MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM CST on April 19, 2025. Attendees introduced themselves with name and call sign. There were a total of 23 members present, 19 members attending in person and 4 joining via Zoom.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Jason gave an update on our club finances. He provided details on club expenses and money collected. Also an update on the number of members was provided.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Field Day 2025 Planning Committee: [George - WBØCNK]
A call for volunteers for Field Day 2025 was made. The Field Day Co-Chairmen will be Larry and Jim. The Public Relations Officer is Robert Orr. And the Safety Officer is George. Most of the club expressed interest in participating in field day.
Other Notes:
- Field day is June 28 and 29.
- The club ham radio tower needs some work. We should organize a time to fix up the tower before field day.
- Jeff agreed to send Field Day messages and satellite contacts.
Joe Krout's 7300 Go Box: SFTARC Purchase? [Howard – NØAZ ]
The club discussed buying Joe's go box. Del made a motion to buy the radio. Jeff seconded the motion. The motion was amended to pay no more than $1,200 for the radio. The motion was voted on and passed. No one objected to the motion.
Joe Krout Memorial: Cookout at Ensor Park & Museum [Jim - KØNK]
There was no memorial service for Joe. The club discussed doing a cookout in Joe's memory. The plan is to let the MEMO organization plan the event.
Repeater Update [Jim - KØNK]
Jim - KØNK gave an update on the repeater.
Tech Night April 24th [George - WBØCNK]
Topic is: Station and Antenna Bonding and Grounding - Goals and Techniques
Tech Night May 29th [George - WBØCNK]
Topic is: Presentation by Geochron Company President Patrick Bolan KJ7ZSU. A brief history of Geochron’s mechanical clock -used by U.S. Government & Presidents. Their Current Digital Atlas & Ham Radio Bundle.
EnsorFest '25 Planning [Howard – NØAZ, Marty - KEØPEZ]
EnsorFest '25 is May 10th from 12:30 to 5 pm. Please sign up to volunteer if you would like to help. Prep starting at 11:30 AM. The city of Olathe is doing a lot of work out at Ensor. The back field is being replanted with native grasses and flowers. A butterfly garden is another new addition.
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve – POTA: May 17th [Jim – KØNK]
Jim made a list of the people interested in the Tallgrass Prairie POTA event. Please reach out to him if you would like to help out. The plan is to leave at 6 am from Gardner. We will operate until about 2 or 3 pm and then drive back.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Members Who Would Enjoy You Visiting Them / Receiving a Card
Mike Lane - KEØCIS At: Good Samaritan Olathe Medical Campus
SPARK-CON, ARRL 2025 Midwest Division Convention
There is an ARRL Midwest Division convention on October 10, 2025, in Sedalia, MO. There will be presentations at the convention. There is an opportunity to present. For more information about the event please visit:
https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/spark-con-arrl-midwest-division-convention
250th Anniversary of American Independence
The 250th anniversary of American Independence will be on July 4, 2026. Across the country there will be events related to the Anniversary. On April 18, 2025, Boston had a 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride.
ADJOURN:
Jeff made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Robert Orr seconded the motion. The motion passed.
