September 17, 2009

Club President Joe Loucka called "eating meeting" to order.  In attendance:  Joe and Sue Loucka, Jimmy Helvering, Mike Hurst, Thad & Ms. Williams, Richard & Martha England, John & Ms. Adams, Kevin, Hollie, and "little" Gary Roeder, "big" Gary Roeder (!), Mike & Louise Burkhead, Gary Lipford, Rachel Martin, Allen Miller, Todd Cooper & friend, and Richard Hiesmann.  Dinner began after Mr. John Adams asked blessing upon the food.  And the food was good!  Thanks to all who took the time and effort to prepare the great meal!  Everyone enjoyed it.  President Joe mentioned the success of the PSK 31 kits that he prepared for several of the members.  Several units are "on the air", and performing great!  The Swapfest is October 3, and "just around the corner", so to speak.  A door prize will be given away every hour, and a grand prize (a 2 meter transceiver) will be given away at the end of the Swapfest.  You do not have to be present to win the grand prize.  Mike (K4TC) will be working the sign-in desk and operating the 2 meter radio on the 147.105 repeater for talk-in guidance, etc. There will be a VE test session at 11:00 AM, for those wishing to take a ham exam.  For those "tail-gaters", there will be parking for you just across the street from the Henderson Church of Christ (just across Second Street, at Hill and Second).  The Henderson Church of Christ is located at the corner of White Avenue and Second Street.  The Swapfest will be held at the Activities Center, at the rear (but in the same building) as the Church.  Tables inside will rent for $5.00 each.  Club members, no charge for tables.  Mr. John Adams will open the building up at about 6:30 AM.  "Workers" (!) need to be there at 7:00 AM.  Hollie Roeder will coordinate with James Webb and put Swapfest announcement in Chester County Independent.  John will advertise 'Fest on TN Phone Net.  A big welcome to those of Kevin's radio class!  Several of tonight's visitors are studying for their amateur radio licenses.  Next Club meeting will be on October 15, starting at 6:00 PM, and the NWS will be presenting the Advanced Weather Spotter's Course.  Everyone is welcome to attend.  Kevin, KU4RT, recommended that we buy a new 147.105 repeater replacement.  Richard made motion, seconded by Mike B., motion carried.  Will study and investigate the repeater purchase more after the Swapfest.  Meeting adjourned.

Mike Burkhead, K4TC

Club Secretary