Here we go again! The April meeting was delayed a week because of Holy Week. Instead of the meeting on April 17 (which was Manudy Thursday) we met on April 24. That threw me off by a week and I realized yesterday that the May meeting is on the 15th and not the 22nd. That’s why you are getting last month’s minutes almost after the nick of time….Whew!
Jim called the meeting to order at 7:04 and we played pass the microphone for the introductions of the 24 people in the building and the 4 that were on Zoom.
Secretary’s Report
Through the magic of the internet the secretary’s was distributed, read and amazingly accepted by the members.
Treasurer’s Report
Total balance at last report (March 2025): $12,306.38
April Financial Report
- Income
- Annual Dues: $ 20.00 (1 member)
- New members: $25.00 (1 prospective members)
- Expenses
- Club USPS annual post box fees: $ 248.00
- TD Bank Balances
- $11,779.38
- Cash-on-hand
- $324.00
Total Funds in the Treasury
- $12,103.38
New Member Applications
- Jack Sullivan (KC1WBZ)
Notes
- TD Bank account min balance to avoid fees: from $1,500 to $2,500
- Zelle online payment setup in TD Bank – information on website
- TD Bank balance includes $100 for coffee fund
- Name badges: Jim Singer investigating
Patrick Perkins
KO1NE
CMARA, Treasurer
(m): 508.667.6335
Repeater Committee
Kudos to the repeater committee for keeping W1BIM among the best repeaters in New England!
Repeater Committee
MEMBERS PAID DUES FOR 2025 : 64
MEMBERS NOT PAID FOR 2025 : 56
MEMBERS NOT PAID FOR 2024 : 28
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP FOR CMARA: 148
73, Dick / W1REJ
Old Business
There wasn’t any old or new business so we closed the meeting and went to the Annual Flea.
Next Meeting
Thursday May 15, 2025 at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 70 Highland St., Holden, MA. (or Zoom if you prefer) Doors will be open at 6pm and Zoom link up at 6pm (maybe)
Flea Market!
Lots of junk treasures changed hands and there was plenty of BS (Brotherly Speech) between the attendees.
CMARA Board Meeting 4/15/2025
7pm start time
In attendance, Connor, Dan, Tom S, Nick and Tom C.
Reminder about the meeting date change.
Secretary to send reminder about the date change.
Field Day Security
We need to remember to not leave radios and equipment unsecured. Trout Brook is a public site and anyone can access it.
Bylaws and succession plan
We need to address the succession plan for the repeater trustees in the bylaws.
ARDC. (Amateur Radio Digital Communications)
There was some discussion about this but didn’t write it down.
Dan (K1)Rau
