SBARC-list September 2014

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Found hat
by Jay Hennigan 21 Sep '14

21 Sep '14

This hat was found on a light standard in the parking lot after the September SBARC meeting. If it is yours, please let me know. If unclaimed, Darryl will raffle it off in October. -- Jay Hennigan - CCIE #7880 - Network Engineering - jay(a)impulse.net Impulse Internet Service - http://www.impulse.net/ Your local telephone and internet company - 805 884-6323 - WB6RDV

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Bylaws amendment to be presented this evening
by Jay Hennigan 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

SBARC members: As you may recall there was a proposal last year to amend the Club bylaws to change the structure of the Board. This was withdrawn by the Board before a membership vote due to a number of technical issues. This year I appointed a committee to revisit the issue and come up with a method of restructuring the Club management and Board of Directors as well as make some other changes and clarifications as well as improve the wording. This committee has worked hard for some time and produced a proposal to amend the bylaws, making several changes. Their proposal has been approved by the Board with some minor changes made due to Board recommendations. It has also been reviewed by legal counsel. The current bylaws require that any such proposal be presented to the membership at a meeting prior to ratification by the membership. There will be printed copies available this evening. Also attached are both a version showing changes and one showing the new bylaws as proposed. There are two significant changes and a number of minor corrections and additions. • The first significant change is a reduction in the Board size to seven members and the elimination of role-based Board positions. The reason for this is so that the Board, like other corporate boards of directors, can concentrate on policy and long-range planning. The role-based positions will still exist as appointed positions. With this restructuring the role-based managers will have more autonomy in terms of managing day-to-day operations and not be conflicted between the role of a Board member in setting policy and that of a manager in charge of a specific task. • The second significant change is adjusting membership terms to align with the date that a person joins the Club. As it now stands, anyone joining mid-year pays dues for a full year but only benefits for a partial one. We also eliminate the penalty where former members re-joining in the last half of the year were required to pay for a full year. Other minor changes include: • Moving standing committees to Standing Rules so that they can be modified as needed without requiring a bylaws change. • Clarification that any member in good standing may propose an amendment to the bylaws. This has always been the case but the language wasn’t clear. • Changing the title of "Treasurer" to "Chief Financial Officer" to align with current business practice. • Adding “and Chief Executive Officer” to the title of President to align with current business practice. • Moving text regarding election procedures from the "Meetings" to the "Elections" section. • Other minor tweaks to language and capitalization. Both I as President and the Board of Directors ask that you support these changes with a YES vote at the October meeting. -- -- Jay Hennigan - CCIE #7880 - Network Engineering - jay(a)impulse.net Impulse Internet Service - http://www.impulse.net/ Your local telephone and internet company - 805 884-6323 - WB6RDV

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Next ARDF Practice at Bonelli Park on September 27
by Marvin Johnston 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

The next southern California ARDF session will be Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Bonelli Regional Park. For beginners, there will be entry-level two-meter fox transmitters, set by Joe Moell K0OV. Once you're proficient at finding these nearby foxes, try the 5-fox two-meter international-rules course of beginner-to-intermediate level, set by Marvin Johnston KE6HTS. One or two optional 80-meter fox transmitters may also be on the air. For those who want to build RDF gear for use with their own two-meter hand-held radios or scanners, Marvin will have kits for measuring-tape yagis and active attenuators. Also available is an assembled and tested assembly that includes the power switch, BNC connector, housing and battery, ready to install as the tape measure beam is built. There will be tools and soldering stations for building. If you're not an electronic technician, don't worry because there will be experts to help you. Send e-mail to Marvin (marvin(a)west.net) to pre-register and get more information about equipment. The building session will only take place if there are sufficient advance registrations. If you already have equipment and just want to hunt transmitters, you don't need to pre-register. If it takes place, the building session will start at 9:30 AM. Please be prompt. Beginner transmitters will be on the air at that time. The main 5-fox hunt will start about 10:30 AM. Hunters may start the courses at any time until 1 PM. Courses close at 3 PM. For the advanced 2-meter course, electronic scoring will be used. If you have an "e-stick," be sure to bring it. A $5 donation is requested for the advanced course to cover expenses related to the use of Los Angeles Orienteering Club's e-punch equipment and maps. The beginner course and the 80-meter transmitter hunt are free of charge and e-punch is not required for them. If you have receivers, scanners, directional antennas, attenuators, or other equipment suitable for on-foot RDF, be sure to bring it. Make sure all batteries are fresh. A limited amount of RDF gear will be available for loan. Trails are primitive in some areas of the park, so wear sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome, but young children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Bonelli Regional Park is near Raging Waters, Brackett Field, and Puddingstone Reservoir. From the 57/210 freeways, take the Via Verde exit and go east through the entrance to the park. (See map at www.homingin.com) There is a per-vehicle entry fee. Go approximately 1/4 mile beyond the entrance and turn left into the parking lot for the Snack Shoppe (formerly the bike rental stand). Look for the orange-and-white orienteering flag directing you to the starting area. Talk-in is on 146.52 MHz simplex. 73, Joe Moell K0OV

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SBARC is the EdHat featured non-profit this week.
by Jay Hennigan 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Check this out: http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=140316 I believe thanks to K6DSO are in order. -- -- Jay Hennigan - CCIE #7880 - Network Engineering - jay(a)impulse.net Impulse Internet Service - http://www.impulse.net/ Your local telephone and internet company - 805 884-6323 - WB6RDV

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