MEETING TO ORDER:
President George, WBØCNK, called the meeting to order shortly after 8:00 AM CST on July 12, 2025. Attendees introduced themselves with name and call sign. There were a total of 24 members present, 20 members attending in person and 4 joining via Zoom.
SECRETARY-TREASURER REPORT:
Marty gave an overview of the club finances. Club expenses included Field Day related expenses and website related expenses. Deposits included membership fees. The club currently has 74 members and 38 club members who belong to the ARRL. Club members are encouraged to log into the website and check their ARRL status and update their contact information. The club is considering applying for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The cost is a one-time fee of $600. There was a motion to approve the club spending $600 on this application but the motion was tabled by George for next meeting. Marty has the application mostly completed.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Field Day Highlights & Review: [Larry-KDØRIU, Jim-KØNK ]
An overview of Field Day was given. The main issue that we ran into was the logs for the CW station were all messed up. The time in the logs was off. Next year we need to have clips to fasten tarps to protect the ham radios from rain and have back-up ham radios for field day. There was a plan to use a new radio for the 6M station, this did not work out well. Having back-up ham radios this past year was helpful. The number of contacts is still being sorted out.
Warrensburg Hamfest [George – WBØCNK]
There was a relatively large hamfest on July 19, 2025, at Warrensburg from 8 am to 12 noon. The is a plan was to carpool to the hamfest. Jeff had two tables reserved for the hamfest to sell off some ham radio equipment. There is construction near Warrensburg so make sure you understand the detours if you plan to attend. LarrysList contains a map with details.
Repeater Update [Jim - KØNK]
Jim gave a repeater update. The 440 repeater needed some repairs. Danny paid to fix the 440 repeater and asked if the club would be willing to pay him back for the repairs. The club voted to offer to pay for the repairs to the repeater. The motion passed. Rex made the motion and Jeff seconded the motion.
Tech Night July 31st [George - WBØCNK]
Jeff offered to give the Tech Night presentation in July on Meshtastic.
Midwest Division Zoom Town hall Meeting [George - WBØCNK]
On Wednesday, July 16, at 7:30pm CT the director Art, KØAIZ, and Vice Director Dave Propper, K2DP, will provide an update on matters of concern to the ham radio community including the Upcoming ARRL Board Meeting,
Bret Kuhns, WØVK, will discuss the 2025 Midwest Division Convention In Sedalia, MO, Oct 10th & 11th. There was discussion about moving our monthly business meeting in October to allow members to attend this event.
Members Who Would Enjoy a Visit or a Card
Mike Lane - KEØCIS At: Good Samaritan Olathe Medical Campus
OTHER BUSINESS:
There was discussion about polling club members to find out who would like to buy club shirts, hats, and badges. Jason will work on coordinating the first steps on this process. We will work on getting cost information about these items and see who is interested in buying one or more of these items.
Upcoming events include Kansas QSO Party on August 30 and 31. We are planning to have the event out at the Sawyer Antenna Facility in Edgerton. In addition, the Pony Express event is on the same weekend on August 31. The event is at Hollenberg Pony Express Festival. If you are interested in the Pony Express event contact Jim (KØNK) or a club officer. The Pony Express station will resemble an 1860s-style telegraph office and will likely participate in the Kansas QSO Party. Jim is looking for someone to assist with the operation, which is very much a meet-the-public event as it is one of the many life-in-early-America displays at the festival.
ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned shortly after 9 AM.
