SBE Chapter 56 Meeting Minutes, September 23, 2008, Spaghetti Warehouse, Tulsa, OK

Monday, October 27 2008 @ 09:37 AM CDT

Contributed by: rstearnes

Chapter Chairman Roger Newton called the meeting to order and asked everyone to introduce themselves.

Treasurers Report:
Larry Miller reported the following: The Chapter’s checking account balance as of August 26, 2008, was $4026.45. There have been one credit totaling $100.00 for a sustaining membership for Media Specialists and one debit of $50.00 for purchasing a QuikTrip gift card. The card was for the waitress at Spaghetti Warehouse who has served us well throughout the year. The Chapter’s checking account balance as of today, September 23, 2008, is $4076.45.

Secretary’s Report:
Ron Stearnes read a email from Vance Harrison President of OAB concerning the death of Carl Smith and information on funeral services.

Frequency Coordination above 1 GHz:
Larry Miller reported that Northesat Oklahoma 2GHz users were polled the week of Sepember 15, about their new band plan cut over status. The Tulsa market should be ready for the cut over on or after October 13. George Danner of Sprint was notified so that he could coordinate a changeover date with the OKC market.

Frequency Coordination below 1 GHz:
Richard Hardy reported that wireless mics are being sold that operate in the 950 MHz band which is the same frequency that radio STL's operate on .

EAS Report:
Roger Herring reported that there has not been any forward progress for revamping EAS as there has been no word from FEMA on their requirements.

Program Committee:
David Shaffer reported that our next meeting would be held at Tulsa Technology Center West Campus. Lunch will be provided.

Certification Report:
Ray Klotz reported the following exam dates for certification:
Exam Dates Location Application Deadline
November 7-17 , 2008 Local Chapters

CLOSED

February 6-16 , 2009 Local Chapters December 31 , 2008
April 21, 2009 NAB April 1 , 2009
June 5-15, 2009 Local Chapters April 17, 2009
August 7-17, 2009 Local Chapters June 5, 2009
November 6-16, 2009 Local Chapters September 18, 2009


Old Business:
We were reminded of the upcoming Taste of NAB on October 15. It was agreed to purchase a gift card for Larry Bloomfield for a birthday present. New Business:
Media Specialists are a new sustaining member for the chapter. Roger Newton asked for a motion to adjourn, motion was made and seconded, approved by voice vote. Program:
Steve Becker from Professional Video Services introduced John Lattle from AJA who gave a presentation on their new converter box.

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