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Meeting called to order by president Steve Schulze, N9UDO.There were no minutes from the August meeting as Rick, N9ROY was absent.

Treasurer Don Evenson, K9JYX reported on a successful 12 annual swap meet.
The club took in $850.00 in pre-sales and gate receipts. The food department manned (womaned) by Karen Schulze and Kim Harrison took in $765.00. Deducting operating expenses the club netted $575.93. Other income was $80.00 in dues and $80.00 in donations for the club to use as they wish.

Expenses were $18.27 for misc. parts for the new repeater controller and $11.29 for ARRL field day flyers. Leaving a bank balance of $7077.66.

Steve reported that the attendance wasn’t down too far from past swap meets. balloon flight was a success and Len, N9QIP recovered the balloon on the edge of a lake in a large gravel pit outside Marengo, Il.

A plaque for Ted Meyer, K9RCE was discussed. Ted donated HF and VHF gear to the club to be loaned to new hams to get them on the air. Don, K9JYX will order the plaque.

The subject of having a holiday party was brought up. Bill, KC9CVD is going to check some restaurants in the Sauk Prairie area. If anyone has any ideas on a location bring it to the October meeting or let the board know. Moved by Tom, N9PQJ and 2nd by Bill, N9KXX to have a party on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Passed.

Old/New Business:
Steve, N9UDO installed the new Arcom controller for the YTARC repeater on Aug. 16. It controls both the 147.315 and the 145.310 repeaters. Steve can operate the controller to change settings via the internet.

There is a possibility of linking the YTARC repeater with the Richland Center Repeater on command. This will be looked into some more.

Our D Star repeater pair has expired. Steve, N9UDO sees no problem in reapplying. He and Brad, KB9VMC are still exploring the logistics of getting it on Brad’s tower.

Annual Nominations of officers for 2009:
President: Bill, KC9CVD move to suspend the rules and cast a unanimous ballot for Steve, N9UDO as president. Second by Jamie, KC9LFD.

Vice President: Bill, N9KXX moved to suspend the rules and cast a unanimous ballot for Tom, N9PQJ. Second by Bill, KC9CVD.

Secretary: Bill, N9KXX moved to nominate N9ROY. Second by Jamie, KC9LFD.

Don, K9JYX nominated Jane, N9JAS. Second by KB9VMC. Dave KB9CSW moved to close nominations. Second by Bill, KC9CVD. Passed

Treasurer: Gary, W9ULK nominated Don, K9JYX. Second by Jane, N9JAS. Jamie, KC9LFD nominated by Jane, N9JAS. Second by Dave, KB9CSW. Bill KC9CVD moved to close nominations. Second by Bill, N9KXX.

The slate of nominees to be elected at the October meeting is:
President: Steve Schulze, N9UDO
V. President: Tom Harrison, N9PQJ
Secretary:  Rick Plouffe, N9ROY - Jane Steinweg, N9JAS
Treasurer:  Don Evenson, K9JYX - Jamie Ivanov, KC9LFD

Steve, N9UDO reminded members that the annual “Lightning On the Lawn” will be held at D. C. Cox’s place coming up shortly.

Dave, KB9CSW moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by N9PQJ.

In attendance:
W9ULK, Gary Sorenson
KB9CSW, Dave Spearing
KC9LFD, Jamie Ivanov
KC9CVD, Bill Stehling
N9KXX, Bill Klinkner
N9JAS, Jane Steinweg
N9PQJ, Tom Harrison
N9UDO, Steve Schulze
K9JYX, Don Evenson
KB9VMC, Brad Pointon

Respectfully submitted, K9JYX, Secretary pro-tem.