Chapter Chairman Bill Lee called the meeting to order and asked everyone to introduce themselves.
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
Approval of Minutes as posted on the Chapter 56 website was called for, motion was requested, motion was made and seconded and approved by voice vote.
Treasurers Report:
The Chapter's checking account balance as of July 24, 2009 was $4232.09. There have been no credits or debits since then. The Chapter's checking account balance as of September 21st, 2009 was $4332.09
Secretary’s Report:
Nothing to report.
Frequency Coordination above 1 GHz:
Nothing to Report
Frequency Coordination below 1 GHz:
Richard Hardy reported that several UHF frequencies were requested and coorindated for the Golf Tournament. No reported problems or difficulties.
EAS Report:
Nothing to Report.
Certification Report:
Ray Klotz reported:
February 5 - 15, 2010 for Local Chapters Application Deadline is December 31, 2009.
April 13 for NAB Convention Certification Deadline is March26, 2010.
SBE Certification will also be held at the AES Convention on October 9 - 12,2009 in New York.
October 18 - 20, 2009 is the Kansas Association of Broadcasting Convention.
SBE RF Safety Webinar class at KTUL on September 24, 2009.
Suggested Webinars on both the SBE Website and also Radio magazine.
Website Report:
Nothing to Report.
Old Business:
Nothing to report.
Engineering Conference Committee Report:
Vice Chairman Ray Klotz reported that the "SBE 56 Training Conference 2009 will be held on Thursday Oct. 22, 2009 at the KJRH Studios in Tulsa, OK. Plan early for parking difficulties. Conference is designed to be informative and educational for the Radio and TV Broadcaster with topics such as Measurements, documentation, IP TV basics, EAS, HD Radio and Tower Safety. The schedule is still beiong scheduled at this point in time. Marketing will be primarily Email and Website promotions. Lunch was discussed and a motion was put to the floor to allocate up to $500.00 to be spent on providing lunch to attendees. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. More information will be forthcoming over the next several weeks and posted on the website and emailed out.
New Business:
Chapter Chairman Bill Lee proposed that the October meeting be held at the Engineering Conference on Oct. 22 at lunch time. Motion was made and seconded and approved by voice vote.
Jon Edwards with E.F. Productions mentioned that anyone interested in a DVD of the footage from the analog turnoff to contant him at 918.794.7788. Also mentioned the Script-2-Screen festival is on October 1 - 4, 2009 at the TCC Metro Campus.
Adjournment:
Chapter Chairman Bill Lee asked for a motion to adjourn, motion was made and seconded, approved by voice vote.
Program:
Josh West with Professional Video Supply Inc. introduced John Kruman with Riedel Communications spoke about Riedels Fiber and Intercom communications products.