HUBER HEIGHTS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB NEWSLETTER Volume 1 Number 1 1 December 1979 This first newsletter repesents the fruits that home came to bear from the activities and untiring struggles of a group of Huber Heights-Forest Ridge-Quail Hollow area radio amateurs. These include: Hal Miller W8XB Jack Lantz WD8PSI Garth Borton WD8KZB Evelyn Lantz WD8PWS Phyllis Miller WD8KZH Dave Grubb WD5IUP Joan Borton WD8KZA Ken Allen KB8KE These individuals organized and conducted the first meeting of the "45424 Amateur Radio Club" at the Dayton Public Library,Huber Branch. The meeting was held on Nov.3,1979,and was attended by over 30 area amateur radio operators. Activities continued after this organizational meeting,including public service, and further planning. A roster was completed by Garth and Joan Borton. These activities demonstrated the interest of area radio amateurs in formally recognized. The diligent efforts of that small group of Huber Heights area hams have resulted in the formation of the Huber Heights Amateur Radio Club. The second meeting of the club was held on 1 Dec 79. During this meeting a temporary slate of officers was elected,dues were determined,and committees were formed. The temporary slate of officers,in effect until an official election meeting scheduled for the first Saturday in April,1980 is: President Hal Miller W8XB Vice President Garth Borton WD8KZB Secretary J. Greg Jolda N8AEI Treasurer Walt Miller WA8AUO Congratulations to all! (?) Dues were set at $2.00 for the three-month period to include January,February, and March 1980. These were set and voted on by the entire group. The purpose will be to cover expenses of mailing,paper and incidentals. The meeting place for the club will remain at the Huber Heights Branch of the Dayton Public Library,on Brandt Pike. Meetings are scheduled for the first Saturday of each month,at 10:00 A.M. Thanks,Joan Borton,for making the meeting place arrangements. Several committees were established to aid in club activities. These are listed as follows: Publicity -------------- Joan Borton WD8KZA Constitution -------------------- Ken Allen KB8KE Andy Amsden N8BCT Tom Dickman N8TD Brian Ressler N8BFC Ron Moorefield W8ILC Fred Leake W8GPO Scott Kasler WB8UUH Mailing ------------ Dave Grubb WD5IUP Ken Allen KB8KE John Langle KB8BB Evelyn Lantz WD8PWS Program Committee ------------------------------ Ron Moorefield W8ILC Cliff Keihl W8WY Education ----------------- Fred Leake W8GPO Pete Nav KR8KD Cliff Keihl W8WY Walt Miller WA8UAO Public Service ----------------------- Chaired by Ron Moorefield,W8ILC. Ron is the emergency coordinator for the Greene/Montgomery County area and is a member of the Huber Heights area. We're sure Ron will provide valuable input to the plan. To assit Ron in the public service function of the group will be: Ken Allen Kb8KE Scott Kasler WB8UHH Dave Grubb WD5IUP Fred Leake W8GPO Stephen Bolia N8BJQ Bryan Ressler N8BFC Robert Harling WB9NMC Mike Rubin Cliff Keihl W8WY Other topics for discussion included purchas (?) of a repeater,available for $650 (Got a Rich Uncle?). Idea was tabled for lack of interest--financial,that is. Also selection of "club frequencies--- 10 meters 28.675 2 meters 147.420 (s) Check the second and fourth saturdays at 10:00 A.M. for Nets from the Huber Heights Amateur Radio Club. Otherwise,just keep listening. It was also decided not to restrict the membership to licensed amateurs only. Welcome: Mike Ruben,John Porter,and Fred Barnett. Next meeting--5 January 1980. See you there! Peace and best wishes to all for a joyous and safe Holiday Season! 73 Greg Jolda N8AEI