Choctaw Amateur Radio Club Minutes from April 20, 2009 Members Present: Bill Wilburn N5NUK CARC Secretary,CORA Officer/President Dominic Angelo W5BUH Eric Spiegel K3UUF Bill Tarkington K3YC CORA Officer/Treasurer Ron Earnest W5RGT Don McDown N5ENQ CARC Vice President,CORA Director David Huntz NH6SM CARC Treasurer Larry Brewer K5VVD Richard Manlove W1WFE Walt Diehl KA3AMK Bill Crossland N9SQV CARC President Visitors: Everette Hartley Approval of March Minutes: There were two call sign corrections to the March minutes. Bill K3YC made a motion to accept the corrected minutes, and was seconded by Bill N5NUK. The motion passed. Treasurer's Report: David NH6SM gave the Treasurer's Report. Repeater Shack Report: Bill N5NUK brought a copy of the renewed club call sign license. Bill N9SQV took the copy to post at the repeater shack. CORA Report: Bill N5NUK gave a report on Ham Holiday 2009. A list of vendors was given and presentations and seminars was given. Dave WD5G will do a presentation on digital communications. There will be wristbands this year instead of badge holders. Tech Meeting: Don N5ENQ gave a presentation on Winlink and how to send airmail. Picnic Outing/Field Day: It was decided to hold the picnic on Saturday of Field Day weekend. Some portable equipment can be set up rather quickly for at least some participation in Field Day. The date is June 27 and the location is the Choctaw Park. The tent will be acquired from C W6NNH. Changes for the Controller: Larry K5VVD had the UHF equipment to turn over to Ron W5RGT. Miscellaneous: David NH6SM turned over paperwork to Bill N9SQV for the ARRL club affiliation. There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned.