Squelch Tale
May 2000
Central Missouri Radio Association
K0SI 146.760/146.160
The 2000 CMRA Hamfest / Arrl Mo. Section Convention
Minutes From the April Meeting
Meeting opened at 7pm
Minutes read Introductions all around
New members to join the C.M.R.A.: John Smith, and Don Hancock
A.R.E.S.: John, N0EG handed out more ARES cards and will be meeting the man in charge of the EOC in settingup a working relationship between them and the hams inand around Columbia for emergency service.
Meeting adjourned 8:25.
That's all of the information I have for this month. Maybe next month we will have some information on vendors.
Dewey
WM0H
Old Business
Old business: The club breakfast is on the 2nd
Saturdayof the month. A good time is always had by all. Come
and enjoy good food and good company
New Business.
New business: A dues increase was voted in, individual membership is now $20 per year and family membership is now $25 per year. The increase will be effective Jan. 1, 2001
. Other Business.
Macon Hamfest will be June 10th and looking for another good 'fest this year. Bill Turnervisited and brought fliers announcing the event.
Field day will be at Rock Bridge again this year (greatplace) but John, N0EG, might try to get a shelter this year.
Also a quick note, We have found out that through the efforts of Tom Mills that Ameren UE has given us a sum of $300 to further our efforts in service to the community.
Hamfest information:
Things are starting to come together. We now have a "snack wagon" which Bill, KC0ACS has volunteered. John Smith and also volunteered his daughter to make an inside sign-- talk about getting your family involved and also his daughter and wife to help serve food. So far we have four for consessions since Jim said his wife would also help. What is needed now is four signs for the roadways.They need to be about 2 foot by 4 foot with a white background and large letters. We are also checking in getting some 8 foot tables, need about 20 or thirty more. In case you didn't come to the meeting the State Director wants the hamfest advertised as the State Convention. Be sure and set August 26th as a day to help.
DUES are due.
$15 Individual
$20 Family
73- WM0H Dewey
Treasures report
Checking:$1227.53
Savings:$71.68
Central Missouri Radio Association
PO Box 283
Columbia Mo 65205
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AB0IV, Mike Tolivar via email, ccom2@socket.net
CALENDAR FOR MAY
Each Monday evening (except the second) join with the members at the club station on Worley.
Each Wednesday is Club Net at 9:00 p.m. If you're interested or willing to volunteer for Net Control or if you have questions contact WM0H, Dewey.
9th Club Meeting at Boone Electric's conference room.
Second Saturday Club breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. Time 8: a.m.
BULLETIN BOARD
Remember Field day Will be here before you know
it. If you have any ideas, or want to volunteer for any
committees contact our new Field Day chairman for this year. N0EG
John. We need to jump right in and make this the best Field Day
Ever.
AB0IV
Mike
NOTE'S
If you have any changes in your Mailing address or E-mail
Send it to me AB0IV (Mike) to:
AB0IV@arrl.net or ccom2@socket.net
VE CORNER
Just one thing for the newsletter.The restructuring has brought an influx of new and "old" people back into ham radio. This could be bad or it could be good depending on elmers. We must do our part to insure new hams learn the correct procedure of ham radio. Don't run anyone off just because they don't have code or just because they are old or just because------. We are all here so let us do the best we can with the what we have. In times of emergency's the more that can pass information the better. As far as testing, please please please when you are going to take a test bring copies of everything, CSCE's, icense and whatever else you think we might need. As of right now it is taking about 4 weeks to receive anything from FCC. The next testing session will be May 22nd at the club station. We will no longer give test at the club meeting unless something can be set up at least one month before. See you at the club meeting.
Dewey
WM0H
Enjoy Ham Radio
TRADING POST
For Sale
RadioShack SWR meter Model 21-524, $15.
Palomar Tuner-tuner PT-340 $50.
CTX EZBook laptop computer P133, 16MEG RAM
ph 660-886-4079 or ccom2@socket.net"
Do you have something to sell, trade, or buy let me know if we have room I will put it in newsletter
Mike AB0IV
IN THE NEWS
To all radio amateurs
Revised question pools now available
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators Question Pool Committee has released revised Amateur Radio examination question pools into the public domain. The revised questions, covering the new Elements 2, 3 and 4 that become effective April 15, 2000, now are available on the ARRL web site at
To renew your membership for 2000, Please complete the form below and mail along a check for $15.00, ($20.00 per family) to:
CMRA
P.O. BOX 283
COLUMBIA, Mo. 65205
Note: If 2000 appears on your address label your dues have been paid. Thanks!
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