ASSOCIATED RADIO AMATEURS OF LONG BEACH, INC

ASSOCIATED RADIO AMATEURS OF LONG BEACH, INC., W6RO

General Membership Meeting on August 3, 2001 DRAFT 5 AUG 2001

The meeting is held at Signal Hill Community Center and called to order by President John Rogers KF6TTR at 7:13 p.m. XX persons signed the attendance book.

The Flag Salute is led by Vice President Ray Rittenhouse KF6WZN.

Visitors welcomed: Patty Maynard (no license), of Long Beach; Reggie Stevens K6RTH of Baldwin Park; Michael French K6RT, his wife Christina French N6UNO and their daughter Stephanie French KG6HKT, of Lakewood; Joe Parisella KF6MYN and Jason Tucker KG6HKR, of Long Beach; Matt Steelmon KE6QKO of Anaheim; Jim Dunn N3ABQ of Orange; and Kurt Geitner K6RRA of Seal Beach.

Secretary’s Report: Secretary Tom Gibbons W9EYB reports that the minutes for the July 6 General Membership Meeting and for the July 9 Board of Directors meeting are at the head table. Most club business is done at the Board of Directors meetings. The next director meeting is Monday, August 6, 7 p.m. at the home of Lisa KF6QNG and Tom Gibbons W9EYB, Long Beach. Directions and a map are available on request. He explains the director vacancy by the resignation of elected director Jerry Sulentich KE6SI. Suggestions for an appointed replacement director are needed.

A quorum of 6 is needed for each Board of Directors meeting. If unable to attend, each director is urged to contact Tom directly in advance of the meeting date. Director Carol Apt KF6THS will be absent from the August Board of Director meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Lisa Gibbons KF6QNG reports account balances as of July 31: Cash $151.57, Checking $2,468.54, Savings $2,801.25, Scholarship Fund CD $2,030.91 and the Scholarship Savings Transfer Fund $5.41. Total assets $7,457.68 ($6,186.68 July 31, 2000); total liabilities $0.00

New members: Patty Maynard (no license), Jason Tucker KG6HKR and Reggie Stevens K6RTH, all of Long Beach; Michael French K6RT, Christina French N6UNO and Stephanie French KG6HKT, all of Lakewood.

Humor: By Joe Provenza W6UPN.

Health & Welfare: None.

Announcements: - New General Class member is Joe Maynard K6JMA. New Technician Class member is Stephanie French KG6HKT.

- The Friday club net now is 7:30 p.m. on 145.520 MHz simplex. Hear club news.

- The Thursday ARES nets: 6:30 p.m. on 449.780 MHz repeater (131.8 PL) and 223.800 MHz repeater (156.7 PL), also at 6:45 p.m. on the 1.2 GHz repeater. The 7 p.m. net on 145.520 MHz simplex for Los Angeles County ARES Southeast Section. Hear the weekly amateur radio news report starting at 6:45 p.m.

Old business (Refer to the monthly Board of Directors meeting minutes for business matters.)

Reports:

Testing Committee Chair Tom Gibbons W9EYB reports ARALB monthly amateur radio testing, all classes, through the Greater Los Angeles Amateur Radio Group (GLAARG) is next scheduled for Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. at the CalState University Police station, 1331 Palo Verde Ave. (between university parking lots #9 and #11), Long Beach. Enter university Lot #9 from Palo Verde Ave. (at its intersection southbound with Anaheim Road). Follow the Testing signs from Lot #9. Pre-registration is recommended through Don Boyce (562-420-9480). Talk-in on the 449.780 MHz repeater (131.8 Hz tone). Contact Tom at 562-529-8644.

Training Committee: Chair Fred Wagner KQ6Q reports that classes will be formed as requests are received by any committee member. Individual help with troublesome test questions and “Elmering” assistance are available here from 6 to 7 p.m. on meeting nights, also at the CalStateU training facility by appointment. Contact Fred Wagner KQ6Q 714-827-9236, Hank Burwash 562-596-9670, Dennis Kidder WA6NIA 562-858-2883 or Ray Rittenhouse KF6WZN 562-860-5472.

