The meeting was called to order by President, Randall Winchester, WD4HVA at 1905hours. In attendance were:

Introduction of members followed with everyone stating the type of antenna they owned and what type of antenna they’d like to own.

Minutes - The minutes for August 2007 needed one correction. The members stated what modes they operated on not what bands.

Treasurer’s Report – Bill Call was absent, but sent his reports in to be read at the meeting. Current balance is $723.83 with 2 checks (to W5YI-VEC for exam expenses and supplies) being written for a total of $42.00.

QSL Manager’s Report – One card received from W4GZX, Cleveland Amateur Radio Club; Cleveland, TN.

Staff Advisor Report – No formal report. Bill Call is the contact person regarding tower movement and he reported World Tower has been contacted and will be sub contracting the moving of the tower. The subcontractor has done a site visit and will be submitting a bid to World Tower.

Systems Report – No changes since last meeting. Still hopes to make those improvements at Farmington soon.

Net Report – Matt reported 3 sessions, 40 check-ins, zero traffic, 80 minutes and with 53.3 operator hours.

VE Report – Exam was held at the conclusion of the August meeting, with Joseph Winchester taking his technician class license exam. Congratulations to Joseph on passing the exam. If anyone is interested in a test session, please let Bill Call, KJ4W Know. Open times for him this month are Tuesday nights September 11^{th or 25th.}

Other – Bill reported the Red Cross “Disaster Blaster” event will take place Saturday, September 22nd in the Lowe’s parking lot. Bill will be there in his new capacity as county Emergency Management Director. He will not be setting up a ham station, other than his hand held, unless another ham wishes to be there to run that. That person should be a General Class or above to enable HF operation. Anyone wishing to participate should call Bill to let him know.

Calendar items: Louisville Hamfest, Saturday, September 8th

                            Jackson, TN Swapfest, Saturday, September 15th

                            LBL Run, October 6th

                            Clarksville, TN Hamfest, October 20th.

After all reports had been read/given Randall asked for a motion to accept. Whipple made the motion and motion passed unanimously.

Joseph Winchester gave a presentation of his trip to the Huntsville Alabama ARRL Convention. His presentation told about the youth dinner, youth foxhunts and the US Space Museum. It looks like he had a great time and came home with a quite a few prizes. Congratulations Joseph.

Run Between The Rivers – Reported by John Hart, the run has been cancelled for this year.

Red Cross Disaster Blaster – September 22nd in the Lowe’s parking lot. Powell will order some handouts from ARRL for this event. John Hart, Dale Barrett and Powell Henderson will form an antenna committee (Little Outbacker and High Sierra were two of the antennas mentioned tonight). Is local power available or do we need a generator? John has a key for the radio club station and is available to get the radio. Randall asked if the club wanted to commit to this event. John made the motion and Dale seconded, motion passed unanimously for this to become a club event. John & Dale offered to operate for some of the time but more operators are needed.

No other new business.

Program – Dale Barrett did not have a program ready for this month, but will be doing one on WIN LINK next month.

There being no further business. George Knecht made a motion to adjourn, seconded by John Hart, motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1940 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie Barton, W8IBT, Secretary