Glenn spoke about the way that Westfield Mall has been handling use of the Community Room by non-profit organizations.  Glenn asked everyone if they (as a club) would like to continue to meet here or would rather move to another location.  A motion was made to investigate the situation in more detail, then we will make a final decision next month.  The motion was passed.

Glenn asked everyone to introduce themselves 

Glenn gave a report on K3GTE (Gene).  He sounds much better.

David Hook (KE4GES) gave the Treasurer’s Report.  We had a successful year in 2004.

We will need a different backup repeater.  The one we had is not operational and will cost too much to fix.  There two other repeaters that are available to  the club, plus another repeater in Indian Trail which we will get back so we can try to repair.  A motion was made to purchase new crystals for both of the repeaters that will be interchangeable.  After discussion, the motion was passed.

We now have good news on the Gastonia Farmer's Market.  We should have approval for our 2005 Swap-Fest at their next meeting.

Last year GAARC & ARES worked together on a joint Field Day.  Do we want to do another joint venture this year with ARES or do our own thing?  A motion was made to accept the invitation to join ARES, should the invitation come.  The motion was passed.

The next Technician's Class starts on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at the Emergency Operations Center on Highland Street.  Please help spread the word to anyone interested in Amateur Radio.

Our program for the evening was presented by Don Wankel.
The program was:  “The APRS Network”

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Westfield Mall in the Community Room next to Dillard's.