The CRES Amateur Radio Club held the fifth general membership meeting on Thursday, October 18,2018, at the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The following members and guests were present: W9ARD Alicia Ward- President N4HAI Tom Foy - Vice President W8ARD Russell Ward- Secretary W3CRZ Bob Cartwright-Treasurer WA8LBZ Al Mecozzi KD8WK Rob Stampfli N9CX Bill Erwin KE8JZH Mark Goodman KD8DZ Mike Mickelson AC8UA Bob McNitt K8CYA Ross Wilson K8NQ Weldon Mathews N8HXC Bill Dutton AC8YE Larry Howell KE8KMZ Fred Shirley President KE8CRL called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM. All the attendees introduced themselves. The Secretary's report was approved. Treasurer's Report Balance on hand $6572.87 2018 Paid members 59 Repeater KD8WK The repeater is working fine. However the squirrel is back and disrupting things. If you hear them and can quickly switch to the input frequency and still hear them please let us know. VE Report KD8WK December 8 is the next test session Field Day W3CRZ is stepping down as Field Day Chairman. We are looking for another volunteer. New Business The Sunday night net is still active. 8pm hope to hear you all there. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM. The next meeting is Thursday December 13 at the New Albany Branch of the Columbus Public Library. The meeting was followed presentation by WA8LBZ Al Mecozzi about digital modes and how to identify them on the air. Russell Ward W8ARD CRES ARC Secretary