Visitors: Phil  ZL2NJ     (Castlecliff)

Apologies: ZL2KR,  ZL2JC,  ZL2ACE,  ZL2ALO,  ZL2FT

Minutes: Were read and confirmed.
Moved;   ZL2ATU          Seconded; ZL2JEL

Matters Arising: Some discussion on National System and repeater licences as paid by NZART.

Correspondence:
IN: Q-Bit,  Letter from NZART acknowledging our one re online forum abuse,  Wanganui Chronicle “Become a Member” supplement notice.

OUT: Jeff ZL2THO read out a draft of a letter to go to The Hunters and Stalkers re their building state. The meeting felt a phone call would suffice.
Moved;   ZL2MA          Seconded; ZL2JEL

Accounts: Barry ZL2RR has sent a payment of $81 to “Break-In” for our Junk Sale ad.

AREC report: Nil

Repeater reports:
690: OK

STSP: Nil

National System Project Report: Mike ZL1BNB reported all fine and going OK.  He will be busy for three months or so, so will leave ant and earthing jobs in the meantime.  He will read meter soon to determine power usage.

General Business:

1. Mike ZL1BNB reported that Colin ZL2WM will stream the National System over our website.  There will be about 100sec delay.

2. Barry ZL2RR reported all on track for the Junk Sale and Ian Stephens is available as auctioneer.

3. ZL2RR also reported that there has been an application from Japan for the Wanganui Award.

4. Leo ZL2BGE moved a vote of thanks to Ivan ZL2ATU and Pat for the fine job they did in hosting our 2007 Christmas Function.
Seconded by Russell ZL2AXN.  Carried with applause...

5. 4. David ZL2MA reported that he had made inquiries with the Trafalgar Square management on us running a display there.The matter was discussed and some obstacles identified such as how to get a coax out of the complex.  Left in abeyance.

6. The forthcoming National Fieldday was discussed.  Ivan ZL2ATU offered his caravan if it gets it’s warrant.  The club’s generator state is unknown.  Mathew ZL2MAT offered to ring Jim ZL2KR for an update.

7. Russell ZL2AXN ventured that the committee should investigate the possibility of having invited speakers address monthly meetings.  Various ideas were put forward by members present including combining with Marton and Palmerston North branches .

8. Mike ZL1BNB talked about “Amateur Logic TV” on the Web.  He will endeavour to bring a sample to show at the next meeting.  Such things as a tour of the MFJ factory are documented.

There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 2055.