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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Good turnout for our Thurs Night meetup. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Started a few minutes late. 7:06<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>15 in attendance and about the same amount online as I recall.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Adam KC7NKP gave the finance Report. (Info available on request)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Max KF7MAX gave the membership report. 155 current members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please note that of those, about 16 will expire by August.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A PDF of the roster is available to members who are current with dues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topics:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Balloon Launch:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In anticipation of the test launch of a balloon, a tank of hydrogen will be procured.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We need to establish several windows of opportunity for the launch.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Weekend with out an event. Weather patterns. Availability of team members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Field Day:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Setup day on Friday 6/24 at Creekside Park in Sisters 2pm. If you wish to operate your <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>own rig be sure to haul it there, we do need someone to be on site overnight.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Operations start on Sat at 11am and go until 11am Sunday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Pot luck on Sat, so be sure to RSVP, and bring you favorite side dish.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dogs, Hamburgers, buns condiments will be supplied. Will need a grill master.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Snacks and soda’s will be supplied as well. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DC Fair Booth:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Setup Tues 8/2 Operations 8/3 to 8/7 11am to 9pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Need shifts of folks to work this one. Signup sheet coming soon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Free admission to the fair.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anyone putting in at least (TBD) hours will be eligible for a HiDARG shirt.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking for folks to put in at least 2hrs on any 2days each.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Or 4 hours on any one day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Need at least 2 folks in the booth at any one time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>REQUIREMENTS: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sitting in chair, talking to public, rag chew face to face.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HDHF: High Desert Ham Fest OCT 1<sup>st</sup> (GET THIS ON YOUR SCHEDULE)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Time to start gearing up and nailing down who is doing what. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A motion was passed to “seed” our efforts with $2000 into the HDHF fund.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Need folks to help in one or more areas.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Initial Setup of Tables: Friday AM 9/30 5-8<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Load In Crew: 4-5 Fri-5pm-7pm Sat-6am to 8:30am<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Security: 1-3 folks for 2hr or more shifts. Times TBD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration/Tickets Desk: 2 folks for 4hr shifts. 1-2 on Friday<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>HiDARG Table monitors: 2-3 folks 8:30-3pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THAT’S JUST for Starters……<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Anyway think about how you can help out and help expose<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ham radio events to Central Oregon.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>..Max<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>