Enterprise Amateur Radio Society P.O.Box 310034 Enterprise, Alabama 36331-0034 August 2006 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Todd-KI4DFC at 7:06 PM. Introductions were made. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was read and approved. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Todd-Ki4dfc welcomed all present and stated that we would meet again at Po-Folks following the meeting. VICE-PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Buck-K4HKR stated that he has detected no vice since our last meeting. PIO REPORT: Glenn-KD4FNI had nothing to report. EC REPORT: The EC Jim-KL0LN was absent. REPEATER COMMITTEE REPORT: Jerry-N4RYC stated that the repeater is working well. He also reported on the status of APRS I-Gate and server that is now up and running at EOCC. OLD BUSINESS: Todd-KI4DFC stated that he and Jim-KL0LN will complete the equipment list for the City of Enterprise. The Montgomery Hamfest will be on November 11. The Huntsville Hamfest is this weekend. NEW BUSINESS: Buck-K4HKR stated that he heard that Hams in Alaska got free license plated. James-AC0CW explained the system used in Alaska. Todd-KI4DFC stated that Hams may be considered as First Responders in any future event. Jerry-N4RYC read a request from a local hospice and the request was denied. It was voted that we would pay the Alabama repeater council dues. Todd-KI4DFC announced that there was a news online page on the web. WiregrassNews.com . There was a short discussion about the Echo-Link system. CLOSING: The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM . Gerald Eleam Jerry-N4RYC Sec/Treas