Holland Amateur Radio Club
Membership Meeting
April 11, 2011

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Introductions, welcome and opening remarks:

Attendance:
	26 members
	8 guests

Presentation:   “Antenna Magic” 
Roger Cox WB0DGF demonstrated radiation patterns of dipole and Yagi antennas.  

Refreshments: 
Coffee and cookies.  Thanks to The Sidelman's for providing the treats this month.

50/50 Raffle:  
$8.00 	Joan Gornick WA8UJA
Towel	Dave Lamer WA8RSA
Yaesu hat	Hank Dinkelmann K8HLD
CD holder	Mike Avery AC8GN
Flashlight	Hank Dinkelmann K8HLD
Pocket watch	Gord Kosen KD8DAD
Pocket knife	Kim Lobert N8KAL
HARC photo CD	Ivan DeWitt K8EMU

Great Lakeshore Super Swap:  
As of April 11, 2011 nobody has volunteered to Chair this Swap, and nobody had volunteered to be part of a Swap committee.

West Ottawa High School informed us that the gymnasium rental would increase from the $350 paid in 2010 to $2,000 in 2011.  This increased expense of $1,500 essentially equals our 2010 Swap income, which would reduce our Swap income to nothing.  Therefore, the Board cannot recommend returning to the WOHS unless the rental fee can be reduced.

So, in summary, we have no Swap Chair, no Swap Committee, and no affordable venue, and there cannot be a swap hosted by HARC for 2011. 

2011 Annual Banquet:  
We will return to the Beechwood Inn for our November 14, 2011 Banquet.  The price remains at $20 per person and includes your full course meal, soft drinks, dessert, tax and gratuity.

General Announcements:  
Congratulations to those in the Technician and General license classes who successfully passed and upgraded.
Dave Lamer presented House Bill HR 607 and importance to contact our representatives ASAP.
Time to sign up for Tulip Time.  Parade Dates :  May 11, 12, & 14.
Bike MS150 - Sign up on Fred Moses site to participate in this years event.

THERE WAS NO BUSINESS MEETING