Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association
Member’s Area

The meeting was called to order by President Henry “Hank” McCarl, W4RIG. He welcomed all attending and asked the Treasurer, Stanley Stone, W4HIX, to give a report on the finances for the period September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016.

Here is Stanley’s report:

TREASURER’S REPORT

The Treasurer’s Report was reported by Stan Stone, W4HIX.

Click here for the full 2016 Year-End Treasurer’s Report.

Here is a summation:

The current financials of CAARA are as follows:

As of August 31, 2016

Regarding the 2 Meter Repeater at Blackburn Circle, it was determined that the problem with the amplifier was an easy fix. Repairs were made, therefore no further costs were anticipated.

Ross Burton, W1RAB, commented that there were reports of small mice running around the facility. Food preparation and service were curtailed due to this issue.

Ross reported that at the Board of Directors Meeting held on September 7th, he was tasked to solicit and receive quotes for extermination services. He said that he had a total of seven (7) quotes. The quotes received were between $600.00 and $700.00. He opined that TERMINIX was the best quote at $626.00

Ross made a motion “That TERMINIX be contracted to come and look at the building and to perform services to prevent mice or other pests from entering the building through the foundation or other areas which they have been entering the building. (Attic, Cellar, Foundation)”

The motion was seconded by Larry Beaulieu, AJ1Z.

A vote was taken by verbal voting. UNANIMOUS.

Rick Maybury, WZ1B would like to recognize Bob Quinn, WV1A, our VE Liaison, who due to poor health has asked to step down as CAARA’s VE Liaison.

Rick made a motion “to give recognition to Bob Quinn for his many years of service as the VE Liaison for the ARRL VEC.”

Motion was seconded by Bill Poulin, WZ1L.

A vote was taken by verbal voting. UNANIMOUS.

Election of Officers and Board of Directors

Bill Poulin, WZ1L, CLERK, read a report from the Nominating Committee for 2016 Elections:

To: Caara Board of Directors
From: Nominating Committee 2016
Subject: Final Report

After meeting for a month now the committee proposes the following slate.

This slate has been determined by the following methods. First a letter was sent out to the complete CAARA membership notifying them of the positions available and if interested please let the nominating committee know.

Next those who were eligible to run for the board or officer’s position were notified and responses received. Lastly there were telephone calls made to approximately 25 CAARA members at random asking if they would be interested in running for the board or an officer’s position.

Speaking with them many different reasons were given as to why they could not accept at this time.

So the nominating committee presents the following names for the 2016 slate.

• President: Jake Hurd
• Vice-President: Larry Beaulieu
• Clerk None (one-year term)
• Director: Hank McCarl
• Tony Marks (Subsequently requested not to be placed on the ballot)
• Stefan DeSimone
• Director: Open

All the above have been spoken with and will accept the positions as presented.

The nominating committee also recommends that the Clerk position be a one year term for this election only. The Clerks position will be up for re-election for a two term along with the Treasurer in 2017. By making this change we will be in accordance with the by-laws that state ½ of the officers shall be up for election.

Another reason we believe that it should be a one year term is that is some member was thinking they would like to try the position before committing to a two (2) year term this would be a great way to start.

73. The 2016 nominating committee:
Bob Spanks, Jr. WA1UCG
Bill Canty W1OKD
Tony Marks N1JEI

Since the office of President required a “Secret Ballot”, the following individuals served in counting and observing of ballots cast.

Note: Abstaining votes were for the individuals who were voted into that particular office. One cannot vote for themselves.