Minutes of the May 2014 General Meeting

Meeting held at the Sharon Temperance Hall. The meeting was called to order at 19:30. Chaired by Chris VE3NRT

1. Introductions completed. 41 members and 7 guests in attendance
   
2. Motion 2014-05-06-01 by Brian VE3IBW to approve the minutes of the April 1st General Meeting as published in the Splatter Blog, seconded by Brad VE3HII. Motion carried.
   
3. AGM – All attendees were reminded that the AGM will be held next month and that volunteers are needed for the BBQ, and to chair the AGM elections for 5 new members
   
4. Treasury – John VA3JI - No transactions in April
   
5. Field Day – Steve VE3UT
   
   • Need some idea of the numbers to plan for food
     
   • There will be a military presence although less than last year as they have been asked by other clubs to attend their field day activities
     
   • 80m station to be located further south
     
6. Bylaws – Eric VE3EB - Members are encouraged to review the proposed bylaw amendments prior to the AGM. The bylaws are available from the club secretary (Chris VA3DXZ). To request a copy, please email secretary@yrarc.org
   
7. Public Events – Eric VE3EB
   
   • New GMAIL calendar will be made available. For more information members can email events.yrarc@gmail.com
     
   • Upcoming events are:
     
     1. MADD Poker Ride May 25
        
     2. Girl Guide Rally May 31
        
     3. Aurora Street Festival June 1
        
     4. Mt Albert Sports Day (Parade and Run) June 6&7
        
     5. Ontario Medical First Response Competition June 14
        
     6. Field Day June 28&29
        
     7. Sharon Temple Canada Day celebration July 1
        
     8. Tentative - Sher St Kits Event July 1
        
     9. Newmarket Jazz Festival August 1-4
        
     10. Al’s Ride August 3
         
     11. Remembering Renata Walk – Raising Awareness for Eating Disorders August 24
         
     12. Sharon temple Illumination September 5
         
8. Hamfest – Geoff VA3GS - Saturday Nov 1st has been confirmed
   
9. Property – Rob VE3RQB
   
   • Storage Container – Looking into an alternative supplier. Hope to have purchase completed next week
     
   • Tower Trailer – Waiting for access to new tower to get trailer modifications underway
     
10. Meeting adjourned at 21:35
    

The club would like to thank Dr. Paul Delaney from York University for his fascinating talk entitled “A Quick Taste of Modern Astronomy”