Fourlanders Meeting Last Week

[Jim Worsham]

As you all know, there was a Fourlanders meeting after the Lawrenceville
hamfest a week ago this past Saturday.  Unfortunately, we didn't have a lot
of folks there but those that were had a good time eating Chinese at the
Number 1 Chinese Buffet.  By the way, it was very good!

We talked about the contest some and how we could change/improve some things
next year.  We also talked a little about the "generator situation" that
occurred on the mountain (those who were there know what I am talking
about).  I think the problem was brought about primarily because Driscoll
was not there and his replacement had no idea what was going on or what to
expect.  Luckily, I was able to talk to the owner before I left Monday
afternoon and I am fairly certain I have smoothed things over.

There were some questions about the final score and the log being submitted.
Brian wasn't in attendance so we were not able to address that.  Brian, can
you fill us all in via e-mail on the final log results that were submitted
to ARRL?

We had quit a bit of discussion about the corporations (doesn't that sound
funny) financial situation.  Cutting through all the details, the
corporation has approximately $350 of operating expenses per year, the bulk
of which is liability insurance.  Given the number of dues paying members we
presently have (a dozen) the present dues of $20 per year does not cover
that expense.  There are also some "gaps" in our equipment/antenna
inventory.  Specifically, the need for the corporation to purchase a 432 MHz
power divider and a six meter antenna was discussed.  After all the
discussion, the following motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously
by the members present.  Dues would be increased effective 2002 to $30 per
year to cover ongoing operating expenses.  A committee would be formed to
review our equipment/antenna needs and research how to best meet those
needs.  They would make a recommendation sometime next year (before the
contest) and if approved by the membership a one time fee would be assessed
to each of the members to purchase what is needed.  It was the feeling of
the members present that given the magnitude of the financial commitment
being made that all the members including those not present need to vote.
As a result, I would like to ask all members to provide me with your vote on
this issue by the last day of November.  If you were present at the meeting
you do not need to vote again.  Vote via e-mail, telephone call, written
letter, whatever.  I will tally the votes and announce the results early
December.  If this motion is approved, I will need two or three volunteers
for the "equipment committee".  If you are interested let me know.

Finally, as per the constitution and bylaws I (the president) need to
appoint an elections committee for next years election of directors and
officers.  As a member of this committee, your duty would be to ascertain
members interest in being a director and/or officer (also known as twisting
arms and railroading) and presenting to the membership at our first
meeting/election next year a slate of candidates.  I am looking for two or
three volunteers for this so let me know if you can help out.  I believe I
have covered everything so that is it for now.  If I missed anything or if
any of you would like to discuss any of this further just give me a call.

73
Jim W4KXY
w4kxy@bellsouth.net




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