Meeting Minutes 6 March 2012

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1 NC4ML REPEATER Vol Viii No 4 April 2012 MOCARS Officers President & Charles Wackerman, W3CY Editor: w3cy@arrl.net Vice President: Robert Biamonte, WU1W bobbymonte@earthlink.net Secretary & James Johnson, KI4TAT PAO: cvttejim@yahoo.com Treasurer & Lionel Bryson, N4YYL ARES EC: n4yyl@arrl.net ARES AEC & Raymond Arnold, KG4CPM Skywarn AEC: kg4cpm@arrl.net Repeater Trustee Ernie Bryant, KR4W & Past President: May 26, 2012 June 9, 2012 July 7, 2012 Moore County Amateur Radio Society Carthage, NC UPCOMING HAMFESTS DurHam Fest Durham FMA Winston Salem Classic Hamfest Forsyth ARC Firecracker Hamfest Rowan ARS Bahama, NC Winston Salem NC Salisbury, NC If you know of any hamfest that should be listed and is not, please let me know so it can be included in the next edition. Hamfests need your support and attendance to survive! The President s Corner April has brought beautiful weather, a few locally grown vegetables, and strawberries. What a wonderful time of year! But down to business. Several months ago I appointed a committee to draw up a new constitution for the club. They have completed their work and the proposed constitution is printed in this newsletter starting on page 4. Please read the document carefully because it will be the primary business at the April meeting. The proposed constitution creates two type of club membership, members who are licensed amateurs and associate members who are not yet licensed. It provides that only Moore County residents may serve as an elected officer of the club, but provides that if there are six or more members from outside the county, they may elect a voting representative to the club s board. The board is empowered to conduct business, including appropriation of no more than $250 but that all board actions must be reported at the next club meeting. The constitution provides for terms for officers, and provides a manner for the removal of officers if necessary. It also provides for special elections when a vacancy occurs during the year. The constitution provides that the president is an ex-officio member of all committees, and that immediately after the adoption of the constitution and annually thereafter the president will appoint a By- Laws committee. Initial adoption of the constitution and by-laws is by a majority of members present and voting but any amendments must be proposed in writing, published in the newsletter, and approved by a majority of the total membership. Please attend the April meeting to discuss this document. 73s Charles Wackerman

2 2 Meeting Minutes 6 March 2012 Attendance 20 members, 4 guests, 2 new members Call to order/pledge of Allegiance 7:00pm by Charles Wackerman, president Secretary s report for February, approved as published in Newsletter Treasurer s report approved as presented. Announcements/Introductions Reminder dues past due - $20 individual, $25 family Club Caps/Club Patches available from J Hammond, patches $2, caps $10 Club Decals Dean Stockwell, available, price $2 Shirts/Vests Charles Oswalt has available Vanity license plates Dean Stockwell has available Licensing class for General (5 weeks) in process, 5 students, to be followed by Technician (6 weeks), contact Charles Wackerman for details and dates. VEC testing Saturday, 17 March 2012, 9:00a.m. Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Ave, Carthage, NC. Nets reminder to participate in the club twice weekly 2 meter net Sunday and Wednesday at 8:00pm on 147,240+ offset 91.5 tone and Sandhills 6 meter net moved to Wednesday evenings following 2 meter net, repeater with minus 1Mhz offset, no tone. Publicity Roger Mullen, reporter for Fayetteville Observer wrote an interesting article on amateur radio, published Thursday March 8. Old Business - Membership Card distributed to members MOCARS Business Cards J Hammond designed, approved with minimal revisions, available on website for individual download and printing Facebook page J Hammond completed and on-line MOCARS Newsletter - Charles always needs non-copyrighted material for newsletter. Suggested topics Net courtesy, Echo- Link, message handling need authors. New Club Banner Jim Johnson and Dean Stockwell to order, 10ft x 3ft. Club Constitution, by-laws committee of Jim Johnson, Jonathan Poverud, Jay Simeth, April Hammond, Charles Wackerman and Bob Denis. Charles Wackerman and April Hammond to prepare a final recommended constitution to present to members at April meeting. By-laws to be drafted after constitution is adopted. New Business Carthage repeater checked and coax connector identified as probable cause, temporary repair effected, Robert Wittman will contact RC Communications to repair as available. Reported to be operating OK at present with temporary repairs. Alderholt repeater correct frequency is not Equipment for sale Don Grady, MCARS, has some equipment for sale, dgrady1@embarqmail.com, website MCARS PIO Verlene Alderholt appointed, Jim Johnson, MOCARS PIO assisting her in establishing Proper contacts with media, county officials, etc MOCARS Calendar discussion on events. Southern Pines SpringFest, Saturday, April 28, no cost, with Red Cross, Jim Johnson to coordinate. Buggy Fest, Carthage, Saturday, May 12 will use Health Department trailer, C Oswalt and J Hammond to co-chair. Field Day, Saturday-Sunday, June 23-24, discussion regarding location and intent being investigated, Charles Oswalt- chair, J Hammond - co-chair Tour de Moore bicycle race, Saturday, September 1, Jim Johnson to coordnate. Peach Festival, Saturday, July21 - with MCARS?, Ernie Bryant Robbins Farmers Day, Saturday-Sunday,

