Shore Points Amateur Radio Club 
Minutes of the meeting held February 19, 2015 at the Brigantine Community Center 
 
 
 
The meeting commenced at 7:35 P.M. with introductions and the Pledge of Allegiance. Six voting members were present. 
 
Club Treasurer, Bob Webb read the financial report for January. There was a complete accounting of all of the club's financial assets in the amount of $848.86 in cash, an increase of $98.00 over December. Dave Holmes motioned to accept the report, Rick Hitchen seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 
 
The minutes of the previous meeting, held on January 15, 2015 were read by the club secretary, David Holmes. Rick Hitchen motioned to accept the minutes, Bob McFadden seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 
 
A repeater report was given by Gary Paul. Both repeaters have been working fine with no need to visit the repeater site in the last month. 
 
The floor was then opened to old business. On the topic of the defunct Uninterruptible 
Power Supply at the repeater site, Art motioned for the club to purchase a new UPS, Bob (McFadden) seconded and the motion passed unanimously. An update on Ed Clark's condition revealed that he was currently recovering from a recent heart surgery. 
 
The club's liability insurance through the ARRL was due to expire on March 1st. Dave volunteered to submit a payment to the Hays Companies in the amount of $200.00 for the insurance premium and be reimbursed after he receives the insurance binder. Dave motioned, Bob (McFadden) seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 
 
On the topic of Field Day, discussion was held on the use of batteries and solar power and Gary volunteered to contact the city representatives necessary to reserve the observation tower at the north end of Brigantine as has occurred in previous years. It was suggested that the diesel generator be placed further away from the tower this year. 
 
The floor was then opened to new business. Rick said that he would contact Jim Bennett with regards to accessing the 2nd floor room at the Community Center i order to set up the communications room that we have been discussing. 
 
At 8:35 PM, Dave motioned to close the meeting, Rick seconded and the meeting was adjourned. Immediately following the meeting a 50/50 drawing was held. Dave drew the winning ticket which was held by Art and the club netted $13.00.