AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, INC. GENERAL MEETING - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, INC. GENERAL MEETING MEETING #72 Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 7 PM

INVOCATION

ARCCC, INC. AGENDA • Welcome and Introductions • Swap Table • Applications for New Membership • Treasury Report and Previous Meeting Minutes • Old/New Business & Committee Updates • East Central/Columbia County ARES • AmRRON • Adjourn

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS • Please Sign In on the Attendance Log – Please PRINT Legibly • Introductions – QUICKLY Go Around the Room and Provide Your Name and Call Sign

SWAP TABLE

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS • Are there any additional ARCCC, Inc. Membership Applications which need to be turned in before we vote?

ARCCC, INC. REPORTS • Treasurer’s Report • Secretary’s Report – Posted on Website

AmazonSmile • Log into https://smile.amazon.com/ • Select the Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County, Inc. as your charity

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS • The ARCCC, Inc. has been enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program! • What you need to do! – Link your Kroger Plus Card to the ARCCC, Inc. #29603! – Simply visit www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com – Login to your existing account or create an account – Click on Community – Enter “29603” and Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County, Inc. should appear – Select our organization and save!

UPCOMING EVENTS • 12-07-2019 SKYWARN Recognition Day • 12-12-2019 ARCCC, Inc. Christmas Party* * In Place of December Meeting • 1-11-2020 Greenwood Hamfest • 1-11-2020 ARCCC, Inc. VE Test Session • 1-11-2020 GA State ARES Meeting • 1-25/26-2020 Winter Field Day • 1-28-2020 ARCCC, Inc. January Meeting • 2-21-2020 Dalton Hamfest

Please RSVP!

ARCCC, Inc. Will Support Augusta Toys for Tots Please bring an unwrapped toy with you to the Christmas Party. The following items are always needed: Bikes & helmets (ages 6 & up boys & girls) Games & toys (ages 6-8 boys & girls) Games & toys (ages 0-2 boys & girls) New books (for all ages) POCs: Jim & Cindy Cunningham

2019 Thomas Kohli Ham of the Year Award The Thomas Kohli Ham of the Year Award will be presented at the ARCCC, Inc. Christmas Party on December 12 th , 2019. The ARCCC, Inc. Board of Directors will vote to select the 2019 winner from four nominations that were submitted by club members.

SKYWARN Recognition Day Where & When: Saturday December 7th, 2019 from 8:00 AM to 3 PM EST NWS Forecast Office Columbia, SC 2909 Aviation Way, W. Columbia, SC 29170 (At the CAE airport) Events: • Special Event Radio Station WX4CAE – operational the entire day. Want to operate your portable station? Bring it out! • Advanced SKYWARN Spotter Class – 9AM to 11 AM • COOP Observing Program & CoCoRaHS Presentation – 11 AM to 12 Noon • Holm Award Presentation – 1 PM • Snacks and refreshments will be provided Register online at: https://forms.gle/3Md5bzxyCAyn8vWq8

OLD BUSINESS and updates • Technician License Course – Planning for a winter class • Field Day Committee Co-Directors for 2020 – Co-Directors: ? – Winter Field Day is January 25-26, 2020 • Belair Road repeater site Repair and PM – Install new coax for the VHF and UHF repeaters Any other business or motions for consideration?

COMMITTEE UPDATES • Directors should provide QUICK UPDATES on their committees – REMINDER: • All Committees should be coordinating meetings on their own with the Co-Directors providing updates at the General Meetings and issuing any requests for the members to vote on.

ARCCC, INC. COMMITTEES CO-DIRECTORS STILL NEEDED! • Asset/Inventory Committee – Donation Subcommittee • Constitution and Bylaws Committee • Chaplain and Visitation Committee • Field Day Committee • Fundraising Committee • IT Committee • Mentoring Committee • Net Control Committee • Nomination Committee • Outreach Committee • Repeater Committee • Volunteer Examiner Committee • Public Information Officer (PIO) • K4KNS Trustee • QSL Manager JOIN A COMMITTEE AND GET INVOLVED IN CLUB ACTIVITIES

NEW BUSINESS • Presentation ideas for 2020 meetings • Any other new business?

East Central/Columbia County ARES

AmRRON

ARCCC, Inc. Facebook Page

MEETING AGENDA ITEMS Anyone wishing to place an item on the ARCCC, Inc. Meeting Agenda should provide their request via email to the ARCCC, Inc. President, preferably at least 7 days prior to the next meeting.

PHOTOS OF THE HOBBY • TAKE PHOTOS!!! • Share the photos with the ARCCC, Inc. Board so they can be placed on the website and other outreach materials. • Take photos in order so they tell a story in chronological order • Be certain Camera Date and Time are Correct

Ideas, Suggestions, Comments • We want to hear from you! • What ideas do you have for club activities, presentations, workshops, etc.? • Contact any BoD member or Committee Co- Director • Use the “CONTACT US” tab on the ARCCC, Inc. web page

REVIEW • Review Motions and Assignments • Motion to adjourn the meeting?

THANK YOU!!!