3 3 August 4-5 ($75) - decision deferred on participation Moore County Fair, week, August 27- September 1 Aberdeen Sardine Festival, Saturday, October 12, Mark Galyean Pinehurst Triathlon, Saturday, September 30 Uwharrie Exterra Triathlon, Saturday, Oct??, Ernie Bryant, with MCARS Badin Bomber, Saturday, June 9, Ernie Bryant Simulated Emergency Test, October?, Lionel Bryson Mission Statement Suggested draft based on preamble to constitution, J/April Hammond to draft Moore County Public Works/Water Jay Simeth indicated that they were interested in establishing emergency communications through MOCARS when necessary. Jay Simeth to investigate and report back to club their specific requirements. ARRL Affiliation to remain an ARRL affiliated club, MOCARS must have at least 80% of members participation in ARRL. Publications a box of QST magazines was donated by H. Hancock for distribution to club members. If you would like a purchase a club patch for $2.00 each, see J, N4BRD. If you would like to purchase a yellow club cap (photo attached) to see J, N4BRD. Cost is $10.00 Central Carolina Community College is holding a free tailgate Swapfest as part of its Tech Fair at the Sanford campus on Saturday, April 21st, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is an opportunity, advertised to clubs and individuals in a 50 mile radius, to sell your excess from the RARSfest on April 7th, or to buy someone else's excess, and possibly to check out CCCC s technical degree programs at the Tech Fair. These programs are available to those interested in economical, community college technical educations that are available locally at CCCC, and at other North Carolina community colleges, for well-paying technical careers. Preliminary details at Please check that web page periodically for further details as it will be updated weekly, and at least once after April 15th for any final, last minute information. (Details for a 2 meter talk-in will be posted later, if available.) Monthly Meeting for APRIL is on THURSDAY, the 19 h at 19:00 at the Moore County Health Department 705 Pinehurst Ave. Carthage DINNER before the meeting is at Pete s in Carthage at 17:00

4 4 PROPOSED CONSTITUTON Preamble: We, the undersigned, wishing to secure for ourselves the benefits of an association of persons commonly interested in Amateur Radio, constitute ourselves the MOORE COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (MOCARS) of MOORE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA and enact this Constitution as our governing law. It shall be our purpose to further the exchange of information and cooperation between Club members and the total amateur radio community, to promote radio knowledge, fraternalism, and individual operating efficiency, and to conduct Club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the community. MOCARS is an ARRL affiliated organization. Article I Article II Section. 1. Membership a. All Licensed Amateur Radio Operators shall be eligible for full membership in MOCARS. b. Non-licensed individuals who are interested in Amateur Radio communications shall be eligible for associate membership in MOCARS and may not vote on election of officers or on expenditures of money. c. Membership shall be upon such terms as provided in the Club s By-Laws. d. Membership may not be denied because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status or any other reason that would be biased or prejudicial. Officers Officers The officers of this Club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Section. 2. Election of Officers a. Officers shall be elected for a term of one year with terms defined in the By-Law. b. The election of Officers shall be held during the November monthly meeting or else at the first meeting after November in which a quorum shall be present. c. Votes shall be cast by full members according to the rules in the By-Laws. Section 3. Term limits a. There is no limit on the number of consecutive terms that an individual may serve. b. An officer shall not hold more than one elective office during the same term. Section 4. Section 5. Vacancies Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by special elections at the first regular meeting following the withdrawal or resignation of an officer. Eligibility In order to be an Officer of MOCARS an individual must be an Amateur Radio licensee, a member of MOCARS in good standing for at least one (1) year, and a resident of Moore County, NC.

