roland Smith as the vice president for 2019
Treasurer: Mert Russo.
Glen Murray motioned to accept, Gene May seconded. Club accepted.
Glenn Murray motioned for acclamation of the position. Gene May seconded, club accepted and made Mert Russo as the Treasurer for 2019.
Secretary: Rhona Boutwell
Erline Burgi motioned to accept, Roger Redmond seconded and club accepted.
Glenn Murray motioned for acclamation of the position. Gene May seconded, club accepted and made Rhona Boutwell as secretary for 2019.
Discussion about Christmas Dinner.
Robert Andrews presented about cables and connectors.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30

West Desert Amateur Radio Club September Meeting Minutes held September 5, 2018 at the Tooele County EOC building.

Called to order at 7:01 by President Robert Andrews.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Roland Smith.

Treasury Report given by Erline Burgi.
Motioned to accept by Roger Redmond, Seconded by Roland Smith, Accepted by the club.

Erline Burgi requested reimbursements of $114.62 to expenses she put out for the Barbecue.
Motioned to accept by Roland Smith, Seconded by Roger Redmond. Club accepted.

Minutes read by Rhona Boutwell.
Motioned to accept by James Young, Seconded by Roger Redmond. Accepted by the club.

Announcements were given:
Mike Stewart Volunteered to coordinate the election of the new officers.

Roland Smith about upcoming classes.

Robn Fredericksen told about the Emergency Mgt. Preparedness Fair on September 10, 2018 at the TCEOC. She also handed out fliers and gave information for the Utah Prepare Conference and Expo on September 28-29, 2018 at the Mountain America Expo Center.

Gregg Bottelberghre’s widow Sharon donated his equipment to the club.

Our guest speaker is Jennings T Smith. He delivered a presentation on EMPs and Faraday Cages.

Motion to adjourn by Mike Stewart, Seconded by Amee Young. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

Minutes of the West Desert Amateur Radio Club Minutes on June 6, 2018 at TCEM

Meeting was called to order by President Robert Andrews at 7:02 p.m.

Pledge was led by Dennis Tracy.

Treasury report was read by Erline Burgi.

    Bal. Forward          $ 509.34
    Membership            $  30.00
    Bank Reimbursements	  $   3.00
    Bank Fees		  $   0.00
    Balance Forward       $ 539.34

Motioned to accept by Roland Smith, Seconded by Gene May accepted by club.

Bills brought forward to be paid for by club including fee for club web name by Roland Smith. Motion to pay by Roger Redmond seconded by Robert Andrews. Motioned accepted by club.

Minutes read by Rhona Boutwell. Motion to accept made by Roger Redmond, seconded by Luke Moses accepted by club.

Roland Smith made announcement of the field day plan on June 23, 2018. At 10 a.m. at the county building starting 10 a.m.

June 9 at 10 a.m. at the Tooele Shop there will be a test run practice day.

Roland Smith will also be asking the mayor of Tooele to make a proclamation for the week of June 18-23 for Amateur Radio week.

Ray Riding announced about the Utah Ham Fest Aug 8, 9, and 10 2019 at Weber State University.
Club Logo options were presented and a logo designed was motioned to accept by Robert Andrews and seconded by Roland Smith.

Mert Russo suggested a BBQ at possibly Stansbury Park on August 1, 2018

Request for funds for food and rental fees of pavilion. Motion to approve by Roger Redmond seconded by Norm Burraston approved by club.

Dark for month of July.

Robert Andrews presented about the Yeti solar battery. Discussion about solar batteries for amateur radios.

Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.pm. Motioned by Dennis Tracy seconded by Gene May.

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice President Jim Osterud conducting. President Robert Andrews was excused from the meeting tonight.

Pledge was led by Jim Osterud

Reading of the minutes for last month’s meeting were suspended.

Reading of Treasurer’s report was suspended.

The report contained the following:

Bal. Forward						$ 485.33
Membership						$  38.00
Bank Reimbursement					$   3.00
Bank Fees						$ - 8.00
Payments to Roland Smith for Domain name fee		$ - 8.99
Balance forward					        $ 509.34

Roland Smith announced the field day to be held on June 23-24 at the county court house. There will be 2 HF stations available to use. There will be a practice day on Jun 9th at the Storage Shed at the trailer.

Baofeng Radios are available for purchase from an acquaintance of Roland Smith for $25.00.

Clint Thompson’s students at the CLC will launch a payload around May 19 up around Tremonton area.

Presentation for the night was Robin Frederickson. Her presentation was on the Tooele County Emergency Response program called Tooele Responds. She also gave information about the Tooele Ready.org website.

Club was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Meeting was calling to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Robert Andrews.

Pledge of allegiance was led by Mert Russo.

Minutes of March 2018 were read by Rhona Boutwell.  Motion to accept by Glen Murray and seconded by Roger Redmond.  Accepted by the members of the club.

Treasury’s report was read by Erline Burgi

Balance Forward         $470.33
Membership Dues         $ 20.00
Bank Reimbursements     $  3.00
Bank Fees               $ -3.00
Balance Forward         $485.33

Motion to accept by Roger Redmond seconded by Hal Myer.  Accepted by the members of the club.

Bucky Whitehouse presented the plans and how the Emergency Management of Tooele County is working to help the club to work for the benefit of the county during emergency.

The county has a mobile trailer that the club can use during emergencies.

There is an advisory group for the EOC and the WDARC.  The committee consists of:

Robert Andrews
Ray Riding
Jim Osterud
Chuck Dewitt
Robin Frederickson

Alert Sense- It is the county’s way to get alerts to the general populations through this app.

Ray Riding provided information about the RACES and ARES programs of HAM radio

Roland Smith provided information about the Alert Sense program.

Robin Frederickson talked about her position as Volunteer Preparedness Coordinator

The Shake Out will be on April 19 at 10:15 a.m.  At 7:00 p.m. on the net the LDS stake communication specialist have been invited to check in.

The LDS Collaborations meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the EOC.

The TCEM are going to try to do more drills.

Thomas Carlisle shared his logo suggestions.

Robert Andrews concluded with his final remarks.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by Gene May Seconded my Hal Myers.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

West Desert Amateur Radio Club
Minutes January 3, 2018

Meeting was called order at 7:03 by Lanea Price with an introduction of the new president Robert Andrews.
Robert Andrews then conducted the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Elroy Zenter

Minutes read by Rhona Boutwell. Motion to accept minutes by Gene May and seconded by Roger Redmond.

Treasury report given by Joseph Smith. Motion to accept report by Lanea Price and seconded by Gene May.
Balance is $395.33
Member dues $ 30.00
Bank Reimbursements $ 3.00
Balance Forward $428.33

Robert Andrews delivered introduction of the new members

Meeting consisted ideas of for upcoming classes and discussions
Building VHF/HF antennae
Building Faraday Cages
J. Pole Antennae
WIREX. Com for kits to build
CW
Direction Finders/Fox Hunts
How to set up a shack
Using the Bao Fang
How to get the youth involve
QSO Card
Practice using out frequencies
New Ham night/Elmers night
New Facebook Page.

Call to adjourn at 8:30 by Roland Smith Seconded Robert Andrews,