West Desert Amateur Radio Club

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,

Meeting was the annual Christmas dinner held at the La Fontera (??) restaurant in Tooele.

A good time was had by all, however service was very slow.

Date: November 1. 2017
Location: Tooele Emergency Operation Center

Meeting was called to order by President Lanea Price at 7:01 pm on November 1, 2017.

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gene May.

Minutes were read by Secretary Rhona Boutwell. Motion to accept Minutes by Roger Redmond seconded by Gene May.

Erline Burgi read treasury report. Balance Forward $339.33
Membership $ 35.00
Bank Reimbursement $ 3.00
Balance Forward $368.33
Motion to accept by Gene May seconded by Robert Andrews.

Announcements include:
December WDARC will be held at La Frontera on Dec 6 at 7:00 pm. Voting for elected leaders will be held that day. Must be a member of the club to vote.

Discussed possible topics for future meetings.

Questions were raised of possibly losing access to the EOC radio equipment to another club.

Trailer has no HF antennae. Robert Andrews may have one available. He also knows an Individual that may have a tower to donate.

Nominations for Elected Presidency
   President Robert Andrews
     Nominated by Erline Burgi
     Seconded by Roger Redmond
   Emilse Perazz
     Nominated by Lanea Price
     Seconded by Robert Andrews
Vice President
   Jim Osterud
     Nominated by Lanea Price
     Seconded by Robert Andrews
   Emilse Perazz
     Nominated by Lanea Price
     Seconded by Roger Redmond
Secretary
    Rhona Boutwell
     Nominated by Lanea Price
     Seconded by Roger Redmond
Treasurer Co-treasurers
   Erline Burgi and Joseph Smith
     Nominated by Rhona Boutwell
     Seconded Chuck Dewitt
Training Specialist
        Roger Redmond
     Nominated by Robert
     Seconded by Chuck Dewitt

Round Table: Emergency Preparedness:

What frequencies to use during an emergency? Papers were handed out with alternative emergency frequencies that should be used locally.

How to communication if one of the repeaters go down? Black Crook/Delle/South Mountain/Wendover? It was encouraged to get node antennas so that we can have access that way.

If during a disaster the National Government can take over the radio frequencies.

RACES What is it and how do you join?

What is the first thing to do during a disaster?
Go Kits
Know how to text
Learning to rough it.

If we have a disaster how long will it take to get back to normal?

To prepare get CERT training.

Practice radio skills

Motioned to close meeting by Gene May
Seconded by Robert Andrews

Meeting closed at 8:35 pm.

West Desert Ametuer Radio Club Meeting
Date: September 6, 2017
Place: Tooele County EOC Building
Time started: 7:00 p.m.
Conductor: President Lanea Price

Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dennis Tracy

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

Treasure’s Report presented by Erline Burgi. Dennis Tracy motioned to accept, seconded by Gene May.

	June		Balance forward		$ 293.33
			Memberships		$  20.00
			Bank Fees		$ -16.00
			Bank Reimbursements	$    6.00
			Balance Forward		$305.33

	July		Balance Forward		$305.33
			State Fee		$ -13.00
			Bank Fees		$-  8.00
			Balance Forward		$274.33

	August		Balance Forward		$274.33
			Bank Fees		$ - 8.00
			Bank Fees Reimbursements$   9.00
			Balance Forward		$275.33

	September	Balance Forward		$275.33

Announcements were

Elections are to be held in December. If you have any nominations or would like to run for an office let President Lanea Price know of your nominations.

Extra Classes are starting on September 8. They will be held on September 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30. The cost is $25.00. For more information contact Roger Redmond.

Clint Thompson of the Tooele CLC asked if proctoring was available for proctoring a technician class that is being taught in his class. There will be more checking to see if available proctors will be available.

EOC Open House will be held September 11 at the Tooele EOC from 5-8 pm. Any available Hams are requested to join in the activity. Jim Osterud will have the trailer there.

Guest speakers were KD7BKO Chad Bowcut and KD7VEA Jake Estepp presented on the MeshNet. There were questions asked by the group. They shared the MeshNet website of www.UTMESH.com or K7MSH for MeshChat.

Meeting closed at 8:30 pm. By President Lanea Price

Minutes from the August 15, 2017 WDARC Board Meeting.

Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm at the Tooele County EOC

Members in attendance:
President Lanea Price
Vice President Jim Osterud
Treasurer Erline Burgi
Secretary Rhona Boutwell
Trainer Roger Redmond
TCEM Andy Tanner

President Lanea Price informed the board that she is moving to Santaquin but it still planning to operate as president till December when elections occur. Discussion of possible candidates were brought up.
Next meeting for WDARC will be September 6, 2017 at the Tooele County Emergency Operation Center at 7:00 p.m. Presentation will be on Meshnet presented by Chad Bowcut.

Extra Class will begin September 8, 2017 and run on September 8- 9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30. Class fees will be $25.00.
Tooele County EOC Emergency Preparedness Open House at 6-8 pm. The WDARC will have a table set up for the event. Discussion about who and what would be presented at the event.

The October 4, 2017 meeting of WDARC will be at the Tooele County EOC at 7:00 pm. The subject will be Morse Code Oscillation Kits.

Andy Tanner has offered the donation of radio to help promote and increase participation in the WDARC Club. Way they will be used will be discussed in future meetings.

Meeting ended at 8:45 pm. Next board meeting will be October 10,2017