The CRES Amateur Radio Club held the sixth general membership meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. The following members and guests were present: W9ARD Alicia Ward - President W8ARD Russ Ward - Secretary W3CRZ Bob Cartwright - Treasurer W8LBZ Al Mecozzi KD8RTP John Buck KE8HXE Brad Buck KD8ZG Art Grandle N8HXC Bill Dutton N9CX Bill Erwin K3CTN Dave Brown AC8XP Troy Bonte KE8GTT Seamus Bonte Kathleen Bonte Frank McDonald President W9ARD (formerly KE8CRL) called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM. All the attendees introduced themselves. The Secretary apologized for being behind on the meeting minutes, due to work travel over the last couple of months. Treasurer's Report Balance on hand $6562.92 2018 Paid members 60 Repeater no known issues VE Report Test session was December 1. 2 new techs 1 new general and 1 new extra were the results. Next session will probably be the first Saturday in April. Still need a Field Day Chairperson. No call for officer nominations was sent out prior to the meeting looking for people to serve as officers. The vote amongst present member was to hold elections at the February meeting. After the holidays a nominating committee will be appointed to accept candidates for officer positions. The next meeting is February 28 at the New Albany Library. After the meeting a presentation by Seamus Bonte KE8GTT 8th Grade student in Westerville. About Emergency Communications and The ARDEN Network