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participation. The foxhunt history in the Feb. Carrier Wave was commended by Tim, K3LR. Florence Paddock, KA8NFP, said that Venango County will hold a foxhunt on March 7, 1998.
NEW BUSINESS:Field Day: Tim Duffy, K3LR, said Buhl Park is a good location for FD since participation is good there and it is in the public eye. Tim suggested there are 2 ways to proceed: FD as last year, all operate, fun, low-key; or FD as in the early 90's, multi towers/generators/tents, goal to win country. He stressed Club support and immediate action. A discussion followed as to what type the Club desires. Tom Galloway, KA3MYM, mentioned appointing Chairman. Duffy suggests the members vote to determine desire: "Go-for-broke" Contest FD or Social FD. Vote was taken: 18 Contest, 4 Social. Chairman discussed. K3LR proposed 3 "tri"-chairs: Tim Duffy, K3LR, Dan Smith, K3DR, Scott Jones, NR3A. All accepted. Discussion of which transmitter category followed: 2A or 3A, including free stations (6m, 2m, UHF, packet, satellite, etc.). Vote was taken: 2A - 18, 3A - 3. It was stressed by K3LR/N3RA that this would be very difficult to win. Funding for FD was discussed. Last year $125 was alocated for food, pop, gas for generators. Tom, KA3MYM, volunteered to chair Food Committee. Dave Magaee, N3CM, moved that the Club allocate $125 for FD with an allowance for emergency expenditures. Motion seconded by Gordon Frissora, KZ3W. Passed unanimously. Net: Tim Duffy, K3LR, suggested that there be a quarterly report of 2m net check-ins to encourage net activity. There could be awards given for continuous strings of check-ins, such as Crawford County Net. Ed Bailey, N3CGK, suggested one could obtain points for attending Club activities. Tom Galloway, KA3MYM, reported he did have net surveys. Tim, K3LR, suggested this be placed in the Carrier Wave. Picnic: Picnic will be the 4th Tues. of July. Need to reserve Buhl Park Shelter #4 ($35). Tim Duffy, K3LR, moved to reserve Shelter #4 for the picnic and Dave Magargee, N3CM, seconded the motion. Passed. Tim, K3LR, moved to allocate $100 for the Picnic Fund. Seconded by Dave, N3CM. Passed unanimously.
Hamfests: Mar. 15 - Monroeville, PA; Mar. 22 - Madison
(Lake County), OH; Mar. 28 - Conneaut, OH; Dayton Hamfest is May 15, 16, 17. Contests: Feb. 28 - Breezeshooters 10m Contest; Mar. 7 & 8 - ARRL SSB DX; Mar. 27 & 28 - CQ WPX SSB.
Hospitality Committee: Gratitude was expressed to Linda Yankovich, N3XZA, Hosp. Comm. Chair. for her providing refreshments to the meeting.
Program: Tim Duffy, K3LR, Cellular phones/wireless technologies. Raffle: Issue of World Radio, 1 year subscription of World Radio, Nuts & Volts, Mouser Electronics, Lightning Bolt; $26 collected.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Michael S. Varga, NR3C, Secretary
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