Ready for something different? How about a club meeting and dinner?  We eluded to this in the meeting notes sent out, and to make it official, the August 16th stated meeting will be at the Delta 109 in Delta, OH.  Yes, we are still meeting at 7:30pm, and yes, you are responsible for your own dinner costs.  Since summer meetings tend to be a bit on the more relaxed side, with many of the big events past us, it was proposed we do a combo dinner and club meeting.  See you at the 109!

The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 15 members and guests in attendance, introductions were made and the pledge of allegiance was given by all.

Members in Distress: no report

Treasurers Report: KB8ELH gave the report (balances not published online). A motion was made by KG8FM to accept the report and seconded by W8TUX. All were in favor.

Bills to Present: Nothing to report

Education/VE Committee:

KD8ZKE indicated two candidates for testing have committed to July 31.  VEs are asked to be at the Fulton Masonic Lodge in Delta at the usual time.

Hamfest Committee:

The December Hamfest is set for December 4th at Ruihley Park Pavilion in Archbold, OH.

Repeater Committee:

The continued discussion was had on getting an internet connection at the main repeater shack for the purpose if IRLP and EchoLink, as well as DMR.

Old Business:

Just got a call from Delta PD, we are not need for the chicken run, so they want us at THE DELTA PD! At 10 AM, NOT at the tent. Get this out to everyone we can as soon as possible.

The transmitters and antennas are stowed away for another year as we wind down Field Day 2021.  First, a huge thank you to everyone who ventured out to the Woodlot, despite the threats of never-ending rain (that thankfully never happened).  It was great to have so many of our newest club members present to observe and even try their hand at contesting on HF.  I also wanted to thank directly KD8PUD for arranging our Fulton County 911 coordinator for a site visit today.  There will be more on our conversation with Richard Kilgour coming soon, especially how we can have our emergency services efforts tied more directly to the county.  We were also treated to a site visit from our ARRL Ohio Section Manager, Tom Sly, who took time away from his radio club to venture around the state, making a stop in our little corner.  

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm by Bryan Patterson (KB8ELG) with 16 members and guests in attendance, the pledge of allegiance was given by all.
 
Members in Distress: no report
 
Treasurers Report: KB8ELH gave the report (balances not published online). A motion was made by KG8FM to accept the report and seconded by KE8OKA. All were in favor.
 
Bills to Present: 

• KD8KBU presented a bill for the door prizes for the Summer Hamfest of $153.31.  A motion was made by WB8ZOI to pay the billl, seconded by W8TUX.  All were in favor
• WD8KRS presented the bill for the Port-a-john for $202.50 (2 months).  A motion made by KE8ITJ, and seconded by KE8KDS to pay the invoice.  All were in favor.
• KB8ELG presented a bill for supplies for the Summer Hamfest for $91, along with a bill for the rental of the Ruihley Park Shelter for the Winter Hamfest for $200 ($50 deposit is reimbursable). A motion was made by WD8KRS and seconded by KG8FM to pay the bill.  All were in favor.

 
Education/VE Committee: