Visitors: Nil

Apologies: ZL2THO, ZL2BGE, ZL2TDI, and ZL2JC.

Minutes: Were read and confirmed. ( ZL2JEL - ZL2AXN )

Matters Arising: ZL1BNB said his statement in relation to obtaining the 15 metre height allowance pertained to Waikato.

Correspondence:
IN: Q-Bit and letter from Branch 06 re "repeater donation"

OUT: Branch 06 and AREC National Director re our change of AREC Section Leader. 

Acceptance of correspondence:    ( ZL2JEL - ZL2AXN )

Accounts: Nil

AREC report: Nil

Repeater reports:
690: Nil

STSP: Off air at present.

National System Project Report: Antenna components en-route.

General Business:

1. After discussion on the report-back by Mat ZL2MAT & Jason ZL2FT, the meeting supported the recommendation that it purchases a Diamond DP CP6 vertical antenna at the special Com-Centre price of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00).

2. Barry ZL2RR asked if any member had info on where one could obtain good quality 213 co-axial cable. Mike ZL1BNB offer of making enquiries and reporting back was accepted. Several members expressed interest in purchasing.

3. Field Day station to be set-up at Aranui School.

4. The President reported that the BBS and associated equipment has been returned to the the Society.