MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order at 8:01 AM CST on March 8, 2025. Attendees introduced themselves with name and call sign. There were a total of 26 members present, 23 members attending in person and 3 joining via Zoom.
TREASURER REPORT:
Marty gave an update on our club finances. He provided details on club expenses and money collected.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Secretary Report: [Jason - KFØISL]
An update on the number of members was provided.
Change of club address to Ensor Museum: [Marty-KEØPEZ]
Marty reminded the club of the change of address. Also an email went out to all members letting them know about this change.
Joe’s 7300 Go Box: [Marty – KEØPEZ]
Marty showed Joe’s 7300 Go Box to the club. He offered it for sale to club members.
Repeater Update: [Jim - KØNK]
Jim - KØNK gave an update on the repeater.
Tech Night March 27th: [George - WBØCNK]
Mike NØTU will give the next Tech Night on radio astronomy.
EnsorFest 25 Events and Planning: [Marty - KEØPEZ , Howard - NØAZ]
Request volunteers to help with Ensorfest25, May 10th. Prep starting at 11:30 AM. Event starts 12:30, ends 17:00. Marty encouraged us all to come to Ensorfest25. The event will include music, classic cars, disk golf, and quilts. The Ensor museum will be open for tours that day. There will be a bio blitz where people can take pictures of plants out at Ensor. If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to Marty.
2025 SFTARC Ham Radio Classes: [Jim – KØNK]
Report on the conclusion of 8 weeks of instruction for the General Class License. This year there were 7 students taking the class. Of those 7 students 5 did not have a general license. All 5 of the students that did not have a license took the test and passed so it was a successful class. Next year we will to have the Extra class. Notes for next year: should check out the room ahead of time to make sure the room is available and set up for the number of students who are signed up for the class.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – POTA May17th: [Jim – KØNK]
Jim – KØNK reported on plans for the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve POTA event to be held on May 17, 2025. Mark your calendars for this date. A caravan will leave at a rendezvous point in Gardner about 6 AM. Others can meet us at the site near Strong City at their convenience. Club members will operate from about 10 AM to about 3 PM. Please let Jim or one of the club officers know if you would like to join this event. The plan is to have 2 phone stations. One CW station. Plan to coordinate via email. About 5 people expressed interest in this event.
Thank You For Member Accomplishments: [George – WBØCNK]
George thanked Marty - KEØPEZ for all the work he did to change our club address. This involved updating the address in many places. It also involved talking with an attorney to make sure this was ok.
Members Who Would Enjoy You Visiting Them / Receiving a Card
Mike Lane -KEØCIS At: Good Samaritan Olathe Medical Campus. Mike Lane would like visitors and/or cards.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned around 8:43 AM. Howard proposed adjournment and Mary seconded the adjournment.
