Enterprise Amateur Radio Society P.O.Box 310034 Enterprise, Alabama 36331-0034 July 2009 Minutes The July meeting was called to order by Jim-KL0LN at 7:08 PM on the 16th. Introductions were made. The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was read and approved. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Jim had nothing to report. VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Carl-KC4FLT thanked all who participated at Kids Day and Field Day. EC'S REPORT: Jim stated that John Tallas (EMA) is waiting for the erection of the tower before ordering the D-STAR equipment, but will not lose the money if the city delays too long. PIO'S REPORT: Kerry-WA2QCJ was absent. NET MANAGER: Todd-KI4DFC reminder everyone of the ARES Net on Thursday nights at 8 PM and the Dothan net on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He also stated that Kid's Day was a success. OLD BUSINESS: Tom-WA4YQT reported that he is waiting to hear from Mary Ellis' daughter about the tower and shack. NEW BUSINESS: Jerry announced that the Milton, FL hamfest would be Friday and Saturday. There was much discussion about the problem of liability with the tower and shack. Jerry will try to determine the cost and requirements for purchasing same. The possibility of moving the repeater to the new tower was discussed. Jim has talked to Tallas and learned that aside from the D-STAR antenna on top, all others would have to permission of the city. We will discuss that with the city if all other options fail. CLOSING: The meeting was closed at 7:35 PM. Gerald Eleam Jerry-N4RYC Sec/Treas