Glenn Adams (KD4TLC) called the meeting to order at:  7:00 p.m.

Glenn asked everyone to introduce themselves

Glenn spoke about the technician’s class.  There are 7 new technicians as a result of the class.

David Hook gave the treasurer’s report.

We have verbal confirmation of our reservation to use the Farmer’s Market for our Swap Fest on December 3, 2005.

 Milton Rice suggested that we start putting information on the http://www.gaarc.com website about the upcoming Swap Fest.  Glenn asked for volunteers to form a Swap Fest committee.  The committee members are:  Keith Deal (KG4RVP), Mark Fox (KM1FOX), Milton Rice (KC4YOT), Paul Williams (K4PJW), and Glenn Adams (KD4TLC).

Glenn asked everyone to provide suggestions to the DVR committee on phrase ideas for the repeater.

The club will work with ARES on Field Day.  Field Day will be held at Gaston College again this year on June 25-26, 2005.  ARES has asked the club to provide some food donations towards Field Day.  Glenn asked the Field Day committee to give a list at the next meeting.

Glenn asked everyone to decide which design to use for our club logo.  A design was chosen (with a few modifications).  Mark Fox will make the modifications and have a proof for the next meeting. 

There are approximately 500 Amateur Radio Operators in Gaston County.  Glenn strongly encouraged everyone to visit a club meeting, an ARES meeting, or to at least get involved.  Please make any guest you hear on the repeater feel welcome.

Milton gave a list of upcoming events sponsored by ARES:
4/30 – ARES Yard Sale (First National Bank on New Hope Road)
5/7 – Basic Sky Warn Class (Gaston County Police Department)
5/21 – Standard First Aid Class (American Red Cross Building) - $22.00 per person

Ken Johnson (KC4YOZ) presented tonight’s program – VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol).  His website is:  http://metro.uhf.org

Paul Williams (K4PJW) made a motion (approved by the majority) to extend an offer to any new licensees $10.00 for a GAARC membership for the remainder of 2005.