The Roosters Board of Advisors meeting was held April 16, 2005 at the home of Fred (W3PHL) and Bobbie (WB3EAO). The Chief Rooster, Walt (WA3PPW), called the meeting to order. The first item on the agenda, the Annual Picnic Weekend scheduled for July 7-9 was discussed at length. The official announcement letter was reviewed and with minor corrections it was accepted by the Board. Jim (K3CHJ) stated that the Holiday Inn Express will hold our traditional reservations at the price of $85.00 per room; it will also be noted in the picnic letter. The letter will be released to the Net members in the near future via e-mail. Ken (W3IPK), picnic chairman, provided the picnic agenda to the Chief; it was reviewed and approved.

Walt (WA3PPW) confirmed reservations for the V.F. Fire House Picnic Grounds. Pastino’s was selected as the picnic caterer and we will retain the menu that was served in 2004.

Our dinner reservation for Friday has been confirmed at the Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel & Convention Center in King of Prussia. The board agreed that last year the service was good, the food was outstanding and it is close to our Rooster hotel. Out entrée selection has been expanded to three and will be noted in the Picnic Letter.

Jim (K3CHJ) discussed the Rooster Golf Open. Valley Forge Golf Club will be the hosting course this year. Cost will be $25.00, the same as in past years. It is close to the hotel and a 9:00 start time is scheduled with additional information to be supplied in the announcement letter. Jim received a deposit check for the course to reserve our day

Nominations were presented by the Board members for the Rooster of the Year, Certificates of Appreciation and the Chief did not identify his selection for the 2005 Chief’s Award. With my five year Term of Office ending this year, there were three nominees submitted to the board of directors for the new Chief Rooster. Myrtle, N2AKC was one of the nominees and she declined the nomination. The nominees spoke on their thoughts on what they anticipated for their term if elected. A new Chief Rooster was elected by the Board, and will be introduced at the annual Picnic.

A recommended change in the Chief’s Term of Office was suggested and the members agreed to a 3 year vs. 5 year term. In addition the Board approved a recommendation for a Vice Chief to be appointed by the elected Chief. The Vice Chief will act in the Chief’s absence and be the co-signature for the Rooster checking account. The Board also approved a new directive that anyone may run for Chief for an unlimited number of terms.

Jim (K3CHJ) will have the Rooster of the Year plaque engraved for this year’s recipient of the award. Walt (WA3PPW) will arrange the engraving of the award mug. Jay (W3JAH) will produce the Rooster of the Year award certificate.

The Financial statement from the 2004 Picnic weekend was discussed. After a lengthy discussion the Board decided unanimously that the cost paid by the attendees would be held at the same rate as 2004: $27.00 for dinner and $22.00 adults/$3.00 per child for the picnic.

The Chief noted his concern for the reduction in the number of Roosters present for the picnic. It was discussed that in the past the picnic was the only Rooster activity; over the years additional unofficial events have been added during the year. Next year the Board will investigate ways to reduce the cost of the weekend to possibly encourage additional attendance.

The meeting was adjourned.

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Walt Sharrar (WA3PPW)

Chief Rooster

Posted 04/30/05