Florida Amateur Digital Communication Association
Promoting packet radio in the State of Florida


Mail Address:
L. E. "bud" Thompson
1131 Abady Court
Deltona, FL 32725



MINUTES OF THE FADCA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2005
(ORLANDO HAMCATION 2005)

In the absence of president Bill Sinbine N4XEO (who was excused for work!), VP Doug
Welker WB4KGY, presiding, called the meeting to order at 1106 hrs. Sixteen in attendance signed the register.

After introduction of those present, it was determined that a quorum existed with sufficient directors and proxies being represented. After noting that minutes of the last meeting (December in Tampa) had been posted on the FADCA web pages a week later, and there being no corrections to date, 'bud' Thompson, Secretary/Treasurer read the minutes which were then approved by a voice vote. He provided an update on the health of FADCA funds, indicating that the net of income and expenditures since the Tampa meeting was ($104.30) which included income of membership dues and outlay of FADCA assistance with the purchase of a new antenna for the Okeechobee switch. The balance of all FADCA funds on February 11, 2005 was $1,752.42. He indicated that several members had paid dues at Hamcation which were not included in the total.

VP Welker indicated he would keep this meeting to FADCA-specific matters and table digital and networking topics for the FADCA Forum to be held at 1330 hours.

The election/appointment of FADCA President and of Directors for the odd-numbered districts was held after a motion for election of the current president and re-appointment of the current directors since no petitions indicating opposition had been received:


President Bill Sinbine N4XEO
District 1 vacant
District 3 Bill Sinbine N4XEO
District 5 bud Thompson N0IA
District 7 Russell Order N4KOX

The motion passed unanimously.

VP Welker noted that there had not been a Director for District 1 for quite some time, but added that a good candidate had been interviewed at Hamcation which will likely result in more activity in the Miami area.

After a discussion on re-establishing quarterly meetings in the Orlando area, the Chair directed the Secretary to organize a meeting on the fourth Saturday in April if there is sufficient interest.

All present were encouraged to attend the FADCA Forum in the afternoon.

There being no further business, VP Welker called for and received a motion for adjournment which passed. The meeting was closed at 1125hrs.

Respectfully submitted,

(original signed)

Loren E. 'bud' Thompson N0IA
Secretary/Treasurer



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