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 The January Membership Meeting of the Brainerd
Area Amateur Radio Club was held at the Nisswa American Legion Club.   
  
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    Members of the club gathered for
      a great buffet dinner and  conversation before the business meeting. | 
   
 
  
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      Al WØRC 
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    Past BAARC President Al
      Doree WØRC was given a plaque for his outstanding service to the club
      as Vice-President for one year and President for four years. During his
      tenure, Al started the Brainerd Area Hamfest and acquired the club
      Communications Trailer. He got the 443.925 MHz and 53.110 MHz repeaters
      going. In addition, he added the 145.670 MHz and 147.525 MHz Digital
      Repeaters. Al was awarded a Life Membership in the BAARC for his efforts.
      He was given a standing ovation by the group.
         
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      Shirley KCØDCW
    
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    Shirley
      Doree KCØDCW was given a plaque for serving 6-1/2 years as the BAARC
      Secretary. Shirley has also done an outstanding job making certificates
      for the many BAARC Special Events. We thank Al and Shirley for all they
      have done for the club.
         
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      Lyle KØLFV
    
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    All other officers and
      contributors were given certificates for their dedication to making the
      BAARC a great organization.
       Newly elected President,  Lyle Amundson
      KØLFV, thanked the club for supporting him. He looks forward to serving
      the Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club in
      its many activities. 
        
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