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Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club  

Club Membership Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2008
The evening speakers were Steve Warren and Jason Schilling from the Batteries Plus store at 923 Washington Street in Brainerd.  http://www.batteriesplus.com  The event really turned out to be a 45-minute question and answer session that was very well received by the group.

We learned that all rechargeable batteries should be recycled along with lithium and watch batteries.  Batteries Plus will handle disposal at no charge and will pay up to $7 for a car battery. 

AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) batteries are getting popular and last twice as long as traditional lead-acid batteries. 

John WØWY talked about upcoming public service events that the club is involved in
Al WØRC and Steve KCØYTE displayed a map of the route that will be taken by runners in the First Annual Run for the Lakes Marathon on April 26th. 
Christopher Nelson, from the Brainerd Jaycees, gave more details on the marathon.  There will be more than 450 people running.  Some will be using the event to attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon.  There will be a 13.1 mile run and a 26.2 mile run ending in Nisswa, MN.  Proceeds will go to restoration of the Paul Bunyan and Aitkin trail systems.  Hams from the Brainerd Area Amateur Radio Club will help by handling communications for the event.       


Steve Mott
KCØYTE
Vice-President
& Program
Chairman

 Our next membership meeting will be on Thursday, May 29th.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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