NHRC BOARD MINUTES September 8, 2009 Present were: Les Cobb. W6TEE, President Maynard Wright, W6PAP, Secretary/Treasurer Matthew Cobb, W6KDJ, Member The meeting was called to order by President Les, W6TEE, at 6:30 PM. Les stated that he has appointed John, AE6VQ, and Loren, WA6LMZ, to a Nominating Committee to select candidates for next year's offices. Les appointed Maynard, W6PAP, to the Committee at this meeting and stated that John is chairing the Committee. Les suggested bringing the usual amount of refreshments to What is Amateur Radio? (WIAR) next week. Maynard said that he would bring a '50s CW/AM station to WIAR and Les said he would provide a mobile mag-mount antenna for use by that station. Les stated that Kim, KE6RKX, would be bringing quite a bit of NHRC-owned equipment to the White Elephant Sale at the October membership meeting. Maynard noted that he has some NHRC-owned equipment stored at home that he will bring. Les suggested adding someone to the Repeater Committee to assist Glenn, WA7SPY, in programming all the bells and whistles (autopath speed dial, etc.). Les pointed out that we ought to be thinking about a location for the Christmas party. Maynard reported that several members have asked when they will be issued badges. A consensus was achieved that we need to get badge production working again. Les adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Maynard Wright, W6PAP Secretary/Treasurer NHRC MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2009 Setup for What Is Amateur Radio? (WIAR) began at 5:30 PM and the entire meeting was given over to WIAR. There were several operating stations and exhibits. Those attending reported that they found the event to be useful and interesting. Thanks to Doug, K8NFF, and Sheila, N6IKB, for staying home to provide a VHF contact for some of the demonstrations. Respectfully submitted, Maynard Wright, W6PAP Secretary/Treasurer