Called to order by Frederick W9GOC at 19:30.
Frederick W9GOC is looking for signatures to nominate our current section manager, Patrick, for another term.
Minutes
Read by Matt NM9O, question regarding the nomination for President, AC9BJ was removed at his request.
Bragging
Barry K8SD, went up to Blue Mounds in November and worked CQWW CW. Worked Guam, Japan and many other countries.
Had a great time. Used an IC-7300 and an 80M endfed halfwave. 10, 15, 40, and 80M.
VE Report
Ron K2VB, wants to thank Carolyn NQ9A for covering for him at the beginning of January.
January: 3 Tech, 1 General.
In December one of the people checked the felony box, and have not received his license yet, the FCC did follow up, but he did not respond.
Next VE session is February 3rd.
There will be a technician class, February 24-25, 2018. Testing at 15:30 on the 25th.
Ralph Kuehn, KD9NHU, upgraded to Extra.
Announcements
The Senate looks like it will be having a debate on Net Neutrality.
Jefferson Hamfest on March 18th.
MARA Hamfest, which is now ARRL affiliated will be in April 7, 2018. In Stoughton, Jeff KC9UNZ is the volunteer chairman if one would like to volunteer. Those that have had a table in the last three years should be receiving a notification in the mail.
Dayton Hamvention is in May, along with 4 days in May.
Guests
Austin KD9CZE, looking for some help with setting up a station and also looking at upgrading to General.
Election
2018 Board Election Results:
President: Frederick W9GOC
Vice President: Thomas AC9BJ
Treasurer: Andy AC9CB
Secretary: Matt NM9O
Board Members at Large:
Barry K8SD
Eldon NK9U
Stuart AC9LZ