5 5 Section 6. Section 7. Article III Section. 1. Section. 2. Section. 3. Section. 4. Resignation Any officer may resign his/her position by giving a written notice of resignation, along with all Club records and assets in their possession, to another officer. Removal of Officers Officers may be removed from office if the voting members have just cause. A written petition of twenty percent (20%) or more of the voting members must be presented to the President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer. The petition shall be verified for accuracy and integrity. After verification the petition shall be presented at the next regular meeting and the voting procedure shall begin. Removal of an officer requires a three fourths vote of the full voting membership. Votes will be by written ballot with the date and signature of the voting member. Duties of Officers President a. The President shall preside at all meetings, and conduct them according to the rules adopted. He/she shall enforce due observance of this Constitution and By-Laws, decide all questions of order, sign all official documents adopted by the Club, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of President as defined in the Bylaws. b. The President may appoint a Club Public Affairs Coordinator and such other committees and coordinators as necessary to care for Club business. The president will serve as an ex-officio member of all committees. Vice-President The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the President in his/her absence. In addition, he/she shall organize Club activities, plan and recommend contests for operating benefits, advance Club interest and activity as approved by the Club, and other duties as defined in the Bylaws. He/she shall maintain close liaison with the ARRL's local ARES Emergency Coordinator to further Club participation in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. Secretary The Secretary shall keep a record of the pertinent proceedings of all meetings, keep a roll of members, keep membership applications, carry on all correspondence, and read communications at each meeting as necessary. He/She is to maintain and have available copies of the Constitution, By-Laws, and other necessary documents. At the expiration of his/her term he/ she shall turn over all items belonging to the Club to his/her successor. Treasurer The Treasurer shall receive and receipt for all monies paid to the Club, keep an accurate account of all monies received and expended, and pay no bills and make no purchases without proper authorization by the Club or its Officers constituting the Board. At each meeting, he/she shall give a verbal activity report of the Club s financial transactions. At the end of his/her term, he/she shall turn over everything in his/her possession belonging to the Club to his/her successor.

6 6 Article IV Board Section 1. Membership of Board The Board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, all living former presidents of the Club who are willing to serve, and such representatives of groups of members who are not residents of Moore County (if any). Section 2. Representation of non-county residents If there are six or more members of MOCARS who are not residents of Moore County, those individuals may elect a voting representative who shall serve on the Board to represent their interests. This representative shall serve a one year term subject to the same rule as other Officers. Section 3. Quorum of the Board The majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for Board activities. Section 4. Board Activities Article V Article VI Article VII Article VIII The Board may approve of activities and the expenditure of money not to exceed $250 when necessary but all actions of the Board must be reported to the Club at its next regular meeting. Meetings The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a minimum of one-third of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Robert's Rules of Order shall govern all proceedings. Dues The Club, by majority vote of those present at any regular meeting, may levy upon the general membership dues or assessments as deemed necessary for the business of the club. Individuals who have not paid dues lose the right to vote or hold office until dues are paid. Membership Assistance It shall be the goal of the Club to provide education and training to members to acquire their Amateur Radio license. The Club shall also provide assistance in the selection, proper installation, and correct operating procedures of Amateur Radio equipment. Club Call Sign a. MOCARS has been assigned the call sign NC4ML by the FCC according to FCC rules Part 97. b. The President shall assign trusteeship of the Club Call Sign. c. The trustee shall: Be a member of the Club in good standing. Meet FCC requirements. Not have had his/her Radio Amateur license revoked or sanctioned at any time.

7 7 Article IX Article X Article XI Article XII American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Section 1. The Club is and will remain an affiliated Club of the ARRL. In order to retain this affiliation, the Club must maintain the ARRL s minimum Club membership requirement. Section 2. The Club will abide by the Rules and Regulations of the current ARRL s Field Organization and by ARRL policies, rules, and guidelines contained in ARRL publications. Section 3. Individual membership in ARRL is encouraged but not required for Club membership. Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) & Skywarn The Club will encourage involvement in ARES, Skywarn, and their local functions; however, involvement is not required for Club membership. Dissolution of the Club Section 1. Termination of Operations In the event that the Officers vote that the Club should be dissolved, the motion for dissolution must receive more than two thirds vote of the full membership to pass. Voting will be by written ballot, signed and dated, and presented to an Officer for tabulation. Section 2. Disposition of Assets In the event that the Club is dissolved, the Board shall handle the disbursement of all assets of the Club. An attempt should be made to return any donated equipment or property to the original donator. No Club member shall receive benefits from dissolution. Other assets shall be dispersed as defined in the By-Laws. Amendments Section 1. Constitution a. This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the total membership. b. Proposals for amendments shall be submitted in writing and posted in the Club newsletter with an explanation of the change and the date of the vote. c. The votes will take place at a regular business meeting and will be considered priority business. d. If a member cannot be present at the meeting, a signed and dated absentee ballot may be presented to any member of the Board before the meeting. Section 2. By-Laws a. The president shall appoint a By-Laws committee each year to maintain a body of By-Laws to govern the day-to-day operations of the Club. b. Initial By-Laws require approval by a majority of members present. Subsequent changes to By-Laws will require the same voting procedures as those to amend the constitution. The votes will take place at a regular business meeting and will be considered priority business. c. Proposals shall be submitted in writing and posted in the Club newsletter with an explanation and the date of the vote. d. If a member cannot be present at the meeting, a signed and dated absentee ballot may be presented to any member of the Board before the meeting. Continue on page 8

