Meeting Minutes

Roy Noon Meeting Hall, Fallbrook, California
November 4, 2023

President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, called the meeting to order at 1500 hrs.

The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Ron, KG6HSQ.

Brent, KJ6UMY, gave the following financial report.

Checking Balance September 30, 2023 $7,635.36
Petty Cash Balance September 30, 2023 $371.81
Total $8,007.17

OCTOBER INCOME
Contributions $0.00
Membership Dues $40.00
Total $40.00

OCTOBER EXPENSES
New Banner $64.65
Total $64.65

PETTY CASH
Petty Cash Balance September 30, 2023 $371.81
Cash Additions $0.00
Total $371.81

Checking Balance October 31, 2023 $7,610.71
Petty Cash Balance October 31, 2023 $371.81
Total $7,982.52

Ron, KG6HSQ, reported on recent club activities including the North County Fire open house
and the Fallbrook Harvest Faire. He presented pictures and a recap of the events.

Ron, KG6HSQ, reminded the member of the upcoming Veteran’s Day Parade on November 11
and Christmas Parade on December 2. The Veteran’s Day Parade starts at 1000 hours. Entrants
will stage east of the Major Market parking lot. FARC members working the Christmas Parade
will muster at 1500 hours in front of T-Mobile on the corner of Ammunition and Mission.

Ron, KG6HSQ, called for members to go around the room introducing themselves for the benefit
of guests at the meeting.

Ron, KG6HSQ, announced that Amateur Radio Field Day 2024 will be on June 22 & 23.

Ron, KG6HSQ, reminded the members that a club decal will be provided free of charge to those
who sign up as ARES members at sdgares.net. Brent, KJ6UMY, described the ARES and
RACES organization for the benefit of meeting guests.

Ron, KG6HSQ, reviewed a number of FARC website features including links to fire
information, HPWREN and Alert Wildfire cameras, getting licensed information, past events and
other general information.

Stephen, KC6MIE, related that Lucy Dixon, wife of Ken Dixon W6MF-SK, was in town last
week and that some of Ken’s equipment may be donated to the club.

Bob, W6VR, suggested that links to fire information be elevated to a more prominent position on
the FARC webpage.

President Ron Patten, KG6HSQ, adjourned that meeting at 1619 hrs.

Brent Dussia, KJ6UMY
Secretary/Treasurer
Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club