Minutes 10 2015

MARA Minutes Oct 1, 2015 meeting

Pool Clubhouse at 2417 Lacosta DR in Bartlett

21 people attended

Meeting called to order at 7:15 by President Foster

Introductions around room

Motion to approve minutes from September and Treasurer report from September as posted on web. Motion by Morris 2^nd by Martin. Approved by acclamation.

VP Schlichter covered St. Jude Marathon. He still could use a few volunteers and will send out email to those who have volunteered.

Foster mentioned that November meeting would be at main clubhouse. It will be elections and a short program.

Foster mentioned that Christmas dinner will be at Macaroni grill. Room is smaller than Coletta’s so we need reservations. It is a fixed select menu with cost of $19. Please RSVP to Brignole by Dec. 1. It will start at 6:30 pm on Thursday Dec 3 and is at the SW corner of Highway 64 and Germantown Pky.

Brignole had some Yaesu Fusion shirts and gave them away at the meeting. These came with the repeater and had W4EM embroidered on them.

Nominations for officers next year are:

President Dennis Foster

VP Rick Tillman

Treasurer Art Barnett

Secretary Tony Brignole

Board Members: Lance Morris

Rick Kanschat

Dan Lasley

Roger Schlichter was nominated for President from the floor by Martin and 2^nd by Savage

Short break

Reviewed and discussed the generator overvoltage protection devices. Passed out units and articles from QST on how they work.

Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by Morris 2^nd by Martin.