The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Loretta Morgan. KB5OHF. A motion to accept the minutes as published in the newsletter was made by Melissa Schaefer, N5HX and seconded by Dick Koski, W5VUB. Motion passed.
    Andy Ward, KD5QJQ mentioned that he may need help with the March Tuesday night nets due to conflict. Several people volunteered to step up to the plate if needed.
    Dennis Schaefer, W5RZ announced thet the new Section Manager has not been named yet. He expects that information in the next couple of weeks.
    Nick Kennedy, WA5BDU led a discussion on the Ham Fest which will be March 5, 2005 in the Hughes Center, Russellville, Arkansas, U.S.A. Everything is going well and we expect a good Ham Fest. Go to the web site for more information and contact Glenn Holmes, N5KLE if you would like a table.
    Loretta Morgan. KB5OHF announced that April 23, 2005 has been set as the work day for building repairs on Mt. Nebo. Everyone is invited to attend.
    Ben Hillis, W5HH was asked to talk for a few minutes about George Hudlow, K5OES who became a silent key lat week. Ben had spent the day in Ft. Smith and was at George's funeral. George will be missed by the club.
    Dennis Schaefer, W5RZ announced that Tom Wilson, has donated his Ham equipment to the club. Loretta Morgan. KB5OHF will take the equipment to the Ham Fest to be sold. Tom has had a stroke and does not anticipate using the equipment again.
    Andy Ward, KD5QJQ suggested that we take the coffe cups and T-shirts that are in the club's storage locker to the Ham Fest to be sold. Andy also suggested that we clean out the storage shed and get rid of some stuff that we will never need. Melissa Schaefer, N5HX made a motion that Andy be empowered to clean, tidy and dispose of the equipment in the storage building however he deems appropriate. Steve Green, WB5KUT seconded the motion. Motion passed.
    Nick Kennedy, WA5BDU made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ben Hillis, W5HH seconded. Meeeting Adjourned.
    Also attending were Rich Bailey, KE5AQH. Sergio Picado, KE5CVY. Roger Sayer, AC5YG. Charlie Morris, KD5UIT. Jim Alexander, K0HIP. Margaret Alexander, KC5MCS.
    Submitted by Philip Morgan, N5RQD.