Minutes Summary for 10/20/2009

Meeting was called to order by Sam KG9NG

Treasurers Report - $5205, 103 members.

Guests - Sandy KC9LZW, Mike W9MNC, and Liz KC9QMO.

Awards - Jim Patch WA9LJK worked all states on 40m RTTY.

VE Report - 11 new hams got their tech license. A tech class will be held February 13th and 14th, pre-registration is required. A General class will be held in May.

Fox Hunt - A monthly fox hunt is being held by Thomas Baden KE6CBR on the third Saturday of each month. The September hunt had 3 teams participating, and all teams were able to find the transmitter on the Ice Age Trail. The October hunt had 1 team participate, and found the transmitter at The Hookah Lounge. A concerned citizen called 911 regarding a "suspicious package", which turned out to be the transmitter.

Repeater News - A listing of local repeaters will be added to the FLARC web site.

Old business - Sam, Paulette, Fredrick, John, and Gary removed the FLARC antenna, tuner, and radio equipment from the Red Cross.

New business - Appleton Ham Fest will be at the Wave Ball Room on November 1st, 2 free tickets are available.

New info net operators are being requested.

The FLARC Holiday Party will be December 1st at the Capital Brewery. RSVP Fredrick if you plan to attend.

Buck night - KF9ZB, K9ZT (winner)

Presentation - The Space Place by Jim Lattis K9REO.