W6RO Club Station Wireless Room Assistant Station Manager John Rogers KF6TTR reports the new 5-

The Wireless Room element 10m-15m-20m HyGain beam and rotator will be installed starting at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. At least 5 helpers are needed. Wireless Room Operator status is not necessary; check-in at the crew entrance security desk and show your license.

Wireless Room Station Manager Nate Brightman K6OSC reports attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Carnival Cruise Line construction of a 1,000 foot pier and extensive facilities for cruise ship passenger loading and unloading, administrative and logistical support. This will increase traffic at the Queen Mary liner substantially. The security desk and sign-in are now on board through the crew entrance. Increased security will require showing your current Amateur Radio license in order to sign in for Wireless Room duty. ARALB member? Become a Wireless Room operator!

W6RO QSL Cards: No report.

Club Mug Sales: You can still order ARALB mugs customized with your name and call sign. They come in two sizes, small and large. Two colors are available, Cobalt blue and black. Contact John Rogers KF6TTR or Carol Apt KF6THS.

Long Beach ARES: Joe Provenza reports the need for amateur radio operators to join and participate in Long Beach ARES and RACES. Training is a continuing obligation. Keep current! Planned ARES drills are August 11 9 a.m. to Noon, the September XX beach cleanup and the Long Beach Marathon November 11.

American Red Cross The Greater Long Beach Chapter needs Amateur Radio Operators, says Rick Silva WA6ES. Radio operators are needed for routine nets and station operation, especially for disaster and emergency support. Many local community emergency responses are supported where radio communications is desired. There are several working Amateur Radio transceivers at the Long Beach Chapter. Telephone the Long Beach Chapter for information and to volunteer.

Historian Marilyn Boone KF6GZF reports current club information, photographs and member accomplishments are needed. Please send them directly to Marilyn. (562-425-6098)

Oscillator Newsletter: Editor Carina Lister KF6ZYY reminds of the 15^th of month deadline for articles and other information for the coming issue. Her contact information is in each newsletter.

New business:

Orange County Fair: Our club staffed 2 full Sundays (12 hours) and 1 Friday evening (4 hours) shifts. This is more support than in Year 2000. Volunteers tell of enjoying the fair and especially the contact with visitors to the fair. Club flyers and other information were distributed. Thanks to Chuck Williams KN6DB and Ray Rittenhouse KF6WZN for their efforts.

ARRL Southwest This important, annual event is the weekend of September 7-9 in the Riverside

Division Convention Convention Center. This is a wonderful opportunity to sell our club to the many persons attending. Advance tickets are available now, or may be purchased at the door. Check the arrl.org website under “conventions” for details and contact information. Plan to go!

Meeting Program Member Rick Silva WA6ES offers an interesting explanation and how-to for DX operations on the MF-HF-VHF-UHF bands. This applies to every class of license. Rick recently earned the coveted ARRL DXCC Award. The president presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Rick for this useful, interesting program.

The member egg drawing, now $25, is won by member Richard Freesmeier K6EM. He is not present. The prize fund next month increases to $30.

No further business is presented. Motion to adjourn made, second. No discussion. The motion is approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

The next General Membership Meeting is Friday, September 7, 2001, 7:00 p.m. in the Signal Hill Community Center. The program is your most interesting experience while getting started in Amateur Radio. Refreshments are served. Call W6RO for talk-in on 145.520 MHz simplex before 7 p.m.

The next Board of Directors meeting is Monday, August 6, 7:00 p.m. at the home of Lisa KF6QNG and Tom Gibbons W9EYB, 2811 E. 57^th St., Long Beach. (562-529-8644). Members are welcome. Call W6RO for talk-in on 145.520 MHz simplex before 7 p.m.

Thomas R. Gibbons, W9EYB

Secretary