DISTRICT SIX ARES MEETING
May 28, 2005 -- Bailey, Co.

Call to Order – by EC Dutch at 3:11 P.M.

Training Report --- Paul not present – no report

Treasurer’s Report – Jim said there’s nothing to report --- "zilch" in the treasury.

ESC Meeting – Dutch and Jim Stitt at the Hartsel Meeting, where 911 and reverse 911 ere discussed. PILT money not received by ESC.

Park County Comm. Group -- meeting next Wednesday (June 1) about upgrades and improvements.

Tax ID – Steve not at meeting

Operating Manual – Matt not at meeting – but when complete the manual will be posted on ARES page.

Red Cards – were distributed to members; Dutch and sheriff working on ID cards, which will require a background check for individuals who receive them.

Bailey Day 5 K Run – Matt and Tracy will not be organizing communications this year. Neal and Dolores volunteered to take over, and will be in need of ops.

Park County Comm Trailers – will be two-twelve foot units, and the sheriff is willing to have ARES D-6 use. Jim S. observed there won’t be enough room in such a unit to install Ham equipment, with all the other things to be there.

New Grant – Lori Hodges, P.C. Director of Office of Emergency Management, called Dutch to ask for a submission of equipment requests.

D-6 Reflector – Jack said it’s possible and will give it a try!

Adjournment – Ed H. (M) Daniel (S) moved we adjourn, which we did at 3:48 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

E. R. Bova, WØWPD
Acting Secretary

Minutes of ARES D6 Meeting 4/23/05 
Church of Saint Mary -- Bailey CO 

Training:
Pre-requisite outline and qualification list are now available. They will be put on the website in the near future.
The Training and Event calendar will also be put online shortly. 

Upcoming events include:
5/7 Weapons of Mass Destruction Class
5/7 NIMS class
4/29 March of Dimes event
5/17 ICS200 at Platte Canyon #2
5/21 ICS200 at Platte Canyon #2
5/26,27,31 and 6/1 S130/190
5/14 - 285 Exercise

Red Cards:
Dutch/ Paul still in discussion with Sheriff to determine the requirements for Red Card status

Web:
Any suggestions should be given to Jack (WØDSV)

ByLaws:
Steve Finch commented about making the bylaws contain less detail. It was agreed that there would be merit in doing so. Steve will draft a new version in the next few days and submit to Dutch and Pat Roberts.

MCVOAD:
Several members attended the MCVOAD meeting. MCVOAD meets the 4th Tuesday of each month.


Other:
It was recommended that members purchase orange vests from the ARRL for use during events. 
Dutch opened discussions regarding involvement in RACES for the group to consider for the next meeting. 

Steve Kelsey
WØCOD 

By-Laws Nearing Completion -- by Pat Roberts, KCØQNH, and being reviewed by Dutch and other members of  D-6 for submission towards IRS tax exemption, (Federal TIN).  

Meeting of OES – on Tuesday, March 29, will be attended by Dutch, Jim S., Paul Garvey and Padre at Platte Canyon  #2, meeting with Lori Hodges at 9 A. M. 

Pam Needs a Break – as PIO and D-6 Training Officer.  Dutch has asked Paul Garvey,  KØBLM, to assume the duties of Training Officer.  

Repeated from PCRC meeting minutes, above: 

Field Day June 25/26 – Dutch pointed out FD and Bailey Day, as well as our club meeting conflict on the same day (June 25).  Consensus was strong we be involved in the Bailey walk/race, but providing a booth that day was questioned.  Dolores urged we make our involvement at the walk/race with posters/signs. Another suggested we obtain TEE shirts or vests with appropriate lettering.  (ARRL web offers some possibilities). 

Adjournment – Mike (M), Dolores H. (S) moved to adjourn. Passed at 3:02 p.m.

Due to holiday, work obligations and VE testing our attendance was Down.

In Attendance.

Dutch Muetz  EC KØAWS.
Mike Kendall VEC KCØATI.
Jim Stitt Tres. KAØNZZ
Paul Garvey KØBLM and Son.  New Member. 

Pam WØELF wanted a break from the Training officer position, so I asked Paul Garvey to take it over and he agreed. Paul is also a member of D 23 and 285 wildcats with a long list of training courses to his credit. Please give Paul your cooperation and sign up for various training that are posted. 

I want to thank Pam For Her efforts and hard work for the benefit of D 6. 

I did not get any more comments on the by-laws. The next step is to get with Pat Roberts on the latest revision of the by-laws, before we send it out to the D 6 membership and I will also have to find how we stand with IRS 501/c/3 application.  

We discussed the meetings that some of us had with Lori Hodges, the Emergency Management Director for Park County and the presentation that was given to the BOCC about ARES and Packet. 

The D-6 brochure is still a work in progress. 

March 29, four of us will be having a meeting with Lori, then the Emergency Service Council meeting. After lunch, we will be attending a I 402 class. 

At the ARES general meeting after the PCRC meeting, Sharon NØDSV suggested that we purchase vests, so that we can be identified as radio communication people. I think this is a good idea. I have been told, that at several public service events,  they did not know who we were and they did not know we were even around. The vests are $12.95 each and Sharon found the url for the supplier.  https://www.barkerspecialty.com/arrlnew/default.asp?action=showme+showme=18+custid=ARRL23366 

Check the www.ab0pc.org for changes in meeting times and other good news. 

                Dutch  K0AWS  D-6 EC