S.A.R.A. Board Meeting

Minutes

11.18.03

President Eddie Martin called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm.

Officers & Board Members:

Eddie Martin Don Vande Polder

Vivia Martin Charles Michael

Fritz

Don Vander Polder made a motion that was seconded by Fritz that the minutes from the October Board Meeting were accepted as read.

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Vice President:

Don Vander Polder has three FCC Rules for the General Meeting later tonight. They are all concerning Field Day. He also suggested that our 5 minute “round table” be held to 5 minutes per person and to amateur radio.

SECRETARY:

N/A

TREASURER:

Vivia Martin reported that there were only four call-ins for the Holiday Dinner. The invoices for both liability and equipment insurance have been received. They will be paid in January (due date January 11, 2004) as to not have two years premiums in one year. The Hamfest will write a check to Sarasota Amateur Radio Association to cover these expenses. Notices for 2004 dues will be mailed mid-December. The “we missed you letters” will also be mailed in mid December. The bank statement and reconciliation was presented and accepted by all members present.

OLD BUSINESS:

N/A

NEW BUSINESS:

Steve Padar will be presenting “Computerized Weather Analysis” at our January 13,2004 General Meeting

Don Vander Polder discussed the continuing of the “FCC Rule of the Month”; we all agreed that we would like to continue it.

As of this date, there has been no problem with Echo Link on the SARA Repeater.

Eddie Martin made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; Charles Michael seconded the motion.

Meeting adjourned at 7:52 by Eddie Martin.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vivia Martin, Treas.

For

Elmer Dickson, Sec.