Call to Order 1930 hours – 8 Members present and 3 Guests
Reading of the treasurers report
Topics of discussion were as follows
Nebraska State fair
Online hours entry big help in that Stan doesn’t have to do it and the info provided goes a long in discussions of duties, parking needs, and the services we can provide.
Brian added that he had spoken to Tom ridge and that they would provide the cat5 cable if we installed the cable for internet.
Parking last year was in 7a, worked well for those who were allowed to park there.
Liability issues were discussed. We do not want to become a burden on the facility and State fair organization. We should handle our own liability issues.
Mike Mathews, kd0qed, provided discussion on the radio show.
Repeater discussion – Elba needs to be repaired yet, Brian volunteered to go up and help.
Field day discussion for both Hastings and Kearney locations.Info to be posted on website.
Project night was voted and approved once month, info to follow at later date.
Discussion on relocating radios.
Discussed creating education program to bring schools into the hobby.
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