IRCC October 14, 2006 Meeting Minutes
by WA0JTL

Minutes of Fall 2006 IRCC Meeting

October 14, 2006
Scheduled 2-4 PM
Russ Simpson WA0JTL, Secretary IRCC

The Fall Meeting was held at the Indianapolis Training Center, 2820 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The meeting was called to order at 2:08 PM by V. Chair Jack Parker (W8ISH).

A sign in sheet was passed and self-introductions followed.

Roll Call:
The Secretary, WA0JTL using the current member information on file, conducted a roll call via member list. Corrections and additions to the member list was requested. 9 clubs were represented at the meeting.
A quorum was achieved.

Moment of Silence :
A moment of silence was observed for Silent Keys and U.S. Troops overseas.

Approval of Minutes :
The minutes from the April 1, 2006 on hard copy was presented for approval. The minutes were accepted as written.

Officer’s Reports:

Chair KB9OME

Vice Chair W8ISH;
The 2006 Technical Excellence was awarded in July.
Call for four volunteers for award committee. K9ZBM, KA9ZEE, KB9WWM, N0JMR
Award committee to meet after today's meeting for 2007 AOY selection.

Secretary WA0JTL;
The secretary requested updates on club information via application forms.
Meeting minutes approval.

Treasurer K9DUR;
The financial report was reviewed. Copy on file.
Balance as of 9/30/06 was $2055.51. Report on file for review.

Committee Reports

Bison Stampede
2006 Bison Stampede successfully completed. 448 contacts completed and approximately 100 certificates were mailed out. WVARA volunteered to host the 2007 event.

Membership
WA0JTL reported that 3 new clubs joined IRCC in 2006. The current number is 42..

Old Business:

Non-Profit Status
K9DUR reported that IRCC has been ruled not eligible for 501-3c because the articles of incorporation state that IRSS is a social organization. Social organizations do not qualify. Discussion on possibility of changes.

New Business

Call for Nomination for Election of Officers
Nominations accepted from the floor.
The following nominations were made, accepted and qualified;

KB9OME nominated W8ISH for Chair
K9DUR nominated W9EEU for V. Chair
KB9OME nominated K9DUR for Treasurer
KB9OME nominated WA0JTL for Secretary

A motion to close nominations made and passed.
Nominated were elected for 2007-2008 term. New officers assumed position at end of today's meeting per the constitution.

Spring Meeting Location and Date

Date set at April 14, 2007

Meeting Location

Hosted by WVARA
Terre Haute, IN
W9EEU to provide details on exact location.

Announcements
W8ISH reported that at Dayton 2006 the ARRL Ham Video Core was announced. Call for all amateurs to capture video of Hams at work and provide copies to ARRL Contact W8ISH for details on how to transfer videos.

Motion to Adjourn
Motion to Adjourn by KB9OME. KB9HYH second. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting ended at 2:45 PM.


04/01/2006 Attendees ;

W8ISH, K9ZBM, KA9ZEE, N0JMR, K9DUR, KB9WWM, KB9HYH, KC9AOR, W9EEU, NT9T, KB9HSE, KB9OME, WA0JTL

Clubs Represented;

Crossroads of America Amateur Radio Ladies Association
Fort Wayne Radio Club
Goshen Amateur Radio Club
Grant County Amateur Radio Club
Hamilton County Amateur Radio Emergency Services
Hoosier DX & Contest Club
Mid State Amateur Radio Club
Terre Haute Radio Club
Wabash Valley Radio Amateur Assoc., Inc.
ARRL - Indiana Section

Minutes  approved at April 14, 2007 meeting  - WA0JTL

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