Chapter 54 Meeting Notes: August 2008

Minutes of the monthly meetings are provided here for the convenience of those unable to attend the meetings, and are not to be considered official Chapter records. Only those documents produced and retained by the Chapter Secretary are official. Minutes are posted in the month that they are taken, not the month that they are read and approved. The list of those present is inclusive, and may include non-members and guests.

Chapter 54 Meeting Minutes: August 2008

Date: August 14, 2008

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: WHRO Studios, Norfolk, VA

Meeting called to order at 1:13 PM by Chairman Chris Gunnufsen

Self-Introductions

July minutes were read by Treasurer Russell Taylor

Committee Reports(s):
Treasurer: Russell Taylor reported the following:
Checking: $3,268.46
Certificate of Deposit: $1,858.90
Petty Cash: $386.70
Disbursements: Checkcard purchase in the amount of $325.77 made to Gourmet Gang for July lunch.
Received a check from Bloomfield Enterprises in the amount of $250.00 for July lunch.
Received a check from Rohde and Schwarz in the amount of $75.00 for renewal of sustaining membership.
Received a check from Evertz in the amount of $75.00 for renewal of sustaining membership.
Received a check from Digital Video Group in the amount of $75.00 for renewal of sustaining membership.
Received a check from Miranda in the amount of $75.00 for renewal of sustaining membership.
Total Chapter Assets: $5,514.06

SBE National: Election ballots were sent out in July. Due in Indianapolis by August 28.

EAS: Nothing to report.

Certification: September 19 is the deadline to register for the November exam.

Frequency Coordination: Nothing to report.

Web: Nothing to report.

Membership: Nothing to report.

Digital Transition: Nothing to report.

Other Business: Charles Stutsman to head nominating committee for presentation of nominees at September meeting. John Heimerl volunteered to be on the nominating committee.

Program: Terry Cockeriel from Harris gave a presentation on transmission system requirements for elevated HD radio sidebands. Power de-rating for higher IBOC sideband levels was discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 2:04 pm.