NPARC Meeting notes: Monday, April 24, 2017
Time start: 7:30 PM
Location: NP Senior Center/Decorso Center, E. 4th St., New Providence, NJ.

Attendees:K2YG,KC2WUF,K2EFB,WB2EDO,K2JV,N2TO,K2AL,KD2ITW,KA2MPG,KD2JRI,K2EZR,AE2JP,
          K2GLS,W2PTP,M0OKB,N2SLS,KC2HLA,K2UI,KC2OSR,KQ2E,W2UDT and Henry.
          We also welcomed 3 newcomers- W2PES (Paul), KD2NDQ (Bob) and KD2MYD (Pat).
          Gerry, AA2ZJ, was our guest speaker.
          Congrats to Henry Keppler who passed his Tech exam at the Splitrock Hamfest. UPDATE: Henry was granted call KD2NLK pn April 28!

1. The sign-in sheets at this and future meetings will include a survey related to determining mmembers' interest on various topics.
   This meeting's survey asked how many members are interested in emergency communications and who has EMCOMM certifications.
   We do these surveys to gage members' interests and results are to be used by the Executive Committee to better serve NPARC members.
      Results will be discussed at the next meeting.

2. W2PTP, President, called the meeting to order at 8PM:
   A) Memorial Day parade: Another call was made for marchers. Rick, WB2QOQ, is once again the club coordinator for this annual event.
      Please send Rick an email via the reflector (or direct) if you are interested in marching. 
      PTP discussed the logistics for meeting at the NP Library on the morning of the parade. Details are in QOQ's reflector notice.
   B) Reminder was given to those who have not yet paid their dues for 2017. Your membership is valued and appreciated.
   C) K2AL will be getting a quote from Chatham Sports Shop for additional club shirts.
   D) Reminder to get your QSL cards ready for the Bureau so KC2OSR can arrange to send to the ARRL. Sam will be collecting cards for the next month. 
      So bring your QSL's to the next two meetings.
   E) FD 2017 is June 24/25. We will need loggers and operators. We plan to have a GOTA station so our newer members and those inactive can "get on the air"
 
3. K2YG recounted the first NPARC Digital Net held on April 17 at 9PM on 28.085. It was a success. There were 6 check-ins but we want more to participate.
   The digital net is on every alternate Monday from Club meeting dates.
   Advance notices will be posted on the Reflector. Dave mentioned the website of AA5AU, a RTTY maven who can give advice
   on getting started in RTTY. Google AA5AU to get to his site.  
   Those that need assistance in getting started in digital modes can get help from several club members. Contact K2YG via email or via the Reflector.
4. Sam, KC2OSR and Hillary, KC2HLA, both asked for volunteer communicators for the annual Tour De Cure race.
5. W2PTP introduced Gerry, AA2ZJ, who gave a detailed presentation on RF Fox Hunting. Gerry described various antennas and circuits used to compete in a fox hunt.
   TCRA is organizing a competition between interested clubs that will take place in September. We thank Gerry for giving us this informative presentation.
   
The rest of the meeting was spent ragchewing, drinking coffee and once again,enjoying Norma Cohen's chocolate chip cookies.
Meeting was over by 9:00
Al Hanzl
K2AL
Secretary, NPARC
April 28, 2017