MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order at 8 AM CST on Dec 14, 2024. Attendees introduced themselves with name and callsign. There were a total of 21 members present, 14 attending in person and 7 joining via Zoom. There was 2 guests.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Marty gave a brief report of the club checking account balance and the receipts and expenditures since the November meeting. He welcomed new member Ray Denny, KFØSOM.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Club DUES - ARE DUE [Marty - KEØPEZ]
Club dues are due by December 31. Members should pay dues now. Members are able to pay dues in person at club meetings, by mail, or on PayPal.
Here is a link to more information about membership renewal:
https://www.sftarc.org/index.php/about-us-main-menu/membership/membership-renewal-main-menu
REPEATER COMMITTEE REPORT [Jim - KØNK]
Jim gave an update on the project to establish the SFTARC repeaters. Last update in November Jim expressed concerns about some interference on the Gardner repeater. Since that time there has been no interference. Jim advised members to be ready to enable a 151.4 Hz tone on their signal, as he might have to require that to access the repeater in the future.
TECH NIGHT SCHEDULE [Jeff - KSØJD]
The next Tech Night presentation will be on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Topics for this meeting are
- A show-and-tell of any new equipment purchased, built, or received as gifts.
- Discussion about this year and planning for next year. A link will be emailed out to club members. Tech night is the last Thursday of every month.
CHRISTMAS PARTY [Jim - KØNK]
This annual pot-luck event will be held December 21, 2024, 6-8:30 PM, at the Gardner Senior Center, 128 E Park, Gardner. Set-up will begin at 5 PM. Catering by Smokey Hill BBQ. Marty sent out a sign-up sheet for the pot luck. Jim will be providing some entertainment for the evening. Possibilities include sharing media (pictures or videos of club events or sharing details of interesting contacts made or awards earned. Marty will give a short presentation on a contact between W9BSP and W1AW.
SFTARC HAM CLASS 2025 (General License) [Jim - KØNK]
Jim has received confirmation that the Salvation Army can provide a room for the class. The announcement for the 8-week class is published on the club website.
Link to more information about the class: https://www.sftarc.org/index.php/about-us-main-menu/ham-classes/class-registration-2025
Details about the class:
We are holding classes in person at the Salvation Army building 420 E Santa Fe St in Olathe from 9:00am - 12:00 noon on Saturdays starting January 4, 2025. The currently available class information is listed below. The textbook is the ARRL "General Class License Manual for Ham Radio" (Level 2 - General), 10th Edition.
WELCOME: NEW CLUB OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2025 [George – WBØCNK]
George gave a warm welcome to all the newly elected officers.
President George McCarville, WBØCNK
Vice President Larry Hall, KDØRIU
Secretary Jason Gaumer, KFØISL
Treasurer Marty Peters, KEØPEZ
Board Member At Large Director Greg Sippel, KØGCS
Board Member At Large Director Woody Jeffrey, KEØNTU
MEMBERS WHO WOULD ENJOY YOU VISITING THEM / RECEIVING A CARD
- Mike Lane - KEØCIS At: Good Samaritan Olathe Medical Campus
ADVOCACY FOR THE ENSOR PARK AND MUSEUM [Peg - KD0VQO]
Peg suggested that members reach out to the City of Olathe KS council members or the Mayor of the City of Olathe and thank them for their support of the Ensor Park and Museum.
ADJOURN:
President George adjourned the meeting about 9:10 AM.
