Enterprise Amateur Radio Society P.O.Box 310034 Enterprise, Alabama 36331-0034 September 2006 Minutes The meeting was called to order by Todd-KI4DFC at 7:04 PM. Introductions were made. The minutes of the August meeting were read and approved. The treasures's report was read and approved. PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Todd-KI4DFC welcomed all present. VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: The vice president was absent. PIO REPORT: Glenn- KD4FNI had nothing to report. EC REPORT: Jim- KL0LN had nothing to report. REPEATER COMMITTEE REPORT: Jerry- N4RYC reported that all APRS digi's and the voice repeater are working fine. The APRS server is still being worked on by Bob- WA4GIU, Trying to get it protected from virus and still have remote control. OLD BUSINESS: The only old business is the upcoming Montgomery hamfest on November 11th. NEW BUSINESS: The application for membership of Brian Slaughter- KI4QUY was voted upon and he was accepted. Jim- KL0LN stated that Duanne- WA4WQW is doing well following his open heart surgery. Billy Palmer-W4WJP gave a presentation about the Alabama State Defense Force and the Dale County EMA/EC and their Emergency Radio Team. Anyone interested in participating can get more informatiom at WWW.DC-ERT.ORG . Todd-KI4DFC has talked to James-KE4GWW about obtaining some HEAVY duty batteries removed from cel tower sites. The current officers have stated a willingness to run again for next year. The election will be in October. Todd- KI4DFC stated that a new TV show "Jehrico" mentioned ham radio. This year's Christmas dinner will be at Po Folks on December 16th. James- AC0CW reported that a new post regulation prohibits use of cel phones and microphones by the driver while in a moving vehicle. He will research that regulation further and report at next month's meeting. CLOSING: There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 7:30 PM. Gerald Eleam Jerry-N4RYC Sec/Treas