The March 2018 meeting was held at the Bear Creek Community Church.  The meeting started at 7:30 PM with President John NZ6Q asking for members and guests to introduce themselves by name and callsign. 

Treasurer Report: Paul KC6RRR reported on the continued influx of membership dues.  The roster is at 58 paid and family members.  John NZ6Q asked who had given him dues at the February meeting.  Duztynn KM6HDY identified himself.  One other unknown member has paid. 

Event Committee:  Ed N6XMA and Mark W6SXA reported that the Pedaling Paths Bike Ride roster was a huge success with over $25,000 raised for the Community Center for the Blind in Stockton

Upcoming Events:  The Lodi Amateur Radio Club will be hosting a mobile radio Cruise In and swap meet on April 28th at the McDonalds on Lower Sacramento Rd and Kettleman Lane.  Ed N6XMA solicited help for the April 21^st Match of Dimes Walk-a-Thon starting at Caldwell Park on Pacific Ave at Alpine.  We are planning on being there at 7 AM for set-up.  Ed N6XMA reported that the organizers of the 4th of July parade in Stockton had a meeting but there was nothing new to report. 

Field Day:  Dave N6LHL gave a short report on Field Day at the Beach Club in Lincoln Village West.  There would $2.00 per person per day use fee but that the manager was not opposed to letting us use the facility and store equipment overnight in their facility.

Vince KM6IRY presented a fun and interesting program on DMR and Digital Radio.  Lots of Questions were asked on the technology and how to get involved.  Vince agreed to repeat this presentation at Elmer University on March 17^th.  Everyone walked away with a lot of new information and ideas.

John NZ6Q reminded the club of Elmer University on Saturday March 17 at Fire Station #2

The meeting concluded at 8:45PM.