Visitors: Scott Hunter.

Apologies: ZL2JC, Matthew Whittington, ZL2MD

Minutes: Were read and confirmed. Moved ZL2FT, seconder ZL2MA.

Matters Arising: Still no invoice from Central Glass.

Correspondence:
IN: Q-Bit, Letter of resignation from ZL2AWR, INFO Line, Te Puke Market Day Advice, "Become A Member" from Wanganui Newspapers, 2005 Dec Branch Newsletter.

OUT: Letter to Hunters and Stalkers with cheque in appreciation of new carpet. Letters to Brian Thompson and Colin Hughes.

Acceptance of correspondence:

Accounts: ZL2RR advised that an amount has been deposited into our investment account at Westpac. ZL1BNB presented a receipt of $30 for locksmith callout.

AREC report: Nil

Repeater reports:
690: Nil

STSP: ZL2THO to advise Doug Ingham of error in Callbook re trustees names.

National System Project Report: Mike ZL1BNB is re designing antenna as program is lost.

General Business:

1. ZL2ACE commented on reenactment broadcast of Napier earthquake, citing various problems.

2. Discussion on Junk Sale. ZL2THO to check with ZL2AHR.

3. ZL2BGE noted that club BBS is weak. Jeff to contact Colin ZL2WM.

4. ZL2JEL sort comment on lining of repeater room at Car Club. It was decided we would gather there for a briefing on Monday evening at 1930hrs.

5. ZL2RR requested that ZL2JEL send e-mails relating to the club to members only.

6. Strath, ZL2AAJ gave an interesting account of his encounter both on the air and in person with Ed W0SD and XYL* Edith W0OE from South Dakota, as they traveled through our region.

7. Members gave much useful advice to ZL2FT and others re eliminating TVI.

*Wife, (Morse Code abbreviation)