8 8 Adopted this xx day of xxx, 2012, by a majority vote of those voting members present as witnessed by the signatures of the current President and Secretary of the Moore County Amateur Radio Society. President date Statewide Traffic and Emergency Nets NET TYPE TIME FREQ. MODE NCAM Traffic SSB Secretary date NCPM Traffic SSB MOCARS Weekly Nets Sunday and Wednesday evenings at 8:00 on the NC4ML Repeater. The NC4ML repeater operates on with a PL tone of 91.5 Carolina Net (early) TarHeel Emergency Carolina Slow Traffic CW 20/22 wpm ARES SSB Traffic CW 8/10 wpm Carolina Net (Late) Traffic CW 15/18 wpm Vests and Shirts Wednesday evening at 9:00 on the N1RIK 6M Repeater The N1RIK 6M repeater operates on minus 1MHz and no PL tone Contact Chuck Oswalt - K8JZR Vests $25.00 Shirts (S-L) $14.00, (XL+) see Chuck for pricing. Name and Call Sign on front with MOCARS Emergency words on the back. Note: You can also access the 6M repeater through N1RIK UHF repeaters! Submit articles, items for sale, want adds, and notices of upcoming events to W3CY@arrl.net.

9 9 Amateur Examinations in CARTHAGE Location: Moore County Health Department, 705 Pinehurst Ave., Carthage, NC license or other valid government issued picture ID, a social security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidate currently holds an amateur license issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. No reservations needed but handicap candidates should call to assure that we are prepared to accommodate you. Cost: $ CASH ONLY For further information contact Butch Simpson, WS4H at or butch@atomic.net Test Dates: On the following Saturdays May 19, 2012 September 22, 2012 July 21, 2012 November 17, 2012 Time: 9:00am to 12 noon (room opens at 8:45am) Individuals wishing to take the test must have a valid drivers license or other valid government issued picture ID, a social security card, (and a copy of the front and back of both documents on a single page). If the candidate currently holds an amateur license issued by the FCC they must also bring the original license and a copy. No reservations needed but handicap candidates should call to assure that we are prepared to accommodate you. Cost: $ CASH ONLY For further information contact Charles Wackerman at or w3cy@arrl.net Tests administered by the Carthage/MOCARS VE TEAM Amateur Examinations in ASHEBORO Randolph County Library 201 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC (On the corner of Worth and Cox Streets ground floor meeting room.) Test Dates: April 14, 2012 August 11, 2012 June 9, 2012 October 13, 2012 Time: 10:00am Individuals wishing to take the test must have a valid drivers CAPE FEAR ARS 5400 RAMSEY ST NORTH 401 FAYETTEVILLE, NC METHODIST COLLEGE SCIENCE BLDG Rooms S-222 & S-207 June 9, 2012 October 13, 2012 August 4, 2012 Check-in begins at 0900 Testing begins at 0930 Bring a handheld calculator, a photocopy or original current FCC issued license, and $15 (cash) for the exam fee. For further information contact: Pat, N4UGH at n4ughpat@aol.com

10 10 April 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Class Class Class Meeting 7 PM May 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Meeting 7 PM VE Session 9 AM MEMORIAL DAY

11 MOORE COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY 753 LAMMS GROVE ROAD CARTHAGE, NC FIRST CLASS Moore County Amateur Radio Society C/O Lionel Bryson 2278 Seven Lakes South West End, NC MEMBERSHIP REQUEST Meetings are held in the meeting room of the Moore County Health Department on the third Thursday of each month (except December) at 7:00PM. Meetings usually last about an hour. Licensed Amateur Radio Operators and those interested in HAM radio are invited to join. Annual dues are $20 for an individual or $25 for a family membership. If you are interested in joining the club and ARRL at the same time, call Charles at first as there may be a special deal. To join, return this form to the address above together with a check written to Moore County Amateur Radio Society for the required amount. Name Call Class Address Phone City State ZIP address DOB Are you a member of ARRL If not currently a member, have you ever been If you are a former ARRL members, approximately when did your membership expire