Minutes of Meeting IRCC
April 1, 2001
Russ Simpson WA0JTL, Secretary IRCC
Indianapolis, IN
Scheduled 2-4 PM
The Spring Meeting was held in the Public Safety Building EOC
Training Room at 135 S. 9th, Noblesville, IN.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 PM by Chair Vicki Rudicel
(KB9OME).
A sign in sheet was passed and self introductions followed.
Roll Call:
A roll call was conducted by the Secretary, WA0JTL using the current
member information on file. Corrections and additions to the member list
was requested.
Moment of Silence :
A moment of silence was observed for Silent Keys.
Peggy, W9JUJ, requested updates on any Silent Keys.
Approval of Minutes :
The minutes from the February 17, 2001 special work meeting were distributed
for approval. The motion to approve carried by a unanimous voice vote.
Approval of Treasurer :
KB9OME called for a motion to approve Ray, K9DUR, as the new Treasurer
to replace KA9OKT who resigned as Treasurer on February 17, 2001.
Officer’s Reports:
Vice Chair W8ISH;
Jack reviewed past workshops and made a call for new workshop ideas.
Reply via e-mail with any ideas.
Secretary WA0JTL;
The secretary requested updates on club information.
Treasurer K9DUR;
Ray reviewed the results of the 2000 audit. K9ZBM submitted a bill
for the 2000 Amateur of the Year award to K9DUR. KB9OME called for a motion
to accept the report. K9DUR first, K9ZBM second.
Discussion;
a. Kellie, KB9MOH, asked if any past list of club members exists. The
collective response was that none has been found.
b. W8ISH suggested contacting all know IN clubs and asked if they are
or have been members of IRCC.
The voice vote on the motion was unanimous.
New Business
One Year Free IRCC Membership:
K9JZZ made motion to contact all clubs and offer a one year free membership
in the IRCC. The discussion resulted in a modification of the motion to
include all clubs free for 2001 and a letter of thanks to those clubs already
paid for 2001. The IRCC board will draft a letter offering the free IRCC
membership and send to all known clubs in Indiana . K9ZX seconded the motion
which passed by unanimous voice vote.
Constitution Committee:
K9DUR announced that a first draft of the constitution has been completed.
The goal is to complete the draft revisions by October 2001. K9DUR requested
a meeting with the committee after the meeting.
IRCC Incorporation :
A record search revealed that the IRCC Incorporation status ended in
1971. There appears to be two methods available. 1) New application for
Incorporation or 2) re-instate the previous charter.
K9DUR recommended the second option. The cost estimate is approximately
$60 + $90 dollars to file a form for any back taxes and for re-instating
the charter.
KB9MOH made a motion to adopt the recommendation of K9DUR and K9ZBM
seconded. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.
Bison Stampede:
KB9MOH stated that Whitley County Club was to take over the Bison Stampede
sponsorship this year. It appears that the Elkhart County Radio Association
will again sponsor the event but a replacement club for next year is highly
desired. In the past the event has been set up on a club rotation basis.
N3FHI, Hamilton County ARES, volunteered HCARES for 2002.
KB9MOH took an action item to provide Understudy information to the
IRCC board for 2002 and future club rotations.
K9RU suggested changing the format of the Bison Stampede event. This
event appears to be in competition with the Indiana QSO Party. K9RU suggested
an Indiana VHF/UHF simplex event. KB9OME suggested that the Bison Stampede
should remain the current format for 2001 and the IRCC board would entertains
changes for 2002 and beyond.
KB9OME asked K9RU and K9DUR to head a committee to review future IRCC
sponsored contests.
Outstanding Amateur of the Year Award:
KB9OME asked for a committee to consider the format of the award including
time to present, where and what type of award as well as selecting the
award recipient from the nominees.
W8ISH - volunteered as chair ( 2000 Award winner)
K9ZBM - agreed to serve
K9JZZ - agreed to serve
K9DUR suggested that the guidance be provided for an awards budget.
The discussion resulted in a guidance of $200 to cover all plaques.
The committee will respond at the October, 2001 IRCC meeting.
Technical Excellence Award:
W9IH suggested that since an all Indiana Workshop resulted in the creation
of the Technical Excellence Award, the IRCC would be a good fit sponsor
for the award. The IRCC would then be sponsor of the Technical Excellence
Award in July and the Outstanding Amateur Award in November.
KB9OME suggested that the Outstanding Amateur of the Year Committee
also accept the responsibility of the Technical Excellence Award. The members
of the committee informally agreed.
K9DUR moved that the IRCC sanction the Technical Excellence Award. K9JZZ
seconded. W8ISH wondered if the IRCC could run out of money. The general
discussion was that the growth of IRCC through new clubs could easily offset
increased expenditures. The motion carried unanimously on a voice
vote.
Membership & Activities Committee:
KB9OME called for volunteers for a membership committee.
KB9MOH, WB9ZIY and KB9RQH all volunteered.
Director Vote:
KB9MOH nominated Jim Sellers, K9ZBM, to serve the balance of the term
left vacant by K9DUR to become IRCC Treasurer. K9DUR seconded nomination.
K9ZBM was elected unanimously by voice vote.
The issue of an unfilled sixth director was discussed and resolved to
address at the October 14th meeting.
Next Meeting:
Since the first Sunday in October is also the day of the Bedford Hamfest,
a proposal was made and approved to move the meeting to October 14, 2001.
The intent is to meet in Kokomo.
For the Good of the Order
K9JZZ briefly discussed the PRB1 bill which failed to progress this
year but activity is starting for an attempt next year. The desire is to
"pack" the legislative meeting room for the PRB1 discussion. K9JZZ appealed
for all to check on local ordinances and forward to him.
K9ZBM announced that the Indiana Section Traffic Manager is resigning
this month and interested parties to contact W9JUJ.
Motion to Adjourn by K9ZBM and seconded by K9JZZ. Meeting adjourned
at 3:56 PM.
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