use. There is also an interpretive center and a couple of interesting tide-pool areas to see. Our RV spot is just to the left of the gate as you enter. Give us a call if you plan to stop by.

Best wishes to all!!
        --Steve & Jodie Crouch plus Victoria Cat

--Steve Crouch, NO7V   

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discussion of the club's financial plan for the coming year. Our financial status has been quite good 
and we expect to have a substantial surplus to carry into 2001. On the revenue side, the discussion will include membership expansion, fundraising events, and grant writing. On the expense side, reduction of costs associated with the sPARCgap, the status of the club repeaters, packet node & BBS, and educational and technical training programs will probably be the principal focus. The board will attempt to provide a preliminary budget at the November meeting and publish a proposed budget in the December sPARCgap.
The board encourages members to become active in this discussion. In addition to the regular meeting and business members, members who would like to comment on or participate in decision-making should get in on the informal roundtable discussions held on 146.94 most Sunday evenings at about 9 PM.
October Meeting Program.
Its time to bring your mobile and handheld equipment in for its annual physical. K7RUN will test the gear at the meeting to identify any potential alignment problems, e.g., spurs, deviation, & etc. This is a great opportunity for people who ordinarily do not have access to sophisticated test equipment to ensure that their equipment is in proper working order.
Thank you and good nite.
                                   N7RX

ust a note to let all of you know that Jodie and I are now officially full time travelers in our motor home! Our house is sold and we are moved out but living in the driveway until perhaps Sept. 30th while we deal with our
remaining possessions. A word to the wise--get rid of that accumulation of "stuff" now!
     Our old (503)771-1913 phone number is no longer active but we can be reached on the cell phone anywhere by calling (503)781-7333. It is a local call from Portland and the Willamette Valley in Oregon (AT&T one rate).
     Our mailing address is: 1115 Madison St. NE #835, Salem, OR 97303-6499.
    Our Email Address:
  Crouchs2@Compuserve.com
will remain the same since we can check in from almost anywhere.
     For those of you who are Ham Radio operators, I can be heard occasionally on the Noontime Net at 7.2685 MHz and the Oregon Emergency Net at 3.980 MHz. My call sign is NO7V and I'd love to talk to you on the radio
(besides the cell phone).
     We will be volunteer hosts at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse complex about 2 Miles north of Newport, OR from October 2nd through the 31st though so drop
on by if you get the chance. Yaquina Head is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon and is still in